Restrictions, Cancellations Announced for Lake County “The ban is not due to fire conditions. The ban is due to possible inability to get mutual aid resources during the COVID-19 incident, in the event of a large fire.” This statement from […]
The Monday After Boom Days Read to the rhythm of “T’was the Night Before Christmas.” T’was the Monday after Boom Days when all through the ‘Ville Not a person was stirring, the streets were all still. My fishnets were flung […]
Boom Days Celebrates the Burro The Donkey. The Mule. The Jackass. The Burro. Regardless of the name – and yes, there is a difference – there’s always been a strong, steadfast connection between these rugged beasts of burden and the […]
Get Your Ass Up The Pass – It’s Leadville Boom Days! When you consider Leadville’s rich heritage, it’s no wonder so many things can be traced right back here to The Cloud City. So if you’re in town for Leadville […]
Boom Days Parade Grand Marshall: Fred Mark Fred Mark will be the 2017 Grand Marshal of Boom Days Parade in Leadville Today. So be sure to give him a big wave; he’s done a lot of great work for local […]
Leadville Boom Days: Life on The Rocks! What are all those rocks with the holes in them on the south end of town? It’s a common question for newbies and visitors. But if you stay around long enough, or you […]
Git Your Ass Up The Pass! Leadville Burro Racing For a pack animal, the burro might be the most stubborn animals on earth. On the other hand, the burro might also be the most sturdy when it comes to loading […]
A Tribute to Leadville Mining: Mucking and Steeling This Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9, you can find some of the most exciting mining contests seen anywhere at the Leadville Boom Days celebration. These events have their roots in […]
Let the Boom Days Countdown Begin – What’s New? Even though Boom Days is rolling around a little later on the calendar than usual this summer, it’s now officially one week away, running from August 7 – 9, 2015. […]
Leadville Boom Days Continues!
Leadville Boom Days Continues!
Semes Honored as Grand Marshals for Parade The term Grand Marshal is a ceremonial title of very high honor. So it seems only fitting that Pastime Saloon owners Roy and Jerry Seme would carry the honor of Grand Marshals for this year’s […]
