Twenty years and counting
by Dave Gibson
Last weekend, NedFest in Nederland, CO, put on another spectacular three-day festival for the twentieth year in a row. If he were still with us, music promoter and founder Mike Torpie would have been proud of the mainstay that it has become. (more…)
Young football team faces challenging season
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School varsity football team got steamrollered by the Caliche Buffaloes (Iliff) 43-0 on Friday, August 24, in the first home game on Gilpin’s new field. It wasn’t exactly the outcome desired for the debut of the long-awaited field, but the Eagles’ team is pretty young this year and (more…)
For Gilpin County Treasurer
I am Mary Lorenz and I would like to announce that I am a candidate running for the Gilpin County Treasurer and Public Trustee in the November General Election.
I moved to Central City in 1971 as a child, where we lived in a house in Central City that had been owned by my great grandmother. My mom, Peggy Palmer, worked for the City of Central in the finance office for over 20 years. I graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1977, because at that (more…)
Golfers follow through to swing funding for students
by Patty Unruh
“Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.” Winston Churchill (more…)
For Gilpin County Assessor
I, Daurice McMillan am proud to announce my candidacy for Gilpin County Assessor. I bring twelve years of experience as the Chief Deputy Assessor for Gilpin County, plus two years of experience working in the Treasurer’s office.
Gilpin is a small, busy, and exciting county. As a Colorado native, raised in the Golden/ Arvada area, I visited a family cabin regularly, property where my brother now lives. I remember stopping at the Nifty Nook and what Black Hawk and Central City once (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
August 24, 1877 – Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at the home of William and Sallie Kelso in Georgetown, where Mr. Kelso shared tales of his journey to Colorado back in 1860 and of his many accomplishments over the past 17 years.
I asked him what brought him to Colorado. (more…)
For Gilpin County Commissioner
My name is Jerry Yocom and I am running for the position of Gilpin County Commissioner. I have 30 years of legal and law enforcement education and experience. I am an adjunct professor at Regis University, teaching graduate students in the criminology department. After having been approached about running for commissioner,and after serious consideration and personal reflection, I became convinced that I did indeed have the ability and am motivated to take on this important role. (more…)
At the Gilpin County Fair
By Jaclyn Schrock
Mardi Gras Bulls & Beads began what is becoming a tradition, professional rodeo at Gilpin County Fair. This rodeo has continued to be made possible with sponsorship from Black Hawk’s Mardi Gras Casino, part of Affinity Gaming. Locals and cowboys alike are so thankful for their sponsorship! (more…)
New staff members welcomed
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education conducted its first meeting of the 2018-19 school year on Tuesday, August 21, at 7:00 (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners deal with Larson property, plus possible shooting range
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Wednesday (more…)
Eagles host Caliche on Friday night
By David MacKenzie
Friday, August 24, at 7 p.m. marks the season kick-off as the varsity football Eagles host Caliche. The contest marks the Eagles first game on the new artificial turf sports field. (more…)
From beauty queens to rodeo
By Jaclyn Morrow
Gilpin County supported free entry and rides bringing meandering crowds to the Fair Grounds August 17-19, 2018 at 230 Norton Drive by the Recreation Center. Thanks are given to the many Fair sponsors, loads of dedicated volunteers, and Fair Coordinator Heather Pearce. This annual event, where the Gilpin community meets to greet friends and neighbors enjoyed great weather after an early morning chilly start with a few clouds, (more…)
City Council appoints judge and approves Belvidere Theatre funding vehicle
By David Josselyn
The Central City Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 21, convened at 7:00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers. Council members; Jeff Aiken, Mary Bell, Judy Laratta, Shirley Voorhies, and Mayor Kathy (more…)
By Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Tactical Team
PRESS RELEASE – On Saturday, August 18, 2018, 33 year old Michael Schmidt, a possibly armed and dangerous escapee from the Department of Corrections, was arrested without incident at a family cabin located at 138 Midway Dr. in the Mountain Meadows subdivision in mid-Gilpin County. (more…)
For Gilpin County Treasurer
Susan Berumen brings a strong business and financial management background plus a long-time commitment to the well-being of Gilpin County to her bid for Gilpin County Treasurer. Currently working in the finance office of Central City, Berumen is focused on facilitating cost-effective and efficient government that enhances life for residents.
Berumen’s qualifications for county treasurer include that she: (more…)
Nationally acclaimed Denver-based watercolor artist films international TV show at Central City Art Galley where his career started
By Sue Griggs
When Denver-based artist, Steve Griggs first visited Washington Hall Gallery in Central City, Colorado in 1989, he said out loud that he wanted to be in a gallery like it one day. At that time Griggs painted as a hobby and didn’t show his work to the public. Little did he know that Washington Hall Gallery would play a dominant role in his future art career, and even include the filming of a TV show about him. (more…)