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  • Nels C, Johnson, ex-Postmaster of Floyd Hill, dies

    Nels C, Johnson, ex-Postmaster of Floyd Hill, dies

    Death Claims Aged Resident

    Pioneer Globeville Public Official Passes at Age of 91. Nels C. Johnson, 91, of Floyd Hill, Colo., early-day public official in Globeville before it became part of Denver and former postmaster at Floyd Hill, died at his home Thursday after a short illness. He was a resident of Colorado fifty-three years, justice of the peace, and town treasurer of Globeville in the early days of its incorporation, and postmaster at Floyd Hill twenty-eight years. He retired a year and a half ago. Born in Denmark in 1847, he came to Chicago in 1871 at the age of 24, accompanied by his wife, Kirsten. After a few months in (more…)

  • Moving forward on Central City’s Memorial Trail

    Moving forward on Central City’s Memorial Trail

    Council considers Stairway to Heaven and Trout Unlimited projects

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Council met with Staff for a work session at 6:02 pm prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, for a discussion with Trout Unlimited, for an abandoned mine lands prioritization plan. The Project provides a systematic and holistic approach to (more…)

  • Supporting higher education in Guatemala

    Supporting higher education in Guatemala

    Gilpin School Interact Club

    By Curt Halsted

    Interact is what Gilpin kids call the Gilpin County School Interact club, a Rotary sponsored youth organization. The Interact Club has been a part of the Gilpin School community since 2003. The club focuses on service projects and fundraising for charity. This year has been a little more challenging to come up with projects due to the pandemic and concerns over social distancing. (more…)

  • People have fought over Colorado water for centuries

    People have fought over Colorado water for centuries

    Water and you: Part 2 of 5

    By Don Ireland

      The old adage, “whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over,” is frequently attributed to Mark Twain. If the American author and humorist actually uttered those (more…)

  • A road trip through a lifetime of vehicles

    A road trip through a lifetime of vehicles

    Part 2 of more fun projects and daily drivers that became part of our lives

    By Aaron Storms

    Last week I ran out of time and room to review the lifetime of vehicles that had passed through my hands as we raised our four children, and reviewing the 28 vehicles from our days in Houston through the present here in Black Hawk would be too much. So I’ll just bundle most of the seven Jeep (more…)

  • Gilpin Commissioners reduce new community development fees

    Gilpin Commissioners reduce new community development fees

    For short-term rentals, camping, home-based businesses, and contractor registration

    By Randy Beaudette

    Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners conducted a work session on March 30, 2021 to address the new Community Development Regulations and Fees. (more…)

  • Hawks Landing Airstream RV Campground

    Hawks Landing Airstream RV Campground

    Black Hawk Council works out water and sanitation details

    By Randy Beaudette

    Black Hawk City Council held an online Regular meeting on March 24, 2021. Highlights of that meeting included clean-up on a Resolution regarding the subdivision (more…)

  • USDA declares Gilpin and 62 other counties as drought disaster areas

    USDA declares Gilpin and 62 other counties as drought disaster areas

    Water and you: Part 1 of 5

    By Don Ireland

      “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1746

    Despite snowfall measuring several feet locally last month, Gilpin County and 62 other Colorado Counties were declared disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March because of the overall statewide (more…)

  • Gilpin Schools will offer in-person and online programs

    Gilpin Schools will offer in-person and online programs

    March 16th Gilpin County School Board Meeting

    By Curt Halsted

    With Spring Break right around the corner, the Gilpin County School Board met for a quick meeting. To start things off, Superintendent Dr. David MacKenzie celebrated teacher vaccinations, a good review of the district’s transportation (more…)

  • Jack Thompson remembered

    Jack Thompson remembered

    October 17, 1941 – March 16, 2021

    Jack Thompson passed away in Spokane, WA on March 16, 2021. He was born in Chappell, NE to Lloyd and Alice Thompson on October 17, 1941.  After he graduated high school he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served on the USS Ranger (CVA-61) for four years and loved it! He and his brothers got special permission from the Navy to serve on the carrier at the same time. While he served, he studied biology, and took wood/metal shop classes and was an Aviation Mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1965. (more…)

  • What was your first vehicle?

    What was your first vehicle?

    A trip down memory lane of fun vehicles and so many driving memories…

    By Aaron Storms

    As far back as I can remember, I was always fascinated with anything on wheels. Starting out with hand-me-down metal pedal cars, as a pint-sized driver I literally drove the wheels off them until the hard rubber tires started to peel off, then drove on the rims until those gave way too. Soon after came a long (more…)

  • Black Hawk ensures water resources

    Black Hawk ensures water resources

    Council congratulates Public Works, Fire, and Police teams on excellent handling of snow and associated emergencies

    By Randy Beaudette

    Black Hawk City Council gathered for a Special online meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Highlights of that meeting include a water lease agreement between Black Hawk and Clear Creek County, a resolution to change selected addresses along Gregory Street, and a residential exterior paint program guide. (more…)

  • Katherine Venters remembered

    Katherine Venters remembered

    August 18, 1956 – March 16, 2021

    With her husband and children at her side, our sweet Katherine passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her home in Evergreen, Colorado. Katherine was tender and loving, forgiving, a caring mother, dog lover, strong with no complaints, and the most loving, giving wife any man could ask for. Katherine’s spirit shined brightly and could light up a room—often entering by announcing her arrival, exclaiming, “♫ dun-da-da-dah! ♫” (more…)

  • Gilpin appreciates all the snow plowing crews!

    Gilpin appreciates all the snow plowing crews!

    Commissioners debate why proposed fees for home-based businesses and camping are needed

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) conducted their regular meeting on March 16, 2021 to review such issues as increased crime, job and career help, a request to rename the Gilpin County Arena and Exhibit building, additional fees associated with home-based businesses, hiring another HR person, and to take a moment to thank all the folks from Public Works for their snow plowing abilities. (more…)

  • A jewelry designer and lapidary artist

    A jewelry designer and lapidary artist

    Erin Trumble found a home for her business in the mountains of Gilpin

    By Esmee Halsted

    Erin Trumble, a local business entrepreneur, is the owner of Independent Mountain Jewelry Co. She creates art pieces using stone, including pocket knives, chef’s knives, rings, and necklaces. Erin started her silversmithing business nine years back in South Florida as a stay-at-home mom. “Nap times and post-bedtimes became my time to let my (more…)

  • Changing speed limits in Central City not so simple

    Changing speed limits in Central City not so simple

    Council approves contract with Agave Landscaping for Belvidere Pocket Park

    By David Josselyn

    Regular Council Meeting

    Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting of the Central City Council at 7:00 pm on (more…)