New tighter restrictions effective November 13
By Bonnie Albrecht
Effective November 13, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) moved Gilpin County from the “Protect Our Neighbors – Level Green” phase to the “Safer at Home – Level Yellow” phase in the state’s Dial Framework. This move was a result of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the county and means stricter capacity limits for many businesses and activities. (more…)
Special Commissioners Meeting on November 12th
By Randy Beaudette
On Thursday, November 12, 2020 the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discussed rescinding support for the Forest Service closures, Rescinding three Gilpin County Public Health Orders (PHO), the adoption of PHO #20-14 (CDPHE PHO #20-36) for the COVID Dial, and a work session hammering out the 2021 Sheriff’s Office budget. (more…)
May 6, 1927 – November 7, 2020
Jean Linda Audisio passed away at age 93. She was laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:30 am at the Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
A time to honor all who have served in our armed forces
By James Morrison
In its 244 years, the United States has been involved in a dozen major wars to defend our nation, preserve our freedom and democracy, and serve our national interests. The major conflicts include the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the Wars against Terrorism, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our armed forces have gone into harm’s way many other times, too. (more…)
Eagles Win 3 of 4 Conference Football Games
By Gary King
Following are Head Coach Craig Ball’s observations concerning last Friday night’s game: “Hayden invited us to their new field. It was the first game to be played at the Hayden Stadium and we were lucky to play in front of the largest crowd that we’ve seen this year. Our team came out hard and put up 14 points in the first half. Hayden is a tough team and scored (more…)
A rare holiday for miners reserved for ‘prayin and eatin’
By David Forsyth, PhD
The story of the first Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the best known and most mythical stories in American history, and while its importance is doubted by few, the holiday itself was slow to take hold. Between the time of the American Revolution and the Civil War, each state decided when to mark its own Thanksgiving. By the early 19th (more…)
Performing at St. James Methodist Church in Central City
By Jaclyn Morrow
The sails and trails of Wes Broderius have hardly been a lonely journey. Born and raised in Denver, he has adventured around the world with melodies guiding the directions. Group travels of The Lutheran Chorale spanned the United States, oceans and continents. By God’s graces, he has always returned safely to home and family. We in Gilpin County know Wes as the organist who makes amazing music fill the Victorian sanctuary for the last six years at St. James United Methodist (more…)
Commissioners review financial audit and updates to the County long-term plan
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) November 3, 2020 regular online meeting featured topics such as the Community Center re-opening plan, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan zoning regulation update, and a brief 2019 audit review. (more…)
Record goes to 2 and 2 overall
By Gary King
The Eagles Saturday afternoon game with the West Grand Mustangs leaves the Eagles with 2 wins and 1 loss in League play and 2 wins and 2 losses overall. The Eagle’s Head Coach Craig Ball commented on the game as follows: “West Grand is well-coached and has a good group of experienced players. We needed to play error-free to have a good chance (more…)
Black Hawk Council approves sale of industrial hemp
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the October 28, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting included a Council Bill that will allow the sale of industrial hemp and a Resolution awarding the design contract for the Miners Mesa sanitary sewer and waterline project. (more…)
Council Meeting on Election Night
By David Josselyn
Work Session Council met with Staff for a work session to review the final proposed draft budget of 2021.
Regular Council Meeting Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:01 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in City Hall (more…)
Nevadaville History
By Mary Peery
Edith James was the city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville until her and her children left for Denver, in 1917. Edith left Nevadaville as a widow and never remarried. This is the conclusion of the James family’s life in Nevadaville based on interviews of two of Edith’s children, Cora and Redvers. (more…)
October 30 – Stricter State Board of Health regulations will reduce casino capacities and table games
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 30, 2020 special online meeting featured subjects such as an update on Public Health Order #20-13 as it relates to Gilpin’s Protect Our Neighbors Status, and a letter to the State to consider closing of Golden Gate State Park. (more…)
County Commissioners support forest closures and public health order to limit personal gatherings
By Randy Beaudette
On October 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held an emergency online meeting that discussed continuation of Disaster Declaration for Gilpin County, a past report on the newest Public Health Order, and road closures in and to the National Forest. (more…)
Second of two Conference games
By Gary King
On Friday October 23rd the Eagles won their away game in Oak Creek, Colorado against the Soroco High School Rams by a score of 42 to 20. Subsequent to Friday’s game the Eagles have 2 wins and 0 losses in league play along with one non-league loss. (more…)
From the Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
Sports always played an important role in the social life of Gilpin County’s residents during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Perhaps the best known sports stars in the county were the members of the Central City (more…)