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Author: Patrick Henry Sweeney

  • Open air events cancelled in Central City

    Open air events cancelled in Central City

    Citizens voice concerns over what is and is not allowed

    By David Josselyn

    Special Council Meeting

    Mayor Jeremy Fey convened a special meeting of the Central City Council at 2:05 (more…)

  •  Wheel of misfortune

     Wheel of misfortune

    The saga of Lilly Belle’s Casino in Black Hawk

    By David Forsyth, PhD

    As the gambling industry took off in Black Hawk and Central City in the early 1990s, it attracted a great deal of attention from outside investors and from some of the larger casinos companies based in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. One of those investors was talk show host and game show inventor Merv Griffin. (more…)

  • Firefighter Jimi King – defying all odds

    Firefighter Jimi King – defying all odds

    From serious accident to serving his community in three years

    By Jennifer Hinderman

    Many of you may remember on September 3rd, 2017, Jimi King, one of Timberline’s firefighters, was in a serious motorcycle accident. The community support was incredible, including several fund raisers one of which was held at Roy’s Last Shot. Jimi spent four months in the ICU at Saint Anthony’s Hospital, followed by six months of learning to walk, talk, drive, and care for himself at Craig Hospital. (more…)

  • The life and times of Edith James and her family

    The life and times of Edith James and her family

    Nevadaville history – Part 1

    By Mary Peery

    Edith James came to Nevadaville as a child. She eventually became the first woman city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville. Her husband passed, while their children were relatively young.  Edith raised her children, as a single mother in Nevadaville. In this article, two of Edith’s children tell the story of growing up in Nevadaville, during the early 1900’s. A minimal amount of editing was used, to preserve her children’s (more…)

  • Third Gilpin County Town Hall Meeting

    Third Gilpin County Town Hall Meeting

    August 18th Land & Facility Use Comprehensive Plan discussion

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Abel Montoya, Gilpin County Manager, opened the third Town Hall (TH3) meeting following the closing of the Gilpin County Community Center (GCCC) or Recreation Center, cuts in county staff, and cuts to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office (SO). A $2 million budget cut resulted from COVID-19 lockdown March-June, 2020. (more…)

  • Call Me Ned performance by the Belvidere Players

    Call Me Ned performance by the Belvidere Players

    What happens when Grandpa Bredo thaws out?

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    When there is such a limited range of entertainment possibilities during our current COVID-19 pandemic, a local outdoor melodrama with social distancing is ideal. Saturdays, August 22 and 29th in Central City the musical melodrama “Call Me Ned” is presented outdoors. The quirky “frozen dead-guy” stored in a Tuff Shed near Nederland is the reason Nederland has celebrated Frozen Dead Guy Days since 2002. But, what happens if the monthly ice delivery is interrupted? (more…)

  • Gilpin holds a unique and socially responsible graduation

    Gilpin holds a unique and socially responsible graduation

    This is the new normal thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic

    By Esmee Halsted

    With the COVID-19 pandemic, Gilpin County High School posted graduation online. On a date not publicized and limited to school staff and graduating seniors, Gilpin held a socially responsible graduation. Held on the football field, Covid safety procedures were in place. Still, everything was very similar to Gilpin’s normal graduation. (more…)

  • Gold Dirt Distillery is Rocky Mountain gold

    Gold Dirt Distillery is Rocky Mountain gold

    Rollinsville couple to open the Stage Stop Pub

    by David Josselyn

    Just west of Highway 119 in Rollinsville lies an unassuming industrial warehouse, housing a gem of a business Gold Dirt Distillery, operated by Judd and Chrissy (more…)

  • Central City aces their 2019 audit

    Central City aces their 2019 audit

    Youth programs and voter approved changes to gaming discussion

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Council met with staff for a Work Session prior to the regular meeting to discuss options for remote-learning students pertaining to their socialization; and to review language for Initiative 257. (more…)

  • GCSO Division Chief Tom Ihme retiring

    GCSO Division Chief Tom Ihme retiring

    Will be greatly missed after 27 years of serving the Gilpin community

    By Sheriff Kevin Armstrong

    After 27 years of serving Gilpin County, Division Chief Tom Ihme will be retiring from the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office on September 1. Tom started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1993 as a dispatcher and has since served in many capacities throughout the years. Tom attended the police academy to become a certified peace officer in the State of Colorado (POST). (more…)

  • Get moving – I know you’ll like it!

    Get moving – I know you’ll like it!

    A reminder from your own personal trainer

    By Beckie DiMauro

    Fitness is synonymous with our health and physical condition. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control, regular physical activity, even in small amounts can help (more…)

  • Youth workshops for Gilpin students

    Youth workshops for Gilpin students

    Funding grants to Gilpin County Extension Office will provide leadership training, substance abuse prevention, and life skills

    By Esmee Halsted

    The Gilpin County Extension office recently won two grants: The Substance Abuse Block Grant and the Tony Grampsas Youth Services grant. All of the awarded money will be put towards youth workshops for Gilpin students. While many details are still in the works for both workshops, they will work to provide leadership training, substance abuse prevention, and life skills. (more…)

  • Senior housing needed in Gilpin County

    Senior housing needed in Gilpin County

    Market Study from the Colorado Health Foundation

    By Sandy Hollingsworth

    Our best wishes as Gilpin residents continue coping with the social restrictions (more…)

  • Commissioners approve sale of mining property

    Commissioners approve sale of mining property

    Gilpin only has 16 cases of Coronavirus – state and county mask order extended

    By Randy Beaudette

    During an unusual Thursday meeting on August 6, 2020, Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held an online meeting that featured topics of two grant requests, an agreement that will assist Gilpin residents seek gainful employment, and a possible land deal with Proximo Distilleries. (more…)

  • William Walling’s steamboat

    William Walling’s steamboat

    Launched in Lake Gulch south of Central City

    By David Forsyth

    On July 4, 1872, William B. Walling launched a steamboat on the lake at the head of Lake Gulch, south of Central City (about where the Gold Mountain Village apartments are now). It was the first steamboat launched in Colorado. John Bennett claimed 155 acres of land around the lake in 1862 for ranching, but by 1864 he had branched out into the resort business. He built a dance hall (more…)

  • Forest Service officials announce plans to restructure camping near Nederland

    Forest Service officials announce plans to restructure camping near Nederland

    Camping restrictions, day-use rules will be implemented after Labor Day to protect health and safety

    By K. Reid Armstrong

    Working in close collaboration with local officials and community leaders, the Roosevelt National Forest is announcing plans to reconfigure West Magnolia’s designated campsites into better organized loops with services and amenities, such as metal fire rings, pit toilets, and trash receptacles. The (more…)