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  • Our picks for the 2020 Academy Awards

    Our picks for the 2020 Academy Awards

    Annual Dose of Controversy and Mediocrity

    By David Josselyn

    It’s time once again to talk about the Academy Awards and the 2020 nominations. The process is such a political fare riddled with scandal (hmm… whether in entertainment or in government, seems to be the same), I am taking a break from the controversy and want to try something fun. My family; my beautiful daughter and my lovely wife specifically, and I decided to create our own nominations and give out our priceless family awards to (more…)

  • Gregory Street constructions projects in full swing

    Gregory Street constructions projects in full swing

    Black Hawk Council approves service agreements for 2020

    By Randy Beaudette

    A contractual agreement with Weecycle for mold mitigation and more service agreements highlighted the Black Hawk City Council meeting held on January 22, 2020. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles basketball in two league games

    Gilpin Eagles basketball in two league games

    Against Longmont Christian Warriors and Union Colony Timberwolves

    By Gary King

    Last Tuesday evening, January the 21st the Gilpin County High School Eagles boy and girl’s varsities played the Longmont Christian Warriors in an away game held in Longmont, Colorado. The boys came into the week with a League record of 0-3 while the girls came with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. (more…)

  • New trucks all around in Central City

    New trucks all around in Central City

    Council Meeting Business

    By David Josselyn

    Regular Council Meeting

    Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 6:01 pm on January 21, 2020 in City Hall Council Chambers and Council immediately went to Executive Session to discuss questions regarding traffic citations on the Central City Parkway. (more…)

  • Colorado County Clerks conference

    Colorado County Clerks conference

    Gearing up to run three elections in 2020

    By Lynn Bartels

    Running two elections is always a challenge for Colorado’s county clerks, but this year they’ll be operating a third one, the presidential primary. Trying to find enough people to work for the presidential primary in March, the primary in June, and the (more…)

  • Ladies Winter Tea in Central City

    Ladies Winter Tea in Central City

    At the historic Nicki Lee Mansion Bed & Breakfast

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The ladies had 24 seats filled for this latest fun tea held at the Nicki Lee Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Central City, which has been restored to its original Victorian glory. We (more…)

  • Twin River Worldwide Holdings acquires three casinos in Black Hawk

    Twin River Worldwide Holdings acquires three casinos in Black Hawk

    Acquisition is latest step in ongoing portfolio diversification strategy

    PRESS RELEASE – Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Affinity Gaming’s subsidiary that owns the Golden Gates, Golden Gulch, and Mardi Gras casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. (more…)

  • Roger Doak’s “Moments in Nature”

    Roger Doak’s “Moments in Nature”

    Exhibit showing at the Gilpin County Library

    Roger Doak is an award winning photographer born in upstate New York who moved to Colorado as a young boy. Living in the scenic beauty of the Gunnison area he developed a profound appreciation of nature. Roger’s enjoyment of nature proved to be the impetus of his passion for photography. In 2005, he received two first place finishes in a photo competition as judged by esteemed photographer, John Fielder. This recognition, and with encouragement from friends and family, inspired Roger to start his business: Roger Doak (more…)

  • Commissioners approve vacation change for Gilpin employees

    Commissioners approve vacation change for Gilpin employees

    Lifeguards needed to keep pool open

    By Randy Beaudette

    An increase in lifeguard compensation, the County’s Hazard Mitigation Grant, and a change in the County employee handbook were a few of the highlights of the January 21, 2020 Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) regular meeting. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball

    Gilpin Eagles Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball

    Teams Played 2 League and 1 Non-League Games Last Week

    By Gary King

    The Gilpin boys’ varsity entered last week’s games with an overall record of 2 wins and 5 losses and a 0-1 record in League competition. The boys exited the week with a 0-3 League record and 2-8 overall. Gilpin’s (more…)

  • “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” Photography Contest

    “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” Photography Contest

    Winner features next generation of Colorado Agriculture

    By Wendy White

    Colorado agriculture provides picturesque landscapes for both amateur and professional photographers. Winning entries in the 22nd annual “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” Photography Contest (more…)

  • Quiet skies over Gilpin

    Quiet skies over Gilpin

    Denver Metroplex Project Town Hall Meeting on January 13th

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    On Monday, January 13, 2020 a Town Hall meeting was held 6:30-8 pm so that Gilpin County’s CO Senator and CO House Representative could listen to concerns and (more…)

  • Eagles play a non-league game and first league game

    Eagles play a non-league game and first league game

    The Gilpin Eagles Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity play a non-league game against Lake County

    By Gary King

    The Gilpin County School’s boys’ varsity basketball team went into the Lake County game with a 2-6 record in non-league play so far this season. Lake County was the final non-league game before the team enters the season’s league competition. (more…)

  • Black Hawk PD to obtain two new vehicles

    Black Hawk PD to obtain two new vehicles

    Council approves Planning & Development Service Agreements

    By Randy Beaudette

    The first Black Hawk City Council regular meeting of 2020 highlighted the purchase of two 2020 Ford Explorers police vehicles and a host of new service agreements for the New Year. (more…)

  • Tom Hendricks remembered

    Tom Hendricks remembered

    April 30, 1949 – January 6, 2020

    Thomas S. Hendricks passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, during the early morning hours, in the loving warmth of his home in Caribou, CO. Miner Tom was born on April 30, 1949, and grew up in Colorado Springs, going on camping trips with his family all over Colorado to places like (more…)

  • Gilpin Arts recognizes exceptional artists

    Gilpin Arts recognizes exceptional artists

    Judging from the Elementary Winter Arts Festival

    By Esmee Halsted

    On December 28, the Gilpin Arts Association recognized Gilpin students for their incredible artwork! Selection was based on judging from the elementary winter arts festival and concerts. Taking place at Central City Art Gallery, Gilpin (more…)