By Maggie Magoffin
Many thanks to Bruce and Janice Jones of Gilpin County for providing information on Captain Ozie Waters. Back in the day, Janice delivered the Denver Post in Gilpin County (more…)
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Haunted by ghostly issues, Creepy Crawl still delivers a good chill
Spooky Walking Tour of Central City’s Historic People and PlacesBy David Josselyn
For several years, Central City and the Business Improvement District have put on a walking tour of historic places accompanied by disturbing stories from the past called (more…)
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GHS blitzes Nederland 38-18 in homecoming football victory
Eagles first in state in total yards and rushing for 8-man teamsby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County High School football squad rolled over the Nederland Panthers 38-18 on homecoming night, October 16. With the win, Gilpin’s Eagles own a 4-3 record, 2-1 at (more…)
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A tailing tale of Emmy Wilson and the Glory Hole Tavern
By Maggie MagoffinThis tale of Emmy Wilson and the Glory Hole Tavern comes from an article written by David Forsyth and published in the 2005 Winter edition of Colorado Heritage magazine. (more…)
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Saints go marching in to defeat Eagles in football
Gilpin volleyball has one win, one lossby Patty Unruh
Football Round-Up
Gilpin High School’s football athletes lost to the Vail Christian Saints 48-16 on Saturday, October 10, in a home conference match-up. The Saints marched into the end zone for 7 touchdowns (more…)
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Ernie Wright remembered…
Long-time Editor of the Weekly Register-CallErnest Allen Wright, 83, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Oct 8, 2015. He is survived by his children Cathye Allen and Kevin (Lorri) Wright; grandchildren (more…)
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A “tail” of two cities
Rivers that burgeon with sturgeon – and those that don’tby Dave Gibson
Hydroelectricity provides almost seventy percent of Seattle and Washington State’s power. The cheap clean energy has benefitted millions of people, but has come at great (more…)
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Why some aspen leaves turn red
DNA and weather are factorsBy Irene Shonle
It’s been an unusual fall. It’s been so warm and dry that the cool damp of the spring is a distant memory. Yet it was those wet conditions that allowed for the development of (more…)
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings preserve the mystery of ancient Anasazi architecture
Visitors are encouraged to touch the past near Colorado Springsby Patty Unruh
I wanted to become an archeologist when I grew up. Then I found out it entailed digging in the dirt under the hot sun, and that dimmed my enthusiasm for that profession. Plus, I (more…)
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GHS volleyball snags two wins, suffers one loss
Eagles football team gives one up to Nederlandby Patty Unruh
Win Over Belleview Christian
The Gilpin High School volleyball squad crushed Belleview Christian of Westminster 3-0 as they hosted Belleview on September 29 in home conference play. Set scores were 25/14, (more…)
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A lot of good signs in Central City
Council moving forward on new sign code and Big-T parking lot acquisitionBy David Josselyn
After a two hour work session on revamping the sign code, the Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:01 pm. All (more…)
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Totem poles
Northwestern Iconsby Dave Gibson
One of the most recognizable icons of the Pacific Northwest is that of the totem pole. Found only from Washington to Southeast Alaska, totem poles’ origins are traced to much (more…)
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Gilpin volleyball routs Longmont Christian Warriors and Sheridan Rams
Plus MS Football actionby Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles of Gilpin County High School put it on the line last week to win big over the Longmont Christian Warriors and the Sheridan Rams in home non-conference (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of school in Central City in March 1874
By Maggie MagoffinMany thanks to Karen Sullivan of Westminster, Colorado for sharing her amazing collection of books, magazines and news articles regarding Central City and the Gilpin (more…)
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Hitting the open road with big bikes and friends
Doing Guanella Pass, Kenosha Pass, Hoosier Pass, and Loveland Pass in a dayby Aaron Storms
With the fall colors so vivid in Gilpin County and the weather getting a little chill, some of the guys decided that it would be a great idea to take a road trip on the road bikes before (more…)
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The Art of Gilpin County
Sixteen artists open their studios to the public for one glorious weekendBy David Josselyn
The fourth annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour kicked off Saturday, September 19 for one beautiful fall weekend. Sixteen artists gave the public a chance to view where they create (more…)
