Category: Government

  • Central City receives donation of Scarlett’s Casino

    Central City receives donation of Scarlett’s Casino

    Regular Council Meeting

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The topics covered were Belvidere Theatre cost estimates and Spruce Street vehicle access. Representatives from FormWorks Design Group LLC, Jessica and Natalie, reviewed the final projected costs from the chosen design for the Belvidere Theatre. The total cost for complete renovation is $6.5 million; almost $4 million of that would go toward the (more…)

  • Construction and recreation in Central City

    Construction and recreation in Central City

    Council to hatch new businesses in the Visitor’s Center

    By David Josselyn

    Regular Council Meeting

    Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting of the Central City Council at 7:10 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Council members; Mayor Jeremy Fey, Mayor pro-Tempore Judy Laratta, Jeff Aiken, and Jack Hidahl were present. Alderwoman Jackie Johnson was not in attendance. (more…)

  • Black Hawk investing in resort destination goal with Hidden Treasure Trail project

    Black Hawk investing in resort destination goal with Hidden Treasure Trail project

    Council approves trailhead bridge project for October installation

    By Randy Beaudette

    Last Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Black Hawk City Council regular meeting highlights include a Special Election Agreement and a Change Order for the Hidden Treasure Trailhead. Isle of Capri General Manager Rodney Turlan rang the bell to kick off the session that was called to order promptly at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)

  • Colorado teen vaping has reached epidemic proportions

    Colorado teen vaping has reached epidemic proportions

    Gilpin County to receive $32K reimbursement from state for Human Services

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County 2018 Tobacco and Health Survey results and the 2020 Cost Allocation Plan dominated the conversation at the Gilpin County Commissioners (BoCC) regular meeting held on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)

  • Black Hawk orders new smaller Light Rescue Fire truck

    Black Hawk orders new smaller Light Rescue Fire truck

    Non-Historic Structure Demolition on Chase Street

    By Randy Beaudette

    The most recent Black Hawk City Council regular meeting focused on the demolition of non-historic building in the historical district and the purchase of a new fire truck. Alderman Paul Bennett rang the bell to announce the July 10, 2019 session that stepped of smartly at 3:00 p.m. (more…)

  • Commissioners review Gilpin Quality of Life survey

    Commissioners review Gilpin Quality of Life survey

    Residents not happy about Dory Hill Road closures

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Quality of Life survey results and the Dory Hill Road closure dominated the conversation at the Gilpin County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting held on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)

  • Central City continuing education and a good time

    Central City continuing education and a good time

    Night of Good Fortune and Belvidere Theatre facelift coming soon

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Director Rears gave a presentation on the CU Denver Hometown Colorado Initiative. The initiative is a program originally created in Oregon that creates a partnership with a municipality to allow fourth-year students to (more…)

  • Black Hawk’s historic City Hall

    Black Hawk’s historic City Hall

    Changes from 1877 through today

    By Julie Seitzinger

    Weekly Register, December 8, 1877

      The City Hall of Black Hawk is completed, and Judge Haight has domiciled himself therein. He looks as cozy as a kitten and puts on numerous airs heated by a thirty-dollar stove and several joints of Russian pipe. The completion of the new Black Hawk City Hall was appropriately celebrated on Tuesday evening by a grand banquet at which the Mayor, Aldermen, and most other leading citizens were present. Toasts were given, speeches made and many a bon mot was offered at this pleasant social gathering. Good feeling reigned supreme until the gathering finally dropped out one by one or adjourned in groups to home and slumber. (more…)

  • Black Hawk busy with projects and renovations

    Black Hawk busy with projects and renovations

    No sleeping on the streets or sidewalks

    By Randy Beaudette

    Black Hawk resident Tom Feeney rang the bell to announce another session of the Black Hawk City Council regular meeting on June 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)

  • Gilpin County to spend $1.3 million on renovating new Public Health/ Human Services facility

    Gilpin County to spend $1.3 million on renovating new Public Health/ Human Services facility

    Water use in residential subdivisions designated for household only, not for domestic livestock

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) opened up their Regular meeting at 9:01 a.m. on Wednesday June 25, 2019, at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)

  • Black Hawk sprucing up business and residential properties

    Black Hawk sprucing up business and residential properties

    City receives excellent financial audit review

    By Randy Beaudette

    IT Support Technician Ryan Blenker rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of Black Hawk City Council meeting, (more…)

  • Sport Shooting Partners

    Sport Shooting Partners

    Partner Updates as of spring 2019

    PRESS RELEASE – The Partnership continues to meet regularly and is working together to identify additional alternatives to the Forest Plan Amendment for U.S. Forest Service consideration. In addition, all Partners have signed a Cooperative Agency Agreement which allows a greater flow of (more…)

  • Gilpin County to participate in topography surveying project

    Gilpin County to participate in topography surveying project

    Beaver Creek Road residents to get natural gas service

    By Randy Beaudette

    Madam Chair Linda Isenhart along with Commissioners Ron Engles and Gail Watson faced a full and varied agenda that included a July Fourth Barn Dance, (more…)

  • There’s a new “Enforcer” in town

    There’s a new “Enforcer” in town

    Central City Regular Council Meeting

    By David Josselyn

    Executive Session

    Mayor Fey called the regular council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on June 4, and the Council immediately went into executive session regarding a potential donation of real property to the City. (more…)

  • New Veteran’s Memorial

    New Veteran’s Memorial

    Established at Dory Hill Cemetery by DAR and Black Hawk

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Unveiled this Memorial Day weekend, is a new Veteran’s Memorial at the entrance of Dory Hill Cemetery for Black Hawk, Colorado. The granite stone is a memorial to those known to have served our country, (more…)

  • Vicki Nemec retires after 25 years

    Vicki Nemec retires after 25 years

    Gilpin County Commissioners select vendors, hire employees, replace totaled Sheriff’s vehicle

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) opened up their Regular meeting at 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday May 21, 2019 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)