City Council Reviews Reduced 2021 Budget
By Randy Beaudette
A 2021 Budget work session preceded the November 11, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting. (more…)
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Gilpin County moves to “Safer at Home – Level Yellow” status due to rise in COVID-19 cases
New tighter restrictions effective November 13By Bonnie Albrecht
Effective November 13, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) moved Gilpin County from the “Protect Our Neighbors – Level Green” phase to the “Safer at Home – Level Yellow” phase in the state’s Dial Framework. This move was a result of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the county and means stricter capacity limits for many businesses and activities. (more…)
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Gilpin opens forest access, COVID vaccines coming, Sheriff’s 2021 budget cuts
Special Commissioners Meeting on November 12thBy Randy Beaudette
On Thursday, November 12, 2020 the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discussed rescinding support for the Forest Service closures, Rescinding three Gilpin County Public Health Orders (PHO), the adoption of PHO #20-14 (CDPHE PHO #20-36) for the COVID Dial, and a work session hammering out the 2021 Sheriff’s Office budget. (more…)
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Jean Audisio remembered
May 6, 1927 – November 7, 2020Jean Linda Audisio passed away at age 93. She was laid to rest on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:30 am at the Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
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Veterans Day is November 11th
A time to honor all who have served in our armed forcesBy James Morrison
In its 244 years, the United States has been involved in a dozen major wars to defend our nation, preserve our freedom and democracy, and serve our national interests. The major conflicts include the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the Wars against Terrorism, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our armed forces have gone into harm’s way many other times, too. (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles soar over Hayden Tigers
Eagles Win 3 of 4 Conference Football GamesBy Gary King
Following are Head Coach Craig Ball’s observations concerning last Friday night’s game: “Hayden invited us to their new field. It was the first game to be played at the Hayden Stadium and we were lucky to play in front of the largest crowd that we’ve seen this year. Our team came out hard and put up 14 points in the first half. Hayden is a tough team and scored (more…)
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Thanksgiving in early Gilpin County
A rare holiday for miners reserved for ‘prayin and eatin’By David Forsyth, PhD
The story of the first Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the best known and most mythical stories in American history, and while its importance is doubted by few, the holiday itself was slow to take hold. Between the time of the American Revolution and the Civil War, each state decided when to mark its own Thanksgiving. By the early 19th (more…)
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Organist and composer Wes Broderius
Performing at St. James Methodist Church in Central CityBy Jaclyn Morrow
The sails and trails of Wes Broderius have hardly been a lonely journey. Born and raised in Denver, he has adventured around the world with melodies guiding the directions. Group travels of The Lutheran Chorale spanned the United States, oceans and continents. By God’s graces, he has always returned safely to home and family. We in Gilpin County know Wes as the organist who makes amazing music fill the Victorian sanctuary for the last six years at St. James United Methodist (more…)
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Gilpin Community Center reopening plans discussed
Commissioners review financial audit and updates to the County long-term planBy Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) November 3, 2020 regular online meeting featured topics such as the Community Center re-opening plan, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan zoning regulation update, and a brief 2019 audit review. (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles versus West Grand Mustangs
Record goes to 2 and 2 overallBy Gary King
The Eagles Saturday afternoon game with the West Grand Mustangs leaves the Eagles with 2 wins and 1 loss in League play and 2 wins and 2 losses overall. The Eagle’s Head Coach Craig Ball commented on the game as follows: “West Grand is well-coached and has a good group of experienced players. We needed to play error-free to have a good chance (more…)
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Miners Mesa roadways water/sewer project approved
Black Hawk Council approves sale of industrial hempBy Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the October 28, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting included a Council Bill that will allow the sale of industrial hemp and a Resolution awarding the design contract for the Miners Mesa sanitary sewer and waterline project. (more…)
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Central City implements new rules and fees for special events
Council Meeting on Election NightBy David Josselyn
Work Session Council met with Staff for a work session to review the final proposed draft budget of 2021.
Regular Council Meeting Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:01 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in City Hall (more…) -
Edith James and family conclusion
Nevadaville HistoryBy Mary Peery
Edith James was the city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville until her and her children left for Denver, in 1917. Edith left Nevadaville as a widow and never remarried. This is the conclusion of the James family’s life in Nevadaville based on interviews of two of Edith’s children, Cora and Redvers. (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners petition State to close Golden Gate State Park due to fire danger
October 30 – Stricter State Board of Health regulations will reduce casino capacities and table gamesBy Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 30, 2020 special online meeting featured subjects such as an update on Public Health Order #20-13 as it relates to Gilpin’s Protect Our Neighbors Status, and a letter to the State to consider closing of Golden Gate State Park. (more…)
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Gilpin designated as fire evacuation center
County Commissioners support forest closures and public health order to limit personal gatheringsBy Randy Beaudette
On October 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held an emergency online meeting that discussed continuation of Disaster Declaration for Gilpin County, a past report on the newest Public Health Order, and road closures in and to the National Forest. (more…)
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The Gilpin Eagles win against Soroco Rams
Second of two Conference games By Gary King
On Friday October 23rd the Eagles won their away game in Oak Creek, Colorado against the Soroco High School Rams by a score of 42 to 20. Subsequent to Friday’s game the Eagles have 2 wins and 0 losses in league play along with one non-league loss. (more…)