Highest Paved Road in North America
By Stacia Sellers
The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that Mount Evans Highway (CO 5) is officially open up to the summit of Mount Evans (14,264 feet). CDOT crews have been working diligently to have the road clear and safe for motorists in time for summer. (more…)
Prepares for a Special Summer Season in Central City
by Pam Deck
Built in 1878, Central City’s Opera House is by far the oldest and most treasured Opera House in Colorado. Almost 140 years ago, the citizens of Central City raised $12,000 to hire an architect from Denver, Robert Roeschlaub. With the finest natural stone available, he created this masterpiece which proudly stands at 124 Eureka Street. It is still the heart of Central City, Colorado. (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
Born, reared and educated in Bureau County, Illinois, at the early age of 23 years, in the spring of 1859, J.W. Fassett struck out for the gold fields of Colorado. Driving a covered wagon with three yoke of oxen he crossed the Mississippi at Rock Island, passed through Iowa City and Des Moines to reach Council Bluffs, Iowa. Following a brief visit there, he crossed the plains via the Platte route with a party of several other Argonauts. (more…)
Proceeds from the Dirty 30 benefit Gilpin school teams
by Patty Unruh
The trails in Golden Gate Canyon State Park saw plenty of traffic on Saturday, June 3, as nearly 600 trail racers ran in the ninth annual Dirty 30. The footrace hosted runners of all ages for fun and competition in 50-kilometer and 12-mile races. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the athletic teams of Gilpin County High School.
Two Gilpin students – Jack Ball and Samantha Smith – ran in the 12M and both finished first in their age group. (more…)
Too many concerns prevent Council from supporting controversial proposal
By David Josselyn
Work Session
The Central City Council met with Staff on May 16, 2017 at 6:04 pm for a work session prior to the regular council meeting. The topics of conversation were the Free-Play Gaming Tax Proposal and extending the marijuana licensing moratorium. (more…)
Heroes Among Artists
By David Josselyn
2017 marks the 70th anniversary of Colorado’s longest running continuous juried arts show located right here in Central City’s Washington Hall; the State’s longest continuously used public building. A juried show is open to all artists submitting art for jurors to choose which pieces are deserving to be in the show. From the chosen pieces, a judge then awards prizes to the best of the best. The Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) packed the house for the grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, June 3, artists and art enthusiasts. (more…)
Members consider seat belts for buses
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 6. Craig Holmes, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were the Board members present. Member Charlotte Taylor participated by telephone, and Brook Ramsey was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Joni Schmidt were present. (more…)
Frequently Asked Questions
By Paul Ondr, Fire Chief
I would like to thank all who have attended one of Timberline’s public forums for Gilpin County residents to discuss the upcoming election on June 13, 2017. We truly appreciate your interest in your community! For those of you who couldn’t attend, please review the FAQs and feel free to contact us with any other questions. We want you to be as informed as possible. (more…)
Gilpin County VFW members honored those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
by Patty Unruh
Memorial Day seems to be a time to celebrate a day off from work, with parades, barbecues, and sales. However, it is more important to observe the day’s true meaning – an occasion to pay tribute to the military veterans of the United States of America who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (more…)
Runners pay tribute to fallen soldiers
by Dave Gibson
Mamita Daska of Ethiopia took first place in the Women’s Elite 10K with a time of 32:44.84. Ethiopia also placed second. Gabriel Geay from Tanzania won the Men’s Elite 10K coming in at 29:02.19, just .62 seconds ahead of Leonard Korir of the U.S.A. As predictable as East Africa sweeping the pro races was the zaniness that surrounds the Memorial Day event. (more…)
Bradley Robinson receives lifesaving award
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin Middle School and High School academic awards were presented on Wednesday, May 24. Secondary Principal Alexis Donaldson greeted the students and parents. (more…)
Track and baseball athletes recognized for season accomplishments
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School held its spring athletic awards program on Tuesday, May 23. This was the third year that Gilpin had its own track and baseball teams and the first year for them to be in the 2A Mile High League classification. (more…)
Eagles hold commencement exercises
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School’s Class of 2017 reached the end of twelve years of hard work and got a piece of paper to show for it. A very important piece of paper – the high school diploma. Friends and family joined the graduates on Saturday, May 20, in a packed school auditorium for a ceremony filled with happiness, pride, tears, and excitement. (more…)
Capping ceremony a new tradition
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School seniors received an estimated $398,850 in scholarships at an awards ceremony on Wednesday evening, May 17. The Booster Club had provided a banquet for the occasion and decorated the auditorium with banners and balloons in the school colors of black and gold. (more…)
June 8, 1946 – May 17, 2017
Selma Diane Rittenhouse, 70 of Black Hawk, Colorado died peacefully at home on May 17, 2017.
Diane was born on June 8, 1946 to Norman and Mildred Blake. She graduated from Gilpin County High School in 1964 and CSU in 1968. She married John Rittenhouse on December 28, 1968. They moved with John’s Air Force career until they returned to Gilpin County in 1980. (more…)
