Prisoners to get new shower facilities
By Randy Beaudette
An ordinance on parking regulations, radon mitigation in the exhibit building, and a request to repair the jail showers were agenda items that the Gilpin County Board (more…)
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Gilpin County continues COVID restrictions
While Colorado’s COVID-19 dial was retired on April 16thBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held a Special meeting on April 15, 2021 to discuss Gilpin County Public Health response to the new Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Dial 3.0. (more…)
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Fewer tests in Gilpin Schools this year
Gilpin School Board extends mask mandate for final 30 daysBy Curt Halsted
Superintendent Dr. David MacKenzie opened the April 6th Gilpin County School Board meeting by sharing that school has been in session 96 days. With 82% of students back for in-person learning, Gilpin Schools will continue to require masks for the last 30 days of school. This decision followed the executive order from the state extending the mask mandate, as well as a continuation order from the Gilpin County Commissioners. (more…)
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Gilpin’s Moffat Tunnel crucial in Front Range expansion
Water and you: Part 3By Don Ireland
“Here is a land where life is written in water.” – inscribed in the Colorado state capital
It’d be a safe bet to presume thousands of Denver and the Front Range residents don’t realize that a Gilpin County engineering marvel is the reason they have water for their homes, schools and businesses. (more…)
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Nels C, Johnson, ex-Postmaster of Floyd Hill, dies
Death Claims Aged ResidentPioneer Globeville Public Official Passes at Age of 91. Nels C. Johnson, 91, of Floyd Hill, Colo., early-day public official in Globeville before it became part of Denver and former postmaster at Floyd Hill, died at his home Thursday after a short illness. He was a resident of Colorado fifty-three years, justice of the peace, and town treasurer of Globeville in the early days of its incorporation, and postmaster at Floyd Hill twenty-eight years. He retired a year and a half ago. Born in Denmark in 1847, he came to Chicago in 1871 at the age of 24, accompanied by his wife, Kirsten. After a few months in (more…)
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Gilpin County to enforce county road parking regulations
Short-term rental and home-based business fees implementedBy Randy Beaudette
After a brief Work Session featuring First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King and Assistant DA Amanda Gall, the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular meeting on April 6, 2021 that featured topics such as Community Development fee schedule amendment, the first reading amending the County Road parking regulations, (more…)
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Moving forward on Central City’s Memorial Trail
Council considers Stairway to Heaven and Trout Unlimited projectsBy David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session at 6:02 pm prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, for a discussion with Trout Unlimited, for an abandoned mine lands prioritization plan. The Project provides a systematic and holistic approach to (more…)
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Supporting higher education in Guatemala
Gilpin School Interact ClubBy Curt Halsted
Interact is what Gilpin kids call the Gilpin County School Interact club, a Rotary sponsored youth organization. The Interact Club has been a part of the Gilpin School community since 2003. The club focuses on service projects and fundraising for charity. This year has been a little more challenging to come up with projects due to the pandemic and concerns over social distancing. (more…)
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People have fought over Colorado water for centuries
Water and you: Part 2 of 5By Don Ireland
The old adage, “whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over,” is frequently attributed to Mark Twain. If the American author and humorist actually uttered those (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners reduce new community development fees
For short-term rentals, camping, home-based businesses, and contractor registrationBy Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners conducted a work session on March 30, 2021 to address the new Community Development Regulations and Fees. (more…)
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Hawks Landing Airstream RV Campground
Black Hawk Council works out water and sanitation detailsBy Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk City Council held an online Regular meeting on March 24, 2021. Highlights of that meeting included clean-up on a Resolution regarding the subdivision (more…)
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USDA declares Gilpin and 62 other counties as drought disaster areas
Water and you: Part 1 of 5By Don Ireland
“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1746
Despite snowfall measuring several feet locally last month, Gilpin County and 62 other Colorado Counties were declared disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March because of the overall statewide (more…)
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Gilpin Schools will offer in-person and online programs
March 16th Gilpin County School Board Meeting By Curt Halsted
With Spring Break right around the corner, the Gilpin County School Board met for a quick meeting. To start things off, Superintendent Dr. David MacKenzie celebrated teacher vaccinations, a good review of the district’s transportation (more…)
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Jack Thompson remembered
October 17, 1941 – March 16, 2021Jack Thompson passed away in Spokane, WA on March 16, 2021. He was born in Chappell, NE to Lloyd and Alice Thompson on October 17, 1941. After he graduated high school he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served on the USS Ranger (CVA-61) for four years and loved it! He and his brothers got special permission from the Navy to serve on the carrier at the same time. While he served, he studied biology, and took wood/metal shop classes and was an Aviation Mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1965. (more…)
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Black Hawk ensures water resources
Council congratulates Public Works, Fire, and Police teams on excellent handling of snow and associated emergenciesBy Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk City Council gathered for a Special online meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Highlights of that meeting include a water lease agreement between Black Hawk and Clear Creek County, a resolution to change selected addresses along Gregory Street, and a residential exterior paint program guide. (more…)
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Katherine Venters remembered
August 18, 1956 – March 16, 2021With her husband and children at her side, our sweet Katherine passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her home in Evergreen, Colorado. Katherine was tender and loving, forgiving, a caring mother, dog lover, strong with no complaints, and the most loving, giving wife any man could ask for. Katherine’s spirit shined brightly and could light up a room—often entering by announcing her arrival, exclaiming, “♫ dun-da-da-dah! ♫” (more…)