A rare holiday for miners reserved for ‘prayin and eatin’
By David Forsyth, PhD
The story of the first Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the best known and most mythical stories in American history, and while its importance is doubted by few, the holiday itself was slow to take hold. Between the time of the American Revolution and the Civil War, each state decided when to mark its own Thanksgiving. By the early 19th (more…)
Performing at St. James Methodist Church in Central City
By Jaclyn Morrow
The sails and trails of Wes Broderius have hardly been a lonely journey. Born and raised in Denver, he has adventured around the world with melodies guiding the directions. Group travels of The Lutheran Chorale spanned the United States, oceans and continents. By God’s graces, he has always returned safely to home and family. We in Gilpin County know Wes as the organist who makes amazing music fill the Victorian sanctuary for the last six years at St. James United Methodist (more…)
Record goes to 2 and 2 overall
By Gary King
The Eagles Saturday afternoon game with the West Grand Mustangs leaves the Eagles with 2 wins and 1 loss in League play and 2 wins and 2 losses overall. The Eagle’s Head Coach Craig Ball commented on the game as follows: “West Grand is well-coached and has a good group of experienced players. We needed to play error-free to have a good chance (more…)
Black Hawk Council approves sale of industrial hemp
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the October 28, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting included a Council Bill that will allow the sale of industrial hemp and a Resolution awarding the design contract for the Miners Mesa sanitary sewer and waterline project. (more…)
Council Meeting on Election Night
By David Josselyn
Work Session Council met with Staff for a work session to review the final proposed draft budget of 2021.
Regular Council Meeting Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:01 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in City Hall (more…)
Nevadaville History
By Mary Peery
Edith James was the city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville until her and her children left for Denver, in 1917. Edith left Nevadaville as a widow and never remarried. This is the conclusion of the James family’s life in Nevadaville based on interviews of two of Edith’s children, Cora and Redvers. (more…)
October 30 – Stricter State Board of Health regulations will reduce casino capacities and table games
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 30, 2020 special online meeting featured subjects such as an update on Public Health Order #20-13 as it relates to Gilpin’s Protect Our Neighbors Status, and a letter to the State to consider closing of Golden Gate State Park. (more…)
County Commissioners support forest closures and public health order to limit personal gatherings
By Randy Beaudette
On October 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held an emergency online meeting that discussed continuation of Disaster Declaration for Gilpin County, a past report on the newest Public Health Order, and road closures in and to the National Forest. (more…)
Second of two Conference games
By Gary King
On Friday October 23rd the Eagles won their away game in Oak Creek, Colorado against the Soroco High School Rams by a score of 42 to 20. Subsequent to Friday’s game the Eagles have 2 wins and 0 losses in league play along with one non-league loss. (more…)
From the Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
Sports always played an important role in the social life of Gilpin County’s residents during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Perhaps the best known sports stars in the county were the members of the Central City (more…)
Podcast of Gilpin Cemeteries
By Jenni Johnson
I just wanted to let you know that my podcast The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is off the ground and running! Episodes 2 and 3 feature Central City and Gilpin County. (more…)
Yes! Four ways to submit your ballot in Gilpin County
By David Josselyn
“Mail-in ballots are dangerous, unconstitutional, a scam, and “rife with fraud. Absentee ballots are more secure than mail-in ballots. Votes are being cast on behalf of dead people and pets. Mail-in ballots will lead to a ‘rigged’ election.” Wow. With statements like these it is no wonder many people are feeling anxiety over whether their mail-in ballot is safe and if their vote will be counted. Colorado has been a mail-in ballot state since 2013 and has had all that time to perfect the process. (more…)
Eagles chalk up a 44-20 victory in unscheduled game
By Gary King
The Gilpin Eagle’s Head Coach, Craig Ball had the following comments about the game and why it was arranged in place of the regularly scheduled Vail Christian Game. (more…)
Federal CARES Act funds BHPD Officer position
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the October 14, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting include an InterGovernmental Grant Agreement between the City of Black Hawk and the State of Colorado’s Department of Public Safety, approval of a Special Use permit for an RV campground and indoor shooting range, and an Ordinance Appointing Directors to the Board of the Black Hawk Business Improvement District. (more…)
Proposed 2021 County Budget Available Online
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 20, 2020 regular online meeting featured topics such as COVID-19 information from the County Health Department, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, and the 2021 proposed County budget. (more…)
Council discusses auto-response agreement with TFPD
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for two work sessions prior to the regular meeting; one at 4:30 pm for a budget meeting, and another at 6:00 pm for a discussion on mutual agreements, future planning for joint-use facilities, and information about Ordinance 20-12 on revisions for special event fees. (more…)