April 5th Commissioners Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
At the Tuesday, April 5, 2020 Gilpin County Commissioners special online meeting, topics include a hold on Gilpin Ambulance Licensing, and a discussion on (more…)
Tag: Black Hawk
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Central City approves marijuana delivery, consumption, and cultivation
Mayor states that City is not opposed to the Tincup Whiskey project developmentBy David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
This meeting was held remotely from various locations using the Zoom remote conferencing service. Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting early at 2:04 pm, instead of the usual (more…)
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Gilpin adjusts summer events, assistance, and budget
April 2nd Commissioners MeetingBy Randy Beaudette
At the Thursday Gilpin County Commissioners online meeting, topics ranged from County summer events discussion to Temporary Assistance for (more…)
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Mountain Masks popularity growing
Medical experts advising to wear masks to prevent airborne infectionBy Sharon Perea
Mountain residents may not be hearing jets flying over their heads, but scissors and sewing machines are constantly “flying” in homes. On March 21st, volunteers for the (more…)
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Lake Gulch Whiskey Resort in Black Hawk
Council approves $50 million Tincup Whiskey Distillery Resort By Randy Beaudette
The regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council highlighted the annexation of Lake Gulch Whiskey Resort Properties, an Emergency Declaration for the City of Black Hawk, and an agreement for the July 4th fireworks. (more…)
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Gilpin County recreation closed to non-residents
Commissioners adhere to state-wide “Stay at Home” edictBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a Special Meeting on March 31, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting to exercise social distancing requirements. (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles’ basketball players recognized
The Mile High 2A All-District Basketball Team Awards by District CoachesBy Gary King
The Gilpin County girls’ basketball team was selected as the surprise “Girls’ Team of the Year” by the Mile High 2A All-District coaches. The Lady Eagles ended their season with a respectable 14 wins to 9 losses overall, and 8 wins and 4 losses in League (more…)
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Food Bank feeds Gilpin County’s hungry
Community support shows everyone cares in a crisisBy David Josselyn
The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit fast and furious, taking many of us by surprise. The governments are creating rules and restrictions that can change daily; sometimes several times per day. As we adapt to our new way of life, many of us are (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioner virtual meetings well attended
Getting current updates about COVID-19 to residents in real-timeBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners held a Special Meeting on March 26, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (more…)
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The rich Prize Mine in Nevadaville
Gilpin County Mining HistoryBy Mary Peery
The Prize Mine possesses one of the most visible and intact mine structures, which defines the eastern boundary of Nevadaville. It is situated on Prize Hill above Nevadaville Road. Below are the works of several writers (more…)
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Busy as bees making masks
We need your help!By Sharon Perea
Those aren’t bees you hear buzzing in the mountains! It is local neighbors with sewing machines “buzzing” up masks. The project began early in March when Laura Richards heard our country was not only running out of R95 masks, but also other types of protective masks. She decided she could help by sewing cotton masks with an inner layer of flannel or fleece. The pattern used was based on the Center for Disease Control website (more…)
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Mmmm… a new bistro comes to town
Black Hawk Bean & Cream coffee shop opens for businessby Lisa L. Lopez
“We’re bringing the local spot back to the locals”, says Chris Burschi, son of owner John Burschi and part-time teammate for Black Hawk Bean & Cream, the new coffee, sandwich, and ice cream shop located at (more…)
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Black Hawk addresses COVID-19
Council approves online meetings and gaming tax relief during 30 day casino closuresBy Randy Beaudette
A special online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council to address concerns in this ever changing COVID-19 environment took place on March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm. (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners extend Emergency Declaration
No confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gilpin County – March 24thBy Randy Beaudette
An online special meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) was held on Tuesday March 24, 2020 with topics again revolved around the COVID-19 outbreak and a discussion concerning delinquent interest on property taxes. (more…)
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David Hitchcock remembered
June 27, 1969 – March 18, 2020It is with unimaginable sadness that the family of David Rush Hitchcock announces his passing on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 in San Clemente, Ecuador. Born in Atlanta, GA on June 27, 1969, raised (mostly) in Louisville, David became a man of the world. David graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1992, with Lexington being the breeding ground for lifelong friendships and the love of bourbon (which by law is only truly made in KY). (more…)
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Gilpin County recovery planning
Special meeting dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak repercussionsBy Randy Beaudette
In a special online meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Thursday March 19, 2020, topics revolved around the COVID-19 outbreak and a discussion of recovery planning. (more…)