Including better cell phone and internet service
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, Commissioner Connie McLain, (more…)
Category: Community
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Gilpin School Board artist recognition
CASB weighs in on election issues
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met October 6 for its regular meeting. Members present included President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles fly past Nederland Panthers 30-26
Defeat Longmont Christian 54-6
By Patty Unruh
High School Football vs. Nederland Panthers
The Gilpin County High School Eagles football team defeated neighboring Nederland Panthers 30-26 in a back-and-forth conference matchup on Saturday, September 27 on the Gilpin field. (more…)
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Timberline FPD cuts up bumper crop of wrecked cars
District searches for new chief after Jennings’ resignation
By Patty Unruh
Extrication Event
Unless you wanted your SUV turned into a convertible, last week was not the time to park at Timberline Fire Protection District’s Station 3. (more…)
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Fall mountain magic
New art exhibit in Central City preserves fall colors into November
By David Josselyn
Fall Mountain Magic, a new exhibit, is showing in the Visitor’s Center Gallery in Central City. Featuring the works of Greg Chapleski, Robert Gray, Shari Lebsack, and Marjorie Scarpino, (more…)
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Black Hawk opposes Amendment 68
Council Hears Property Appeals
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on September 24th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)
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Gilpin’s Middle School football team remains undefeated
Lady Eagles’ volleyball summary shows wins and losses
By Patty Unruh
Middle School FB v. Dayspring
Gilpin Middle School’s Eagles football team trounced the Dayspring Christian Academy (also the Eagles) 50-42 on September 18 in Greeley to remain undefeated this season. (more…)
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Terry Aten remembered…
September 14, 2014
Terry Aten, former Black Hawk resident, early employee of the Black Hawk/ Central City Sanitation District, and former owner of Crook’s Palace, passed away in Ukiah, California (more…)
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Gilpin Art Studio Tour perfectly timed
To coincide with autumn colors of Gilpin
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, the colors of autumn were shining in the Colorado sun as Gilpin Arts ran its annual Art Studio Tour. The Tour opens (more…)
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Timberline Fire Chief resigns
After being put on Administrative Leave last week
By Staci McBrayer
At the regularly scheduled Timberline Fire Protection District Meeting on September 17th, Board members received and accepted Chief Chris Jennings resignation. Prior to the meeting, Jennings was placed on administrative leave. (more…)
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Commissioners review Eye of Heart wildlife refuge
Gilpin County Business
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, (more…)
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Two brides for two brothers
Brides arrested during double wedding in Central
By David Josselyn
Friday, September 19, 2014, was a very special day. Not only were the aspen in full color-changing glory, but Roy and Janell Ince were celebrating the momentous occasion of (more…)
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There’s gold in them “thar” hills!
Miners’ Days in Nederland
By Dave Gibson
Like many municipalities in Colorado, Nederland owes its inception to mining. Beginning in 1859, with precious metals being extracted from the surrounding hills, it was a logical (more…)
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Black Hawk approves Mountain City leases and roofs
Council Meeting Business
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on September 10th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, Paul Bennett, (more…)
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No marijuana smoking clubs in Central City
Central City Council votes to ban smoking clubs in city limits
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at roughly 7:02 which Mayor Ron Engels referred to as “a little after seven.” All members (more…)
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Looking for community champions
Saws and Slaws help Gilpin neighbors with fire mitigation
By Patty Unruh
Coal Creek Canyon Saws and Slaws volunteers helped Gilpinites in the Wheeler and Mt. Meadow subdivisions with fire mitigation on Saturday, September 13. More than a dozen (more…)
