While In-Person Attendance Increases
By Curt Halsted
On January 19th at 7:03 pm, the first meeting Gilpin County School Board in 2021 was called to order amid a pandemic which has affected education in the last year in ways no one ever fathomed. The school district has gone from remote teaching, to a blended combination of remote and in-person learning. As one may expect, in-person learning has happened with many changes in how the school functions. (more…)
Held on Wednesday, January 20th
By Esmee Halsted
In the most recent Gilpin Town Hall held on January 20 from 6:30-7:30, residents were invited to join Judy Amabile, Representative-Elect, Colorado HD 13 and Senator Tammy Story for an important conversation about our Gilpin County community. (more…)
Belvidere Theatre/ City Hall pocket park
By Barbara Thielemann
2021 Main Street Central City officers met and approved their Work Plan for 2021. MSCC is a Colorado Main Street Program under the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and the National Historic Trust. Its Mission is “To help create a unique and vibrant downtown that enriches the business community, embraces history, celebrates the (more…)
In-home homicide and suicide
PRESS RELEASE – On January 20, 2021, the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an altercation with shots fired in the 900 block of Vernon Drive in Central City, CO. Upon the sheriff’s office arrival, after receiving no response to their attempted (more…)
Profiling the game plan in Colorado
By Beauclarine Thomas
In November, Colorado voters approved Amendment 77 and allowed voters in Colorado’s gaming towns, Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek, the ability to increase maximum bets above the state’s $100 limit and add new games beyond slots, blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. The economic impact of Amendment 77 has not been determined because it will depend on local voters deciding on casino bet limits and new (more…)
With Historical Photographs in Vacant Storefront Windows
By Mary Peery
You may have seen some interesting developments taking place in some of the vacant storefront windows in the downtown Central City area. Instead of vacant windows staring back at the frequent guests, now there will be large historic photos displayed that are pertinent to that building. This is a project that Eric Miller has initiated to help present historic downtown Central City in a better light. (more…)
Council approves Golden Gilpin Mill expansion of gold ore milling operations
By Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk City Council held their first Regular online meeting of 2021 on January 13, 2021. Highlights of that meeting include a Restated Option and Lease Agreement with Vertical Bridge Development, LLC for the Installation and Maintenance of a Cellular Tower Facility on City Property on Miners Mesa, a Resolution Conditionally Approving the Golden Gilpin Mill Site Minor Subdivision, and boatload of agreements for professional services. (more…)
Motor vehicle appointments booked up through mid-February
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held their regular meeting on January 19, 2021 to address many issues such as the Emergency Management Performance Grant, the application to the 5 Star Program, and the Family First COVID Relief Act extension. (more…)
Council considers memorial options, returns unused land to Young family
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of discussion were an electric charging station program, the residential trash contract, and a memorial for Cody and Shelby Allen. (more…)
Perspective and apprehension from a graduating senior
By Esmee Halsted
Graduates of the 2020/2021 class are transitioning out of high school during a pandemic. As such, there is plenty of apprehension regarding the next phase in their life. Their senior year and high school years should have prepared them for life outside of high school. Still, the pandemic has affected their readiness and plans for after high school. Archer O’Brien, (more…)
Living with one of the smartest animals on earth
By Michele Debczak
Perhaps no other wild animal has endured the wrath of humans while evoking such genuine heartfelt admiration quite like the coyote. Some people curse their existence; Native Americans consider them to be the smartest animal on earth, calling them “God’s dog,” and many urbanites revel in opportunities to see and hear these vocal predators. (more…)
New County Commissioners are sworn in
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular meeting on January 12, 2021 to say good bye to the past and usher in the future. Highlights of this session included the swearing in of Commissioner-elect Sandy Hollingsworth, an item proclaiming January National Radon Action month, and the approval of the long list of appointments. (more…)
Two 1950’s Newspaper Stories about Pitchblende and a Radioactive Disc
By Mary Peery
Central City, Colo., August 14, 1952 – Golden Gilpin County Finds New Wealth – Pitchblende Was Opened in Pioneer Days; Gold, Silver and Lead Found by United Mining and Leasing Company
Gilpin County, with its hundred million dollar ore output and its vast mineral wealth has been called on many times to help our nation out of a tough spot, but never so important challenge made as is now coming from the head of the Atomic Energy Commission. Gilpin County is the original producer of pitchblende in the U.S. The (more…)
February 7, 1993 – December 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shelby Nicole Nation Allen. Shelby was born on February 7, 1993 in Atlanta GA and passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 27 in her hometown of Central City, CO. She attended Nederland High School. Shelby was a graduate of the University of Colorado where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Physiology. Shelby worked several jobs after college: physical therapist, volleyball coach, 911 operator, victims advocate, and volunteer fire fighter. Shelby loved to help people and each (more…)
May 24, 1991 – December 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cody Robert Allen. Cody was born on May 24, 1991 in Wheat Ridge, CO and passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 29 in his hometown of Central City, CO. Cody was an amazing human. He was kind, honest, and hardworking. He was always willing to help his family and friends and was active in his community. Cody had multiple jobs in his short life, but his dream job was to be a firefighter. He began his firefighter career in 2006 as a Jr. Volunteer Firefighter for Central City Fire Department (more…)
December 22, 1932 – December 29, 2020
John Chadwick “Bert” Bertram, 88, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, January 23, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Las Vegas with the Rev. James Jankowski officiating. There will be a military graveside service this summer in Denver, Colorado. Bert was born December 22, 1932 at 12:22 pm in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Russell and Esther (Carlen) Bertram. He served in the United States Navy (more…)