From the Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
Sports always played an important role in the social life of Gilpin County’s residents during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Perhaps the best known sports stars in the county were the members of the Central City (more…)
Podcast of Gilpin Cemeteries
By Jenni Johnson
I just wanted to let you know that my podcast The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is off the ground and running! Episodes 2 and 3 feature Central City and Gilpin County. (more…)
Yes! Four ways to submit your ballot in Gilpin County
By David Josselyn
“Mail-in ballots are dangerous, unconstitutional, a scam, and “rife with fraud. Absentee ballots are more secure than mail-in ballots. Votes are being cast on behalf of dead people and pets. Mail-in ballots will lead to a ‘rigged’ election.” Wow. With statements like these it is no wonder many people are feeling anxiety over whether their mail-in ballot is safe and if their vote will be counted. Colorado has been a mail-in ballot state since 2013 and has had all that time to perfect the process. (more…)
Eagles chalk up a 44-20 victory in unscheduled game
By Gary King
The Gilpin Eagle’s Head Coach, Craig Ball had the following comments about the game and why it was arranged in place of the regularly scheduled Vail Christian Game. (more…)
Federal CARES Act funds BHPD Officer position
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the October 14, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting include an InterGovernmental Grant Agreement between the City of Black Hawk and the State of Colorado’s Department of Public Safety, approval of a Special Use permit for an RV campground and indoor shooting range, and an Ordinance Appointing Directors to the Board of the Black Hawk Business Improvement District. (more…)
Proposed 2021 County Budget Available Online
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 20, 2020 regular online meeting featured topics such as COVID-19 information from the County Health Department, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, and the 2021 proposed County budget. (more…)
Council discusses auto-response agreement with TFPD
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for two work sessions prior to the regular meeting; one at 4:30 pm for a budget meeting, and another at 6:00 pm for a discussion on mutual agreements, future planning for joint-use facilities, and information about Ordinance 20-12 on revisions for special event fees. (more…)
Arial deliveries and more tech uses are coming
By Don Ireland
There could be a drone in your future, even if you never plan to purchase one. It’d be a stretch to say a meal from Sasquatch Casino or a can of beer brewed at Dostal Alley will be delivered to your Black Hawk or Central (more…)
September 6, 1945 – October 11, 2020
Richard “Dick” Eugene Kroeckel Jr., was born in Indianapolis, Indiana into a family of piano players. Dick was taught to play piano by his aunt and quickly found his calling in ragtime. He started playing professionally in Evergreen, Colorado and soon became part of the Central City Colorado Summer Fun, playing at the historic Tollgate and Glory Hole Bars. In the mid-sixties Dick was summed to play for Uncle Sam. During his time in the Army he worked with entertainment tours in places like Ft. Polk, (more…)
Due to wildfire threat caused by severe drought and wind
By Reid Armstrong
Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service’s Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder, and Larimer counties, effective at midnight tonight, Oct. 21. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. (more…)
Against the Sargent High School Farmers
By Gary King
The Gilpin Eagles football team played its first game during the Colorado lockdown. The Eagles will play six games in the regular season. Due to the shortened season, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) planned and scheduled games for each school throughout the state of Colorado. (more…)
Parents provide concerns with their remote learning experiences
By Esmee Halsted
The October 6th, the Gilpin School board meeting highlighted some important changes and concerns at Gilpin School. Starting with some good news, the board discussed a new Facebook page. Then they (more…)
For Gilpin County Commissioner
PRESS RELEASE – Doug Lupo, running for District 3 Commissioner on the Republican ticket, has lived on Wagon Wheel Trail in Gilpin County for eight years. He did most of his school years abroad and in Virginia, was a 60th Session graduate of the Northern Virginia State Police Academy, and is a 12-year Army Veteran. Lupo worked in executive management for 13 years including hotel, retail, restaurant and bar management. He also worked for the Gilpin County Transfer Station and is currently working for Grapes and Sons Excavating (more…)
Students like the new block schedule with longer instructional times
By Esmee Halsted
Gilpin Secondary students just started their third week of in-person school. Starting on September 23rd, they went completely in person with safety procedures in place. While many students from elementary and secondary went back full-time, some chose hybrid or remote learning alternatives. (more…)
Gilpin County Commissioners consider old fashioned country fair for next fall
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 6, 2020 regular online meeting discussed topics such as information on the upcoming Tolland Road closure, welcome news concerning the 2021 Fair, and Great Outdoor Colorado Resilient Communities Grant Award acceptance. (more…)
Council tables IGA decision with Black Hawk and Gilpin about Lake Gulch Road maintenance
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for two work sessions prior to the regular meeting; one at 4:30 pm for their second budget meeting and another at 6:07 pm, minus Alderwoman Jackie Johnson and Alderwoman Judy Laratta, for a discussion on the special event regulations and proposed revisions and fees. (more…)