Leadville Herald Democrat

08/03/2024

Leadville hosted the 76th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend on March 2 and 3. Duffy Counsell, an event organizer for Leadville Ski Joring, estimated that over 8,000 people were in attendance and the crowds rivaled some of the event’s biggest ever.

Leadville hosted the 76th annual Leadville Ski Joring weekend on March 2 and 3. Duffy Counsell, an event organizer for Leadville Ski Joring, estimated that over 8,000 people were in

07/03/2024

Meeker Mustang Makeover, a local nonprofit, is offering horse enthusiasts the chance to train a wild mustang, make new friends and compete for $15,000 in scholarships and prizes in this year’s competition.

Meeker Mustang Makeover, a local nonprofit, is offering horse enthusiasts the chance to train a wild mustang, make new friends and compete for $15,000 in scholarships and prizes in this

23/08/2023

More than 700 runners toed the starting line of the 40th annual Leadville Trail 100 Run on Saturday, Aug. 19, many of whom would not return to the finish line on East Sixth Street and Harrison Avenue until the following morning.

More than 700 runners toed the starting line of the 40th annual Leadville Trail 100 Run on Saturday, Aug. 19, many of whom would not return to the finish line

07/08/2023

Get Outdoors Leadville! (GOL!) will merge with the newly formed Lake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) department in the coming months, making it a county program, according to a press release issued by Lake County Government earlier th…

Get Outdoors Leadville! (GOL!) will merge with the newly formed Lake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) department in the coming months, making it a county program, according to

05/08/2023

In 1917 a lot was purchased at 115 W. Sixth St. by Henry Woolridge of the International Amusement Company for $5,000. This was previously the site of a two-story building that contained a grocery store and a tailor’s shop. Woolridge’s company had ch…

In 1917 a lot was purchased at 115 W. Sixth St. by Henry Woolridge of the International Amusement Company for $5,000. This was previously the site of a two-story building

04/08/2023

When Tim Costello bought 900 acres above Leadville in 2018, he was happy to host Leadville Race Series runners and mountain bikers on the Powerline Trail portion of the race course.

When Tim Costello bought 900 acres above Leadville in 2018, he was happy to host Leadville Race Series runners and mountain bikers on the Powerline Trail portion of the race

03/08/2023

The City of Leadville is under contract to purchase the commercial building behind the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (NMHFM) and will convert the space into a community center, according to City Administrator Laurie Simonson.

The City of Leadville is under contract to purchase the commercial building behind the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (NMHFM) and will convert the space into a community

03/08/2023

This year marks the 71st Boom Days celebration in Leadville honoring the history of the city and its mining heritage. The usual events will take place this year, from the b***o races to the mining contests and more, and some old favorites will also …

This year marks the 71st Boom Days celebration in Leadville honoring the history of the city and its mining heritage. The usual events will take place this year, from the

03/08/2023

Sam Critchlow, a lifelong educator and outdoor experience advocate, is the High Mountain Institute’s new head of school. He officially began in the role earlier this month.