September 26 Council Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk Water Resources Engineer Jim Ford rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 26, 2018. (more…)
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Gilpin School Board considers 2018 CASB Delegate Assembly resolutions
Colorado Association of School Boards represents education interests to legislatureby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. All Board members were present (more…)
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Central City wishy-washy on 1B
Council reconsiders ballot measureBy David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Heider convened the regular meeting of the Central City Council at 7:01 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners debate County health insurance options
Timberline FPD mil levy ballot issue supportedBy Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Commissioners Chair Ron Engels, Gail Watson, and Linda Isenhart, faced a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that took place on Tuesday September 25, 2018 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. To assist with the tasks at hand were County Attorney Jim Petrock, County Manager Abel Montoya, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles clinch first TD on new field
Girls’ varsity volleyball celebrates two winsby Patty Unruh
Gridiron Performance
The Gilpin High School football squad confronted the Soroco Rams of Oak Creek at (more…)
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Boulder Oktoberfest
A barrel of funby Dave Gibson
Oktoberfest is a Bavarian tradition that began in Munich, Germany, in the year 1810 with the marriage of future King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Boulder Oktoberfest at City Park on Broadway and Canyon, Friday, September 21st, and Saturday, September 22nd, was another of many most recent. World-renowned Paulaner Brewing Company hosted the event. Paulaner is one of the only brewers that meet (more…)
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History of the City of Black Hawk safe
Protector of City Records since 1879Shortly after the City offices moved into the new City Hall, in December 1877, the need for protected storage for the City’s records became apparent. The City Council apparently did some homework, and in the minutes of August 4, 1879, record is made that: “On motion of Alderman Wain, the Council purchased of Mosler Bahmann & Co. a No. 35 fire proof safe, size inside 48 inches high, 26 inches wide, 16 inches deep. Terms in Cincinnati Ohio, city warrants, for four hundred and fifty dollars, less freight to Black Hawk Colorado, due in 15 months from date of shipment, without interest.” (more…)
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Jeffrey Maynard pleads guilty in Gilpin County homicide
District Attorney’s OfficeJeffrey Mason Maynard, DOB: 11-10-91, appeared on September 26 in the Gilpin County District Court and pled guilty in the death of 63-year-old John Cumby. Mr. Cumby’s body was found in a remote campground in Gilpin County in September, 2017. Maynard pled guilty to Second Degree Murder (F2); two counts of Identity Theft (F4); and one count of Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (F4). (more…)
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Gilpin’s Lady Eagles soar over Front Range Christian in volleyball
Varsity football team scores 2 TD’s in game against Haydenby Patty Unruh
Action at the Net
Gilpin High School’s varsity volleyball squad outmatched the Front Range Christian Falcons (FRC) of Littleton 3-0 in an away conference game on Thursday, (more…)
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Black Hawk Employee Handbook updated
Council approves 2019 BID plan and budgetBy Randy Beaudette
The vintage church bell was rung by Saratoga Casino Director of Security and Surveillance, John Helmerich, promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 12, 2018. Mayor David Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
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“Armstrong for Sheriff” meet and greet
Roy’s Last Shot hosts event for Gilpin votersby Lisa Lopez
It was the perfect venue for bringing in 100 or more Gilpin residents for an opportunity to chat with Kevin Armstrong who is running for Gilpin County Sheriff, and his choice for Undersheriff, Tonia Kapke. (more…)
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Central City Council Meeting
Farewell to Mary BellBy David Josselyn
Work Session
The Central City Council met with Staff for a work session regarding street closures during special events. The City Code is broad in its definition of acceptable (more…)
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Gilpin School Board endorses Amendment 73
Making Gains on the SATby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
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Eagles get clawed in clash with Cougars
Volleyball team a fitting match for Dayspringby Patty Unruh
Gilpin Gridiron Challenge
The Gilpin High School Eagles football athletes hosted the Sedgwick County Cougars of Julesburg, last season’s CHSAA 8-man champions, on September 7. The game was expected to be tough, and it was, (more…)
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Gilpin County reviews stricter Wildfire Hazard regulations
Judge rules Larsen property to be in violation of County Code
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) with a lengthy agenda, met Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
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Henry Niccum – a Gilpin County old-timer
And a little history about the Town of ApexBy Friends of Gilpin County
Recently, one of our local residents was asking about the large holes she found all over her property, and how they came to be.
Stephen Buck, previous resident, historian and founder/ moderator of the “You know you’re from Gilpin County” group on Facebook, replied that these were often called “Henry Holes” after Henry Niccum, an old prospector from Gilpin County who used to wander around the county tossing sticks of dynamite here and there to blow test holes! (more…)