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  • Is Avengers: Age of Ultron too much to handle?

    Is Avengers: Age of Ultron too much to handle?

    avengers_ageofultronMovie Review

    By David Josselyn

    In case you missed it, The Avengers sequel has been released and has broken ticket records across the globe. I am not sure ‘sequel’ is the right word to categorize this movie (more…)

  • Leasing new life into the city by filling empty space on Main Street

    Leasing new life into the city by filling empty space on Main Street

    125MainStreetCentral City Council

    By David Josselyn

    The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)

  • “It wasn’t worth it”

    “It wasn’t worth it”

    Alive_01Mock car crash and trial give Gilpin teens a sobering lesson

    By Patty Unruh

    Thursday, April 30, 8:57 a.m. A teen glances down at a text message while driving and veers into the path of oncoming traffic. A crash ensues, and a death results. In a moment (more…)

  • A tailing tale of Verena Kepler

    A tailing tale of Verena Kepler

    KeplerStudio_CentralCity_smPioneer Woman Photographer

    By Maggie Magoffin

    From the moment gold was discovered in 1859, Black Hawk and Central City were popular destinations for thousands of people, including photographers. Hundreds of (more…)

  • Wayde Hodgson remembered…

    Wayde Hodgson remembered…

    WadeHodgson_obitOctober 11, 1959 – April 9, 2015

    Wayde (Scott) Hodgson was born October 11, 1959 in Boulder, Colorado and resided in the beautiful mountains of Gilpin County where he loved to be with his wife Michele (Patti) Hodgson (more…)

  • Bengal tigers – lords of the jungle

    Bengal tigers – lords of the jungle

    BengalTiger_DaveGibsonIndia Safari

    by Dave Gibson

    Poking his head out from the dense jungle, to let his mood be known and demand that proper respect be paid, it snarled before taking a few more steps towards the dirt road.
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  • Still working on our masterpiece

    Still working on our masterpiece

    BaseCamp_04Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon…One Year Later

    By Cary Ihme

    On May 1, 2014, I walked in the front door of what used to be Dory Hill Campground, took a long look around and wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. I had that “deer in the (more…)

  • A tailing tale of Mae West in Central City

    A tailing tale of Mae West in Central City

    JUL 22 1949, MAY 9 1982, OCT 15 1997; the Denver Post Mae West contest is open to any girl who can q“Come Up and See Me Sometime”

    By Maggie Magoffin

    When Mae West arrived in Denver in July 1949 to perform her play, “Diamond Lil,” at the Central City Opera House, it seemed as if she was the biggest star ever to visit (more…)

  • An interlude with Ann Wyss

    An interlude with Ann Wyss

    AnnWyssPeak to Peak Chorale director brings Gilpin history alive through music

    By Patty Unruh

    The Peak to Peak Chorale will soon present its original musical play, “Don Bennallack – Extraordinary Name, Extraordinary Man!” The annual event focusing on Gilpin history (more…)

  • Phillip Matson remembered

    Phillip Matson remembered

    August 2008July 10, 1927 – April 19, 2015

    Phillip Anton Matson, 87, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, died April 19, 2015 at 6:55 p.m. at Northwest Community Hospital, from complications of a stroke suffered April 9, 2014. (more…)

  • Eagles lose to Community Christian in double header games

    Eagles lose to Community Christian in double header games

    track_JuliBlohmGilpin’s track results

    By Patty Unruh

    Double Loss to Community Christian

    The Gilpin County Eagles baseball team suffered losses in two away conference games against the Community Christian Bulldogs (CC) of Westminster on April 11. The team is (more…)

  • Never grow up!

    Never grow up!

    peterpan_Hook&SmeeHigh flying performance of “Peter Pan and Wendy”

    By Patty Unruh

    “Second star to the right, and straight on till morning.”

    Eager crowds sprinkled on their pixie dust and took off for a great adventure with the Gilpin County Players, who presented the beloved tale of Peter Pan and Wendy at the (more…)

  • Timberline FPD welcomes new recruits and new Chief

    Timberline FPD welcomes new recruits and new Chief

    FireChiefGlennLevyBoard Discusses new gear, training, and building project updates

    by Heather Worrell

    All board members were in attendance in person or via phone for the Timberline Fire Protection District’s Board Meeting on April 13, 2015, including Chief Schimanskey and (more…)

  • Pinewood Derby’s Fastest Car Champion

    Pinewood Derby’s Fastest Car Champion

    derby_4070Wins by Seven Thousandths of a Second

    by Heather Worrell

    Hoots of hollers of excitement could be heard at Cub Scout Pack 251’s Annual Pinewood Derby last Thursday, April 2nd at the Gilpin County recreation center. The event was a ton (more…)

  • Middle school wrestlers get top spots at regionals

    Middle school wrestlers get top spots at regionals

    wrestling_MikeWenholz-MateoMaldonadoAthletes go on to compete in state tournament

    By Patty Unruh

    Gilpin County Middle School’s wrestling team competed in the regional tournament at Chaparral High School in Parker on March 28. Three of Gilpin’s wrestlers went on to (more…)

  • A Tailing Tale

    A Tailing Tale

    ChurchRanch_barn&silo_today Of the Church Ranch history in Broomfield

    By Maggie Magoffin

    In May 1861, newlyweds George and Sarah Church loaded up an ox cart for their honeymoon journey from Iowa to the gold fields of Colorado. Their mainstay was a stash (more…)