1942 – February 6, 2016
“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.” ― Mitch Albom
The Nederland Community Library and the entire Nederland community are mourning the loss of Jean Foss who died last Saturday. (more…)
Tag: Gaming
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Gilpin Commissioners review retail marijuana growing facility
Land Swap Proposal for Shooting RangeBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order February 9, 2016 at 9 a.m. with Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson in attendance. The agenda included (more…)
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Iconic Belvidere Theatre named one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places for 2016
Designation announced at 19th annual Saving Places Conferenceby Patty Unruh
Central City’s historic Belvidere Theatre was just named one of four sites on Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s (CPI) Most Endangered Places List for 2016. The announcement came (more…)
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A tailing tale of a little snow in Golden Gate Canyon
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…)
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Diary of a Gilpin newbie
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…)
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Eagles’ boys both fly and fall on the court
Chase Boulter scores 1,000th PointBy 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…)
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24 wrestlers bring home the tournament hardware!
Gilpin County Youth WrestlersBy 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…)
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Firefighters honored and year ends with zero deficit
Timberline FPD Meetingby 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…)
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A tailing tale of “those damn twins again”
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…)
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Gilpin basketball action versus Shining Mountain, plus wrestling highlights
Basketball funds raised to benefit Torin Perretby 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…)
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Eagles fly past Jim Elliot and Clear Creek
Boys’ Basketball Season Record Now 7-2By 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…)
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A Tailing Tale about our young lives with donkeys
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…)
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Parking and lighting discussion in Central City
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…)
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Demolishing non-historic structures as part of rehabilitation
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…)
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Was that a bobcat or a lynx?
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…)
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A tailing tale of Golden Gate Canyon route
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…)
