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  • Gilpin schools switch to online learning

    Gilpin schools switch to online learning

    Virtual classes for real students designed for best learning models and to keep everyone healthy

    By Esmee Halsted

    The Gilpin school board announced that they will be doing virtual school for at least a month starting off. They decided to rescind in-person school because of the rising COVID-19 cases. Gilpin schools did have nine weeks of remote learning last school year in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. An online learning plan has been created based on trial and error from last year. Online (more…)

  • Gilpin County replaces Columbus Day holiday with Cabrini Day

    Gilpin County replaces Columbus Day holiday with Cabrini Day

    Commissioners debate increasing property taxes versus a county sales tax for November ballot

    By Randy Beaudette

      It was noted that in the July 30th edition of the Weekly Register-Call that the Gilpin County Commissioner’s report on the July 28, 2020 meeting is incomplete. The following is a continuation of that meeting. The Tuesday meeting this week was cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday August 6th. (more…)

  • Following the entertainment stream for better tv viewing

    Following the entertainment stream for better tv viewing

    Streaming services overview – if you have the speed

    By David Josselyn

    In 1948 cable television was born to service remote areas of Arkansas, Oregon, and Pennsylvania bringing network television to homes too far from broadcast antennas to get reception. Forty years later, the cable television conglomerates were set to dominate television viewing for a price consumers were willing to pay. Fast forward another forty years to today and cable television may be on death’s doorstep thanks to internet streaming because of the price they demand. The (more…)

  • Gilpin County checkbook down $1.5 million from last year

    Gilpin County checkbook down $1.5 million from last year

    Public Health Building Furnishings, Sheriff’s Personnel Grant Awarded

    By Randy Beaudette

    On July 28, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting that featured topics such as Sheriff’s Office Grant Update, General Public Use of the Community Center Campus Outdoor Arena, and the consideration of furniture specifications and interior finishes for the new Human Services/ Public Health Building. (more…)

  • Black Hawk receives stellar financial audit results

    Black Hawk receives stellar financial audit results

    Council to coordinate November election with Gilpin County

    By Randy Beaudette

    A November election agreement with the County, a Business Improvement District (BID) exclusion, and a Resolution accepting the 2019 Audit were the topics of discussion during the Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council. (more…)

  • COVID-19 causes major loss of Gilpin County tax revenue

    COVID-19 causes major loss of Gilpin County tax revenue

    Consequences shut down Rec Center and 25% employee layoffs

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Gilpin County $25 million budget generally receives the largest funding of the year from tax revenue accumulated during the months everyone was in lock-down. Consequently, the loss of tax revenue forced the County Commissions to make nearly a 25% reduction in (more…)

  • Support your native bees

    Support your native bees

    And enjoy the many benefits

    by Melinda Myers

    Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known but our native bees are also critically important. We can help (more…)

  • Gilpin County proposes raising taxes at November election

    Gilpin County proposes raising taxes at November election

    State and Gilpin requires wearing of masks indoors, but not outdoors

    By Randy Beaudette

    Board-chair Gail Watson called to order, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Special online meeting on July 21, 2020 promptly at 9:00 am. Joining her were Commissioners Ron Engels and Linda Isenhart to discuss items such as a FEMA Public Assistance announcement, clarification of the stage two fire ban, and a discussion that explores the possibilities of (more…)

  • New AT&T cell tower location debated

    New AT&T cell tower location debated

    Central City Council approves land swap and future commercial development into BID

    By David Josselyn

    Online Meeting Disclaimer

    Central City is currently conducting their meetings via Zoom, although council and staff were present in the Council Chamber. Not all members in the chamber use microphones to (more…)

  • Want to have some doggie fun and support a great cause?

    Want to have some doggie fun and support a great cause?

    Tails on Trails with Canine Partners of the Rockies

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Canine Partners of the Rockies (CPRockies) offers suggestions and encourages you to selector or even create your own doggie fun this August. Tails on Trails 2020 offers suggested doggie activities to do with your own dog, or one of their virtual dogs. (more…)

  • Last call for alcohol rules changed

    Last call for alcohol rules changed

    Governor Polis makes final hours earlier statewide

    The last call for alcohol just got a bit earlier in Colorado, as announced by Governor Polis on Tuesday, July 21. In an afternoon press conference, Polis stated that bars and restaurants will no longer be able to serve alcohol after 10 pm for the next 30 days. (more…)

  • Remain “Bear Aware” when camping and hiking in Colorado bear country

    Remain “Bear Aware” when camping and hiking in Colorado bear country

    Best practices from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    By Bridget Kochel

    Colorado is home to a large population of black bears, with numbers estimated at 17,000-20,000 in the state. As humans venture into Colorado’s great outdoors to spend quality time in nature, it is important to remember that bears and humans can and do live in harmony in our (more…)

  • Gilpin is requiring face masks to be worn everywhere by everyone

    Gilpin is requiring face masks to be worn everywhere by everyone

    Commissioners discuss fire ban and Hot Rod Hill Climb

    By Randy Beaudette

    On July 14, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting that discussed topics such as a mask mandate, Stage 2 Fire Ban, a discussion concerning the likely cancellation of the Hot Rod Hill Climb, and many other interesting (more…)

  • School start-up at Gilpin this fall

    School start-up at Gilpin this fall

    Striving to be free from Coronavirus with in-person learning

    By Esmee Halsted

    The school year is right around the corner. Unlike most years, COVID-19 will affect school learning. There are many different plans circulating around Colorado such as staggered schedules or online learning. In our community, Gilpin County School is planning to resume in-person learning on August 10th with plenty of safety measures. (more…)

  • St. James Methodist church celebrates 162 years

    St. James Methodist church celebrates 162 years

    In a unique outdoor setting held in the Opera House Gardens

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    St. James Methodist Church in Central City has met as a congregation, encouraging their community to be united in fellowship with believers in Jesus the Christ, since July 1859. July 12, 2020 celebrating the joyous occasion on their 162 Year Heritage Sunday, they were welcomed to the outdoor setting in the Opera House Gardens, across the street from the church. (more…)

  • Community & poetry in the time of the coronavirus

    Community & poetry in the time of the coronavirus

    Local poets highlight their work online

    By Michael Carlson

    Every year the Library showcases the works of local poets. This year through the magic of Zoom we can still bring the community together once again. Join Stith Bennett, Gurattan Helgeson, Burt Rashbaum, Ray Phillips, and master of ceremonies Christine Weeber, as she introduces us to some old favorites and new creations from her fellow artists. An open mic will be available the second half of the night for other artists to share their work. (more…)