JKQ Has a Place to Call Home
By David Josselyn
Historic Central City attracts many families for its history, museums, and events, but one thing folks regularly ask is “Where can we eat that is not in a casino?” The Central casinos offer some great food, but parents of children often desire a location separated from gaming. (more…)
Commissioners approve public health services agreement with Jefferson County
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners final October meeting was called to order at the historic Gilpin County Courthouse October 23, 2018 promptly at 9:05 a.m. (more…)
Council says “no” to Proposition 110 to raise state transportation taxes
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Heider convened the regular meeting of the Central City Council at 7:18 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers preceded by a lengthy work session regarding opposition to Amendment 74 and support of Proposition 110. (more…)
Local candidates ask for your vote
by Patty Unruh
At least 100 Gilpin County voters turned out at the Gilpin Community Center last Saturday morning, October 13, for an election forum. The audience heard the qualifications and positions of 11 candidates for the following Gilpin County offices: Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, and Treasurer. Refreshments were served, and each candidate had literature available. (more…)
Gilpin H.S. Homecoming 2018
by Patty Unruh
The mighty Gilpin Eagles celebrated Homecoming on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13. Happily, several days of early snow and frigid temps gave way to some sunshine for the big weekend. (more…)
In the 10th Annual Creepy Crawl
By David Josselyn
The temperature drops, and clouds threaten as darkness descends upon the cobbled streets of Central City. When this happens in the weeks preceding All Hallows Eve, the spirits of long-dead citizens come back to tell their tales in the old, oft-times decrepit buildings they inhabit and 2018 is no exception. For the past ten years, the Central City Creepy Crawl has been held to entertain participants with true stories of the past, albeit embellished somewhat for theater. (more…)
Council working with Georgetown on lake dredging project
By Randy Beaudette
Republican candidate for Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder Gail Maxwell rang the old church bell to announce the regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council. (more…)
Fall concert features tunes from patriotic to popular
by Patty Unruh
Variety was key at the Gilpin County Middle and High School fall concert on Thursday, October 11. Band and choir members were directed by music teacher Randi Ebers. Audience members gathered in the school auditorium for an evening of musical entertainment featuring strings, woodwinds, brass, vocals, a rain stick, and even a broomstick. (more…)
Big plans for promoting the city
PRESS RELEASE – Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m a man of family and faith. I’ve been in Central since February 2017 and already have several accomplishments to my name. I serve on the board of Gilpin Arts, revived the Jazz Festival with Central Jazz, and brought Denver Adventures and their Zip Lines to our town. I hope you enjoyed the Plein Air Arts Festival which I helped produced in proud partnership with the Opera House Association and Gilpin Arts. Pleased to meet you; Jeremy Fey is my name, and being the Mayor of the City of Central is the nature of my aim. (more…)
100 Elk Outdoor Lab
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Bringing key skills and experience
by Lisa Lopez
A good time was had by all during the reception at the Gilpin Rec. Center to welcome new Gilpin County Manager Abel Montoya. The gathering, on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 – 7:00, included elected (more…)
Russell Gulch Phase II Survey grants awarded
By Randy Beaudette
Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Chair Ron Engels along with Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that (more…)
Joel Anderle for sheriff; Jerry Yocom for commissioner
by Patty Unruh
Roy’s Last Shot restaurant was the scene on a chilly Monday, October 8, for a meet-and-greet for Joel Anderle and Jerry Yocom. (more…)
Near Idaho Springs
Construction is beginning on the Devil’s Nose Shooting Range along Colo. Highway 103 near Idaho Springs, and new restrictions are in place for the duration of construction activities.
At completion, the project will create a safe and resilient shooting environment by installing benches, lanes and backstops, parking, and educational information. (more…)
Gilpin trounces Twin Peaks Charter and South Park
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s varsity volleyball athletes celebrated two wins last week as they squared off against the Twin Peaks Charter Academy Timberwolves and the South Park Burros. Twin Peaks (Longmont) visited the Gilpin Lady Eagles on Friday night, September 28 in a conference contest. The Eagles won 3-0, with set scores of 25/12, 25/14, and 25/21. The triumph improves their season record to 5-8, 3-4 in league (more…)
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…)