The saga of Lilly Belle’s Casino in Black Hawk
By David Forsyth, PhD
As the gambling industry took off in Black Hawk and Central City in the early 1990s, it attracted a great deal of attention from outside investors and from some of the larger casinos companies based in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. One of those investors was talk show host and game show inventor Merv Griffin. (more…)
From serious accident to serving his community in three years
By Jennifer Hinderman
Many of you may remember on September 3rd, 2017, Jimi King, one of Timberline’s firefighters, was in a serious motorcycle accident. The community support was incredible, including several fund raisers one of which was held at Roy’s Last Shot. Jimi spent four months in the ICU at Saint Anthony’s Hospital, followed by six months of learning to walk, talk, drive, and care for himself at Craig Hospital. (more…)
Nevadaville history – Part 1
By Mary Peery
Edith James came to Nevadaville as a child. She eventually became the first woman city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville. Her husband passed, while their children were relatively young. Edith raised her children, as a single mother in Nevadaville. In this article, two of Edith’s children tell the story of growing up in Nevadaville, during the early 1900’s. A minimal amount of editing was used, to preserve her children’s (more…)
August 18th Land & Facility Use Comprehensive Plan discussion
By Jaclyn Schrock
Abel Montoya, Gilpin County Manager, opened the third Town Hall (TH3) meeting following the closing of the Gilpin County Community Center (GCCC) or Recreation Center, cuts in county staff, and cuts to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office (SO). A $2 million budget cut resulted from COVID-19 lockdown March-June, 2020. (more…)
What happens when Grandpa Bredo thaws out?
By Jaclyn Schrock
When there is such a limited range of entertainment possibilities during our current COVID-19 pandemic, a local outdoor melodrama with social distancing is ideal. Saturdays, August 22 and 29th in Central City the musical melodrama “Call Me Ned” is presented outdoors. The quirky “frozen dead-guy” stored in a Tuff Shed near Nederland is the reason Nederland has celebrated Frozen Dead Guy Days since 2002. But, what happens if the monthly ice delivery is interrupted? (more…)
This is the new normal thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic
By Esmee Halsted
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Gilpin County High School posted graduation online. On a date not publicized and limited to school staff and graduating seniors, Gilpin held a socially responsible graduation. Held on the football field, Covid safety procedures were in place. Still, everything was very similar to Gilpin’s normal graduation. (more…)
Youth programs and voter approved changes to gaming discussion
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with staff for a Work Session prior to the regular meeting to discuss options for remote-learning students pertaining to their socialization; and to review language for Initiative 257. (more…)
Will be greatly missed after 27 years of serving the Gilpin community
By Sheriff Kevin Armstrong
After 27 years of serving Gilpin County, Division Chief Tom Ihme will be retiring from the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office on September 1. Tom started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1993 as a dispatcher and has since served in many capacities throughout the years. Tom attended the police academy to become a certified peace officer in the State of Colorado (POST). (more…)
A reminder from your own personal trainer
By Beckie DiMauro
Fitness is synonymous with our health and physical condition. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control, regular physical activity, even in small amounts can help (more…)
Funding grants to Gilpin County Extension Office will provide leadership training, substance abuse prevention, and life skills
By Esmee Halsted
The Gilpin County Extension office recently won two grants: The Substance Abuse Block Grant and the Tony Grampsas Youth Services grant. All of the awarded money will be put towards youth workshops for Gilpin students. While many details are still in the works for both workshops, they will work to provide leadership training, substance abuse prevention, and life skills. (more…)
Market Study from the Colorado Health Foundation
By Sandy Hollingsworth
Our best wishes as Gilpin residents continue coping with the social restrictions (more…)
Gilpin only has 16 cases of Coronavirus – state and county mask order extended
By Randy Beaudette
During an unusual Thursday meeting on August 6, 2020, Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held an online meeting that featured topics of two grant requests, an agreement that will assist Gilpin residents seek gainful employment, and a possible land deal with Proximo Distilleries. (more…)
Launched in Lake Gulch south of Central City
By David Forsyth
On July 4, 1872, William B. Walling launched a steamboat on the lake at the head of Lake Gulch, south of Central City (about where the Gold Mountain Village apartments are now). It was the first steamboat launched in Colorado. John Bennett claimed 155 acres of land around the lake in 1862 for ranching, but by 1864 he had branched out into the resort business. He built a dance hall (more…)
Camping restrictions, day-use rules will be implemented after Labor Day to protect health and safety
By K. Reid Armstrong
Working in close collaboration with local officials and community leaders, the Roosevelt National Forest is announcing plans to reconfigure West Magnolia’s designated campsites into better organized loops with services and amenities, such as metal fire rings, pit toilets, and trash receptacles. The (more…)
Opened August 1st in Central City at Washington Hall
By Jaclyn Schrock
Creative progressions were presented in their final form. Artists go through many steps to create something that at some point is considered finished, or until a deadline makes them stop fine-tuning. In the upstairs of Washington Hall, 117 Eureka Street in Central City, Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) held the opening reception of their (more…)
Virtual classes for real students designed for best learning models and to keep everyone healthy
By Esmee Halsted
The Gilpin school board announced that they will be doing virtual school for at least a month starting off. They decided to rescind in-person school because of the rising COVID-19 cases. Gilpin schools did have nine weeks of remote learning last school year in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. An online learning plan has been created based on trial and error from last year. Online (more…)