Voters could determine via a property mil levy tax increase
By Jaclyn Schrock
When Gilpin County Commissioners were advised that their $11.6 million annual September tax payment from the gaming industry would be only $6 million because (more…)
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Will the Gilpin Rec Center ever open again?
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Gilpin to include mil levy property tax increases on ballot
President Trump suspends collection of Social Security payroll taxes through end of year By Randy Beaudette
On September 1, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting that discussed topics such as ballot questions for the upcoming election, and some very disappointing news concerning revenue losses experienced by the County recently. (more…)
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A little too much early morning excitement in Black Hawk
Tuesday, September 1 – a few tense momentsBy Aaron Storms
The month of September got off to an interesting start with an early morning lightning strike to a transformer on Main Street at Gregory Street in Black Hawk. When the Black Hawk Police Department dispatched the call-out to the Black Hawk Fire Department around 6:15 am, power was out for a larger part of the city, but primarily (more…)
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Paying for future parking plan adopted by Central City
Expanded gaming options to be decided by votersBy David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of discussion were the upcoming budget calendar and gaming device fees. The City reduced the 2020 Budget by 70 percent already so far. Gaming revenues have decreased by 41 percent this year. (more…)
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Gilpin Library moves forward with ballot mil levy initiative
To replace county funding lost due to the Coronavirus pandemicBy Michael Carlson
The Gilpin County Library District Board of Trustees unanimously voted on August 13 to place a funding measure on the November ballot. This is the Library’s first ballot request for additional funding in over 25 years. The proposed ballot measure is expected to be an (more…)
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Presidential Candidate Wendell Willkie visits Central City in 1940
Gilpin Historical SocietyBy David Forsyth, PhD
As 1940 began, the great political question was whether or not President Franklin D. Roosevelt would seek a third term with a probable world war on the horizon. Lawyer and business executive Wendell Willkie was frequently mention as a possible successor if FDR retired, but unlike most people, Willkie, who was a registered Democrat, believed that the president would seek a third term. Willkie decided the only way (more…)
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Red Rocks Park Drive-in movie theater experience
Film on the Rocks Drive-in presented by the Denver Film FestivalBy Aaron Storms
A couple of our friends, Richard and Amy, invited us on a double-date to the Field of Dreams movie, so we went early and were (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners debate tax increases and ballot issues
$7.7 million needed to run the Sheriff’s Office and Rec CenterBy Randy Beaudette
On August 25, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a long and disorganized online regular meeting that discussed topics such as an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a discussion concerning the Sheriff’s Office and Parks and Recreation Capital Expenditures, and a discussion on possible November Ballot questions. (more…)
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Open air events cancelled in Central City
Citizens voice concerns over what is and is not allowedBy David Josselyn
Special Council Meeting
Mayor Jeremy Fey convened a special meeting of the Central City Council at 2:05 (more…)
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Wheel of misfortune
The saga of Lilly Belle’s Casino in Black HawkBy David Forsyth, PhD
As the gambling industry took off in Black Hawk and Central City in the early 1990s, it attracted a great deal of attention from outside investors and from some of the larger casinos companies based in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. One of those investors was talk show host and game show inventor Merv Griffin. (more…)
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Firefighter Jimi King – defying all odds
From serious accident to serving his community in three yearsBy Jennifer Hinderman
Many of you may remember on September 3rd, 2017, Jimi King, one of Timberline’s firefighters, was in a serious motorcycle accident. The community support was incredible, including several fund raisers one of which was held at Roy’s Last Shot. Jimi spent four months in the ICU at Saint Anthony’s Hospital, followed by six months of learning to walk, talk, drive, and care for himself at Craig Hospital. (more…)
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The life and times of Edith James and her family
Nevadaville history – Part 1By Mary Peery
Edith James came to Nevadaville as a child. She eventually became the first woman city clerk and treasurer of Nevadaville. Her husband passed, while their children were relatively young. Edith raised her children, as a single mother in Nevadaville. In this article, two of Edith’s children tell the story of growing up in Nevadaville, during the early 1900’s. A minimal amount of editing was used, to preserve her children’s (more…)
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Third Gilpin County Town Hall Meeting
August 18th Land & Facility Use Comprehensive Plan discussionBy Jaclyn Schrock
Abel Montoya, Gilpin County Manager, opened the third Town Hall (TH3) meeting following the closing of the Gilpin County Community Center (GCCC) or Recreation Center, cuts in county staff, and cuts to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office (SO). A $2 million budget cut resulted from COVID-19 lockdown March-June, 2020. (more…)
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Call Me Ned performance by the Belvidere Players
What happens when Grandpa Bredo thaws out?By Jaclyn Schrock
When there is such a limited range of entertainment possibilities during our current COVID-19 pandemic, a local outdoor melodrama with social distancing is ideal. Saturdays, August 22 and 29th in Central City the musical melodrama “Call Me Ned” is presented outdoors. The quirky “frozen dead-guy” stored in a Tuff Shed near Nederland is the reason Nederland has celebrated Frozen Dead Guy Days since 2002. But, what happens if the monthly ice delivery is interrupted? (more…)
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Gilpin holds a unique and socially responsible graduation
This is the new normal thanks to the Coronavirus pandemicBy Esmee Halsted
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Gilpin County High School posted graduation online. On a date not publicized and limited to school staff and graduating seniors, Gilpin held a socially responsible graduation. Held on the football field, Covid safety procedures were in place. Still, everything was very similar to Gilpin’s normal graduation. (more…)
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Gold Dirt Distillery is Rocky Mountain gold
Rollinsville couple to open the Stage Stop Pubby David Josselyn
Just west of Highway 119 in Rollinsville lies an unassuming industrial warehouse, housing a gem of a business Gold Dirt Distillery, operated by Judd and Chrissy (more…)