Belvidere Pocket Park Opens in Central City
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, August 3, Central City commemorated the opening of the Belvidere Pocket Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony. (more…)
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A fair-weather Old-Fashioned County Fair
Gilpin community gathers together for some old-fashioned funBy David Josselyn
Gloomy skies greeted the early light of morning on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Through the gloom, vendors hastily set up booths, equestrians exercised their horses, shepherds watched over their sheep, and emergency personnel assembled. Despite the gloom, spirits were high with many a “good morning!” and “I haven’t seen you since…” (more…)
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Gilpin rodeo arena dedicated as the Allen Memorial Arena
Gilpin County FairBy David Josselyn
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, with hundreds of people in attendance, Gilpin Archwood 4H and GCART dedicated the outdoor arena on the fairgrounds in the memory of fallen (more…)
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Returning the headstones to their rightful place
Gilpin Historical SocietyBy David Forsyth, PhD
Theft from cemeteries has been a problem for decades. People steal floral arrangements for decorative purposes, vases for scrap metal, and even headstones and statues to put in their back yards. Gilpin County’s cemeteries have not been immune (more…)
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Hank Robinson remembered
January 11, 1951 – June 22, 2021Henry “Hank” Wilson Robinson III, formerly of Gilpin County Public Works, passed away June 22, 2021. Hank was born in Denver, Colorado January 11, 1951 to Henry and Lee (Drinkwine) Robinson. He served in the military in the early 1970’s before marrying Nancy (Spain) and moving to his family’s property in Gilpin County. Hank and Nancy had two children Henry Wilson Robinson IV (May 5, 1976 – July 31, 1994) and Erin Louise Robinson (Nov 7, 1978 – May 7, 2017). Hank’s children were the most (more…)
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Smith celebrates 20 years of service to Gilpin
Gilpin County Fair this Saturday!By Aaron Storms
Thanks to Sharon Cate for assistance with this story! The Gilpin Commissioners opened the July 20th meeting with a celebration of Finance Director Clorinda Smith’s retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to Gilpin County. The reception was well attended by friends and co-workers in appreciation for the great job she has done for the residents of the County. The Board of County (more…)
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Who stole Gilpin County’s money?
Another mystery from the Gilpin Historical SocietyBy David Forsyth, PhD
On the morning of January 20, 1967, Gilpin County Treasurer and Glory Hole Tavern owner Bill Axton was found bound and gagged inside the vault of the Treasurer’s (more…)
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Black Hawk ends pandemic orders
COVID funding will keep free tramway shuttle service continuing in two gaming communities By Don Ireland
The foggy era of Covid-19 has officially lifted in Black Hawk. Black Hawk’s emergency declaration order – issued for the coronavirus in March 2020 – was officially (more…)
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Sword fights and train robberies
Fun at Belvidere Theatre and Clark SchoolBy Brian Gibbins
As a tourist town in the summer, Central City made and exciting background for adventure for any nine-year old boy. Imagine living in the middle of a western set for a movie. Where almost every building is dedicated to bringing the essence of mining, the old west and the Victorian era into the hearts and photographs of visitors. (more…)
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Central City has never looked or felt this vibrant
Council approves college scholarshipsBy David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of (more…)
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Black Widow gets her own movie…finally
What is Family?By David Josselyn
As people crawl back to movie theaters, Marvel Studios releases its first film since 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far from Home.” The solo adventure of Scarlett Johansson’s “Black Widow” has been in the works for (more…)
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St. James 162nd Homecoming
July 11, 2021 in Central CityBy Jaclyn Schrock
The charms of a loved church building can take your breath away, because it is not just a building. Being inside, you can join with the others who have been here, to worship (more…)
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If only I had more willpower…
Health and Fitness – Your Personal TrainerBy Beckie DiMauro
You want to eat a piece of cake. You know it’s not the best choice, so a voice in your head says, “Stop!” And with that, you dutifully move along to a glass of sparkling water with lime instead of the indulgent treat. If only it were that easy. (more…)
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All-State 8-man football game delivers outstanding action
Gilpin County’s first annual hosting of the gameBy Gary King
For the first time Gilpin County High School, Black Hawk was the setting of the Elite All-State 8-man football game, a tradition going back over 50 years. Each elite athlete was a 2021 graduating High (more…)
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Fritz Peak Observatory
Shining star of Gilpin’s past, only heaven knows the future – Part 2 of 2By Don Ireland
The past of the Fritz Peak Observatory is an indelible part of Gilpin County’s history. The short-term future for the 5.8-acre property, however, will remain something of a (more…)
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Iconic Fritz Peak Observatory research lab
Shooting green laser beams into Gilpin’s night skies – Part 1 of 2By Don Ireland
If you’ve driven along Route 119 between Rollinsville and Black Hawk, you’ve passed by the Fitz Peak Observatory (FPO). The building has been part of local folklore since the era when green laser beams emanated from the roof into the night skies above Gilpin County. After decades of full-time use, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (more…)