At Washington Hall Gallery in Central City
by Virginia Unseld
Plein air painting is hot again in the art world. Painting en plein air was introduced and practiced by the French Impressionists in the 1800s, spurred by the availability for the first time of tins of readymade oil paints (more…)
September 26 Council Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk Water Resources Engineer Jim Ford rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 26, 2018. (more…)
Colorado Association of School Boards represents education interests to legislature
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. All Board members were present (more…)
Council reconsiders ballot measure
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Heider convened the regular meeting of the Central City Council at 7:01 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. (more…)
Girls’ varsity volleyball celebrates two wins
by Patty Unruh
Gridiron Performance
The Gilpin High School football squad confronted the Soroco Rams of Oak Creek at (more…)
Protector of City Records since 1879
Shortly after the City offices moved into the new City Hall, in December 1877, the need for protected storage for the City’s records became apparent. The City Council apparently did some homework, and in the minutes of August 4, 1879, record is made that: “On motion of Alderman Wain, the Council purchased of Mosler Bahmann & Co. a No. 35 fire proof safe, size inside 48 inches high, 26 inches wide, 16 inches deep. Terms in Cincinnati Ohio, city warrants, for four hundred and fifty dollars, less freight to Black Hawk Colorado, due in 15 months from date of shipment, without interest.” (more…)
Varsity football team scores 2 TD’s in game against Hayden
by Patty Unruh
Action at the Net
Gilpin High School’s varsity volleyball squad outmatched the Front Range Christian Falcons (FRC) of Littleton 3-0 in an away conference game on Thursday, (more…)
Council approves 2019 BID plan and budget
By Randy Beaudette
The vintage church bell was rung by Saratoga Casino Director of Security and Surveillance, John Helmerich, promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 12, 2018. Mayor David Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
Roy’s Last Shot hosts event for Gilpin voters
by Lisa Lopez
It was the perfect venue for bringing in 100 or more Gilpin residents for an opportunity to chat with Kevin Armstrong who is running for Gilpin County Sheriff, and his choice for Undersheriff, Tonia Kapke. (more…)
Farewell to Mary Bell
By David Josselyn
Work Session
The Central City Council met with Staff for a work session regarding street closures during special events. The City Code is broad in its definition of acceptable (more…)
Making Gains on the SAT
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Volleyball team a fitting match for Dayspring
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin Gridiron Challenge
The Gilpin High School Eagles football athletes hosted the Sedgwick County Cougars of Julesburg, last season’s CHSAA 8-man champions, on September 7. The game was expected to be tough, and it was, (more…)
Judge rules Larsen property to be in violation of County Code
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) with a lengthy agenda, met Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
And a little history about the Town of Apex
By Friends of Gilpin County
Recently, one of our local residents was asking about the large holes she found all over her property, and how they came to be.
Stephen Buck, previous resident, historian and founder/ moderator of the “You know you’re from Gilpin County” group on Facebook, replied that these were often called “Henry Holes” after Henry Niccum, an old prospector from Gilpin County who used to wander around the county tossing sticks of dynamite here and there to blow test holes! (more…)
Storytellers sharing the history of those who lived in Gilpin County
By Jaclyn Schrock
On Saturday, September 8th at 2:00 p.m., the Stroehle House was open for the semi-annual High Tea. This historic home at 231 Chase Street in Black Hawk has been recently renovated to the Victorian times when the home was occupied by the Stroehle family. (more…)
At Gilpin County Arts Association’s Washington Hall
By Virginia Unseld
Approximately 100 people filled Washington Hall on Saturday night for the Gilpin County Arts Association’s annual fundraiser. It was a raucous, sold out event (more…)