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  • “Lest We Forget” – 100th anniversary of the end of WWI

    “Lest We Forget” – 100th anniversary of the end of WWI

    Veterans saluted at Gilpin County School

    by Patty Unruh

    It’s imperative that we not forget the many sacrifices made by our service men and women, living and dead, active duty and veterans. Accordingly, students, staff, community members, and active duty military personnel honored Gilpin County’s veterans with a tribute on Thursday morning, November 8, in the school’s auxiliary gym. It was a day not only to thank the veterans for their sacrifice and service, but also to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. (more…)

  • An evening of dining, bidding, and homegrown entertainment

    An evening of dining, bidding, and homegrown entertainment

    Gilpin non-profit hosts fabulous fundraiser

    by Lisa Lopez

    Saturday, Nov. 10 Gilpin’s Senior Living Committee held their annual fundraising event at the Gilpin County School. Tasty lasagna, salad, and your choice of dessert were ready at 5:30 p.m. and enjoyed by an (more…)

  • Gilpin County Farmer’s Market

    Gilpin County Farmer’s Market

    Brings fresh, local and fun to the Community Center

    By Arwen Ek

    Last July, the Holistic Homestead opened their bi-weekly produce pick-ups at the Gilpin Professional Building on Hwy 46 to local vendors, artisans and crafts folk. The Farmer’s Market started small, but has been growing steadily. The markets have featured hand-spun and dyed wool (more…)

  • PERA issues bemoaned at Gilpin School Board’s audit presentation

    PERA issues bemoaned at Gilpin School Board’s audit presentation

    Gilpin Elementary once again “Accredited with Distinction”

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County RE-1 Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. (more…)

  • Eldora opens early!

    Eldora opens early!

    Due to Mother Nature and Expert Snowmaking and Grooming Teams

    By Sam Bass

       Eldora Mountain opened for the 2018/19 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, a full nine days ahead of schedule. Access to Eldora is unlimited on (more…)

  • Gilpin Commissioners work on access IGA with Black Hawk and Central City

    Gilpin Commissioners work on access IGA with Black Hawk and Central City

    Squatters removed from Russell Gulch

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the historic Gilpin County Courthouse.Present were Commissioner Chair Ron Engels with Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Gail Watson. Also present County Manager Abel Montoya, County Attorney Brad Benning, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. After a brief delay, the regular meeting kicked off at 9:18 am. Following the (more…)

  • Verl Jones remembered

    Verl Jones remembered

    October 22, 2018

    Verl Ray Jones passed away on October 22, 2018 at the age of 89 after a long illness. Verl was a long-time resident of Gilpin County and loved it there. Plans for a memorial service are in progress. Please visit www.crownhillfuneral.com for a full obituary and memorial service information. The family of Verl Jones invites his friends to join in the celebration of his life.

  • Gilpin County School’s Halloween Carnival and Trick or Treat Street

    Gilpin County School’s Halloween Carnival and Trick or Treat Street

    Silent auction raises $2,376

    by Patty Unruh

    It was a frightfully good time at the yearly Halloween Carnival and Trick or Treat Street held on Friday, November 2 at Gilpin County School. The Parent Teacher Association at Gilpin County hosted the carnival to raise money to support the teachers with their classroom needs. PTA officers Mary Perkins and Angela Webb supplied the vital stats about this year’s haunted happening. (more…)

  • Woman in fabricated bear attack pleads guilty to false reporting to authorities

    Woman in fabricated bear attack pleads guilty to false reporting to authorities

    Golden Gate Canyon State Park

    A Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation into an alleged bear attack at Golden Gate Canyon State Park on Sept. 19 resulted in a citation of a Gilpin County woman for false reporting to authorities. (more…)

  • Spooking or non-spooking?

    Spooking or non-spooking?

    Celebrating fall with treats, games, and food to warm the soul

    by Patty Unruh

    Trick or Treat at Base Camp

    “Beware of ghost crossing!” was the cheery warning at Base Camp at Golden Gate Campground on Monday night, October 29, (more…)

  • Volleyball team nets two wins in tournament play

    Volleyball team nets two wins in tournament play

    Senior Jaime Alexander chosen as Gilpin H.S. defensive football player of the year

    by Patty Unruh

    Lady Eagles Serve Two Wins

    The Gilpin Lady Eagles varsity volleyball squad had a busy time of tournament (more…)

  • Burned Bed & Breakfast to be demolished

    Burned Bed & Breakfast to be demolished

    Black Hawk Council Meeting

    By Randy Beaudette

    Black Hawk City Council meeting on October 24, 2018 was called to order promptly at 3:00 p.m. (more…)

  • Black Hawk City Manager Jack Lewis retires

    Black Hawk City Manager Jack Lewis retires

    Police Chief Cole is Acting City Manager

    PRESS RELEASE – The City of Black Hawk announces the retirement of Jack Lewis, effective Friday, November 2nd. Mr. Lewis served as city manager for seven years and helped Black Hawk in advancing its goal in becoming a top resort destination.

    “The City Council would like to thank Jack for his seven years of service to the City of Black Hawk,” said Mayor David Spellman. “He was dedicated to the City in his role of City Manager.” (more…)

  • Eagles cage the Panthers in volleyball triumph

    Eagles cage the Panthers in volleyball triumph

    Gilpin visits Rangely for football showdown

    by Patty Unruh

    Volleyball Seniors Honored

    The Gilpin H.S. volleyball teams’ regular season ended victoriously with a 3-0 win over the Nederland Panthers on the Gilpin home court Thursday, October 18. Both the junior varsity and varsity teams came out on top as they hosted their perennial rivals. (more…)

  • Peak to Peak Players enrich and inspire through theatre

    Peak to Peak Players enrich and inspire through theatre

    New non-profit fueled by generous and energetic crew

    by Patty Unruh

    Things have changed somewhat since Gilpin’s theatre group for young people held its first “Taste of Broadway” performance in September 2017. At that time, the group was the Gilpin Elementary Theatre Department, and the goal of the “Taste of Broadway” show was to raise funds for the elementary school’s budding performing arts program. (more…)

  • A Taste of Broadway

    A Taste of Broadway

    “Peak to Peak Players” brings a cabaret show to Gilpin

    by Patty Unruh

    There’s always magic in the air on Broadway. There was quite a bit of it in the air in Gilpin County, too, on Saturday, October 20, as the Peak to Peak Players strutted their stuff to an appreciative audience at the Gilpin School auditorium. Children, adults, and teens entertained like pros with songs, dances, and comedy from several musicals. (more…)