Board 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…)
Wins 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…)
Athletes 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…)
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…)
Plus High School Track Results at Elbert Invitational
By Patty Unruh
Baseball
The Gilpin High School Eagles varsity baseball team mashed their opponents, the Clear Creek Golddiggers, in neutral (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners address Wildfire Protection, Revenues, and Marijuana Issues
by Heather Worrell
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met in Central City for their second meeting of the month on March 24, 2015. All Commissioners were in attendance. (more…)
A Sign of Changing Times
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a special council meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2015. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, City Manager Daniel Miera, (more…)
July 3, 1927 – March 18, 2015
Francine L. Robb was born in Denver on July 3, 1927. Her family owned a series of fresh produce market/ butcher stores in Denver until the great depression forced them out of (more…)
At Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival in Nederland
by Heather Worrell
The 14th Annual Frozen Dead Guy Days festival activities did not disappoint the record-breaking crowd this year. An estimated 15,000 people attended the event on Saturday with (more…)
At the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Tournament
by Heather Worrell
Our very own Gilpin County Youth Wrestling club ended their season as number 25 out of 106 teams statewide this past weekend at the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Tournament. (more…)
Record number of goods and services donated
By Patty Unruh
A crowd of about 300 gathered for chili beans and bargains at the High Country Auxiliary’s (HCA) annual fund-raising dinner and silent auction on Saturday evening, March 7. (more…)
Coffee and conversation with the Commissioners
By Patty Unruh
County Commissioners Buddy Schmaltz (District 1), Linda Isenhart (District 2), and Gail Watson (District 3) heard from local citizens concerned about a new ordinance that will impact marijuana sales (more…)
Black Hawk Council Meeting
By Matthew Carter
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 at 3 p.m. In attendance were Mayor David Spellman, (more…)
Central City Economic Plan Adopted
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting of the year on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
Free Attendance Day on Saturday, March 7th
by Dave Gibson
As soon as the last spike was driven completing the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, in 1869, it represented a monumental technological (more…)
Team defeats Jim Elliot Christian 38-29 in semifinals
By Patty Unruh
Semifinal Match with Jim Elliot
In a hot Class A District 8 battle rife with turnovers, the Gilpin High School girls’ varsity basketball team defeated Jim Elliot Christian (Englewood) 38-29 on February 24. (more…)