Local author shares the stories of the area using collection of vintage images
PRESS RELEASE – The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Mines of Clear Creek County from local author Ben M. Dugan. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories. (more…)
From Nederland to Boulder
PRESS RELEASE – Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Monday that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has completely reopened Highway 119 through (more…)
June 20, 1956 – September 28, 2013
Edward “Ed” Anthony Perez passed away on September 28, 2013 in San Antonio, TX. He was 57 years old. (more…)
Sponsored by Christ the King Community Church
By David Josselyn
On the snowy weekend of October 5th and 6th, eight Gilpin County teenagers and three adults traveled to Grand County for games, hot cocoa, and to learn more about their faith. (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…)
Old time coffee store to open in Black Hawk
By Patty Unruh
No matter what we call it – java, bean juice, or morning mud – there are plenty of us who need a caffeine fix to get our eyes open in the morning. (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…)
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…)
January 31, 1986 – September 9, 2013
May 22, 1958 – September 9, 2013
In a coordinated suicide, mother and daughter Deborah Jean Bender and Jennifer Leigh Laubhan left this world together on September 9, 2013, at their home in Golden, Colorado. (more…)
Annual 50/50 Fund Raiser ends the 2013 season
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, September 28th, a large crowd gathered at Washington Hall, ticket in hand, eagerly listening for their name to be called for their chance to choose any of the art pieces (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…)
2nd Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour Reveals True Talent
By David Josselyn
For many artists, their studio is an intimate, personal place where they open up their souls and express their desires, their passions through their hands. Artists in Gilpin (more…)