Challenges to come by 2015 if District runs at current level
By Patty Unruh
Members of the Board of Timberline Fire Protection District (Timberline) met at 7 p.m. October 9 for a workshop to discuss the 2014 proposed budget and policies. The workshop (more…)
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
It’s a gloomy time of year in Gilpin County – the days are turning cooler, the nights coming earlier – and this is particularly true for those department directors and elected (more…)
On Agenda for Central City Council
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00pm. All members were present. (more…)
Black Hawk Council Supports 3A for Gilpin Schools
By Staci McBrayer
The regularly scheduled Black Hawk City Council Meeting started off on October 9 with Alderman Linda Armbright ringing the large bell in the building’s steeple at precisely 3:00 (more…)
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
Gilpin County’s first significant snow – and the cold snap that followed – has somewhat pushed the recent rains from our collective memory, just as those rains made us forget (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners Meeting
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 8. Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Chairman Connie McLain, and Gail Watson were present. Also attending (more…)
Central City Council decides to widen Gregory while Lawrence Street project continues
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a special session on Thursday, October 3rd, to decide once and for all whether Gregory Street should be widened for two-way traffic for the (more…)
Council considers widening Gregory again after BID request
By David Josselyn
The US Government may shut down, but Council continues to talk budget
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, October 1st, at 6:00pm to continue their budget talks. The deadline to submit a proposed budget to City Council is (more…)
30 years ago – October 7, 1983
Two men decided to test their repelling skills in a mine stope Saturday afternoon, but only one was able to get back out of the 70-foot hole. After renting horses, Cecil W. Huffmaster (more…)
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
The pictures of the flood damage sustained by our neighboring counties have been sobering; we were very lucky in Gilpin County generally during the recent rains. (more…)
Updates on County issues and projects
By Patty Unruh
County Commissioners Connie McLain and Gail Watson met with a small group of Gilpin County residents in an informal setting at the Gilpin County Community Center (more…)
Special session called to discuss pros/cons of making Gregory Street 2-way
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council called a special session on September 23, 2013, to evaluate the possibility of widening Gregory Street to alleviate traffic flow issues on Lawrence Street (more…)
Enthusiastic crowd gathers for reception
By Patty Unruh
Black Hawk City Council members gathered with about forty family members, friends, and associates on September 25 to celebrate the completion of the remodeling at 211 (more…)
Also approves resolution on agreement with Monarch Growth
By Patty Unruh
The Black Hawk City Council met the afternoon of September 25, for the first time in their newly remodeled facility. Those present were Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen (more…)
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
The snow that appeared on the high mountain peaks this past week reminds us here in the High Country that with just a few degrees difference in temperature the heavy rains of (more…)
Requests for School Resource Officer and Fleet Services Supervisor
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) met September 24. Those present were Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Chairman, Connie McLain, and Gail Watson, County (more…)