Saving a girl from an overdose of Laudanum in 1882
By Mary Peery
Ada Branch was a Madam, who ran a respectable parlor house, prior to Lou Bunch’s arrival in Central City. Ada, known as “Big Swede,” ran her business from the same house that Lou Bunch would one day occupy. The following Weekly Register-Call article from 1882, describes an attempted (more…)
Ready for action! Began phased reopening this week
Mardi Gras, Golden Gulch, and Golden Gates casinos will begin their phased-in reopening on Wednesday, June 17. All properties will open under restrictions, including a change in hours of operation, total capacity, limited dining options and gaming options as well as health and safety precautions for all players, guests and employees. (more…)
From army cutworms to flying up the mountains in Colorado
By Jaclyn Schrock
The first army cutworms I saw this year were falling from masses of caterpillar web nests high in the cottonwood trees along the San Pedro River in Arizona, mid-April, very normal. There were tons of caterpillars everywhere. About 2 inches long, light grey with a brilliant blue strip front to back on both sides. (more…)
Visitors to Colorado’s premier gaming resort destination are welcome back starting June 17th
By Jordan Sherman
Machine gaming can officially return to Black Hawk on June 17th following a variance submitted by Gilpin County and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. On June 7, the Gilpin County Board of Public Health approved an order providing guidance to allow Black Hawk’s casinos to reopen. (more…)
Commissioners are working with State on opening table games soon
By Randy Beaudette
On June 9, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting that featured topics such as preparations for the opening of Gilpin casinos, an Electronic Recording Technology Grant award, and a professional services agreement for the Human Services/ Public Health building renovation. (more…)
Longtime teacher at Gilpin School heads west
By Esmee Halsted
Sam Wardell, longtime teacher at Gilpin County School, just ended his sixteenth year. He has taught high school and middle school since 2003. Initially drawn to the school because of the mountains, Mr. Wardell is moving to the Western slope in order to live a simpler and less crowded lifestyle. Beloved by students, Mr. Wardell taught Language Arts. (more…)
Parents warned by CPW to watch their children
In Colorado, living aside nature is often a part of the normal day-to-day routine. This tends to mean that additional safety measures may be required to protect both human and animal life. Mountain lion (more…)
Furthering goal to becoming a destination resort
By Randy Beaudette
The one highlight of the regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City was an amendment to the Black Hawk Municipal Code. (more…)
COVID-19 testing starts for Gilpin Residents
By Randy Beaudette
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting that featured topics such as Gilpin County Employee Handbook changes and Furnishings for the new Human Services/ Public Health building. (more…)
Council waives gaming device fees, will reopen City as State lifts restrictions
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met for a Work Session at 1:00 pm just prior to their regular meeting to talk about the Central City Opera’s summer plans, gaming legislation, and firework displays in conjunction with fire bans. (more…)
Lack of clarity over reopening date for casinos led to City decision
The City of Black Hawk’s annual 4th of July Boom Town Fireworks Show, known around the state as one of the most spectacular events of the season, is being postponed until later this year, pending reopening of Black Hawk’s casinos. (more…)
Welcome to Bear Country
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife
When you enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s been home to black bears for a long time. You aren’t the only one: with so many people spending time in bear country, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. (more…)
Gilpin County roads now open to recreation traffic
By Randy Beaudette
On May 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners/ Board of Health held a Special Meeting Thursday online that featured a vote on a Variance to re-open casinos, further discussion on road closures, and an opposition letter of HB20-1400. (more…)
COVID-19 Testing Starts June 2 for Gilpin Residents
By Randy Beaudette
The May 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held a special online meeting that featured topics such as an update from the Casino Opening variance (more…)
Residents answer a few questions
By Jaclyn Morrow
Normal life has been drastically changed, throughout the world since March 2020.
Those who have not previously been writers have since found the value in recording the changes in our world, our county and our communities. Some wish to remember what life was really like before we (more…)
As a computer center for residents to cope with unemployment
By Michael Carlson
The Gilpin County Board of Public Health has approved the library’s plan to use its (more…)