Forgotten Heroes and Villains from Sand Creek
By Maggie Magoffin
Joseph Cramer stands as an unsung hero of the horrific massacre at Sand Creek. Born in 1838 in New York, Cramer was one of the tens of thousands of men who headed west during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Immediately after arriving in Colorado, he made his way into the mountains and the Central City area. (more…)
Eagles’ volleyball squad wins over Peyton in West Grand tournament
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin Eagles High School sports season is off and running. The football and volleyball teams have begun their seasons in the 2A Mile High League this year, a change from the 1A 5280 League in previous years. The change is due to increased enrollment at Gilpin, so the school is now in the higher classification. It will prove challenging, as the teams will meet some new opponents. (more…)
Great Central City Beer Festival 2016
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Central City hosted its fifth annual beer festival with three bands, 15 vendors, 19 breweries, and more than 50 beers for sampling. The festival reflects a nationwide trend among microbrews of increasing sophistication and finesse among their brews; whether from need to stand apart or desire for uniqueness is open for debate. (more…)
Central City submits IGA to Gilpin County for law enforcement
By David Josselyn
The Gilpin County Commissioners hosted a joint work session with the Central City Council to discuss a law enforcement IGA that would have the County take over the entirety of policing the City. (more…)
New Montessori teacher joins the staff
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. Members Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were all in attendance, along with Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Gretchen Sechler. (more…)
NedFest celebrates music
by Dave Gibson
“She Caught The Katy (And Left Me a Mule To Ride)” is one of two-time Grammy Award winning blues artist Taj Mahal’s most popular songs. First recorded in 1968 on his album The Natch’l Blues, “Katy” refers to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. (more…)
28th Annual Cemetery Crawl held at Russell Gulch Cemetery
by Patty Unruh
The Russell Gulch Cemetery was the setting for the 28th Annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, August 27. Guests were connected with Gilpin history as names on gravestones became the faces and life stories of real people. (more…)
Mardi Gras Casino After-Party in Black Hawk
By Kathleen Ashpaugh
Friends of Charlie’s Place volunteers had a good time showing off some of the adoptable shelter dogs August 20th at the Mardi Gras Casino After-Party in Black Hawk. Scooby, Lulu, and Bones enjoyed the attention and all the activities an outing like this provides. (more…)
Forest Service Plan for 44 Miles
By Reid Armstrong
The U.S. Forest Service has released its final environmental assessment and a draft decision for the Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails Project. (more…)
Old favorites and new attractions featured the best in rural entertainment
by Patty Unruh
Hundreds of young and young-at-heart turned out for the 24th annual Gilpin County Fair August 20-21 at the fairgrounds complex. The event showcased familiar favorites and many innovations. Even the weather cooperated, with nary a raindrop in sight. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review employee requests, financial reports, and zoning changes
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse August 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
August 22, 1941 – August 19, 2016
The world became a much duller place last week, when Sandy Hoffman was found dead at his home in Missouri Flats. He had been in poor health for many months and was just a few days short of his 76th birthday. (more…)
August 17th Board Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
The Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting August 17, 2016 promptly at 7:08 p.m. at Timberline Station 8, 4611 Smith Hill Road. (more…)
That’s up to you and your car’s ability!
By Aaron Storms
Billed by promoter PIT Rally as the “Fastest Road in the Rockies,” drivers and spectators gathered on Sunday, August 14th to see who had what it took to turn in the fastest times over the 8 mile long uphill course. (more…)
Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th
By Sahari McCormick
The 5th Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour will happen Saturday and Sunday September 17-18, 2016, 11 am-5 pm, with a Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th at the Central City Visitors Center Art Gallery from 6 to 7:30 pm. (more…)
New faces in the hallways
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its first regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present: Craig Holmes, (more…)