State HS Ski Race Championship in Aspen
By Karen Gerrity
It was a beautiful day in Aspen Colorado for the State High School Ski Race Championship. Gilpin High School students Sam Snyder and Jon Lovett competed in the (more…)
Tag: Mining
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A tailing tale of socials at the Eight Mile House in Golden Gate
By Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
An Evening Affair
The upstairs hall of the home place was the center for many neighborhood activities. The (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles win four in a row
Boys’ Basketball Team Finishes Third in LeagueBy George Snyder
The Gilpin men’s basketball team capped their league season by winning three in a row over 5280 League opponents and a non-league game against North Park. The wins left (more…)
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Gilpin County Courthouse celebrates 116th birthday
In continuous use since dedication on February 22, 1900By Eric Miller
This past Monday the 22nd of February marked a somewhat special annual event that you may have missed. As we went about our business the Gilpin County Court House quietly (more…)
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Gilpin Lady Eagles grab final home game, playoff wins
Senior-parent appreciation night celebrated with smiles, tears, and hugsby Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles varsity basketball squad of Gilpin High School flew to victory over their opponents in two recent matches. (more…)
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Pros and cons of recreational marijuana in Gilpin County
County Commissioners Coffee with Residents
by Randy Beaudette
On Tuesday February 16, the Gilpin County Commissioners held an informal meeting at the Community Center to discuss recreational marijuana in Gilpin County. (more…)
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A tailing tale of our first ranch and wheat harvest
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
During the late summer of 1917 there was much excitement in our family as we were moving to our first ranch. During the early years we had moved about quite a bit as our (more…)
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A tailing tale of twins and dynamite
Life in the Early DaysBy Maggie Magoffin
From “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter.
We run out of wood
It was late in January 1922. We had several very heavy snow storms and the weather was (more…)
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“Heart Heroes” educate School Board during Congenital Heart Month
Third graders combine science and technologyby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, February 16. Only two of the five members, Craig Holmes and Charlotte Taylor, were present at 7:00 p.m., which meant (more…)
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North Clear Creek water treatment plant underway
Black Hawk Council Approves Mining Claim Swap
By Randy Beaudette
The regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
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Central City approves pay adjustments
Council meets for regular meeting
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 7:12 pm. All regular council members were present including (more…)
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A tailing tale of Prohibition in Golden Gate Canyon
By Maggie MagoffinFrom “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…)
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Gilpin Commissioners review retail marijuana growing facility
Land Swap Proposal for Shooting RangeBy 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…)
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Iconic Belvidere Theatre named one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places for 2016
Designation announced at 19th annual Saving Places Conferenceby 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…)
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A tailing tale of a little snow in Golden Gate Canyon
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…)
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Diary of a Gilpin newbie
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…)
