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.
Snow Storm of 1913
The weather in Golden Gate Canyon is varied. Most of the time, even in the middle of winter, (more…)
Living the dream
July 14: Looked at a house and land in the mountains. The cool air is refreshing compared to the heat in the city. House is in good shape for being 20 years old. (more…)
Chase Boulter scores 1,000th Point
By George Snyder
It was a week of mixed emotions for the Gilpin men’s basketball team. A terrible first quarter made the difference as the Eagles fell 71-57 to league rival Shining Mountain, but a (more…)
Gilpin County Youth Wrestlers
By Peter Morgan
27 of our Gilpin County Youth Wrestlers were competing last Saturday at Bennett High School in the Metro League Region 1 Tournament for a chance to finish in the Top 8, take (more…)
Timberline FPD Meeting
by Heather Worrell
The Board of Directors for the Timberline Fire Protection District called their regular meeting to order at 7:14 pm at Station Seven at 14908 Highway 119. Member-at-large Chip Smith (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
(From: Life in the Early Days by James K. Ramstetter. Permission of use given by Mary Ramstetter). I spent my early childhood either in Golden or out in the country not far from (more…)
Basketball funds raised to benefit Torin Perret
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin gym was the scene of fierce basketball battles between the Eagles and the Shining Mountain Waldorf (Boulder) Lions on Tuesday evening, January 26. The varsity (more…)
Boys’ Basketball Season Record Now 7-2
By George Snyder
The Gilpin boys’ basketball team had their best week of the 2016 season with two hard fought wins – one over league opponent Jim Elliot 68-54, and the other over long-time (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
(From: Life in the Early Days by James K. Ramstetter. Permission of use given by Mary Ramstetter). Much of our young life was spent with donkeys. We used them from the time (more…)
Council deliberates Black Hawk’s parking proposal
By David Josselyn
The Central City Staff and Council met for a small community appreciation night and State of the City address by Mayor Engels followed by a regular Council Meeting on (more…)
Black Hawk City Council
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council held their first regular meeting of the year on January 13. Mayor David Spellman called the meeting to order at 3 pm. All Council Alderman were (more…)
Local big cat sightings is the topic of discussion this week
By Irene Shonle
Have you spotted a large cat while looking out your window or driving down the road? It’s always a thrilling sight, and one of the blessings of living up here. Then the question of ID (more…)
City reviewing options to increase services with reduced revenues
PRESS RELEASE – In mid-2015, the Central City Police Department (CCPD) initiated discussions with the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office (county) regarding supplemental law (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
(From: Life in the Early Days by James K. Ramstetter. Permission of use given by Mary Ramstetter). Since this is about the history of Golden Gate Canyon area, it would perhaps (more…)
Young roosters have surgery
By Maggie Magoffin
Permission to republish granted by Mary Ramstetter. This tale happened during the early 1920’s when I was about twelve years old. My mother sent off to the government printing (more…)
At the Forney Museum of Transportation
By Randy Beaudette
The Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver provides education, entertainment, and surprises for gearheads and fans of nostalgia. The collection housed in this very large (more…)