Monthly “Coffee with Commissioners” meeting
By Lynn Volkens
The recent change in Colorado gun control laws was the topic most on the minds of approximately 60 people who attended the “Coffee with Commissioners” meeting held the evening of March 28, 2013 at the Gilpin County (more…)
Also Historical and Public Facilities districts, new fueling center
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met the afternoon of March 27, 2013. The Aldermen moved closer to (more…)
Public utility access and weed control on agenda
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting of April 2nd was called to order at 6:59 by Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Spain. Mayor Ron Engels was absent. (more…)
Amazing learning experience for Gilpin youth
By Patty Unruh
Eighth grader Dante Nadeau brought honor to Gilpin County middle school by being selected to represent the school at the State wrestling tournament March 29-30 at the Denver Coliseum. Although Dante did not win either of (more…)
Warning signs and how to get out of an abusive relationship
by John Hough
According to recent statistics, it is extremely likely that you or someone you know has experienced violence in a dating relationship. Dating violence can take many forms, including psychological and emotional abuse, physical (more…)
New superintendent has first day on job
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met April 1. Members present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Rusty Hardy. New superintendent David MacKenzie was also present, (more…)
30 Years Ago – April 1-1983
In a very close decision, the Gilpin County RE-1 School Board voted 3-2 to bring a bond election to the voters to build a four-classroom addition, plus minimal library or multi-purpose space, to the new school building on (more…)
Main Event at Lodge Casino in Black Hawk
Three rings in 2012-2013. Think about that for a minute…
World Series of Poker Circuit host Bernard Lee summed it up well when he said it’s a year that’s representative of a career for any successful tournament player. (more…)
Insurance matters, potential property inclusions, Pension Board
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District’s board of directors met the evening of March 20, 2013. Board president Rick Wenzel and board members Jim Crawford, Kay Johnson, Paul Ondr and Chris Samuelson attended. The board (more…)
Golddiggers knock off Summit Tigers and Jefferson Saints
By Patty Unruh
Faceoff with Summit
The Clear Creek/Gilpin County Golddiggers baseball team triumphed in its home non-conference game against the Summit Tigers 4-1 on March 19 at Idaho Springs. The Tigers are from Frisco. (more…)
Mountain Living
By Irene Shonle
I’ll start with the good news: the 2012 aerial survey shows that the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic has essentially petered out. This is definitely cause for celebration, but it doesn’t necessarily change the picture on the potential (more…)
Camp Jeep lures lovers of four-wheeling at Denver Auto Show
By Patty Unruh
Thousands of people visited the Denver Auto Show, one of the biggest such events in the country, over the past weekend, looking at Smart cars, Cadillac’s, Hyundai’s, and dozens of other brand names. (more…)
Employee severance, monthly reports
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met the morning of March 26, 2013 to review various in-house reports and discuss progress on the communications tower proposed at the Justice Center. (more…)
30 Years Ago – March 25, 1983
If the U. S. Congress enacts the Assets Management Program and President Reagan signs it into law, over 19,887 acres of national forest land in Gilpin County could be sold. The Clear Creek District includes the southern part of (more…)
Selections from “Of Mines & Beer!”
By Dave Thomas
Estimates of the number of non-Native Americans living in Gilpin County within a few months following Gregory’s discovery of gold vary widely from 5,000 to as many as 30,000 in 1860. Enumeration of the number of Native (more…)
Finance Reform Proposal, Technology, BOCES, and other matters
By Patty Unruh
The Board of Education of Gilpin County School met March 18. Present were members Craig Holmes, President, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Rusty Hardy, as well as Interim Superintendent Morris (more…)