Central City Opera on Saturday, July 6th
By Tyler Hypnarowski
One week after opening night of The Barber of Seville, the team at Central City Opera will be premiering Our Town, the opera based off of Thornton Wilder’s play of the same name. And while the story has been staged numerous times since its 1938 inception, it is still a (more…)
A year as our daughter in Gilpin
By Cary Ihme
The Beginning
It was a hot July day in the summer of 2012. Tom walked into the house and said “I’ve been thinking.” When something like that comes out of his mouth, it usually means he is dreaming about his next career move or a high dollar purchase. The next words that came (more…)
On Hwy 46 near fairgrounds
By Lynn Volkens
Two very large (30,000 gallon) green-colored propane storage tanks were recently spotted being trucked to the old McCollum’s Excavating site located at 665 Highway 46, just across the highway from the county fairgrounds. A 6.4 acre site was purchased last (more…)
Gilpin History presents film premiere and annual dinner
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin History, formerly the Gilpin Historical Society, presented its annual Little Kingdom Dinner June 27 in the Lava Room at the Reserve Casino, along with the world premiere of the new documentary, The Face on the Barroom Floor: The Poem…The (more…)
Coordinated firefighting effort pays off
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County escaped potential wildfire disaster last week, thanks to the work of firefighters and several other factors that fell into place at the time. The Dakota Hill fire, located on National Forest land, about four miles west of mile marker 10.5 on Highway (more…)
2012 Audit shows City in strong financial shape
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk’s City Council met the afternoon of June 26, 2013. Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres were present. The Council approved several financial projects, listened (more…)
Central City Opera Review
By Aaron Storms
After the traditional Yellow Rose Ball kicked off the opening of the Central City Opera season on Saturday afternoon, the historic Opera House in Central City was packed that evening with well-dressed ladies and gentlemen, and of course the numerous debutantes (more…)
30 Years Ago – July 1, 1983
Tuesday, following two days of steady rain combined with a record spring run-off, North Clear Creek flowed out of its channel along Apex Road, flooding several wooded areas. County road crews have made several temporary dams by piling up dirt along the side of (more…)
October 19, 1950 – June 15, 2013
Terry J. Schmaltz, 62, of Black Hawk, Colorado passed peacefully into the arms of angels the late evening of June 15, 2013, following a courageous battle with cancer in Denver, CO. Terry lived life to its fullest, blessed with a personality and sense of humor that showered (more…)
County Management
By Roger Baker
The agenda for the Gilpin County Commissioners’ meeting this week was deliberately light, as we generally try to keep it when one of the Commissioners is expected to be absent. But those of us who remained had one very pleasant duty we could carry out. (more…)
Campground named for Methodist minister
By Patty Unruh
Even though Colorado abounds in natural beauty, few of us are blessed to live near a state park. Here in Gilpin County, though, we residents have Golden Gate Canyon State Park right in our front yards. Many Gilpinites, city folks, and out-of-state tourists have taken (more…)
Workshops help budding photographers get that great shot
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Library presented the first installment of its 2013 Artists-in-Residence program on June 22 with Photographers-in-Residence John & Julie Black. Nine people attended the workshop conducted by the Blacks on what to know before buying a camera, (more…)
Nederland Area Historical Society
PRESS RELEASE – The decision has been made. Miners’ Days 2013, sponsored by the Nederland Area Historical Society, will move from July 27, 28 to September 21, and 22. After much soul searching and debate, the decision was made at a special trustees’ meeting (more…)
Workshop shows residents how to deal with pesky critters
By Patty Unruh
The CSU Extension Office conducted a workshop June 22 to help mountain gardeners learn to deal with pests that may be destroying their gardens. Irene Shonle, CEO director/agent, informed a small class of interested residents and answered their (more…)
Telecommunications feasibility study, Public Works truck loan
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz and Connie McLain met the morning of June 25, 2013. Commissioner Gail Watson and County Manager Roger Baker were absent. Commissioners approved the lease-purchase of a Public Works truck, set electronic waste (more…)
Central City Summer Events Set to Sizzle!
PRESS RELEASE – Central City is pulling out all the stops for its summer event schedule, with Colorado distillery and beer festivals, a bacon tasting and tour, chili cook off and an 80s festival, with live music Saturdays all summer. (more…)