It’s a family affair for new exhibit in Central City
By David Josselyn
A new art exhibit opened on March 7, 2106, in the Visitors Center Gallery titled Woods, Words, and Images. Deviating a bit from prior exhibits, this one features both the poetry (more…)
At the Denver Coliseum between March 25th and 27th
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County is located in an area on the eastern edge of the Mountain Ute Tribe territory. The Utes would leave their winter camps once a year for a holiday event called (more…)
50 years of Star Trek and more
By Randy Beaudette
Characters of the universe gathered descended on the Crowne Plaza and Convention Center this past weekend for the 2016 StarFest. This year’s theme is 50 years of Star Trek (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter
The Cattle Drive
The last big job of the year was to get the livestock that was saleable to the Denver Livestock market on Monday morning when prices were at their best. (more…)
Annual ceremony a time for recognition, reflection, and fun
by Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) held its fifth annual awards ceremony on Saturday, March 12, at the Gilpin Community Center. (more…)
Movie Review
By David Josselyn
Walt Disney Animation Studios along with producer Clark Spencer and John Lasseter (Pixar producer famous for the Toy Story series, The Incredibles, and the Pixar Shorts) (more…)
Changes Licensing and Use of Off-road Vehicles
By Randy Beaudette
On February 8, 2016, the Colorado House of Representatives heard the second reading and passed a motion to adopt HB16-1030 which changes licensing and use of off-road vehicles. (more…)
Community gets fired up by supporting our local responders
by Patty Unruh
The High Country Auxiliary (HCA) volunteers hosted a crowd of 280 on Saturday, March 5, at their annual chili dinner and silent auction to benefit the Timberline Fire Protection (more…)
“Visible Storage” Unpacks Culture, Memories, and Stories
PRESS RELEASE – Hotel de Paris Museum, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, opens its tour season to the public on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Visitor access (more…)
April 25, 1926 – February 13, 2016
James Edward Rusk, 89, of Golden died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Jim was born April 25, 1926 in Dayton, IN, the son of Earl and Imo Rusk. He graduated from Dayton High School (more…)
Pikas across the United States may face extinction says National Park Service
By Julian Gothard
“Pikas in Peril,” a recently published scientific journal article produced by the National Park Service (NPS) – in conjunction with Oregon State University, UC Boulder and (more…)
Forest Service (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests)
Public scoping and four open houses on the proposal to include management direction in the Forest Plan were completed in August and September 2015. Approximately 1,600 (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter
The fire at Guy Hill Grange
It was a nice February afternoon. The weather was cool. The year was 1919. The yard was (more…)
Central City calls special meeting for MOU with Sheriff’s Office
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a special Council Meeting on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 7:00 pm. All regular council members were present including (more…)
Having your probiotic and eating it, too
by Patty Unruh
Back by popular demand, the CSU Extension presented “February Fermentations,” a class on making high-altitude-friendly sourdough bread and probiotic-rich sauerkraut. (more…)
Gilpin County Animal Response Team a lifesaver for animals in an emergency
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County is a great place for dogs, cats, horses, and all types of other domestic animals owned by loving and devoted people who are concerned for the welfare of their (more…)