Visitors are encouraged to touch the past near Colorado Springs
by Patty Unruh
I wanted to become an archeologist when I grew up. Then I found out it entailed digging in the dirt under the hot sun, and that dimmed my enthusiasm for that profession. Plus, I (more…)
Eagles football team gives one up to Nederland
by Patty Unruh
Win Over Belleview Christian
The Gilpin High School volleyball squad crushed Belleview Christian of Westminster 3-0 as they hosted Belleview on September 29 in home conference play. Set scores were 25/14, (more…)
Council moving forward on new sign code and Big-T parking lot acquisition
By David Josselyn
After a two hour work session on revamping the sign code, the Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:01 pm. All (more…)
Northwestern Icons
by Dave Gibson
One of the most recognizable icons of the Pacific Northwest is that of the totem pole. Found only from Washington to Southeast Alaska, totem poles’ origins are traced to much (more…)
Plus MS Football action
by Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles of Gilpin County High School put it on the line last week to win big over the Longmont Christian Warriors and the Sheridan Rams in home non-conference (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
Many thanks to Karen Sullivan of Westminster, Colorado for sharing her amazing collection of books, magazines and news articles regarding Central City and the Gilpin (more…)
Doing Guanella Pass, Kenosha Pass, Hoosier Pass, and Loveland Pass in a day
by Aaron Storms
With the fall colors so vivid in Gilpin County and the weather getting a little chill, some of the guys decided that it would be a great idea to take a road trip on the road bikes before (more…)
Sixteen artists open their studios to the public for one glorious weekend
By David Josselyn
The fourth annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour kicked off Saturday, September 19 for one beautiful fall weekend. Sixteen artists gave the public a chance to view where they create (more…)
February 27, 1957 – August 23, 2015
Randall Lee Markin, born Randy Lee Matson in Black Hawk, Colorado, February 27, 1957 to Joseph Carl Matson and Barbara June Kent. Randall was raised in Oregon where he (more…)
116 Floors of Ameristar Casino is Highest Stair Climb in the World
by Heather Worrell
The City of Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held this past Friday, September 11 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters (more…)
Fourth annual Gilpin Gymkhana Buckle Series results
by Patty Unruh
Folks having fun on horses – a great ending to summer 2015 as riders of all ages gathered for the final gymkhana competition of the season at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds arena (more…)
Central City Lodge #6 notes the red-letter occasion with a special ceremony
by Patty Unruh
Loyalty, commitment, and selfless service are rare qualities these days. Therefore, it was with great pleasure and pride that Central City’s Masonic Lodge #6 honored member (more…)
Gilpin Team knocks off Rocky Mt. Lutheran 52-6
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s gridiron athletes triumphed 52-6 over rivals Rocky Mountain Lutheran (RML) of Northglenn in a league contest on Saturday, September 5. Fans came away elated at the (more…)
Tip Soroco in cliffhanger final match
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School hosted its annual invitational volleyball tournament on Friday, September 4. It was the Lady Eagles varsity’s first time in years to win the tourney (more…)
Cybersecurity has become a top priority for websites
By Kristen Thomaselli
The Internet is abuzz over last month’s major WordPress update. (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
Many thanks to Mabel Jane Shafffer Smith of Golden, Colorado for this fascinating story. (more…)