Chief Kenneth Lloyd to retire after serving nearly 30 years with BHPD
PRESS RELEASE – Following 27 years of service to the City of Black Hawk, Police Chief Kenneth Lloyd announced his intent to retire from the Black Hawk Police Department at the end of April. Lloyd began his law enforcement career with the Grand County Sheriff’s Office (more…)
County’s first COVID-19 patient reported
By Randy Beaudette
At the Thursday, April 9, 2020 Gilpin County Commissioners special online meeting, topics included the report of Gilpin County’s first COVID-19 patient and a County wide fire ban. (more…)
April 5th Commissioners Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
At the Tuesday, April 5, 2020 Gilpin County Commissioners special online meeting, topics include a hold on Gilpin Ambulance Licensing, and a discussion on (more…)
Mayor states that City is not opposed to the Tincup Whiskey project development
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
This meeting was held remotely from various locations using the Zoom remote conferencing service. Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting early at 2:04 pm, instead of the usual (more…)
April 2nd Commissioners Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
At the Thursday Gilpin County Commissioners online meeting, topics ranged from County summer events discussion to Temporary Assistance for (more…)
Council approves $50 million Tincup Whiskey Distillery Resort
By Randy Beaudette
The regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council highlighted the annexation of Lake Gulch Whiskey Resort Properties, an Emergency Declaration for the City of Black Hawk, and an agreement for the July 4th fireworks. (more…)
Commissioners adhere to state-wide “Stay at Home” edict
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a Special Meeting on March 31, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting to exercise social distancing requirements. (more…)
Community support shows everyone cares in a crisis
By David Josselyn
The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit fast and furious, taking many of us by surprise. The governments are creating rules and restrictions that can change daily; sometimes several times per day. As we adapt to our new way of life, many of us are (more…)
Getting current updates about COVID-19 to residents in real-time
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners held a Special Meeting on March 26, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (more…)
Council approves online meetings and gaming tax relief during 30 day casino closures
By Randy Beaudette
A special online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council to address concerns in this ever changing COVID-19 environment took place on March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm. (more…)
No confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gilpin County – March 24th
By Randy Beaudette
An online special meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) was held on Tuesday March 24, 2020 with topics again revolved around the COVID-19 outbreak and a discussion concerning delinquent interest on property taxes. (more…)
Special meeting dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak repercussions
By Randy Beaudette
In a special online meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Thursday March 19, 2020, topics revolved around the COVID-19 outbreak and a discussion of recovery planning. (more…)
Commissioners hold virtual meeting, all casinos and bars are closed
By Randy Beaudette
For the first time in history, the Gilpin County Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 17, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the Coronavirus outbreak. (more…)
Gregory Street Plaza Project moving along with rock slope stability mitigation
By Randy Beaudette
An amendment to the contract between Black Hawk and Roche Construction was the only agenda action item discussed during the Black Hawk City Council meeting held (more…)
Central City Council Meets via Teleconference
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of discussion were speed limits on the Central City Parkway and economic development funding. A speed study was completed on the Parkway and Manager Miera presented the (more…)
Council Business
By David Josselyn
Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:06 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in City Hall Council Chambers. (more…)