Every year on May 31, The World Health Organization and its partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally an… Read Article Do your part on World No Tobacco Day

If I had not been a subscriber of the Boulder Monitor, I would never have known about the Jefferson County Land Stewardship Workshop for Small Acreages to be held on May 9th, both in Clancy and Boulder. As a small acreage landowner, I am concerned about managing noxious weeds, stream flow, s… Read Article Thanks for keeping me informed

Hello, my name is Crystal Flowers. My home burned down a couple weekends ago up on Boulder Hill. I would like to take this moment to express my gratitude towards the emergency response teams that showed up and their valiant efforts to save my home. I’d also like to thank the businesses whose… Read Article Boulder resident grateful for community support

We would like to express our appreciation to the Jefferson High School Board of Trustees for their recent decision to add a second category of awards for a Valedictorian and Salutatorian, effective for the graduating class of 2023.  This new, second category will be decided using a weighted … Read Article JHS parents appreciate board decision

If Ketanji Brown Jackson isn't qualified to distinguish a man from a woman because she's not a biologist, Jim Nelson shouldn't be offering his opinion on vaccinations, as he did in his column that appeared in the April 19 Boulder Monitor, "Montana's official state religion."Jim Nelson is int… Read Article Good laws follow God’s Law, not humanism

The North JeffCo Libraries and the communities we serve would like to thank our retiring board members.  Jane Hamman has served as library board chair for over a decade.  We appreciate her service to establish and expand the district.  Jim Hammill has provided essential and continuing suppor… Read Article Thank you to retiring board members

The Boulder Kiwanis Club thanks everyone who helped make this year's Easter Egg Hunt a fun time! We would especially like to thank these businesses who so generously supported the event: Boulder Monitor, First Madison Valley Bank, L&P Grocery, Elkhorn Pharmacy, Sweet Spot, Mountain Good … Read Article Kiwanis Club grateful for community support

Kneeling in the garden, Jesus could already hear the shouts of his accusers; the mocking voices, the derision. He could feel the blows sting across his face, the cutting cords of the whips, the piercing of the nails. He saw the betrayal and abandonment of his closest friends at his darkest hour. Read Article What is your choice?

The City Council meeting on Monday, March 20 was a wonderful sight to see! Long-time members of this community turned out in force to speak regarding animal regulations within the City of Boulder. As a 17-year property owner of a Main Street home and business, I was very interested and encouraged. Read Article Keep Boulder "country"

I am extremely disappointed to learn of Coach Sarah Layng’s resignation from the Lady Panthers. She has put a lot of time, effort and support into this program.  Read Article Lady Panthers fan sad to see Coach Layng resign

Thank you so much for the awesome article on Nancy and I. We received so many positive comments from our communities. We've had a lot of visitors and folks offering to volunteer! You are the best! Read Article Coverage of Clancy museum appreciated

If the Boulder City Council requires a maximum of six chickens per household within city limits, what is to become of our other 14 chickens?  Read Article Much ado about chickens

Not wanting to ruffle any feathers, I would like to comment on the proposed ruling in Boulder, limiting chickens to six per household.  Read Article Taking egg-ception to chicken restriction

Republican legislators just passed the biggest tax cut for the wealthy in Montana’s history, a whopping one billion dollars. That’s billion, not million. Meanwhile, the needs of regular Montanans, like affordable housing, care for the elderly, and child care for workers, are pushed aside und… Read Article Legislators should prioritize public schools

I do not live in Boulder but would like to address the article about the city writing codes regarding limiting chickens in Boulder. The timing of such coding comes while we are experiencing economic instability and record inflation. Food costs are high, the soaring cost of eggs being the sub… Read Article City should reevaluate limiting chickens

It was an honor to serve as manager of the Elkhorn Bistro Cafe for the community and to become a part of so many of your lives. I gave this role everything I had. Whether I was cooking, cashier, waitress or dishwasher, I always gave 100%. Many hours and long days were given to sprucing it up… Read Article Elkhorn manager grateful for experience

Regarding the Boulder City Council’s proposal to limit residents to a maximum of six chickens (Boulder Monitor, Mar. 1): My husband Dean and I have been raising chickens off and on for many years, including when our youngest was in grade school. He cared for ducks, geese, rabbits and quail. … Read Article Local chicken owner wants more info from City

With the legalization of recreational marijuana and the ensuing tax, the State of Montana has exceeded tax revenue expectations. Since then, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks has received 20% of the marijuana tax income for the purpose of funding wildlife habitats. The Habit… Read Article Speaker Regier offers support for Bertoglio's bill

In Montana, we care about protecting our children and ending bullying in schools. Instead of seeking to prevent hate speech and bullying in our public schools, Montana House Bill 361 would protect the bullies. The text of this bill would make it impossible to discipline students who use a tr… Read Article Don't protect the bullies

Excellent articles on Wicks and surrounding areas by Eliza McLaughlin in last weeks Monitor.  Thanks for putting out a great little paper. Read Article Writer appreciates recent ‘Paper Trail’

I live a block away from a trailer being torn down. Mike and John are doing a great job. The area looks better now than before. It’s a dirty job, but these two guys make the Boulder trailer court look better than before. Read Article A job well done

It has been over 15 years since the Animal Shelter and Care of Jefferson County formed a partnership with Dr. Cory Tebay and Western Veterinary Service. This partnership was formed for the welfare of county  animals and to educate their owners on the importance of vaccinating and to spay and… Read Article Animal shelter grateful for partnership

This letter is in response to Jan Anderson's letter last week questioning the sources used by Jane Hamman in her recent guest editorial. Read Article Clancy resident defends The Daily Signal

Jane Hamman's submission published in the Jan. 25 Boulder Monitor cites three sources in support of her contention that Montana needs election reform. Those sources: Read Article A closer look at sources used in guest editorial

Montana’s 68th legislature is in session and is considering over 1300 bills to date.  Most of us will only take note of a few high-profile bills that will have a direct and immediate impact on our lives.  For example, tax relief bills, a couple of which will pass with little opposition.  How… Read Article Be wary of SJ 2

In the Jan. 25, 2023 Boulder Monitor, Jane Lee Hamman wrote an Op Ed piece on Election Integrity. In it she references several headlines that are not factual and outrageously misleading.  Read Article Column writer should be more critical of sources

Greetings,  Read Article An update from Commissioner Kirsch

This New Year many will make goals for 2023. However, we are at a critical juncture today and each one needs to take the information below into account. Read Article A New Year is here, but many concerns persist

The 68th Montana Legislature is officially in session. As Senate leadership, we’re excited to see Senate Republicans getting to work on enacting conservative policy for our state.  Read Article Senate Republicans agenda for this legislative session

What a wonderful "Lives" issue! I shed a few tears remembering friends and neighbors, and enjoyed your great annual report to the citizens of Jefferson County. I hope more residents will read and share your outstanding Dec. 28 issue, and then become paying customers so that they, too, may be… Read Article Clancy resident comforted by 'Lives' issue

Thank you for the tremendous issue of the Monitor featuring loving profiles of community members who departed from us in the past year. The tribute to Candace [Hecker] was terrific and captured her gentle spirit perfectly, as did other entries.  At a time when many newspapers charge an arm a… Read Article Former publisher touched by 'Lives' issue

Thank you to the many people who contributed to make the annual Boulder Community Christmas Dinner a success! We especially appreciate Vicki Peterson, George Teeling, the Boulder Grade School kitchen staff and custodians, representatives of the JHS BPA group and the Helena Kiwanis members. T… Read Article Kiwanian grateful to community for successful holiday event

With the holiday season it is a time to be thankful, and as important, to express that thanks.  This year I was fortunate to draw a moose permit in the Elkhorn Mountains, which included the Boulder Valley.  Given the drawing odds, this has become a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Read Article Hunter appreciates kind community

Government has an obligation to make our lives better. Will congress enact more corporate tax cuts now that Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives? Will they extend current corporate tax cuts? How about tax cuts for the rest of us? That's right, the 95% of us who do n… Read Article Tax burden takes a toll

I am encouraged by the outcome of the midterm elections. Not because all the candidates and ballot issues I voted for succeeded, but because winners and losers alike were for the most part, gracious and accepted the will of the people. Civility may be making a comeback in politics. In my opi… Read Article Time to move on

As Thanksgiving fast approaches individuals prepare themselves for debate on all political matters. However, this year I ask each of us that we set aside our political differences and look at each other not as opponents, but as family and friends. Our nation is fractured, and every day new b… Read Article This Thanksgiving, remember civility

   On Nov. 6, Musab Nofal was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while he picked olives on his family’s land. Settlers had thrown rocks at the olive pickers. The Israeli Army claims that Musab threw rocks back at the attackers, therefore they had the right to shoot him. No attacking settler… Read Article If Americans knew... would they change their Israel/Palestine policies?

On Oct. 26, the Boulder Elementary School hosted a wonderful event called "Fall into Learning."  I had the privilege of participating in this evening of fun hosted by the teachers, staff and administration.  Wow! What a unified effort with so much energy on display.   Read Article Resident energized by 'fall into learning' event

Serving as an effective county commissioners requires at least three attributes: collaboration, a can-do attitude, and vision. Whitehall Mayor Mary Hensleigh exemplifies all these (and more), which is why I enthusiastically endorse her for Jefferson County commissioner. Read Article 'Mary the Mayor' has what it takes

Independent U.S. House candidate Gary Buchanan is for “common sense solutions.” He was advocated for in the Boulder Monitor. Should I vote for him? For what solutions will he, Gary, advocate? “...without the shackles of partisanship...” Smart prhase, but for what bills will he vote? He will … Read Article Buchanan: is he for war or peace?

Montana now has a newly drawn eastern congressional district! As the campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 8 general election, we have the opportunity to elect a true leader. This leader is campaigning about common-sense solutions. He is committed to building a united Montana in wh… Read Article Clancy woman supports Buchanan

A government of, by and for the people only works when the people put forth enough effort to select people that have the skills, ability and desire to operate a government of, by and for the people. We, the people, have not done a real good job of doing this in recent years. Ask yourself how… Read Article Take the time to be an informed voter

Dear Boulder family and friends, Read Article Consider donating blood: it saves lives

The recent Boulder Monitor article, “Parking an issue in Jefferson City”, brought to light some unfortunate community frustrations. Our highest priority is service to our community, and we would like to address some of the parking issues we have experienced and explain our line of reasoning … Read Article Jefferson City fire chief addresses parking dispute

In today’s society it’s no surprise factual information is being ignored to push an agenda. The North American model of wildlife conservation is under attack by special interest groups funded largely by out-of-state revenue. Read Article War on Wolf Management

After reading Jim Smith’s view in the July 6 edition of the Monitor I found myself extremely confused.  He lamented that if women are unable to have the choice to have an abortion they have been deprived of human rights.  I ask him to think about the rights of the unborn.  They are in fact h… Read Article Consider the lives of the unborn

Dear Editor:  Read Article Confronting a false Covid rumor