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  • Organist and composer Wes Broderius

    Organist and composer Wes Broderius

    Performing at St. James Methodist Church in Central City

    By Jaclyn Morrow

    The sails and trails of Wes Broderius have hardly been a lonely journey. Born and raised in Denver, he has adventured around the world with melodies guiding the directions. Group travels of The Lutheran Chorale spanned the United States, oceans and continents. By God’s graces, he has always returned safely to home and family. We in Gilpin County know Wes as the organist who makes amazing music fill the Victorian sanctuary for the last six years at St. James United Methodist (more…)

  • Gilpin Community Center reopening plans discussed

    Gilpin Community Center reopening plans discussed

    Commissioners review financial audit and updates to the County long-term plan

    By Randy Beaudette

    Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) November 3, 2020 regular online meeting featured topics such as the Community Center re-opening plan, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan zoning regulation update, and a brief 2019 audit review. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles versus West Grand Mustangs

    Gilpin Eagles versus West Grand Mustangs

    Record goes to 2 and 2 overall

    By Gary King

    The Eagles Saturday afternoon game with the West Grand Mustangs leaves the Eagles with 2 wins and 1 loss in League play and 2 wins and 2 losses overall. The Eagle’s Head Coach Craig Ball commented on the game as follows: “West Grand is well-coached and has a good group of experienced players. We needed to play error-free to have a good chance (more…)

  • Miners Mesa roadways water/sewer project approved

    Miners Mesa roadways water/sewer project approved

    Black Hawk Council approves sale of industrial hemp

    By Randy Beaudette

    Highlights of the October 28, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting included a Council Bill that will allow the sale of industrial hemp and a Resolution awarding the design contract for the Miners Mesa sanitary sewer and waterline project. (more…)

  • Central City implements new rules and fees for special events

    Central City implements new rules and fees for special events

    Council Meeting on Election Night

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session   Council met with Staff for a work session to review the final proposed draft budget of 2021.
    Regular Council Meeting   Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:01 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in City Hall (more…)

  • Edith James and family conclusion

    Edith James and family conclusion

    Nevadaville History

    By Mary Peery

    Edith James was the city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville until her and her children left for Denver, in 1917. Edith left Nevadaville as a widow and never remarried. This is the conclusion of the James family’s life in Nevadaville based on interviews of two of Edith’s children, Cora and Redvers. (more…)

  • Gilpin Commissioners petition State to close Golden Gate State Park due to fire danger

    Gilpin Commissioners petition State to close Golden Gate State Park due to fire danger

    October 30 – Stricter State Board of Health regulations will reduce casino capacities and table games

    By Randy Beaudette

    Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 30, 2020 special online meeting featured subjects such as an update on Public Health Order #20-13 as it relates to Gilpin’s Protect Our Neighbors Status, and a letter to the State to consider closing of Golden Gate State Park. (more…)

  • Gilpin designated as fire evacuation center

    Gilpin designated as fire evacuation center

    County Commissioners support forest closures and public health order to limit personal gatherings

    By Randy Beaudette

    On October 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held an emergency online meeting that discussed continuation of Disaster Declaration for Gilpin County, a past report on the newest Public Health Order, and road closures in and to the National Forest. (more…)

  • The Gilpin Eagles win against Soroco Rams

    The Gilpin Eagles win against Soroco Rams

    Second of two Conference games

    By Gary King

    On Friday October 23rd the Eagles won their away game in Oak Creek, Colorado against the Soroco High School Rams by a score of 42 to 20. Subsequent to Friday’s game the Eagles have 2 wins and 0 losses in league play along with one non-league loss. (more…)

  • The story of Gilpin boxer Louis “Gilpin Red” Ferganchick

    The story of Gilpin boxer Louis “Gilpin Red” Ferganchick

    From the Gilpin Historical Society

    By David Forsyth, PhD

    Sports always played an important role in the social life of Gilpin County’s residents during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Perhaps the best known sports stars in the county were the members of the Central City (more…)

  • The ordinary, extraordinary cemetery

    The ordinary, extraordinary cemetery

    Podcast of Gilpin Cemeteries

    By Jenni Johnson

    I just wanted to let you know that my podcast The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is off the ground and running! Episodes 2 and 3 feature Central City and Gilpin County. (more…)

  • Is my mail-in ballot safe?

    Is my mail-in ballot safe?

    Yes! Four ways to submit your ballot in Gilpin County

    By David Josselyn

    “Mail-in ballots are dangerous, unconstitutional, a scam, and “rife with fraud. Absentee ballots are more secure than mail-in ballots. Votes are being cast on behalf of dead people and pets. Mail-in ballots will lead to a ‘rigged’ election.”  Wow. With statements like these it is no wonder many people are feeling anxiety over whether their mail-in ballot is safe and if their vote will be counted. Colorado has been a mail-in ballot state since 2013 and has had all that time to perfect the process. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles vs Springfield Longhorns

    Gilpin Eagles vs Springfield Longhorns

    Eagles chalk up a 44-20 victory in unscheduled game

    By Gary King

    The Gilpin Eagle’s Head Coach, Craig Ball had the following comments about the game and why it was arranged in place of the regularly scheduled Vail Christian Game. (more…)

  • Black Hawk approves application for RV campground and indoor shooting range permits

    Black Hawk approves application for RV campground and indoor shooting range permits

    Federal CARES Act funds BHPD Officer position

    By Randy Beaudette

    Highlights of the October 14, 2020 Black Hawk City Council Regular online meeting include an InterGovernmental Grant Agreement between the City of Black Hawk and the State of Colorado’s Department of Public Safety, approval of a Special Use permit for an RV campground and indoor shooting range, and an Ordinance Appointing Directors to the Board of the Black Hawk Business Improvement District. (more…)

  • Gilpin Commissioners review Comprehensive Plan updates

    Gilpin Commissioners review Comprehensive Plan updates

    Proposed 2021 County Budget Available Online

    By Randy Beaudette

    Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) October 20, 2020 regular online meeting featured topics such as COVID-19 information from the County Health Department, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, and the 2021 proposed County budget. (more…)

  • Sheriff Armstrong addresses coverage in Central City

    Sheriff Armstrong addresses coverage in Central City

    Council discusses auto-response agreement with TFPD

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Council met with Staff for two work sessions prior to the regular meeting; one at 4:30 pm for a budget meeting, and another at 6:00 pm for a discussion on mutual agreements, future planning for joint-use facilities, and information about Ordinance 20-12 on revisions for special event fees. (more…)