Artist Michael Esparza is known as “Sparza” to concert goers, art collectors, construction crews, and fellow snowboarders. Born and raised in Boulder, Sparza has spent 22 seasons on the slopes of Eldora. He considered becoming a pro snowboarder but realized the mountains are his place for meditation over competition. That reflection on colors and light … Continue reading Sugar Skulls & Portals of Adventure – Sparza Exhibit →

Published December 6, 2018 — Laurence Delaunay Masters was one of the first customers at Salto Coffee Works and Tin Shed Sports. Soon after, her art was decorating their walls and featured during several First Fridays. The Nederland community, and beyond, always come out in droves to see what she has created. For this show, … Continue reading Larger than Life – Laurence’s Art at Salto →

Originally published in the October 11, 2018, print edition of The Mountain-Ear Sarah Haas, Nederland.  Fanny Toorenburg loves maps. As a French speaking kid growing up in Montreal she would gear up for a bike adventure, grab a map and look for all the places she’d never been. I like to imagine her routine- pulling the map … Continue reading Featuring Fanny: Mountain Folk Tales →

When Friday finally comes around, most of us are ready to kick off the weekend by kicking back. Let the food be served, drinks be poured, and the music play. The Clock Tower Collective hosts live music every Friday through September 14, when bands set up on the patio to perform for families and friends. For those music lovers who … Continue reading Begin Your Weekends Renegade Style →

Have you ever walked into Salto Coffee Works and smelled the delicious aroma of roasting coffee? Follow that scent and you will find Karina Luscher, owner and roaster.  She may be greening up beans, intently studying the roasting process via her computer, or leaning over a spinning batch of beautifully browned beans to hunt for … Continue reading Karina the Roaster – what makes Salto so special… →

November 15, 2017 In the service industry, it is not uncommon for employees to come through in a flash. Often times, a service job is a stepping stone or a chance to dip the metaphorical toe into the metaphorical community pool. Salto, just like other restaurants, has  had employees come and go, often after just … Continue reading Barista Highlight – Carrissa Coming & Going →

‘Social Tuesdays’ bring live music to Clock Tower By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND  Salto Coffee Works and Tin Shed Sports are taking their unique, synergetic business connection and putting a name on it: The Clocktower Collective. While there are no real changes being made, and the familiar names will remain, the two business—which already share a building and other … Continue reading Social Tuesdays by The Clock Tower Collective →