Firefighters’ passing sets the tone, but work continues
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff at 5:00pm for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topic of discussion was an overview of Ordinance 20-13 which adjusts the sales and use tax code. (more…)
On heels of the wolf debate in Colorado
By Seth Boster
When the opportunity came in 2008, when the rare wolverine presented itself just in time for the technology to meet it, researchers in Wyoming took advantage. M56, as he became known, was almost 2 years old and weighed a healthy 30 pounds. (more…)
Tax Lien Properties For Sale – Make Offer!
By Randy Beaudette
On December 8, 2020, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as a new amendment to the County Employee Handbook, an amendment to the Fund Reporting Policy, new trash and recycling fees, and the long-awaited decision to rescind all fire restrictions. (more…)
Coronavirus, vaccines, economic crisis, wildfires, and drought review
By Jaclyn Schrock
A phone-in Town Hall meeting was held for all of Colorado to hear what US Senator Michael Bennett and his two panelists voiced. Colorado constituents were heard asking questions in turn. The conference type call was held Friday, December 4th from 3 to 4 pm. (more…)
February 16, 1945 – November 21, 2020
Marcia Lynn Guard, 75, earned her angel wings on Saturday, November 21st surrounded by family in her beloved mountain home in Gilpin County. Marcia was born on February 16, 1945, and was the second of two children born to Marcus and Alice Guard of San Jose, California where she was raised. Marcia attended Del Mar High School, and in the last few years was able to attend her 50th high school reunion. Marcia went to beauty school and obtained her license as a way to support herself as she began her independent (more…)
State drops limits on houses of worship
PRESS RELEASE – The state has dropped coronavirus capacity limits on houses of worship and religious events such as weddings and funerals, declaring they are “essential” after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Late Monday, the Colorado (more…)
Starting May 1, 2021 per City Council Special Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the December 1, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Special online meeting include an Ordinance Amending the Black Hawk Municipal Code by adding limited gaming implemented by the statewide and local voter approval of Amendment 77 and a Resolution authorizing additional approved games in the City of Black Hawk Code. (more…)
2021 Budget Adopted in Central City
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session to discuss the Sale and Use Tax code revisions as proposed by Ordinance 20-13. Much of (more…)
November 23rd for 2nd Congressional District
By Jaclyn Schrock
US Congressman Joe Neguse has served Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the US House of Representatives since January 2019. From Washington D.C. Congressman Neguse coordinated a call-in virtual town hall meeting for our 2nd Congressional District, of which Gilpin County is a part, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from 5-6pm. (more…)
A heck of a ride in the final game of the season
By Gary King
The Gilpin County High School Eagles came away from last Saturday’s football contest versus the Elbert High School Bulldogs with a decisive victory. The Eagle’s final game of the season was played last Saturday afternoon on the Bulldog’s home field in Elbert Colorado. (more…)
Special Commissioners Meeting November 20th
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting on November 20, 2020 that highlighted topics such Board of Health Board elevation of COVID Dial “Orange” for Gilpin County, DOLA CARES Act discussion, and a discussion regarding COVID regional resilience and recovery roadmap for the County. (more…)
Newly Designated Local Historic Landmark in Gilpin County
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County is knee deep in history. With the preservation of our rich mining past, historic towns and buildings, it is easy to imagine what life was like in the not so distant past. One often overlooked piece of our historical puzzle is the Lincoln Hills subdivision located in northern Gilpin County. (more…)
Parks & Recreation hoping for February 2021
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin County voted to allow a short-term mill levy increase to our property taxes for two of the four requests this November. Our (more…)
But will go back to remote-learning if needed
By Esmee Halsted
The Gilpin School Board meeting of November 17th, was mostly a discussion of the budget and an update on in-person schooling. With Covid cases rising, many (more…)
Three historic newspapers served Gilpin County residents long before social media
By Mary Peery
According to A Concise Social and Business Review of the Three Principal Towns in Gilpin County compiled by The Colorado Information and Advertising Bureau (in 1901): “By act of the Territorial Legislature, approved November 1, 1861, the county seat of Gilpin county was located at Central City. When the county was divided into precincts for (more…)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
By Rebecca Ferrell
On November 3, Colorado voters passed Proposition #114 – The Restoration of Gray Wolves, a measure directing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop a plan to reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide. The passage of Proposition 114 has led to increased interest in wolves (more…)