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  • Preparing for alien invasions

    Preparing for alien invasions

    Is the coronavirus pandemic a rehearsal for a future invasion of extraterrestrial microbes?

    By Capt. W. DeHaven Porter

    Our best medical minds predict the apex of the U.S. COVID-19 infection curve within the next few days. Speculation abounds that modern medical researchers will discover a cure treatment and/or inoculation and reduce this historic and easily spread deadly virus to an unpleasant footnote in medical history. Meanwhile, protective measures such as isolation, social distancing, (more…)

  • Gilpin County is one of nations most economically challenged

    Gilpin County is one of nations most economically challenged

    Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed

    By Randy Beaudette

    On April 21, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the newly released Safer-at-Home Order, (more…)

  • Gilpin Community Center closing temporarily

    Gilpin Community Center closing temporarily

    Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed – County Fair Cancelled

    PRESS RELEASE – Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Gilpin County must implement measures to ensure the financial (more…)

  • Flattening the Curve during COVID-19

    Flattening the Curve during COVID-19

    Artist auctions painting to support World Central Kitchen

    By Sue Griggs

    In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Denver artist Steve Griggs painted this watercolor cityscape on canvas depicting people walking in a downtown area, appropriately spaced, and wearing face masks. This is an unprecedented time in history and we felt it needed to be documented in his art. As we do our part by staying home, we want to contribute what we can to those who are suffering from financial hardship. Food insecurity is a real (more…)

  • State of Emergency in Central City continues to May 6

    State of Emergency in Central City continues to May 6

    Governor To Lift “Stay at Home” Order on April 26

    By David Josselyn

    Regular Council Meeting

    This meeting was held remotely from various locations using the Zoom Meetings software. Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (more…)

  • Lucy Scheufler remembered

    Lucy Scheufler remembered

    August 19, 1930 – April 11, 2020

    Lucille Martha Hanggee Scheufler passed away on April 11, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado.
    Lucille (Lucy) was born on August 19, 1930, in Dayton Plains Michigan, to Joseph and Virginia Hanggee.

    She graduated from Sterling College in Kansas, married Charles Russel Scheufler and later moved to Colorado where, for several years, they owned an insurance agency and numerous Christian book stores. (more…)

  • The impact on Gilpin students

    The impact on Gilpin students

    Social distancing and “Stay At Home” order

    By Esmee Halsted

    Many people are doing their duty to stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, social distancing, and wearing protective (more…)

  • Gilpin County roads closed to non-residents

    Gilpin County roads closed to non-residents

    Commissioners approve $1.2 million for Health & Human Services building rehab

    By Randy Beaudette

    On April 16, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as a motion to close of all County roads to non-residents, and a change order request to the Public Health/ Human Services building (more…)

  • Community input welcomed for Gilpin County’s Comprehensive Plan

    Community input welcomed for Gilpin County’s Comprehensive Plan

    First Virtual Community Workshop scheduled for May 5th

    By Stephen Strohminger

    Gilpin County announced on Tuesday this week the first in a series of community (more…)

  • Don’t get caught with your pants down!

    Don’t get caught with your pants down!

    Gilpin County Extension – Septic System Care

    By Jennifer Cook

    Toilet paper is a hot topic right now, as shelves are empty in most stores. With toilet paper on all our minds, it seems fitting to discuss septic systems. (more…)

  • Constructing 11.3 miles of hike/bike trails on Black Hawk’s Maryland Mountain

    Constructing 11.3 miles of hike/bike trails on Black Hawk’s Maryland Mountain

    Appointments made for Council, Judges, Historic Preservation

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council highlighted the online swearing in of Mayor David Spellman, Alderman Bennet, Alderman Moates, and Alderman Torres. Plus there were two Municipal Judge appointments, a Historical Preservation Committee member appointment, and the awarding of construction contract for the Maryland Mountain Trail System. (more…)

  • Gilpin considering closing of all county roads to non-residents

    Gilpin considering closing of all county roads to non-residents

    Fire Protection Impact Fees added to new construction projects

    By Randy Beaudette

    Tuesday April 14, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as a possible upcoming motion to close all County roads to non-residents, a discussion of fire code impact fees, and a change order request to the Public Health/ Human Services building contract. (more…)

  • Central City moves to protect land-use planning

    Central City moves to protect land-use planning

    Negotiated Under 1999 Agreement with Black Hawk

    PRESS RELEASE – On March 24, 2020, the City Council of Central authorized the initiation of litigation against the City of Black Hawk in an effort to preserve land-use plans outlined in a binding intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”) that was established in (more…)

  • Black Hawk Police Chief announces retirement

    Black Hawk Police Chief announces retirement

    Chief Kenneth Lloyd to retire after serving nearly 30 years with BHPD

    PRESS RELEASE – Following 27 years of service to the City of Black Hawk, Police Chief Kenneth Lloyd announced his intent to retire from the Black Hawk Police Department at the end of April. Lloyd began his law enforcement career with the Grand County Sheriff’s Office (more…)

  • Gilpin Commissioners implement county fire ban

    Gilpin Commissioners implement county fire ban

    County’s first COVID-19 patient reported

    By Randy Beaudette

    At the Thursday, April 9, 2020 Gilpin County Commissioners special online meeting, topics included the report of Gilpin County’s first COVID-19 patient and a County wide fire ban.  (more…)

  • School will go on regardless of the pandemic

    School will go on regardless of the pandemic

    Remote learning has its benefits and challenges for both students and teachers

    By Esmee Halsted

    The United States in the midst of the coronavirus. Schools are responding by shutting down schools all over the nation. Even though young people have a minor reaction to the virus normally, schools act as ideal places for the virus to spread. (more…)