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  • Spirits in Central City come alive

    Spirits in Central City come alive

    In the 10th Annual Creepy Crawl

    By David Josselyn

    The temperature drops, and clouds threaten as darkness descends upon the cobbled streets of Central City. When this happens in the weeks preceding All Hallows Eve, the spirits of long-dead citizens come back to tell their tales in the old, oft-times decrepit buildings they inhabit and 2018 is no exception. For the past ten years, the Central City Creepy Crawl has been held to entertain participants with true stories of the past, albeit embellished somewhat for theater. (more…)

  • Black Hawk opposes Amendment 74 for hidden agenda by special interest groups

    Black Hawk opposes Amendment 74 for hidden agenda by special interest groups

    Council working with Georgetown on lake dredging project

    By Randy Beaudette

    Republican candidate for Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder Gail Maxwell rang the old church bell to announce the regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council. (more…)

  • The beat goes on with Gilpin school musicians

    The beat goes on with Gilpin school musicians

    Fall concert features tunes from patriotic to popular

    by Patty Unruh

    Variety was key at the Gilpin County Middle and High School fall concert on Thursday, October 11. Band and choir members were directed by music teacher Randi Ebers. Audience members gathered in the school auditorium for an evening of musical entertainment featuring strings, woodwinds, brass, vocals, a rain stick, and even a broomstick. (more…)

  • Jeremy Fey for Central City Mayor

    Jeremy Fey for Central City Mayor

    Big plans for promoting the city

    PRESS RELEASE – Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m a man of family and faith. I’ve been in Central since February 2017 and already have several accomplishments to my name. I serve on the board of Gilpin Arts, revived the Jazz Festival with Central Jazz, and brought Denver Adventures and their Zip Lines to our town. I hope you enjoyed the Plein Air Arts Festival which I helped produced in proud partnership with the Opera House Association and Gilpin Arts. Pleased to meet you; Jeremy Fey is my name, and being the Mayor of the City of Central is the nature of my aim. (more…)

  • CDE’s preliminary performance report on Gilpin schools

    CDE’s preliminary performance report on Gilpin schools

    100 Elk Outdoor Lab

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)

  • Lady Eagles lose to Heritage Christian in nail-biter volleyball skirmish

    Lady Eagles lose to Heritage Christian in nail-biter volleyball skirmish

    Gilpin gridiron athletes get roped by the Plateau Valley Cowboys

    by Patty Unruh

    Eagles v. Eagles

    The Heritage Christian Eagles of Fort Collins visited the Gilpin County Lady Eagles on Thursday evening, October 4, for a close, see-saw battle between two (more…)

  • Meeting Abel Montoya, Gilpin’s new County Manager

    Meeting Abel Montoya, Gilpin’s new County Manager

    Bringing key skills and experience

    by Lisa Lopez

    A good time was had by all during the reception at the Gilpin Rec. Center to welcome new Gilpin County Manager Abel Montoya. The gathering, on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 – 7:00, included elected (more…)

  • Fire restrictions lifted in Gilpin County

    Fire restrictions lifted in Gilpin County

    Russell Gulch Phase II Survey grants awarded

    By Randy Beaudette

    Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Chair Ron Engels along with Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that (more…)

  • Meet and greet event for unaffiliated candidates

    Meet and greet event for unaffiliated candidates

    Joel Anderle for sheriff; Jerry Yocom for commissioner

    by Patty Unruh

    Roy’s Last Shot restaurant was the scene on a chilly Monday, October 8, for a meet-and-greet for Joel Anderle and Jerry Yocom. (more…)

  • Construction begins at Devil’s Nose Shooting Range

    Construction begins at Devil’s Nose Shooting Range

    Near Idaho Springs

    Construction is beginning on the Devil’s Nose Shooting Range along Colo. Highway 103 near Idaho Springs, and new restrictions are in place for the duration of construction activities.
    At completion, the project will create a safe and resilient shooting environment by installing benches, lanes and backstops, parking, and educational information. (more…)

  • Lady Eagles enjoy victory at home and on the road

    Lady Eagles enjoy victory at home and on the road

    Gilpin trounces Twin Peaks Charter and South Park

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin’s varsity volleyball athletes celebrated two wins last week as they squared off against the Twin Peaks Charter Academy Timberwolves and the South Park Burros.  Twin Peaks (Longmont) visited the Gilpin Lady Eagles on Friday night, September 28 in a conference contest. The Eagles won 3-0, with set scores of 25/12, 25/14, and 25/21. The triumph improves their season record to 5-8, 3-4 in league (more…)

  • Plein Air art show extended through October

    Plein Air art show extended through October

    At Washington Hall Gallery in Central City

    by Virginia Unseld

    Plein air painting is hot again in the art world. Painting en plein air was introduced and practiced by the French Impressionists in the 1800s, spurred by the availability for the first time of tins of readymade oil paints (more…)

  • Black Hawk parking garage goes high-tech

    Black Hawk parking garage goes high-tech

    September 26 Council Meeting

    By Randy Beaudette

    Black Hawk Water Resources Engineer Jim Ford rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 26, 2018. (more…)

  • Gilpin School Board considers 2018 CASB Delegate Assembly resolutions

    Gilpin School Board considers 2018 CASB Delegate Assembly resolutions

    Colorado Association of School Boards represents education interests to legislature

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. All Board members were present (more…)

  • Central City wishy-washy on 1B

    Central City wishy-washy on 1B

    Council reconsiders ballot measure

    By David Josselyn 

    Regular Council Meeting

    Mayor Heider convened the regular meeting of the Central City Council at 7:01 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles clinch first TD on new field

    Gilpin Eagles clinch first TD on new field

    Girls’ varsity volleyball celebrates two wins

    by Patty Unruh

    Gridiron Performance

    The Gilpin High School football squad confronted the Soroco Rams of Oak Creek at (more…)