Longtime teacher at Gilpin School heads west
By Esmee Halsted
Sam Wardell, longtime teacher at Gilpin County School, just ended his sixteenth year. He has taught high school and middle school since 2003. Initially drawn to the school because of the mountains, Mr. Wardell is moving to the Western slope in order to live a simpler and less crowded lifestyle. Beloved by students, Mr. Wardell taught Language Arts. (more…)
Parents warned by CPW to watch their children
In Colorado, living aside nature is often a part of the normal day-to-day routine. This tends to mean that additional safety measures may be required to protect both human and animal life. Mountain lion (more…)
Furthering goal to becoming a destination resort
By Randy Beaudette
The one highlight of the regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City was an amendment to the Black Hawk Municipal Code. (more…)
COVID-19 testing starts for Gilpin Residents
By Randy Beaudette
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting that featured topics such as Gilpin County Employee Handbook changes and Furnishings for the new Human Services/ Public Health building. (more…)
Council waives gaming device fees, will reopen City as State lifts restrictions
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met for a Work Session at 1:00 pm just prior to their regular meeting to talk about the Central City Opera’s summer plans, gaming legislation, and firework displays in conjunction with fire bans. (more…)
Lack of clarity over reopening date for casinos led to City decision
The City of Black Hawk’s annual 4th of July Boom Town Fireworks Show, known around the state as one of the most spectacular events of the season, is being postponed until later this year, pending reopening of Black Hawk’s casinos. (more…)
Welcome to Bear Country
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife
When you enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s been home to black bears for a long time. You aren’t the only one: with so many people spending time in bear country, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. (more…)
Gilpin County roads now open to recreation traffic
By Randy Beaudette
On May 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners/ Board of Health held a Special Meeting Thursday online that featured a vote on a Variance to re-open casinos, further discussion on road closures, and an opposition letter of HB20-1400. (more…)
COVID-19 Testing Starts June 2 for Gilpin Residents
By Randy Beaudette
The May 26, 2020 Gilpin Board of County Commissioners held a special online meeting that featured topics such as an update from the Casino Opening variance (more…)
Residents answer a few questions
By Jaclyn Morrow
Normal life has been drastically changed, throughout the world since March 2020.
Those who have not previously been writers have since found the value in recording the changes in our world, our county and our communities. Some wish to remember what life was really like before we (more…)
As a computer center for residents to cope with unemployment
By Michael Carlson
The Gilpin County Board of Public Health has approved the library’s plan to use its (more…)
Spring skiing and elective surgeries allowed now, day camps can open next week
On Tuesday, May 26, Gov. Polis discussed the new state guidelines around in-person dining at restaurants, day camps, and private campgrounds, as well as the (more…)
Growing up with the Class of 2020
by Su Henry
I came to Gilpin County and began teaching Spanish (PK – grade 12) in January of 2009. This year’s Seniors were in 1st grade. I found out in August of 2009 that I would be the Class Sponsor for the Class of 2020. I was so excited! I went into their 2nd grade class (more…)
Employee health and dental insurance discussions
By Randy Beaudette
Highlights of the Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council includes rezoning of Block 1 of Miners Mesa Subdivision, an extension of the Order Declaring a Local Disaster Emergency, and a revision to the Job Description for Police Chief. (more…)
Casino Opening Committee submits protocol guidelines to CDPHE for approval
By Randy Beaudette
On May 19, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as an update from the Casino Opening Committee, Timberline Fire Impact Fees, and the latest information from Gilpin County Public Health. (more…)
Council will meet with casino owners
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular Zoom meeting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy (more…)