Commissioners adhere to state-wide “Stay at Home” edict
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a Special Meeting on March 31, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting to exercise social distancing requirements. (more…)
The Mile High 2A All-District Basketball Team Awards by District Coaches
By Gary King
The Gilpin County girls’ basketball team was selected as the surprise “Girls’ Team of the Year” by the Mile High 2A All-District coaches. The Lady Eagles ended their season with a respectable 14 wins to 9 losses overall, and 8 wins and 4 losses in League (more…)
Community support shows everyone cares in a crisis
By David Josselyn
The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit fast and furious, taking many of us by surprise. The governments are creating rules and restrictions that can change daily; sometimes several times per day. As we adapt to our new way of life, many of us are (more…)
Getting current updates about COVID-19 to residents in real-time
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners held a Special Meeting on March 26, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (more…)
Gilpin County Mining History
By Mary Peery
The Prize Mine possesses one of the most visible and intact mine structures, which defines the eastern boundary of Nevadaville. It is situated on Prize Hill above Nevadaville Road. Below are the works of several writers (more…)
We need your help!
By Sharon Perea
Those aren’t bees you hear buzzing in the mountains! It is local neighbors with sewing machines “buzzing” up masks. The project began early in March when Laura Richards heard our country was not only running out of R95 masks, but also other types of protective masks. She decided she could help by sewing cotton masks with an inner layer of flannel or fleece. The pattern used was based on the Center for Disease Control website (more…)
Black Hawk Bean & Cream coffee shop opens for business
by Lisa L. Lopez
“We’re bringing the local spot back to the locals”, says Chris Burschi, son of owner John Burschi and part-time teammate for Black Hawk Bean & Cream, the new coffee, sandwich, and ice cream shop located at (more…)
Council approves online meetings and gaming tax relief during 30 day casino closures
By Randy Beaudette
A special online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council to address concerns in this ever changing COVID-19 environment took place on March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm. (more…)
No confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gilpin County – March 24th
By Randy Beaudette
An online special meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) was held on Tuesday March 24, 2020 with topics again revolved around the COVID-19 outbreak and a discussion concerning delinquent interest on property taxes. (more…)
June 27, 1969 – March 18, 2020
It is with unimaginable sadness that the family of David Rush Hitchcock announces his passing on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 in San Clemente, Ecuador. Born in Atlanta, GA on June 27, 1969, raised (mostly) in Louisville, David became a man of the world. David graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1992, with Lexington being the breeding ground for lifelong friendships and the love of bourbon (which by law is only truly made in KY). (more…)
Special meeting dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak repercussions
By Randy Beaudette
In a special online meeting of the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Thursday March 19, 2020, topics revolved around the COVID-19 outbreak and a discussion of recovery planning. (more…)
Commissioners hold virtual meeting, all casinos and bars are closed
By Randy Beaudette
For the first time in history, the Gilpin County Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 17, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the Coronavirus outbreak. (more…)
Gregory Street Plaza Project moving along with rock slope stability mitigation
By Randy Beaudette
An amendment to the contract between Black Hawk and Roche Construction was the only agenda action item discussed during the Black Hawk City Council meeting held (more…)
Central City Council Meets via Teleconference
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of discussion were speed limits on the Central City Parkway and economic development funding. A speed study was completed on the Parkway and Manager Miera presented the (more…)
Visiting artist and author Jolene Sheldon works with Gilpin students
By Esmee Halsted
Jolene Sheldon, author of Jester Lester and The Mean Green Bean, has been working at Gilpin County School as a visiting artist with Mr. Halsted. She is extraordinary, both in her ability to plan projects and work (more…)
High Country Auxiliary Diner & Auction House
by Lisa L. Lopez
If you just happened to stop by the Gilpin Community Center on Saturday afternoon March 7 between the hours of 4:00 and 6:30 p.m., you found a horde of folks scurrying about, and numerous volunteers ready and waiting to check you in. Upon entering the gym, with the sight of tables lined up wall to wall, a quarter of them filled with generous (more…)