From Great Outdoors Colorado for trails and recreation master plan
PRESS RELEASE – This week the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded a $47,800 planning grant to Central City for the development of a trails and recreation master plan. This project was one of eight (more…)
Gilpin Homecoming Festivities
By Esmee Halsted
Gilpin County School celebrated Homecoming recently. To kick off the week students dressed as senior citizens on Monday and Twins on Tuesday. Canes and robes slowed students down, but to reclaim their youth they wore wacky shirts and socks as well as black on Wednesday and Thursday. The excitement continued as students and teachers faced off in a series of games at the pep rally. Students won by a landslide, but the real rivalry was between the (more…)
Friday night’s game vs the Hayden Tigers
By Gary King
Last Friday’s football game marked the Eagle’s homecoming and was their first league game this season. The game took place on our home field under the lights against the Hayden High School Tigers. After receiving the initial kickoff, the Hayden Tigers put together an 8-play, 50-yard drive to score the first TD of the game followed by a 2-point (more…)
For Gilpin RE-1 School Board
Hello, my name is Joe Marr and I’m running for a position on the Gilpin County RE-1 School Board. The election is this November 5th. I Have my wonderful wife Mary, four adult children, and 17 (and #18 due this fall) grandchildren. I have owned and run a successful remodeling and construction business here for 15 years. Some of you know me, but some of you don’t. For those of you that do know me you know I tend to get to the point quickly so I’ll try not to take up a lot of newspaper space here. (more…)
CSU Extension Director Dr. Irene Shonle Service Recognition
By Randy Beaudette
Recognition of CSU Extension Director Dr. Irene Shonle, the lifting of the stage one fire ban, and staffing shortages at the Sheriff’s Department were just a few of the highlights at the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on Tuesday September 24, 2019. (more…)
At Central City Opera’s Williams Stables on October 5th
PRESS RELEASE – The Peak to Peak Players theatre company has entered into collaboration with the Central City Opera to utilize the historic Williams Stables in Central City. This will further enable their mission to entertain, enrich, and inspire the (more…)
The Crawley’s Swan Song
By David Josselyn
Fans of BBC’s historical drama about the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their staff, “Downton Abby,” have cause to rejoice as the much regaled television show comes to the big screen for a final(?) goodbye. Writer Julian Fellowes has set this up to tie neat little bows on many of the story lines so that if there are no more movies, it will be okay. (more…)
Benefiting the American Red Cross Bahamas relief fund
Yes, it is everywhere. And it will be on the walls of Salto from October 4th through October 30th. This is an eclectic exhibit depicting water painted in several media by local artist, Virginia Unseld. All profits from the sale of work will be donated to the American Red Cross Bahamas relief fund. (more…)
Fundraising for our police officers in Gilpin County
by Jaclyn Schrock
Diana and Lewis Wagner gave a presentation at the Commissioners Coffee on September 17th about the Shield 616 program. It is a faith-based organization, and the name was derived from Ephesians 6:16. This is a community fund raising (more…)
Central City’s most fun and family-friendly event of the summer!
By Randy Beaudette
“The Hills are alive with the sound of raw power.” Not exactly like the Julie Andrews version, but close enough. This raw power signifies the return of a very popular event, the Central City Hot Rod Hill Climb hosted by Nick’s Hot Rod Garage of Englewood. (more…)
The 11th annual Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was hosted by the Ameristar Casino Hotel Spa on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The City of Black Hawk Fire Department was honored to be part of the outpouring of commemoration around the country in hopes to provide a source of comfort and fraternity for those who lost loved ones and to the living victims that (more…)
Friday night’s game vs the Sedgwick County Cougars
By Gary King
Last Friday’s game was played under the lights in Julesburg, Colorado against the Sedgwick County Cougars of the Plains League. Sedgwick County is the four-time defending champions in Colorado 8-man football and number 1 ranked so far this season. The only loss Sedgwick County has had over the last (more…)
For Gilpin RE-1 School Board
My name is Tracy Krug, and I’m excited for the opportunity to run for Gilpin County School District RE-1 School Board. I’m a passionate advocate for children of all ages, and I look forward to combining my career in education with a chance to help influence a positive direction for the entire school district. As an active member of the Gilpin Countycommunity for over 17 years and a parent to twin boys who attended Gilpin County School for most of their school career, I have strong roots (more…)
Demolition of non-historical structures delayed
By Randy Beaudette
The most recent Black Hawk City Council regular meeting focused on the demolition of non-historic buildings in the historical district, and a revision to the municipal code to license and allow marijuana hospitality establishments. (more…)
Central City Council works on signage solutions and GPS providers
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Code Enforcement Officer Lindsey Flewelling reviewed a plan to encourage property owners of vacant properties (more…)
At Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin Historical Society celebrated their 50th anniversary Cemetery Crawl Saturday, September 7, 2019. A cemetery crawl is a guided tour of a cemetery with storytellers revealing the likes of Gilpin residents, (more…)