Central City’s most fun and family-friendly event of the summer!
By Randy Beaudette
“The Hills are alive with the sound of raw power.” Not exactly like the Julie Andrews version, but close enough. This raw power signifies the return of a very popular event, the Central City Hot Rod Hill Climb hosted by Nick’s Hot Rod Garage of Englewood. (more…)
The 11th annual Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was hosted by the Ameristar Casino Hotel Spa on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The City of Black Hawk Fire Department was honored to be part of the outpouring of commemoration around the country in hopes to provide a source of comfort and fraternity for those who lost loved ones and to the living victims that (more…)
Friday night’s game vs the Sedgwick County Cougars
By Gary King
Last Friday’s game was played under the lights in Julesburg, Colorado against the Sedgwick County Cougars of the Plains League. Sedgwick County is the four-time defending champions in Colorado 8-man football and number 1 ranked so far this season. The only loss Sedgwick County has had over the last (more…)
For Gilpin RE-1 School Board
My name is Tracy Krug, and I’m excited for the opportunity to run for Gilpin County School District RE-1 School Board. I’m a passionate advocate for children of all ages, and I look forward to combining my career in education with a chance to help influence a positive direction for the entire school district. As an active member of the Gilpin Countycommunity for over 17 years and a parent to twin boys who attended Gilpin County School for most of their school career, I have strong roots (more…)
Demolition of non-historical structures delayed
By Randy Beaudette
The most recent Black Hawk City Council regular meeting focused on the demolition of non-historic buildings in the historical district, and a revision to the municipal code to license and allow marijuana hospitality establishments. (more…)
Central City Council works on signage solutions and GPS providers
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Code Enforcement Officer Lindsey Flewelling reviewed a plan to encourage property owners of vacant properties (more…)
At Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin Historical Society celebrated their 50th anniversary Cemetery Crawl Saturday, September 7, 2019. A cemetery crawl is a guided tour of a cemetery with storytellers revealing the likes of Gilpin residents, (more…)
Saturday’s game vs Merino
By Gary King
Last Saturday’s Gilpin County High School Eagles varsity football game pitted the Eagles against Merino High School of the Plains League. It was a tough day for the Eagles losing the game with no points scored to Merino’s 50. Eagle’s coach Craig Ball said he was pleased with the great effort shown by the Eagles and he was able to play a lot of freshmenand sophomores giving them experience against one of Colorado’s top well coached teams. There were some highlights such as a (more…)
We’ll miss Irene Shonle and Heather Pearce
By Jaclyn Schrock
The Extension Office in Gilpin County opened in 2001. County Commissioner Craig Nicholson envisioned the benefits of Gilpin County having its own Extension office, as most US counties either have their own office or share with neighboring counties. It took much preparation, encouragement and cooperation with county agencies to bring the office into being. With funding from the State of Colorado and Gilpin County, our CSU Extension Office has given us 17 years of environmental education for decision making leaders and homeowners. (more…)
For Gilpin School Board
My name is Cherokee Blake, and I’m a candidate for your Gilpin RE-1 School District School Board. I’ve lived in Gilpin County for 24 years and am married to John Blake. We have three daughters, two of whom graduated from Gilpin School. I am the proud grandparent of nine grandchildren, one graduated from Gilpin County School District this past year, and five are currently attending. I have had the pleasure of being employed at the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office since 1997 as the Administrative Manager. (more…)
By Gilpin County Senior Living Board
The Gilpin County Senior Living Board of Directors wishes to thank Carol Snyder for her five years serving on the Board and her valuable work in all aspects of fundraising toward building Gilpin County’s first senior housing. Carol says that she will continue to be a volunteer with Senior Living at our fundraiser and outreach events after resigning the board for personal reasons in August. Carol is a friendly face at our events. She cultivated many community contacts to support our events and kicked-off our fundraising. (more…)
September 14th in Black Hawk
By Barry Raphael
7 Healing Stars, a Black Hawk-based not-for-profit organization, and the Lumonics School of Light Art are opening a new (more…)
Senator’s Visit Highlights Development of Black Hawk’s 600-Acre Maryland Mountain Recreational Park
PRESS RELEASE – The City of Black Hawk was pleased to host Colorado Senator Cory Gardner on August 28th for a tour of the City’s Maryland Mountain Recreational Park, a new mountain trail development situated in the beautiful hills and valleys above the City. Mayor David D. Spellman and members of the City’s staff highlighted the development of what will be one of most unique trail systems in the State of Colorado. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review, deny/grant property division requests
By Randy Beaudette
Two hotly contested Variance requests and the Stage One Fire Restrictions dominated the conversation at the Gilpin County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting held on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Madam Chair Linda Isenhart opened up the meeting promptly at 9:06 a.m. with Commissioners Ron Engels and Gail Watson. (more…)
Council Appoints Ellis to Main Street Commission
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. The topics covered were a report from the Walker Study Downtown Parking County, a proposed Central City Railroad and Mining Museum; and discussion regarding a statewide Family Leave Program. (more…)
Community Food Shares at the Gilpin Community Center
By Arwen Ek
The Holistic Homestead is a nonprofit that has been helping Gilpin get healthy since 2012. The Homestead does a lot in the community – from workshops like Hands On Health for Kids! to programs like coordinating the Used Durable Medical Equipment lending closets along the Peak to Peak. We surveyed Gilpin residents asking what impacts your health and wellness the most, and folks overwhelmingly responded that lack of access to healthy food was a major barrier to achieving and maintaining health in our community. (more…)