New Montessori teacher joins the staff
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. Members Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were all in attendance, along with Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Gretchen Sechler. (more…)
NedFest celebrates music
by Dave Gibson
“She Caught The Katy (And Left Me a Mule To Ride)” is one of two-time Grammy Award winning blues artist Taj Mahal’s most popular songs. First recorded in 1968 on his album The Natch’l Blues, “Katy” refers to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. (more…)
28th Annual Cemetery Crawl held at Russell Gulch Cemetery
by Patty Unruh
The Russell Gulch Cemetery was the setting for the 28th Annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, August 27. Guests were connected with Gilpin history as names on gravestones became the faces and life stories of real people. (more…)
Mardi Gras Casino After-Party in Black Hawk
By Kathleen Ashpaugh
Friends of Charlie’s Place volunteers had a good time showing off some of the adoptable shelter dogs August 20th at the Mardi Gras Casino After-Party in Black Hawk. Scooby, Lulu, and Bones enjoyed the attention and all the activities an outing like this provides. (more…)
Forest Service Plan for 44 Miles
By Reid Armstrong
The U.S. Forest Service has released its final environmental assessment and a draft decision for the Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails Project. (more…)
Old favorites and new attractions featured the best in rural entertainment
by Patty Unruh
Hundreds of young and young-at-heart turned out for the 24th annual Gilpin County Fair August 20-21 at the fairgrounds complex. The event showcased familiar favorites and many innovations. Even the weather cooperated, with nary a raindrop in sight. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review employee requests, financial reports, and zoning changes
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse August 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
August 22, 1941 – August 19, 2016
The world became a much duller place last week, when Sandy Hoffman was found dead at his home in Missouri Flats. He had been in poor health for many months and was just a few days short of his 76th birthday. (more…)
August 17th Board Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
The Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting August 17, 2016 promptly at 7:08 p.m. at Timberline Station 8, 4611 Smith Hill Road. (more…)
That’s up to you and your car’s ability!
By Aaron Storms
Billed by promoter PIT Rally as the “Fastest Road in the Rockies,” drivers and spectators gathered on Sunday, August 14th to see who had what it took to turn in the fastest times over the 8 mile long uphill course. (more…)
Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th
By Sahari McCormick
The 5th Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour will happen Saturday and Sunday September 17-18, 2016, 11 am-5 pm, with a Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th at the Central City Visitors Center Art Gallery from 6 to 7:30 pm. (more…)
New faces in the hallways
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its first regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present: Craig Holmes, (more…)
Commissioners recognize Summer Lunch Program initiators
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse August 9, 2016 at 9 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, (more…)
Not the same old song and dance this year!
By Heather Pearce
The Gilpin County Fair returns bigger, better and more family-friendly than ever, Aug. 20-21, with new events, rides, attractions and contests. While many popular aspects of the (more…)
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Donna Leon lives in Italy, writes in English, and has created “one of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever.” (Washington Post) Her detective is Commissario Guido Brunetti, (more…)
Rescue crews hiked from the trail head at the Moffitt Tunnel to help with a medical emergency.