Welcome to Bear Country
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife
When you enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s been home to black bears for a long time. You aren’t the only one: with so many people spending time in bear country, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. (more…)
Gilpin County roads now open to recreation traffic
By Randy Beaudette
On May 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners/ Board of Health held a Special Meeting Thursday online that featured a vote on a Variance to re-open casinos, further discussion on road closures, and an opposition letter of HB20-1400. (more…)
COVID-19 Testing Starts June 2 for Gilpin Residents
By Randy Beaudette
The May 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held a special online meeting that featured topics such as an update from the Casino Opening variance (more…)
Residents answer a few questions
By Jaclyn Morrow
Normal life has been drastically changed, throughout the world since March 2020.
Those who have not previously been writers have since found the value in recording the changes in our world, our county and our communities. Some wish to remember what life was really like before we (more…)
As a computer center for residents to cope with unemployment
By Michael Carlson
The Gilpin County Board of Public Health has approved the library’s plan to use its (more…)
Spring skiing and elective surgeries allowed now, day camps can open next week
On Tuesday, May 26, Gov. Polis discussed the new state guidelines around in-person dining at restaurants, day camps, and private campgrounds, as well as the (more…)
Growing up with the Class of 2020
by Su Henry
I came to Gilpin County and began teaching Spanish (PK – grade 12) in January of 2009. This year’s Seniors were in 1st grade. I found out in August of 2009 that I would be the Class Sponsor for the Class of 2020. I was so excited! I went into their 2nd grade class (more…)
Employee health and dental insurance discussions
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council includes rezoning of Block 1 of Miners Mesa Subdivision, an extension of the Order Declaring a Local Disaster Emergency, and a revision to the Job Description for Police Chief. (more…)
Casino Opening Committee submits protocol guidelines to CDPHE for approval
By Randy Beaudette
On May 19, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as an update from the Casino Opening Committee, Timberline Fire Impact Fees, and the latest information from Gilpin County Public Health. (more…)
Council will meet with casino owners
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular Zoom meeting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy (more…)
July 10, 1933 – May 2, 2020
With great sadness, the McBride and Hileman families announce the passing of Donna Irene Allen McBride on May 2, 2020 at River Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette, CO. Donna was born on July 10, 1933 in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and grew up in nearby Central City, Colorado. Donna’s parents were Earl and Elva Allen of Central City.
Donna is survived by her sons Colonel (Ret) David Allen McBride of Lafayette, and Galen Wade McBride of Vienna, Virginia. Donna’s husband Floyd passed away in Lafayette in (more…)
Colorado Gaming Association preparing guidelines for reopening casinos
By Randy Beaudette
On May 12, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the proclamation that May is Mental Health Month, requirements for reopening Gilpin County offices, and a discussion that addresses the reopening of the casinos. (more…)
Coping with the new “normal” during this once in a lifetime pandemic
By Esmee Halsted
With school canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many seniors feel discouraged. Graduation and all other senior activities were cancelled this year along for all high schools across the nation. Senior year is a special experience and a new age for many high school students. With a graduating class of 33, Gilpin seniors are completing courses via online school, but (more…)
1931 – April 10, 2020
Paul E. Dellinger went to be with His Lord at his final home in heaven on Friday, April 10th, 2020. He was 89 years old and lived a truly blessed life. He was born to Burgen and Mildred Dellinger in 1931 in the state of South Dakota. He moved here to Colorado at a young age with his four other brothers. He married his wife Ann in 1955. She still survives him along with two sons; David living in Oregon, and Tom living here in Gilpin County, along with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (more…)
Central City Approves New Water Tap Fee Incentive Program
To promote new development and growth in Central City, the City Council approved a new Water Tap Fee Incentive Program on Tuesday, May 5 to support property owners (more…)
Local volunteers making a difference
By Sharon Perea
In mid-March local Gilpin County resident, Laura Richards, began creating and distributing a few free face masks. The Mountain Mask Project was born and less than two months later it has grown to 56 volunteers who have created and distributed over 3,800 free masks to hundreds of (more…)