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  • Gilpin residents hear from commissioner hopefuls

    Gilpin residents hear from commissioner hopefuls

    candidates_forumEvery resident will vote for both District 1 and District 3 candidates

    by Patty Unruh

    About 80 people turned out at the Gilpin Community Center last Saturday afternoon, October 1, for an election forum. The audience heard the qualifications and positions of the six candidates for the Board of County Commissioners. Top issues included transportation, medical services, whether or not to diversify apart from the gaming industry, and accessibility to county facilities and to the commissioners themselves. (more…)

  • Yee-ha! Gilpin’s football squad beats the Cowboys of Plateau Valley

    Yee-ha! Gilpin’s football squad beats the Cowboys of Plateau Valley

    vb_9-nicole-adamsLady Eagles’ volleyball clips two Eagle opponents

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin High School Eagle teams had a winning time last week as the varsity volleyball players flew past three adversaries, two of them also Eagles teams, and the Gilpin football team won over Plateau Valley in overtime play. (more…)

  • A tailing tale of Corbit Bacon

    A tailing tale of Corbit Bacon

    corbitbaconA Colorado Pioneer

    By Maggie Magoffin

    Anyone who settled in what is now Colorado prior to February 26, 1861 is known as a pioneer. Previously, the area was little known except to Indians and occasional explorers. Colorado was established as a territory on August 1, 1876. (more…)

  • Everything is back to “normal”

    Everything is back to “normal”

    chiefglennlevy_workingTimberline Fire Protection District

    By Chief Glenn Levy

    This was a pretty tough fire season and we are glad that our weather and moisture levels are getting back to normal. It is still pretty dry out there and we are currently in our fall fire season. We must continue to be vigilant even this late in the year. I know…it never seems to end. (more…)

  • Jeeping adventures

    Jeeping adventures

    jeepin_0042Off-roading on local trails to enjoy the fall weather and colors

    By Aaron Storms

    Needing a change of pace from the office and computers, there’s nothing like getting out on the trails in the Jeep, motorcycles, or ATV’s and enjoying the awesome fall weather and colors. We took a few days off, and Robin and I completed a 3-day Jeep trip running some local trails with friends Ron & Becky Anderson from Madison, WI. (more…)

  • ATV problems in the Central City cemetery district

    ATV problems in the Central City cemetery district

    atv-problems_cc_01Gilpin County Commissioners Workshop

    By Randy Beaudette

    Torn down signs, long term camping, and trash that litters the ground, that was what was described to the Gilpin County Commissioners in the September 20th “Cemetery Camping” workshop meeting. (more…)

  • A tailing tale of a presidential visit

    A tailing tale of a presidential visit

    grantelectionposterTo Black Hawk and Central City

    By Maggie Magoffin

    With this year’s Presidential election fast approaching, this article from the May 2016 issue of Gilpin Historical Society’s The Nugget seems quite timely. (more…)

  • 4th Annual Hot Rod Hill Climb

    4th Annual Hot Rod Hill Climb

    hotrodhillclimb_151401Comes to Central City in a Big Way!

    By Aaron Storms

    Vintage 1950’s hot rods were spotted on Thursday, September 15th converging on Central City and Black Hawk from all over the state and beyond, causing the community to wonder what was going on. It was soon apparent by Friday noon when over 150 vintage cars roared up to the KOA for tech inspection after the morning reliability run from Golden to Central City to kick off the Hot Rod Hill Climb. (more…)

  • 2016 Gilpin Art Studio Tour

    2016 Gilpin Art Studio Tour

    gast-2016-danea-fidler-at-work-in-her-studio-2Art Is a Process

    By David Josselyn

    The leaves are turning in Gilpin County which means it was time for the annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour. This was the fifth year for the tour in which local artists opened up their studios; whether in their homes, garages, or businesses, to the public for an intimate look at where and how they make their creations. (more…)

  • Eagles’ football team trounces Caliche 46-14

    Eagles’ football team trounces Caliche 46-14

    47-josh-trujillo-2-eryk-lorenzAustin Boulter Player of the Game for Gilpin with 4 TD’s

    by Patty Unruh

    First Win for Gilpin Football

    Gilpin High School shut out the Caliche Buffaloes 46-14 in a home non-league football battle last Saturday, September 17. It’s the first win this season for Gilpin, whose record is 1-2. The Buffs are 0-4. (more…)

  • A tailing tale of John Rollins

    A tailing tale of John Rollins

    Entrepreneur Extraordinaire and Founder of Rollinsville

    By Maggie Magoffin

    John Q. A. Rollins was born on June 16, 1816. His father was a Baptist preacher and his mother was a strong Christian woman. John, consequently, received strict religious training and a solid common-school education. By the age of twelve, he was active in a variety of businesses from farming, to milling, to mercantile pursuits. (more…)

  • 9/11/01 – Always Remember

    9/11/01 – Always Remember

    sc-2016-stairs-2City of Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

    By David Josselyn

    Imagine, if you will indulge me, you are eating breakfast in the firehouse during the morning shift when the alarms begin. As practiced many times before, you grab your gear, throw on your bunker gear (heat resistant coat and pants), altogether about 80 extra pounds, and take your place on the fire engine. (more…)

  • Newspapers host Gilpin County election forum

    Newspapers host Gilpin County election forum

    election_MeetCandidatesMeet the Gilpin County Commissioner Candidates

    The local election forum on the future of Gilpin County’s governing body of Commissioners will take place in Gilpin County on Saturday, October 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Gilpin Community Center. The participation of all interested parties – Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, independents is encouraged. (more…)

  • Gilpin High School volleyball and football action

    Gilpin High School volleyball and football action

    vb_AlexMartinEagles’ volleyball blows by JEC Warriors

    by Patty Unruh

    Volleyball v. JEC

    The Gilpin fans rejoiced in a 3-0 victory for their varsity volleyball team on Tuesday, September 6, as the Lady Eagles blew past the Jim Elliot Christian Warriors (JEC) of Englewood. Set scores were 25/14, 25/16, and 25/16 in the home non-conference game. (more…)

  • The Face on the Barroom Floor

    The Face on the Barroom Floor

    FaceontheBarroomFloor_1937DPLAt the Teller House Hotel in Central City – Part 1 of 3

    By Beth Simmons, Ph.D.

    Silently she stares from the Teller House floor, a stoic princess with a varnished smile. The princess’ portrait is the most famous painting and the most often viewed in the United States. It is the most exploited and protected attraction in Central City and a major Colorado attraction. Thousands of people have gazed upon it. However, the real beauty queen of Central City has never worn a proper crown. Her likeness has, over the years, been credited to the artist’s wife, and to the famed blonde bombshell of Colorado, Elizabeth “Baby” Doe Tabor, or perhaps to Silver Dollar, Mrs. Tabor’s brunette daughter. (more…)

  • Timberline FPD to request federal PILT funds from Gilpin County for needed equipment

    Timberline FPD to request federal PILT funds from Gilpin County for needed equipment

    Full-time Maintenance Tech Hired

    By Randy Beaudette

    Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting September 13, 2016 promptly at 7:07 p.m. at Timberline Station 7, 14908 Colorado Highway 119. (more…)