New casino and 22 story hotel tower
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk city officials and developers of a new casino/hotel tower complex plan to give Black Hawk an exciting new entrance for visitors traveling up south Highway 119. The new complex, which will replace and expand the (more…)
Maryland Mountain properties annexed and rezoned
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk City Council met April 10, 2013. Mayor David Spellman and Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres had more on their plates than the usual (more…)
Liquor licensing and New Standards at Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting of April 16th was called to order at 7:07pm.
Alderman Shirley Voorhies was not present.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda included the regular bills list and the council minutes of the April 2nd meeting. The agenda was moved to approve by Alderman Gaines and seconded by Alderman Spain. The motion passed unanimously. (more…)
Discussions on new parking structures and water conservation draw a big crowd
By David Josselyn
Parking Solutions Begat Debt Concerns
The Central City Council met for a work session, Tuesday, April 16th, to discuss proposals for two new parking structures, improvements to water lines and drainage on Spring Street, and ideas for water conservation this summer. (more…)
Big wins against KIPP Denver Collegiate and Rocky Mountain Lutheran
By Patty Unruh
Double Header with KIPP
The Clear Creek/Gilpin Golddiggers slammed KIPP Denver Collegiate in 3A double header action Saturday April 13 at Clear Creek High School in Evergreen. The team is now 5-3 overall and 2-1 in league play. (more…)
Seniors set the standard for excellence
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s high school basketball athletes were honored at the Winter Sports Banquet April 10 at the school. Athletic Director Jeff Schuessler emceed the event, expressing thanks to parents, school staff, clubs, and individuals for (more…)
Timberline Fire Protection District Awards
By Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District held its second annual awards banquet on Saturday, April 13 at Roy’s Last Shot. (more…)
Children join Rotarians to get the scoop on legal tender
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School fifth graders and their teachers broke “bread” with Peak to Peak Rotary Club members at the Rotarian’s weekly lunch meeting April 11. As National Coin Week will be observed April 21 through 27, it was (more…)
Floodplains, Fire Code, Thorn Lake School
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met the morning of April 9, 2013. They dealt with a tax lien situation that was a first for Gilpin County, as well as variance requests, a revised (more…)
New store provides staples, fresh produce and more
By Lynn Volkens
Emergen-C-Rations, offering grocery staples, meats, fresh produce, cleaning supplies, paper products and more, is now open in the building located directly behind the Last Shot restaurant (Highway 119). The grocery store is the (more…)
Group assists with conservation efforts
By Lynn Volkens
Do you know of a scenic vista, a watershed area or wildlife corridor in Gilpin County that you’d like to see preserved? The Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) would like to know about it, if you do. Betsy Hays, Development (more…)
Gilpin History presents Quirky Tales of Gilpin County
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, April 6th, Gilpin History (formerly Gilpin County Historical Society) brought us back to the 1860’s as they presented Quirky Tales of Gilpin County at St. James Methodist Church. Quirky Tales was performed as an (more…)
30 Years Ago – April 8, 1983
Tom Brokaw, NBC Nightly News anchor, said Tuesday evening that Wondervu had received 40 inches of new snow since Sunday. (more…)
Monthly “Coffee with Commissioners” meeting
By Lynn Volkens
The recent change in Colorado gun control laws was the topic most on the minds of approximately 60 people who attended the “Coffee with Commissioners” meeting held the evening of March 28, 2013 at the Gilpin County (more…)
Also Historical and Public Facilities districts, new fueling center
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met the afternoon of March 27, 2013. The Aldermen moved closer to (more…)
Public utility access and weed control on agenda
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting of April 2nd was called to order at 6:59 by Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Spain. Mayor Ron Engels was absent. (more…)