Tag: Gilpin County

  • Donna Allen McBride remembered

    Donna Allen McBride remembered

    July 10, 1933 – May 2, 2020

    With great sadness, the McBride and Hileman families announce the passing of Donna Irene Allen McBride on May 2, 2020 at River Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette, CO. Donna was born on July 10, 1933 in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and grew up in nearby Central City, Colorado. Donna’s parents were Earl and Elva Allen of Central City.

    Donna is survived by her sons Colonel (Ret) David Allen McBride of Lafayette, and Galen Wade McBride of Vienna, Virginia. Donna’s husband Floyd passed away in Lafayette in (more…)

  • Soft reopening of Gilpin County offices

    Soft reopening of Gilpin County offices

    Colorado Gaming Association preparing guidelines for reopening casinos

    By Randy Beaudette

    On May 12, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the proclamation that May is Mental Health Month, requirements for reopening Gilpin County offices, and a discussion that addresses the reopening of the casinos. (more…)

  • How are the Gilpin High Seniors faring?

    How are the Gilpin High Seniors faring?

    Coping with the new “normal” during this once in a lifetime pandemic

    By Esmee Halsted

    With school canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many seniors feel discouraged. Graduation and all other senior activities were cancelled this year along for all high schools across the nation. Senior year is a special experience and a new age for many high school students. With a graduating class of 33, Gilpin seniors are completing courses via online school, but (more…)

  • Paul Dellinger remembered

    Paul Dellinger remembered

    1931 – April 10, 2020

    Paul E. Dellinger went to be with His Lord at his final home in heaven on Friday, April 10th, 2020. He was 89 years old and lived a truly blessed life. He was born to Burgen and Mildred Dellinger in 1931 in the state of South Dakota. He moved here to Colorado at a young age with his four other brothers. He married his wife Ann in 1955. She still survives him along with two sons; David living in Oregon, and Tom living here in Gilpin County, along with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (more…)

  • Encouraging economic growth one drop at a time

    Encouraging economic growth one drop at a time

    Central City Approves New Water Tap Fee Incentive Program

    To promote new development and growth in Central City, the City Council approved a new Water Tap Fee Incentive Program on Tuesday, May 5 to support property owners (more…)

  • Gilpin County adopts governor’s Safer-at-Home plan

    Gilpin County adopts governor’s Safer-at-Home plan

    Soft re-opening of County offices on May 11th with special rules and required face masks

    By Randy Beaudette

    On May 5, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the adoption of the Safer-at-Home Plan, Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, and a face mask order. (more…)

  • The other side of the Tincup Whiskey story…

    The other side of the Tincup Whiskey story…

    Central City’s Response to Black Hawk Mayor Spellman’s Comments

    By Daniel Miera

    Misleading personal attacks in our small community are not in the best interest of the community at large, and for that reason Central City will not propagate that level of discourse. The contractual issues and areas of disagreement are really about land use (more…)

  • New subdivision in Central City causes controversy

    New subdivision in Central City causes controversy

    Emergency Disaster Declaration extended to May 20th

    By David Josselyn

    Regular Council Meeting

    Mayor Fey convened the regular online Zoom meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. (more…)

  • Air traffic on Monday not the FAA Metroplex Project

    Air traffic on Monday not the FAA Metroplex Project

    Gilpin Commissioners April 28th Meeting

    By Randy Beaudette

    On April 28, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special online meeting to discuss topics such as the Timberline Fire Impact fees for new construction, COVID Leave policy, and Employee Compensation for County employees. (more…)

  • Quinn Patterson remembered

    Quinn Patterson remembered

    July 14, 1994 – April 18, 2020

    Quinn Michael Sullivan-Patterson passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, only a few months before his 26th birthday. Quinn was born in Brighton, CO at the Platte Valley Hospital. He lived two weeks in Platteville before moving to Gilpin County, Colorado.

    While growing up, Quinn enjoyed all sports, playing video games, and snowboarding that he learned with his sister Jessica and her husband (more…)

  • Central City engages stakeholders to make tough decisions

    Central City engages stakeholders to make tough decisions

    Bottom line – City must re-open before it’s too late

    By David Josselyn

    Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 2:00 pm via Zoom.   The purpose for the meeting was to “come to the table” (Fey) with representatives from the casinos, the dispensaries, the restaurants, and the retailers regarding impacts of (more…)

  • Black Hawk’s Mayor Spellman chastises Central City Council

    Black Hawk’s Mayor Spellman chastises Central City Council

    The City nails down water storage and use agreements for the future

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was all about water and (more…)

  • Gilpin Commissioners regret having to make decision

    Gilpin Commissioners regret having to make decision

    Commissioners April 23 Meeting

    By Randy Beaudette

    On April 23, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the Gilpin County Comprehensive Plan and The Church Ditch water lease. (more…)

  • Gilpin County is one of nations most economically challenged

    Gilpin County is one of nations most economically challenged

    Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed

    By Randy Beaudette

    On April 21, 2020 the Gilpin Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular online meeting to discuss topics such as the newly released Safer-at-Home Order, (more…)

  • Gilpin Community Center closing temporarily

    Gilpin Community Center closing temporarily

    Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed – County Fair Cancelled

    PRESS RELEASE – Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Gilpin County must implement measures to ensure the financial (more…)

  • State of Emergency in Central City continues to May 6

    State of Emergency in Central City continues to May 6

    Governor To Lift “Stay at Home” Order on April 26

    By David Josselyn

    Regular Council Meeting

    This meeting was held remotely from various locations using the Zoom Meetings software. Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 2:01 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (more…)