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  • The Dogwood Tree: and other Poems

    The Dogwood Tree: and other Poems

    The latest highly-anticipated poetry book from local author Lawrence Grieco

    PRESS RELEASE – Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Dogwood Tree: and Other Poems by local author Lawrence Grieco, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Black & White Paperback in the poetry/ general category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $15.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/THEDOGWOODTREE was launched simultaneously with the book’s publication. (more…)

  • Denver West/ Central City KOA Holiday Campground wins major awards

    Denver West/ Central City KOA Holiday Campground wins major awards

    For Great Customer Service at Annual Convention

    PRESS RELEASE – Kampgrounds of America, the world’s largest family of family-friendly, open-to-the-public campgrounds, is pleased to announce that the Denver West/ Central City KOA Holiday Campground has earned the 2020 KOA President’s Award and KOA Founder’s Award. These prestigious awards were presented Monday, November 11th at KOA’s Annual International Convention in Savannah, GA. (more…)

  • Spooky Halloween at Gilpin Schools

    Spooky Halloween at Gilpin Schools

    Get your fright on!

    By Esmee Halsted

    Gilpin School always celebrates Halloween in the most extravagant ways. Between the annual Halloween Carnival, Trick-or-Treat Street, Elementary Parade, and classroom parties everyone has a great time. (more…)

  • Fry commended for rescuing Gilpin resident in need

    Fry commended for rescuing Gilpin resident in need

    Commissioners approve health services agreement, and salary compensation study

    By Randy Beaudette

    At the Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on November 5, 2019 the agenda included a County Employee Commendation, multiple Public Health items, and an agreement with Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC). (more…)

  • Next Generation Air Transportation System Project

    Next Generation Air Transportation System Project

    FAA redesigning airspace with satellite navigation over Denver Metroplex

    By Randy Beaudette

    There has been a lot of chatter lately about flight paths over Gilpin County. How the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to shift air traffic from Boulder County south over Gilpin. (more…)

  • Illegal parking on County roads, and FFA plan to increase jet traffic over Gilpin County

    Illegal parking on County roads, and FFA plan to increase jet traffic over Gilpin County

    Issues Addressed at Commissioner’s Work Session on November 5th

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The Gilpin County work session began when a representative from the natural gas company was talking to the Commissioners about the project that has changed traffic flow in the county. (more…)

  • Mountain City Cantina now serving margaritas!

    Mountain City Cantina now serving margaritas!

    Central City Council approves Saltness to Historic Preservation Commission

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Council was briefed on street closure revisions for special events, contractor licensing, and marijuana hospitality establishments. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles end football season with valiant effort

    Gilpin Eagles end football season with valiant effort

    In Kremmling vs the West Grand High School Mustangs

    By Gary King

    The Eagles final game of the football season was played last Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in Kremmling, Colorado against the West Grand High School Mustangs. The field was clear, but surrounded by piles of snow that had been removed from the field to let the sun complete the job. It was a cold night with a breeze that significantly boosted the wind-chill (more…)

  • The 22nd Annual Tommyknocker Holidays

    The 22nd Annual Tommyknocker Holidays

    Coming Soon in Central City

    By Barbara Thielemann

    The Tommyknocker Holiday tradition began for the City of Central in 1998 as a Winter Festival sponsored by Celebrate Central City. It followed the tradition of the former Wintershire Festivals held in Central (more…)

  • Central City Railroad and Mining Museum

    Central City Railroad and Mining Museum

    Dream of restoring a tourist train between Black Hawk and Central City

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The train whistle could be heard in Central City again. Hopes circle like coal smoke for the chugging of steel wheels on 42” narrow gauge rails, July 4th, 2020. As a nonprofit group, Central City Railroad and Mining Museum (CCRMM) has made progress to restore the old train right of ways and acquiring IRS nonprofit status. Nonprofit grants for trains (more…)

  • Gilpin County’s Bioenergy Day

    Gilpin County’s Bioenergy Day

    County facilities to use 100% wind-generated electricity

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    A celebration of the 7th Annual Bioenergy Day took place with biomass tours and alternative energy information tables on Wednesday, October 23, from 1-3 p.m. at the Maintenance Facility, 255 Braecher Park Road, mid-Gilpin County behind the transfer station. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles fans treated to non-stop football action

    Gilpin Eagles fans treated to non-stop football action

    Exciting Triple Overtime vs the Rangely Panthers

    By Gary King

    Last Friday night, October 25, the Gilpin Eagles hosted the Rangely Panthers at home under the lights for a chilly nighttime football game. Starting at 7:00 p.m. the game’s attendees were treated to an exciting evening of high school football competition including high scores, final seconds touchdowns, and multiple overtimes. (more…)

  • The Mines of Colorado

    The Mines of Colorado

    Nevada City (Nevadaville) in the 1860’s

    By Mary Peery

    This newspaper article appeared in The Hartford Courant, which is the country’s (more…)

  • Black Hawk upgrades to 800 MHz radio equipment

    Black Hawk upgrades to 800 MHz radio equipment

    Improved Police, Fire, and Public Works emergency services with Gilpin Sheriff and Clear Creek Sheriff

    By Randy Beaudette

    A discussion on the Black Hawk sign code and the purchase of new Kenwood Radios and pack sets for the Black Hawk Police Department highlighted the abbreviated City Council meeting held on October 23, 2019. (more…)

  • Eldora to open this Friday!

    Eldora to open this Friday!

    More than two feet of new snow

    By Sam Bass

    Eldora, the winter playground for Boulder County, greater Denver, and Colorado’s northern Front Range, is excited to announce that it will open for alpine skiing and riding on Friday, November 1, for the (more…)

  • Creepy Crawl tales from history past

    Creepy Crawl tales from history past

    Grow goosebumps in the streets of Central on a dark night

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Central City is crawling with creepy souls these days. The Gilpin Sheriff’s Department noticed an increase in live and uncountable souls on the streets last weekend. (more…)