By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
Life During Prohibition
When Prohibition was ratified in January, 1919, it did not seem to have any immediate effect on the Golden Gate Canyon community. The county still wanted liquor even though (more…)
1942 – February 6, 2016
“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.” ― Mitch Albom
The Nederland Community Library and the entire Nederland community are mourning the loss of Jean Foss who died last Saturday. (more…)
Land Swap Proposal for Shooting Range
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order February 9, 2016 at 9 a.m. with Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson in attendance. The agenda included (more…)
Designation announced at 19th annual Saving Places Conference
by Patty Unruh
Central City’s historic Belvidere Theatre was just named one of four sites on Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s (CPI) Most Endangered Places List for 2016. The announcement came (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” by James K. Ramstetter 1910-1996. Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
Snow Storm of 1913
The weather in Golden Gate Canyon is varied. Most of the time, even in the middle of winter, (more…)
Living the dream
July 14: Looked at a house and land in the mountains. The cool air is refreshing compared to the heat in the city. House is in good shape for being 20 years old. (more…)
Chase Boulter scores 1,000th Point
By George Snyder
It was a week of mixed emotions for the Gilpin men’s basketball team. A terrible first quarter made the difference as the Eagles fell 71-57 to league rival Shining Mountain, but a (more…)
Gilpin County Youth Wrestlers
By Peter Morgan
27 of our Gilpin County Youth Wrestlers were competing last Saturday at Bennett High School in the Metro League Region 1 Tournament for a chance to finish in the Top 8, take (more…)
Timberline FPD Meeting
by Heather Worrell
The Board of Directors for the Timberline Fire Protection District called their regular meeting to order at 7:14 pm at Station Seven at 14908 Highway 119. Member-at-large Chip Smith (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
(From: Life in the Early Days by James K. Ramstetter. Permission of use given by Mary Ramstetter). I spent my early childhood either in Golden or out in the country not far from (more…)
Basketball funds raised to benefit Torin Perret
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin gym was the scene of fierce basketball battles between the Eagles and the Shining Mountain Waldorf (Boulder) Lions on Tuesday evening, January 26. The varsity (more…)
Boys’ Basketball Season Record Now 7-2
By George Snyder
The Gilpin boys’ basketball team had their best week of the 2016 season with two hard fought wins – one over league opponent Jim Elliot 68-54, and the other over long-time (more…)
Life in the Early Days
By Maggie Magoffin
(From: Life in the Early Days by James K. Ramstetter. Permission of use given by Mary Ramstetter). Much of our young life was spent with donkeys. We used them from the time (more…)
Council deliberates Black Hawk’s parking proposal
By David Josselyn
The Central City Staff and Council met for a small community appreciation night and State of the City address by Mayor Engels followed by a regular Council Meeting on (more…)
Black Hawk City Council
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council held their first regular meeting of the year on January 13. Mayor David Spellman called the meeting to order at 3 pm. All Council Alderman were (more…)
Local big cat sightings is the topic of discussion this week
By Irene Shonle
Have you spotted a large cat while looking out your window or driving down the road? It’s always a thrilling sight, and one of the blessings of living up here. Then the question of ID (more…)