CSU Extension Gilpin County
By Irene Shonle
Are you interested in the amount of precipitation we get? Do you, like me, avidly watch the forecasts, hoping for rain and snow, and then compare what we got to the predictions? Or maybe you just wonder how much we got, since you don’t have a way to measure? You sound like a good candidate to join the 20,000 active observers in the CoCoRaHS network! (more…)
Veterans saluted at Gilpin County School
by Patty Unruh
It’s imperative that we not forget the many sacrifices made by our service men and women, living and dead, active duty and veterans. Accordingly, students, staff, community members, and active duty military personnel honored Gilpin County’s veterans with a tribute on Thursday morning, November 8, in the school’s auxiliary gym. It was a day not only to thank the veterans for their sacrifice and service, but also to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. (more…)
Gilpin non-profit hosts fabulous fundraiser
by Lisa Lopez
Saturday, Nov. 10 Gilpin’s Senior Living Committee held their annual fundraising event at the Gilpin County School. Tasty lasagna, salad, and your choice of dessert were ready at 5:30 p.m. and enjoyed by an (more…)
Brings fresh, local and fun to the Community Center
By Arwen Ek
Last July, the Holistic Homestead opened their bi-weekly produce pick-ups at the Gilpin Professional Building on Hwy 46 to local vendors, artisans and crafts folk. The Farmer’s Market started small, but has been growing steadily. The markets have featured hand-spun and dyed wool (more…)
June 7, 1942 – November 3, 2018
Barbara Lawlor of Nederland, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Barbara was a resident of Nederland and had worked at The Mountain-Ear newspaper for more than 36 years, and for the Weekly Register-Call at one time.
She was a beloved mother, sister, friend and colleague and will be dearly missed by all. (more…)
Air rifles, archery, crafts, and fishing and ATV stories
By Jaclyn Schrock
The annual, free event for kids, 8-15 brings many repeat turkey shooters. The new youngsters that come with their family members are amazed that such fun can be found, doing outdoor activities. Paper targets of turkeys with the most shots hits in the bullseye from air-powered BB guns, (more…)
Gilpin Elementary once again “Accredited with Distinction”
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County RE-1 Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. (more…)
Due to Mother Nature and Expert Snowmaking and Grooming Teams
By Sam Bass
Eldora Mountain opened for the 2018/19 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, a full nine days ahead of schedule. Access to Eldora is unlimited on (more…)
College prank gone wrong
by Dave Gibson
An ill-conceived college prank before the November 3rd football game between Air Force and Army in West Point, N.Y., went terribly wrong. The tradition of stealing the opposing team’s mascot in the past might have seemed funny to some and never resulted in injury until now. The practice dates back over a century with Navy kidnapping Army’s mule and Army “getting Navy’s goat.” (more…)
Squatters removed from Russell Gulch
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the historic Gilpin County Courthouse.Present were Commissioner Chair Ron Engels with Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Gail Watson. Also present County Manager Abel Montoya, County Attorney Brad Benning, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. After a brief delay, the regular meeting kicked off at 9:18 am. Following the (more…)
October 22, 2018
Verl Ray Jones passed away on October 22, 2018 at the age of 89 after a long illness. Verl was a long-time resident of Gilpin County and loved it there. Plans for a memorial service are in progress. Please visit www.crownhillfuneral.com for a full obituary and memorial service information. The family of Verl Jones invites his friends to join in the celebration of his life.
Silent auction raises $2,376
by Patty Unruh
It was a frightfully good time at the yearly Halloween Carnival and Trick or Treat Street held on Friday, November 2 at Gilpin County School. The Parent Teacher Association at Gilpin County hosted the carnival to raise money to support the teachers with their classroom needs. PTA officers Mary Perkins and Angela Webb supplied the vital stats about this year’s haunted happening. (more…)
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
A Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation into an alleged bear attack at Golden Gate Canyon State Park on Sept. 19 resulted in a citation of a Gilpin County woman for false reporting to authorities. (more…)
Celebrating fall with treats, games, and food to warm the soul
by Patty Unruh
Trick or Treat at Base Camp
“Beware of ghost crossing!” was the cheery warning at Base Camp at Golden Gate Campground on Monday night, October 29, (more…)
Battle for the Bronze Boot
by Dave Gibson
In 1968 ROTC detachments from the CSU Rams and Wyoming Cowboys initiated the tradition of awarding the Bronze Boot trophy to the winner of the annual Border War football game between the two schools. The boot itself was worn in the Vietnam War during combat by CSU ROTC Commander CPT Dan J. Romero. A day before the contest each year, the game ball is shuttled 66 miles along US Hwy. 287 by cadet relay runners from the visiting team’s stadium to the home team’s. An exchange to the (more…)
Senior Jaime Alexander chosen as Gilpin H.S. defensive football player of the year
by Patty Unruh
Lady Eagles Serve Two Wins
The Gilpin Lady Eagles varsity volleyball squad had a busy time of tournament (more…)