And making it home alive!
By Staci McBrayer
In my family, there is a certain time of the year that one should never have a wedding, birthday party, or funeral for that matter: hunting season. Depending on who has tags for (more…)

And making it home alive!
By Staci McBrayer
In my family, there is a certain time of the year that one should never have a wedding, birthday party, or funeral for that matter: hunting season. Depending on who has tags for (more…)

Funding available to help in reducing wildfire property loss
By Emmit Hoyle
Timberline Fire Protection District, Gilpin County, and CSU Extension have joined together in a proactive effort to help Gilpin residents reduce the risk of property loss (more…)

Oldies But Goodies
By Sharon Perea
After all these years of “collecting” now may be the time to do some “disposing.” How to decide what we can really live without is a challenge. Let’s begin with obvious things that (more…)

A new book on Gilpin County says we are
By Forrest Whitman
My Libertarian buddy Jerry has been suggesting that I read Steven Pinker’s new book which asserts that we live in a less violent world than we’ve ever seen. A new book by (more…)

Part of Clear Creek team
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School students joined with Clear Creek in cross country track events this school year. Grace Diekman, Johnny Lovett, and Tatum Lepro all ran this year as part of Clear Creek’s team, since Gilpin does not have a team of its own.
Diekman ran in the state championship cross country track meet on October 26 in Colorado Springs. The girls’ team qualified, coming in fourth in the regional cross country track meet in October. The Clear Creek team was first in their league.

Boulder County resistant to reopening Rollins Pass
By Staci McBrayer
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) occurred on November 5, 2013. Gilpin commissioners Connie McClain, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail (more…)

For the Central City Raceway?
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, November 5th, to discuss establishing a creative district and hosting a racing rally event. (more…)

Council discusses parking, HPC, and BID
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5th, at 7:06pm. All members were present. (more…)

November 5 Election Results
The following ballot questions were on the ballot.
BALLOT ISSUE #1. Shall the City of Black Hawk taxes be increased by up to $2,600,000 annually in the first full fiscal year (2014), and by whatever additional (more…)

Georgetown Festival Promises Fall Family Fun
PRESS RELEASE – Few animals evoke Colorado’s rugged and unforgiving mountains like the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Yet the vertical terrain that keeps sheep safe from (more…)

Finding what works for you
By Amy Hartman, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
A couple will get to the point where they have tried everything – their friends’ therapist’s suggestions, the latest book, whatever they found on Google – and are feeling desperate. (more…)

Accepting Grant Applications Until December 15
PRESS RELEASE – The Alan Green Memorial Foundation is now accepting grant applications from non-profit Gilpin County organizations. The non-profit foundation was (more…)

30 years ago – November 4, 1983
Two Gap Road residents were arraigned in County Court Tuesday on charges of theft. The two were apprehended by Rollinsville resident and Gilpin County Commissioner Jerry (more…)

International Observer from Azerbaijan
By Staci McBrayer
Gilpin County’s election process was observed on an international level this year. Azerbaijani native Tural Ahmad is an intern with the U.S. Department of State. His month (more…)

Stations 7 and 8 Construction and Repairs
By Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District Board met at 8:30 a.m. on October 29, 2013 in a special meeting held at Station 3, 660 Highway 46. Fire Chief Chris Jennings, Board (more…)

Goodies and games to please all the boys and ghouls
By Patty Unruh
It was a “frightfully” good time at the annual carnival and Trick or Treat Street October 25 at Gilpin County School. An alien from outer space would have felt right at home (more…)