Gilpin Commissioners April 28th Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
On April 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, COVID Leave policy, and Employee Compensation for County employees. (more…)
July 14, 1994 – April 18, 2020
Quinn Michael Sullivan-Patterson passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, only a few months before his 26th birthday. Quinn was born in Brighton, CO at the Platte Valley Hospital. He lived two weeks in Platteville before moving to Gilpin County, Colorado.
While growing up, Quinn enjoyed all sports, playing video games, and snowboarding that he learned with his sister Jessica and her husband (more…)
Bottom line – City must re-open before it’s too late
By David Josselyn
Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 2:00 pm via Zoom. The purpose for the meeting was to “come to the table” (Fey) with representatives from the casinos, the dispensaries, the restaurants, and the retailers regarding impacts of (more…)
The City nails down water storage and use agreements for the future
By Randy Beaudette
The Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was all about water and (more…)
Commissioners April 23 Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
On April 23, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the Gilpin County Comprehensive Plan and The Church Ditch water lease. (more…)
Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed
By Randy Beaudette
On April 21, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the newly released Safer-at-Home Order, (more…)
Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed – County Fair Cancelled
PRESS RELEASE – Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Gilpin County must implement measures to ensure the financial (more…)
Artist auctions painting to support World Central Kitchen
By Sue Griggs
In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Denver artist Steve Griggs painted this watercolor cityscape on canvas depicting people walking in a downtown area, appropriately spaced, and wearing face masks. This is an unprecedented time in history and we felt it needed to be documented in his art. As we do our part by staying home, we want to contribute what we can to those who are suffering from financial hardship. Food insecurity is a real (more…)
Governor To Lift “Stay at Home” Order on April 26
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
This meeting was held remotely from various locations using the Zoom Meetings software. Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (more…)
August 19, 1930 – April 11, 2020
Lucille Martha Hanggee Scheufler passed away on April 11, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado.
Lucille (Lucy) was born on August 19, 1930, in Dayton Plains Michigan, to Joseph and Virginia Hanggee.
She graduated from Sterling College in Kansas, married Charles Russel Scheufler and later moved to Colorado where, for several years, they owned an insurance agency and numerous Christian book stores. (more…)
Social distancing and “Stay At Home” order
By Esmee Halsted
Many people are doing their duty to stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, social distancing, and wearing protective (more…)
Commissioners approve $1.2 million for Health & Human Services building rehab
By Randy Beaudette
On April 16, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as a motion to close of all County roads to non-residents, and a change order request to the Public Health/ Human Services building (more…)
First Virtual Community Workshop scheduled for May 5th
By Stephen Strohminger
Gilpin County announced on Tuesday this week the first in a series of community (more…)
Gilpin County Extension – Septic System Care
By Jennifer Cook
Toilet paper is a hot topic right now, as shelves are empty in most stores. With toilet paper on all our minds, it seems fitting to discuss septic systems. (more…)
Appointments made for Council, Judges, Historic Preservation
By Randy Beaudette
The Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council highlighted the online swearing in of Mayor David Spellman, Alderman Bennet, Alderman Moates, and Alderman Torres. Plus there were two Municipal Judge appointments, a Historical Preservation Committee member appointment, and the awarding of construction contract for the Maryland Mountain Trail System. (more…)
Fire Protection Impact Fees added to new construction projects
By Randy Beaudette
Tuesday April 14, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as a possible upcoming motion to close all County roads to non-residents, a discussion of fire code impact fees, and a change order request to the Public Health/ Human Services building contract. (more…)