April 25, 1926 – February 13, 2016
James Edward Rusk, 89, of Golden died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Jim was born April 25, 1926 in Dayton, IN, the son of Earl and Imo Rusk. He graduated from Dayton High School (more…)
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American Pikas in peril
Pikas across the United States may face extinction says National Park ServiceBy Julian Gothard
“Pikas in Peril,” a recently published scientific journal article produced by the National Park Service (NPS) – in conjunction with Oregon State University, UC Boulder and (more…)
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Recreational Sport Shooting Project
Forest Service (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests)
Public scoping and four open houses on the proposal to include management direction in the Forest Plan were completed in August and September 2015. Approximately 1,600 (more…)
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A tailing tale of a fire and a runaway Ford Model T
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter
The fire at Guy Hill Grange
It was a nice February afternoon. The weather was cool. The year was 1919. The yard was (more…)
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Central City Council approves police coverage plan
Central City calls special meeting for MOU with Sheriff’s Office
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a special Council Meeting on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 7:00 pm. All regular council members were present including (more…)
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February Fermentations
Having your probiotic and eating it, tooby Patty Unruh
Back by popular demand, the CSU Extension presented “February Fermentations,” a class on making high-altitude-friendly sourdough bread and probiotic-rich sauerkraut. (more…)
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Gilpin County’s critters need you!
Gilpin County Animal Response Team a lifesaver for animals in an emergency
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County is a great place for dogs, cats, horses, and all types of other domestic animals owned by loving and devoted people who are concerned for the welfare of their (more…)
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Volley of the Dills
Pickleball pleases players at the Gilpin Community Centerby Patty Unruh
“It’s so fun, it doesn’t even feel like a workout.” “It’s good mental exercise.” “I enjoy the camaraderie.” (more…)
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Gilpin students compete in slalom
State HS Ski Race Championship in AspenBy Karen Gerrity
It was a beautiful day in Aspen Colorado for the State High School Ski Race Championship. Gilpin High School students Sam Snyder and Jon Lovett competed in the (more…)
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A tailing tale of socials at the Eight Mile House in Golden Gate
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
An Evening Affair
The upstairs hall of the home place was the center for many neighborhood activities. The (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles win four in a row
Boys’ Basketball Team Finishes Third in LeagueBy George Snyder
The Gilpin men’s basketball team capped their league season by winning three in a row over 5280 League opponents and a non-league game against North Park. The wins left (more…)
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Gilpin County Courthouse celebrates 116th birthday
In continuous use since dedication on February 22, 1900By Eric Miller
This past Monday the 22nd of February marked a somewhat special annual event that you may have missed. As we went about our business the Gilpin County Court House quietly (more…)
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Gilpin Lady Eagles grab final home game, playoff wins
Senior-parent appreciation night celebrated with smiles, tears, and hugsby Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles varsity basketball squad of Gilpin High School flew to victory over their opponents in two recent matches. (more…)
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Pros and cons of recreational marijuana in Gilpin County
County Commissioners Coffee with Residents
by Randy Beaudette
On Tuesday February 16, the Gilpin County Commissioners held an informal meeting at the Community Center to discuss recreational marijuana in Gilpin County. (more…)
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A tailing tale of our first ranch and wheat harvest
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
During the late summer of 1917 there was much excitement in our family as we were moving to our first ranch. During the early years we had moved about quite a bit as our (more…)
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A tailing tale of twins and dynamite
Life in the Early DaysBy Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
We run out of wood
It was late in January 1922. We had several very heavy snow storms and the weather was (more…)
