DNA and weather are factors
By Irene Shonle
It’s been an unusual fall. It’s been so warm and dry that the cool damp of the spring is a distant memory. Yet it was those wet conditions that allowed for the development of (more…)
Category: Community
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings preserve the mystery of ancient Anasazi architecture
Visitors are encouraged to touch the past near Colorado Springsby Patty Unruh
I wanted to become an archeologist when I grew up. Then I found out it entailed digging in the dirt under the hot sun, and that dimmed my enthusiasm for that profession. Plus, I (more…)
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GHS volleyball snags two wins, suffers one loss
Eagles football team gives one up to Nederlandby Patty Unruh
Win Over Belleview Christian
The Gilpin High School volleyball squad crushed Belleview Christian of Westminster 3-0 as they hosted Belleview on September 29 in home conference play. Set scores were 25/14, (more…)
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A lot of good signs in Central City
Council moving forward on new sign code and Big-T parking lot acquisitionBy David Josselyn
After a two hour work session on revamping the sign code, the Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:01 pm. All (more…)
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Gilpin volleyball routs Longmont Christian Warriors and Sheridan Rams
Plus MS Football actionby Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles of Gilpin County High School put it on the line last week to win big over the Longmont Christian Warriors and the Sheridan Rams in home non-conference (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of school in Central City in March 1874
By Maggie MagoffinMany thanks to Karen Sullivan of Westminster, Colorado for sharing her amazing collection of books, magazines and news articles regarding Central City and the Gilpin (more…)
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Hitting the open road with big bikes and friends
Doing Guanella Pass, Kenosha Pass, Hoosier Pass, and Loveland Pass in a dayby Aaron Storms
With the fall colors so vivid in Gilpin County and the weather getting a little chill, some of the guys decided that it would be a great idea to take a road trip on the road bikes before (more…)
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The Art of Gilpin County
Sixteen artists open their studios to the public for one glorious weekendBy David Josselyn
The fourth annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour kicked off Saturday, September 19 for one beautiful fall weekend. Sixteen artists gave the public a chance to view where they create (more…)
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Randy (Matson) Markin remembered
February 27, 1957 – August 23, 2015Randall Lee Markin, born Randy Lee Matson in Black Hawk, Colorado, February 27, 1957 to Joseph Carl Matson and Barbara June Kent. Randall was raised in Oregon where he (more…)
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Honoring 9/11 First Responders in Black Hawk
116 Floors of Ameristar Casino is Highest Stair Climb in the Worldby Heather Worrell
The City of Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held this past Friday, September 11 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters (more…)
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Gymkhana equals equestrian fun for all
Fourth annual Gilpin Gymkhana Buckle Series resultsby Patty Unruh
Folks having fun on horses – a great ending to summer 2015 as riders of all ages gathered for the final gymkhana competition of the season at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds arena (more…)
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George Snyder honored for 50 years of service to the Masons
Central City Lodge #6 notes the red-letter occasion with a special ceremonyby Patty Unruh
Loyalty, commitment, and selfless service are rare qualities these days. Therefore, it was with great pleasure and pride that Central City’s Masonic Lodge #6 honored member (more…)
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Eagles football gets a flying start with two wins
Gilpin Team knocks off Rocky Mt. Lutheran 52-6by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s gridiron athletes triumphed 52-6 over rivals Rocky Mountain Lutheran (RML) of Northglenn in a league contest on Saturday, September 5. Fans came away elated at the (more…)
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Lady Eagles champs of Gilpin invitational volleyball tournament
Tip Soroco in cliffhanger final matchby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School hosted its annual invitational volleyball tournament on Friday, September 4. It was the Lady Eagles varsity’s first time in years to win the tourney (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of the Willis family in Central City
By Maggie MagoffinMany thanks to Mabel Jane Shafffer Smith of Golden, Colorado for this fascinating story. (more…)
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NedFest 2015 a great weekend of musical entertainment
MarchFourth, Funky Tonk Heroes, Gasoline Lollipops, Annie Savage’s Folk Art Revival, Caribou Mountain Collective, and Vince Hermanby Dave Gibson
When NedFest founder “Michigan” Mike Torpie took his own life on Thanksgiving of 2011, he might not have realized the full extent of peoples’ lives he had and would enrich (more…)
