CPW urges campers observe “Bear Aware” rules to avoid conflicts
By Bill Vogrin
A couple sleeping in a tent in a private campground southwest of Colorado Springs was startled early Monday when a small bear pounced on their tent. Though neither (more…)
Soft re-opening of County offices on May 11th with special rules and required face masks
By Randy Beaudette
On May 5, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the adoption of the Safer-at-Home Plan, Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, and a face mask order. (more…)
Central City’s Response to Black Hawk Mayor Spellman’s Comments
By Daniel Miera
Misleading personal attacks in our small community are not in the best interest of the community at large, and for that reason Central City will not propagate that level of discourse. The contractual issues and areas of disagreement are really about land use (more…)
Emergency Disaster Declaration extended to May 20th
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular online Zoom meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners April 28th Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
On April 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, COVID Leave policy, and Employee Compensation for County employees. (more…)
July 14, 1994 – April 18, 2020
Quinn Michael Sullivan-Patterson passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, only a few months before his 26th birthday. Quinn was born in Brighton, CO at the Platte Valley Hospital. He lived two weeks in Platteville before moving to Gilpin County, Colorado.
While growing up, Quinn enjoyed all sports, playing video games, and snowboarding that he learned with his sister Jessica and her husband (more…)
Bottom line – City must re-open before it’s too late
By David Josselyn
Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 2:00 pm via Zoom. The purpose for the meeting was to “come to the table” (Fey) with representatives from the casinos, the dispensaries, the restaurants, and the retailers regarding impacts of (more…)
The City nails down water storage and use agreements for the future
By Randy Beaudette
The Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was all about water and (more…)
Commissioners April 23 Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
On April 23, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the Gilpin County Comprehensive Plan and The Church Ditch water lease. (more…)
Is the coronavirus pandemic a rehearsal for a future invasion of extraterrestrial microbes?
By Capt. W. DeHaven Porter
Our best medical minds predict the apex of the U.S. COVID-19 infection curve within the next few days. Speculation abounds that modern medical researchers will discover a cure treatment and/or inoculation and reduce this historic and easily spread deadly virus to an unpleasant footnote in medical history. Meanwhile, protective measures such as isolation, social distancing, (more…)
Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed
By Randy Beaudette
On April 21, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the newly released Safer-at-Home Order, (more…)
Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed – County Fair Cancelled
PRESS RELEASE – Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Gilpin County must implement measures to ensure the financial (more…)
Artist auctions painting to support World Central Kitchen
By Sue Griggs
In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Denver artist Steve Griggs painted this watercolor cityscape on canvas depicting people walking in a downtown area, appropriately spaced, and wearing face masks. This is an unprecedented time in history and we felt it needed to be documented in his art. As we do our part by staying home, we want to contribute what we can to those who are suffering from financial hardship. Food insecurity is a real (more…)
Governor To Lift “Stay at Home” Order on April 26
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
This meeting was held remotely from various locations using the Zoom Meetings software. Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (more…)
August 19, 1930 – April 11, 2020
Lucille Martha Hanggee Scheufler passed away on April 11, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado.
Lucille (Lucy) was born on August 19, 1930, in Dayton Plains Michigan, to Joseph and Virginia Hanggee.
She graduated from Sterling College in Kansas, married Charles Russel Scheufler and later moved to Colorado where, for several years, they owned an insurance agency and numerous Christian book stores. (more…)
Social distancing and “Stay At Home” order
By Esmee Halsted
Many people are doing their duty to stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, social distancing, and wearing protective (more…)