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  • Fire suppression rates to change for Central City

    Fire suppression rates to change for Central City

    Council Business

    By David Josselyn

    Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:06 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in City Hall Council Chambers. (more…)

  • Gilpin’s Lady Eagles finish basketball season

    Gilpin’s Lady Eagles finish basketball season

    At the Regional Playoffs vs Simla Cubs

    By Gary King

    Last Friday, March 6, Gilpin’s Lady Eagles ended their basketball season competing in the opening round of the 2020 2A girls’ basketball regional playoff tournament for Region 7. In assessing the 2019-2020 season, Head Coach Jeffery Schuessler said, “I think we peaked at the end of the season, (more…)

  • Tarryall-Kenosha Mountain bighorn sheep preservation

    Tarryall-Kenosha Mountain bighorn sheep preservation

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiates collar project with bighorns

    By Jason Clay

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists and officers are taking flight on a new project to examine the Tarryall-Kenosha Mountain bighorn sheep herd that at one time was one of the largest and most well-known herds in the country, but has since seen declines over the years. (more…)

  • Renowned and colorful miner Patrick D. Casey

    Renowned and colorful miner Patrick D. Casey

    Nevadaville History

    By Mary Peery

    Many stories have been written about the renowned miner Patrick D. Casey, whose career in the mining district (Central City, Nevadaville, and Black Hawk), lasted just a few years. The stories below depict the candor and grit that Casey brought with him from New York, which led to his success and notoriety. Presented below are the works of three authors and an early Central City Daily Register newspaper article. The writers focus on (more…)

  • Gilpin Middle School Spring Concert

    Gilpin Middle School Spring Concert

    Featuring the Choir and Band

    by Esmee Halsted

    Last Thursday, March 5th, Gilpin School held one of their seasonal concerts – the Spring Concert. Featuring the middle school choir and middle/ high school band, the event started at 7 pm in the auditorium. In honor of the arts, the concert showcased everything the students had been working on this quarter. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles in District 7 basketball playoffs

    Gilpin Eagles in District 7 basketball playoffs

    Lady Eagles progress to Regional playoffs

    By Gary King

    The Eagles boys’ varsity basketball season came to a close with their loss to the Dawson Mustangs in the Division 7 playoffs. It has been a challenging season for the boy’s team with a record of 4 wins to 16 losses. However, the season has been one of growth with a number of less experienced players acquiring valuable court time and a period of honing (more…)

  • Commissioners take care of Gilpin County business

    Commissioners take care of Gilpin County business

    Rec Center use, advanced drugs for inmates, Health Board appointments

    By Randy Beaudette

    A discussion concerning the jail population, member appointees to the Gilpin County Health Board, and some Park and Recreation items were a few of the highlights of the March 3, 2020 Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) regular meeting. (more…)

  • Pat Hooks remembered

    Pat Hooks remembered

    November 10, 1938 – February 16, 2020

    Priscilla Robin Hooks (Pat), a long-time resident of Gilpin County, passed peacefully on February 16th to join her husband James for eternal life with the Lord. Her love, laughter, and humor will be truly missed by her six children; Marilyn (Greg), Rhonda, Cindy (Tim),Linda (Rusty), Joanne (Larry), and Jim. She adored her 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She will forever be loved and missed by all.

  • Roses are red, but not always

    Roses are red, but not always

    Student Art Show at Washington Hall Gallery

    By Esmee Halsted

    The Gilpin County School Art Department recently hosted a student art show at the Washington Hall Gallery in Central City. Titled “Roses Are Red, But Not Always,” the installation project was the brainchild of visiting artist Joleen Sheldon. The exhibit featured homemade clay roses by (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles vs Clear Creek Golddiggers

    Gilpin Eagles vs Clear Creek Golddiggers

    Non-League basketball against the Nederland Panthers

    By Gary King

    The girl and boy’s games were played Tuesday, February 18 on the Eagle’s home court at 5:30 pm and 7 pm respectively. (more…)

  • Paul Coleman remembered

    Paul Coleman remembered

    March 4, 1933 – February 11, 2020

    Paul Stephen Coleman, educator, husband, father, prankster and friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020 with his wife Judy at his side. Paul was the consummate teacher of life lessons, book studies, physical fitness, mechanics of every kind, common sense, and thoughtful decisions. He encouraged those around him to think before they speak or act. He was actively involved in Boy Scouts both as a scout and a scout master. He was a long time member of Kiwanis Club in Saguache, a life (more…)

  • Mindy Wales remembered

    Mindy Wales remembered

    November 21, 1956 – February 18, 2020

    Mindy Wales was born in New York City and grew up in Queens, New York. At the age of 19 she moved to Colorado and became a long-time resident of Gilpin County. She owned and operated an old time photo studio called “Mr. Yellow Bellows” in Central City forabout 10 years. She was a loving mother of two sons, Cody and Wyatt. During the last five years of her life, Mindy had a long fight with Metastatic Lung Cancer. The memorial service will be held on Sunday March 1st, at 2 pm at The Caribou Room, (more…)

  • Steve Hanson remembered

    Steve Hanson remembered

    March 8, 1951 – February 16, 2020

    Steven Vidyaran Hanson, 68, a longtime resident of Pinecliffe, Colorado, died on February 16, 2020 of cancer. Born in Oakland, California on March 8, 1951 to Robert Carl Hanson and Margaret Bremner, Steve attended Flatirons Elementary School, Baseline Junior High, and Boulder High School. Steve worked as a chef on the Big Island of Hawaii in the early 1970s, then at the Broker Inn in Boulder. He made the most exquisite hollandaise sauce, and once earned a standing ovation from the brunch guests at a mountain eatery who had watched him prepare (more…)

  • Senior Night: Recognition of Senior winter athletes

    Senior Night: Recognition of Senior winter athletes

    At Gilpin High School

    By Gary King

    Gilpin High School held its Senior Night recognition last Thursday, February 20th between the boy and girl’s home basketball games versus Nederland High School. Senior Night is a period set aside to recognize the contributions of the school’s senior winter athletes and show appreciation for their dedication to their sport as well as appreciation for their parents and others that have (more…)

  • Commissioners review requests from Sheriff’s Office

    Commissioners review requests from Sheriff’s Office

    Approve PW truck upgrade and office supply plan

    By Randy Beaudette

    Several Sheriff’s Office items, reallocation of funds to facilitate an upgrade purchase of  truck for the Public Works Department, and the 2019 Treasurer’s Report were a few of (more…)

  • Gilpin County Eagles Varsity Basketball

    Gilpin County Eagles Varsity Basketball

    Versus Denver Academy & Dayspring Christian Academy

    By Gary King

    The Eagle’s head coach, Paul Hanson, made the following observations about last week’s boys’ varsity basketball games: “Our (more…)