As a computer center for residents to cope with unemployment
By Michael Carlson
The Gilpin County Board of Public Health has approved the library’s plan to use its (more…)
Tag: Central City
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Gilpin County Public Library resuming limited services
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Colorado restaurants can open at reduced capacity
Spring skiing and elective surgeries allowed now, day camps can open next weekOn Tuesday, May 26, Gov. Polis discussed the new state guidelines around in-person dining at restaurants, day camps, and private campgrounds, as well as the (more…)
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Being a class sponsor is as glamorous as it sounds
Growing up with the Class of 2020by Su Henry
I came to Gilpin County and began teaching Spanish (PK – grade 12) in January of 2009. This year’s Seniors were in 1st grade. I found out in August of 2009 that I would be the Class Sponsor for the Class of 2020. I was so excited! I went into their 2nd grade class (more…)
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Miners Mesa development plans in Black Hawk
Employee health and dental insurance discussionsBy Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council includes rezoning of Block 1 of Miners Mesa Subdivision, an extension of the Order Declaring a Local Disaster Emergency, and a revision to the Job Description for Police Chief. (more…)
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Commissioners approve Timberline Fire increase in construction fees
Casino Opening Committee submits protocol guidelines to CDPHE for approvalBy Randy Beaudette
On May 19, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as an update from the Casino Opening Committee, Timberline Fire Impact Fees, and the latest information from Gilpin County Public Health. (more…)
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Will the Central City casinos get a device fee waiver?
Council will meet with casino ownersBy David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular Zoom meeting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy (more…)
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Donna Allen McBride remembered
July 10, 1933 – May 2, 2020 With great sadness, the McBride and Hileman families announce the passing of Donna Irene Allen McBride on May 2, 2020 at River Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette, CO. Donna was born on July 10, 1933 in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and grew up in nearby Central City, Colorado. Donna’s parents were Earl and Elva Allen of Central City.
Donna is survived by her sons Colonel (Ret) David Allen McBride of Lafayette, and Galen Wade McBride of Vienna, Virginia. Donna’s husband Floyd passed away in Lafayette in (more…)
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Soft reopening of Gilpin County offices
Colorado Gaming Association preparing guidelines for reopening casinosBy Randy Beaudette
On May 12, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the proclamation that May is Mental Health Month, requirements for reopening Gilpin County offices, and a discussion that addresses the reopening of the casinos. (more…)
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How are the Gilpin High Seniors faring?
Coping with the new “normal” during this once in a lifetime pandemicBy Esmee Halsted
With school canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many seniors feel discouraged. Graduation and all other senior activities were cancelled this year along for all high schools across the nation. Senior year is a special experience and a new age for many high school students. With a graduating class of 33, Gilpin seniors are completing courses via online school, but (more…)
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Paul Dellinger remembered
1931 – April 10, 2020Paul E. Dellinger went to be with His Lord at his final home in heaven on Friday, April 10th, 2020. He was 89 years old and lived a truly blessed life. He was born to Burgen and Mildred Dellinger in 1931 in the state of South Dakota. He moved here to Colorado at a young age with his four other brothers. He married his wife Ann in 1955. She still survives him along with two sons; David living in Oregon, and Tom living here in Gilpin County, along with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (more…)
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Encouraging economic growth one drop at a time
Central City Approves New Water Tap Fee Incentive ProgramTo promote new development and growth in Central City, the City Council approved a new Water Tap Fee Incentive Program on Tuesday, May 5 to support property owners (more…)
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Gilpin County adopts governor’s Safer-at-Home plan
Soft re-opening of County offices on May 11th with special rules and required face masksBy Randy Beaudette
On May 5, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the adoption of the Safer-at-Home Plan, Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, and a face mask order. (more…)
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The other side of the Tincup Whiskey story…
Central City’s Response to Black Hawk Mayor Spellman’s Comments
By Daniel Miera
Misleading personal attacks in our small community are not in the best interest of the community at large, and for that reason Central City will not propagate that level of discourse. The contractual issues and areas of disagreement are really about land use (more…)
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New subdivision in Central City causes controversy
Emergency Disaster Declaration extended to May 20thBy David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular online Zoom meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. (more…)
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Air traffic on Monday not the FAA Metroplex Project
Gilpin Commissioners April 28th MeetingBy Randy Beaudette
On April 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, COVID Leave policy, and Employee Compensation for County employees. (more…)
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Quinn Patterson remembered
July 14, 1994 – April 18, 2020Quinn Michael Sullivan-Patterson passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, only a few months before his 26th birthday. Quinn was born in Brighton, CO at the Platte Valley Hospital. He lived two weeks in Platteville before moving to Gilpin County, Colorado.
While growing up, Quinn enjoyed all sports, playing video games, and snowboarding that he learned with his sister Jessica and her husband (more…)