After 75 years, the market for Tucker Sno-Cat is hitting its peak
By Kyle Stock
Way back in the snow-choked mountains, miles from any road, curb appeal is still a thing. Consider the Tucker Sno-Cat. It sits on four treads, seemingly designed for a tank, that nevertheless appear to float atop fluffy snow that’s swimming pools-deep. The (more…)
Phase 1 for high-risk health care workers and first responders
By Cherokee Blake
Nearly 10 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, 100 doses of the FDA-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Gilpin County. The County Public Health Department and the Emergency Operations Center worked diligently to develop the county-wide distribution plan following Centers for Disease (more…)
December 25, 1878
By Andy Bolig
This past week, many folks greeted each other with smiles and the phrase, “Merry Christmas!” While the holiday merits itself as reason enough to be joyous, there is also another reason that many automotive (more…)
Families, volunteers, and the community helping others with food and resources
By Esmee Halsted
With the introduction of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the pandemic will likely come to an end sometime next year. However, the Coronavirus has caused much heartache, leaving families without financial resources and a tragic 333,000 deaths in the (more…)
Parks and Wildlife biologists have long-term concerns
By Joe Lewandowski
Conservation biologists at Colorado Parks and Wildlife are charged with keeping a close eye on sensitive wildlife – animals that sometimes are classified as “species of greatest conservation need” by the agency. One of those species is the Southern White-tailed Ptarmigan. (more…)
The spirit of Christmas includes giving
By Jaclyn Schrock
Over 150 volunteer hours helped provide a drive-through pick up of Christmas breakfast and dinner, on Tuesday, December 22nd. Gilpin Food Bank is so very thankful to their helpful, revolving team of volunteers. The young and not so young giving of time, energy, compassion and holiday cheer donated so many hours of help coordinated by the Gilpin Food Bank. (more…)
Let’s all support this valuable service by paying our fair share and stop abuse – increase in fees starts January 6th
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners participated in an online workshop to discuss new fees to be implemented at the Gilpin County Solid Waste Transfer Station, aka “The Dump.” Commissioners Gail Watson, Ron Engels and Linda Isenhart attended along with County Manager (more…)
Recognizing Commissioner Watson’s service to the County
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held their final regular meeting of 2020 on December 17th. Highlights included topics such as a celebration of Commissioner Gail Watson’s service, the C-PACE program for commercial buildings in the County, and 2021 budget year certification of levies and revenue. (more…)
School Board optimistic for a fresh new year of hybrid learning in 2021
By Curt Halsted
On December 15th Gilpin County School District held their last school board meeting of the 2020 school year. The meeting opened with a moment of silence for two lost Gilpinites, Cody and Shelby Allen. Cody began attending Gilpin schools in his early childhood and is a 2009 graduate of Gilpin (more…)
Eight tips to make everyone’s holidays brighter
by Jane Dvorak
Growing restrictions and COVID-19 concerns are preventing loved ones from seeing older family and friends this holiday season. In the first few months of the pandemic, the number of older adults who reported feeling lonely or isolated doubled. While older adults may be forced to (more…)
Colorado State Forest Service
By Teddy Parker-Renga
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control and with the support of the Colorado State Forest Service, will be burning slash piles on Golden Gate Canyon State Park this winter. Burning operations will occur as weather and snow conditions permit, and could begin in January 2021. (more…)
Gilpin County and Central City community in mourning
PRESS RELEASE – It is with distraught and broken hearts that we report the death of two of our Central City Fire Department beloved fire fighters. Lieutenant Cody Allen 29, and his wife, Volunteer Firefighter Shelby Allen 27, were found deceased in their home this morning in Central City, Colorado.
Cody Allen had been with the Central City Fire Department as a volunteer since July of 2009, and was recently hired full time to the position of lieutenant. Shelby Allen was a member of the Fire Department as a volunteer since February of 2016. Both Cody and Shelby’s families have been members of this community for many, many years. They grew up in Gilpin County, (more…)
Six TV movies this week and more to come
By David Josselyn
It’s that time of year when certain television channels pummel us with the cheesiest, predictable holiday movies produced on a shoestring budget; but let’s face it, this year we could all use a little predictable cheese with a preordained happy ending. With movie theaters either shut down or not showing anything new, my attention is turned to the magic box of colorful (more…)
Annual Holiday Meal with Drive-Thru Service
By David Josselyn
“2020 is a tough year for everybody,” exclaimed Ameristar General Manager Sean Demeule, “we have to improvise.” These words reflect changes many organizations are making as creativity abounds to provide services in a new and safe manner, and the Gilpin Seniors are no different. (more…)
Gilpin County Comprehensive Plan finalized and posted online
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular meeting December 15, 2020. Highlights included topics such as the 2021 Budget, a public hearing on zoning regulations, and the levying of General Property taxes for 2020. (more…)
All employees and projects maintained during the trying times of 2020
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the December 9, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting includes many end-of-year business items such as 2021 Annual Budget, City employee Holiday schedule, and the grant agreement with CDOT to keep the Black Hawk and Central City Tramway running. (more…)