Commissioners hold virtual meeting, all casinos and bars are closed
By Randy Beaudette
For the first time in history, the Gilpin County Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 17, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the Coronavirus outbreak. (more…)
Gregory Street Plaza Project moving along with rock slope stability mitigation
By Randy Beaudette
An amendment to the contract between Black Hawk and Roche Construction was the only agenda action item discussed during the Black Hawk City Council meeting held (more…)
Central City Council Meets via Teleconference
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of discussion were speed limits on the Central City Parkway and economic development funding. A speed study was completed on the Parkway and Manager Miera presented the (more…)
Visiting artist and author Jolene Sheldon works with Gilpin students
By Esmee Halsted
Jolene Sheldon, author of Jester Lester and The Mean Green Bean, has been working at Gilpin County School as a visiting artist with Mr. Halsted. She is extraordinary, both in her ability to plan projects and work (more…)
High Country Auxiliary Diner & Auction House
by Lisa L. Lopez
If you just happened to stop by the Gilpin Community Center on Saturday afternoon March 7 between the hours of 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., you found a horde of folks scurrying about, and numerous volunteers ready and waiting to check you in. Upon entering the gym, with the sight of tables lined up wall to wall, a quarter of them filled with generous (more…)
Council Business
By David Josselyn
Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:06 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in City Hall Council Chambers. (more…)
At the Regional Playoffs vs Simla Cubs
By Gary King
Last Friday, March 6, Gilpin’s Lady Eagles ended their basketball season competing in the opening round of the 2020 2A girls’ basketball regional playoff tournament for Region 7. In assessing the 2019-2020 season, Head Coach Jeffery Schuessler said, “I think we peaked at the end of the season, (more…)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiates collar project with bighorns
By Jason Clay
Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists and officers are taking flight on a new project to examine the Tarryall-Kenosha Mountain bighorn sheep herd that at one time was one of the largest and most well-known herds in the country, but has since seen declines over the years. (more…)
Nevadaville History
By Mary Peery
Many stories have been written about the renowned miner Patrick D. Casey, whose career in the mining district (Central City, Nevadaville, and Black Hawk), lasted just a few years. The stories below depict the candor and grit that Casey brought with him from New York, which led to his success and notoriety. Presented below are the works of three authors and an early Central City Daily Register newspaper article. The writers focus on (more…)
Featuring the Choir and Band
by Esmee Halsted
Last Thursday, March 5th, Gilpin School held one of their seasonal concerts – the Spring Concert. Featuring the middle school choir and middle/ high school band, the event started at 7 pm in the auditorium. In honor of the arts, the concert showcased everything the students had been working on this quarter. (more…)
Lady Eagles progress to Regional playoffs
By Gary King
The Eagles boys’ varsity basketball season came to a close with their loss to the Dawson Mustangs in the Division 7 playoffs. It has been a challenging season for the boy’s team with a record of 4 wins to 16 losses. However, the season has been one of growth with a number of less experienced players acquiring valuable court time and a period of honing (more…)
Rec Center use, advanced drugs for inmates, Health Board appointments
By Randy Beaudette
A discussion concerning the jail population, member appointees to the Gilpin County Health Board, and some Park and Recreation items were a few of the highlights of the March 3, 2020 Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) regular meeting. (more…)
November 10, 1938 – February 16, 2020
Priscilla Robin Hooks (Pat), a long-time resident of Gilpin County, passed peacefully on February 16th to join her husband James for eternal life with the Lord. Her love, laughter, and humor will be truly missed by her six children; Marilyn (Greg), Rhonda, Cindy (Tim),Linda (Rusty), Joanne (Larry), and Jim. She adored her 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She will forever be loved and missed by all.
Student Art Show at Washington Hall Gallery
By Esmee Halsted
The Gilpin County School Art Department recently hosted a student art show at the Washington Hall Gallery in Central City. Titled “Roses Are Red, But Not Always,” the installation project was the brainchild of visiting artist Joleen Sheldon. The exhibit featured homemade clay roses by (more…)
Non-League basketball against the Nederland Panthers
By Gary King
The girl and boy’s games were played Tuesday, February 18 on the Eagle’s home court at 5:30 pm and 7 pm respectively. (more…)
March 4, 1933 – February 11, 2020
Paul Stephen Coleman, educator, husband, father, prankster and friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020 with his wife Judy at his side. Paul was the consummate teacher of life lessons, book studies, physical fitness, mechanics of every kind, common sense, and thoughtful decisions. He encouraged those around him to think before they speak or act. He was actively involved in Boy Scouts both as a scout and a scout master. He was a long time member of Kiwanis Club in Saguache, a life (more…)