Gilpin County Education Foundation and City Partnership
Black Hawk City leaders joined the Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) Board members last week at the official grand opening ceremony of the Foundation’s new vocational venture, EAGLESmart Convenience Store, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. (more…)
Gilpin Board of Education enjoys a hot game of Relationship Bingo
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin Board of Education met on Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. Board members Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, and Kersten Armstrong were present; Steve Boulter was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie, Secondary Principal Alexis Donaldson, Elementary Principal Heather Huntoon, (more…)
Colorado Pioneers
By Maggie Magoffin
Alonzo Nelson Allen was born in 1820 to John and Anna (Greenleaf) Allen on a farm near Seneca, New York. A quiet man, hard of hearing, he rarely discussed his early years. In his twenties, he relocated to Ohio and later to Columbus, Wisconsin where he farmed and operated a mill. (more…)
Daughters of the American Revolution
By Cheryl Lydyard
Members of the Mountain Rendezvous Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently enjoyed a field trip to Gilpin County. The chapter is based in Evergreen but has several members who live in Gilpin County. (more…)
Every resident will vote for both District 1 and District 3 candidates
by Patty Unruh
About 80 people turned out at the Gilpin Community Center last Saturday afternoon, October 1, for an election forum. The audience heard the qualifications and positions of the six candidates for the Board of County Commissioners. Top issues included transportation, medical services, whether or not to diversify apart from the gaming industry, and accessibility to county facilities and to the commissioners themselves. (more…)
Timberline Fire Protection District
By Chief Glenn Levy
This was a pretty tough fire season and we are glad that our weather and moisture levels are getting back to normal. It is still pretty dry out there and we are currently in our fall fire season. We must continue to be vigilant even this late in the year. I know…it never seems to end. (more…)
Meet the Gilpin County Commissioner Candidates
The local election forum on the future of Gilpin County’s governing body of Commissioners will take place in Gilpin County on Saturday, October 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Gilpin Community Center. The participation of all interested parties – Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, independents is encouraged. (more…)
New Montessori teacher joins the staff
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. Members Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were all in attendance, along with Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Gretchen Sechler. (more…)
28th Annual Cemetery Crawl held at Russell Gulch Cemetery
by Patty Unruh
The Russell Gulch Cemetery was the setting for the 28th Annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, August 27. Guests were connected with Gilpin history as names on gravestones became the faces and life stories of real people. (more…)
Forest Service Plan for 44 Miles
By Reid Armstrong
The U.S. Forest Service has released its final environmental assessment and a draft decision for the Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails Project. (more…)
Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th
By Sahari McCormick
The 5th Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour will happen Saturday and Sunday September 17-18, 2016, 11 am-5 pm, with a Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th at the Central City Visitors Center Art Gallery from 6 to 7:30 pm. (more…)
New faces in the hallways
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its first regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present: Craig Holmes, (more…)
Kids have a whale of an adventure at Vacation Bible School
by Patty Unruh
Elementary kids grabbed their snorkels and unrolled their beach towels at Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School during the evenings of July 18-22 at Christ the King Community Church. (more…)
From your Timberline Firefighters
By Glenn Levy, Fire Chief
As we sneak into the last week of July, it is my sincerest hope that all of you are enjoying summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth. For your Timberline firefighters, it has already been a really busy summer and we have not yet entered our “official” fire season. (more…)
It’s Not Who You Think It Is
By Barbara Bazata Kendall
Many people, quite understandably, assume they know whose face is on the barroom floor of the Teller House in Central City, an image which, over the years, has been a very popular attraction. This article will offer them a new perspective on the longstanding story. (more…)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Investigate
By Mike Porras
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are investigating a lion attack on a five-year-old-boy that occurred Friday evening, June 17, at approximately 8 p.m. in the community of Lower Woody Creek, a few miles north of Aspen. (more…)