Black Hawk carrier delivers more than mail
By Patty Unruh
When you think of a first responder to the scene of an emergency, who comes to mind? A sheriff’s deputy, an ambulance worker, perhaps a paramedic? How about a rural mail (more…)
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Does Wild stray off the path?
Movie review of Cheryl Strayed’s movie memoirs
By David Josselyn
True confession – I have not read the book, so this movie review comes from the perspective of knowing nothing about Cheryl Strayed going into the theater. American (more…)
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Gilpin County home burns to the ground
Sheriff confirms explosion due to hash oil extraction
By Patty Unruh
A rental home at 412 Chalet Drive in Gilpin County burned to the ground on Sunday, November 30. The fire was caused by a butane tank explosion that happened just after 11:00 a.m. that morning. (more…)
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Gilpin increases building and septic fees
County Commissioners Meeting
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)
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2015 Central City budget approved
Council also schools guest on proper procedure
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
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Dave Felkley remembered…
September 11, 1939 – November 15, 2014
Nederland residents suffered an immeasurable loss November 15th with the passing of local legend Dave Felkley. From Frozen Dead Guy Days to Miners’ Days, and all the events (more…)
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Service with a smile!
Fifth graders make Thanksgiving special for seniors
By Patty Unruh
Students from Gilpin County School served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on November 20 to thirty-five senior citizens from the Gilpin Community Center’s senior program. (more…)
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Judith Kidder-Smith remembered…
May 27, 1938 – November 21, 2014
Judith G. Kidder-Smith was a long time resident of Gilpin County. She passed away November 21, 2014 due to complications of hip surgery at St. Anthony’s Hospital in (more…)
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Fourth graders look forward to Summit School
Gilpin Board of Education hears audit report
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met November 17. Present were Craig Holmes, President, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter, as well (more…)
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Push for Main Street program in Central City
City Council discusses Main Street, new loan, and CEDA
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
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Black Hawk creates a Violations Bureau
To reduce court appearances for minor infractions
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on November 12th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, Paul Bennett, (more…)
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Turning back the pages
30 years ago – November 23, 1984
Gilpin County Treasurer Virginia Starkey collected $5,051 in bonus bids at the delinquent property tax sale held on Monday. The total amount of taxes collected at the sale was (more…)
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Honoring all who served
Gilpin County School celebrates Veterans Day
By Patty Unruh
“I have been in 32 different countries, and this is the most amazing country in the world. We are so blessed…” “I’m glad I was able to serve for you… ” “Any of us would do it again (more…)
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TFPD Board considers constructing communications tower
Improving communications in southwestern Boulder County
By Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board had its regular meeting November 10. Present were President Jim Crawford, Vice Chair Rick Wenzel, Treasurer Rik Henrikson, (more…)
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Central City Council considers legal action
CEDA loan repayment due to City
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba (more…)
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Gilpin considers paving Jankowski Drive
Commissioners approve 911 support agreement
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 4 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, Commissioner (more…)
