Gilpin Commissioners wrap up year-end business, hear from Trout Unlimited
By Randy Beaudette
At the final 2019 regular meeting of the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) on December 17, 2019, highlights of the agenda include, a 2020 application for the Emergency Management Program Grant, Certification of Levies and Revenues for the Budget year 2020, and an interesting presentation from Trout Unlimited concerning the (more…)
A creative festival of sight and sound!
By Esmee Halsted
The winter months are always brought to life with the winter concerts at the school. Festive art lines the halls while Christmas tunes flow and reach every corner. All in preparation for only a few nights year. (more…)
End of year business includes sidewalk maintenance, MJ rules, fire and ambulance IGAs, PD recruit training, taxes, and shuttle bus service
By Randy Beaudette
The Black Hawk City Council faced a long year-end agenda that will clean up some items before the holidays. A sample of the highlights include an amendment to the City code clarifying the responsible party for sidewalk maintenance, the (more…)
At the Historic Teller House in Central City
By Jaclyn Schrock
Each year in the first weekend in December, Central City enjoys a holiday time-warp, celebrating the season at the Teller House on Eureka Street. This year the Tommyknocker Holiday Bazaar had charming traditional celebrations, door prize registration, Victorian era activities, 32 vendor booths, Elks Ladies Scholarship chili, sandwiches, pies and concessions, JKQ food and beverages and of course the Tommyknocker favorite thrill – Father Christmas. (more…)
Peak to Peak Chorale celebrates Tommyknocker Festival with community
By David Josselyn
Central City kicked off the Christmas season with caroling, community cheer, and a chorale; combining the warmth and joy of the holidays with a poignant and timely message. On a chilly Friday evening, December 6, 2019, almost 30 people gathered around the three-story tall pine tree adorning the sidewalk at the intersections of Main, Nevada, (more…)
Giving back to the community as part of Ameristar Cares Program
By Nicole Merrick
Started in 2012, each year the Ameristar Casino Resort hosts and caters one of the weekly senior lunches that are held regularly at the Gilpin County Recreation Center. This year, team lead Sean Demeule and 15 or so volunteers made this event the biggest one yet; with nearly 90 RSVPs to the Ameristar Christmas lunch, the event space was abuzz with holiday (more…)
Preparing for 2020 and finding a spare $3 million in property taxes
By Randy Beaudette
At the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on December 11, 2019 the agenda included multiple end of year financial and public works items, and the 2020 pay plan for Gilpin County employees. (more…)
Busy Thursday with STEM Genius, Musical Beauty, and Christmas Stew
By Esmee Halsted
Thursday, December 5th, was crazy busy for Gilpin Elementary Students. The morning began with the STEM fair, (more…)
April 7, 1952 – November 22, 2019
Daniel Edward Cooper, 67, passed away peacefully in Newport, California surrounded by family on November 22, 2019.
Dan was born April 7, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a CW2 helicopter pilot. He went on to become a civilian helicopter pilot for companies including Petroleum Helicopters (Lafayette, LA), Life Flight (Peoria, IL), and Flight for Life (Cleveland, OH). (more…)
Gilpin County Commissioners listen to resident’s concerns
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) regular meeting was delayed slightly Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The extra five minutes allowed time for comments from the press and public, so three people commented. The first was a question about the delay of a response, and the next two were concerned citizens regarding the noise of jet traffic in our community. (more…)
Mayor Complements City Manager and Finance Director
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Students from CU Denver and CU Boulder for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, for presentations on three projects for the City; a trails system, the Masonic Building, and recreational economy. (more…)
Gilpin’s Construction Pirates earns 6th place from 23 teams
By Debra Benitez
More than 20 teams competed in the FIRST Lego League Qualifier at Moore Middle School on November 23, 2019. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the worldwide, nonprofit organization advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Throughout their FIRST experience, students gain maturity, build self-confidence, and learn teamwork. Students have fun while building a network of friends and coaches. (more…)
Bridge over Highway 119 kicks off countdown
Soon Coloradoans will have a new trail system to explore in Black Hawk. Crews will begin installing a bridge over Highway 119 on Monday, December 2nd to connect the Hidden Treasure Trailhead parking area to the new Gilpin Tramway Trail around the Maryland Mountain Recreational Park development. Highway 119 near mile marker 8 will be closed from 6 p.m. on December 2nd to 6 a.m. on December 3rd to install the new bridge. (more…)
Big Boy No. 4014 train impresses crowds at Colorado whistle stops
By Jaclyn Schrock
Colorado steam enthusiasts were excited to welcome Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4015 in the Great Race of the Southwest, commemorating 150 year of the transcontinental railroad, historically celebrated since May 10, 1869. Strasburg, CO is the location of the completion of the 3,000 miles of (more…)
And welcome to new Board members
By Esmee Halsted
Tuesday, November 19th was the last board meeting for long time board members Holmes, Armstrong, and Ramsey. Their terms ranged from anywhere between nine to eleven years of service. Students and community members expressed gratitude for their dedication to our school. Each of them are highly involved in the community in their own way. (more…)
The Boston & Colorado Smelter in Black Hawk
By Mary Peery
Nathaniel P. Hill first came to the Central City area in 1864, and he lived a life of meaningful accomplishments, which bettered the mining industry, and the State of Colorado. It is hard to glean a complete picture of Mr. Hill’s life from any one source. (more…)