Pikas across the United States may face extinction says National Park Service
By Julian Gothard
“Pikas in Peril,” a recently published scientific journal article produced by the National Park Service (NPS) – in conjunction with Oregon State University, UC Boulder and (more…)
Forest Service (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests)
Public scoping and four open houses on the proposal to include management direction in the Forest Plan were completed in August and September 2015. Approximately 1,600 (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter
The fire at Guy Hill Grange
It was a nice February afternoon. The weather was cool. The year was 1919. The yard was (more…)
Central City calls special meeting for MOU with Sheriff’s Office
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a special Council Meeting on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 7:00 pm. All regular council members were present including (more…)
Having your probiotic and eating it, too
by Patty Unruh
Back by popular demand, the CSU Extension presented “February Fermentations,” a class on making high-altitude-friendly sourdough bread and probiotic-rich sauerkraut. (more…)
Gilpin County Animal Response Team a lifesaver for animals in an emergency
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County is a great place for dogs, cats, horses, and all types of other domestic animals owned by loving and devoted people who are concerned for the welfare of their (more…)
Pickleball pleases players at the Gilpin Community Center
by Patty Unruh
“It’s so fun, it doesn’t even feel like a workout.” “It’s good mental exercise.” “I enjoy the camaraderie.” (more…)
State HS Ski Race Championship in Aspen
By Karen Gerrity
It was a beautiful day in Aspen Colorado for the State High School Ski Race Championship. Gilpin High School students Sam Snyder and Jon Lovett competed in the (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
An Evening Affair
The upstairs hall of the home place was the center for many neighborhood activities. The (more…)
Boys’ Basketball Team Finishes Third in League
By George Snyder
The Gilpin men’s basketball team capped their league season by winning three in a row over 5280 League opponents and a non-league game against North Park. The wins left (more…)
In continuous use since dedication on February 22, 1900
By Eric Miller
This past Monday the 22nd of February marked a somewhat special annual event that you may have missed. As we went about our business the Gilpin County Court House quietly (more…)
Senior-parent appreciation night celebrated with smiles, tears, and hugs
by Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles varsity basketball squad of Gilpin High School flew to victory over their opponents in two recent matches. (more…)
County Commissioners Coffee with Residents
by Randy Beaudette
On Tuesday February 16, the Gilpin County Commissioners held an informal meeting at the Community Center to discuss recreational marijuana in Gilpin County. (more…)
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
During the late summer of 1917 there was much excitement in our family as we were moving to our first ranch. During the early years we had moved about quite a bit as our (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
We run out of wood
It was late in January 1922. We had several very heavy snow storms and the weather was (more…)
Third graders combine science and technology
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, February 16. Only two of the five members, Craig Holmes and Charlotte Taylor, were present at 7:00 p.m., which meant (more…)