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…)
Tag: Mining
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A Tailing Tale of school in Central City in March 1874
By Maggie MagoffinMany 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…)
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Hitting the open road with big bikes and friends
Doing Guanella Pass, Kenosha Pass, Hoosier Pass, and Loveland Pass in a dayby 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…)
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The Art of Gilpin County
Sixteen artists open their studios to the public for one glorious weekendBy 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…)
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Honoring 9/11 First Responders in Black Hawk
116 Floors of Ameristar Casino is Highest Stair Climb in the Worldby 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…)
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Gymkhana equals equestrian fun for all
Fourth annual Gilpin Gymkhana Buckle Series resultsby 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…)
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George Snyder honored for 50 years of service to the Masons
Central City Lodge #6 notes the red-letter occasion with a special ceremonyby 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…)
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Eagles football gets a flying start with two wins
Gilpin Team knocks off Rocky Mt. Lutheran 52-6by 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…)
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Lady Eagles champs of Gilpin invitational volleyball tournament
Tip Soroco in cliffhanger final matchby 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…)
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Debunking the 5 big myths about WordPress
Cybersecurity has become a top priority for websites
By Kristen Thomaselli
The Internet is abuzz over last month’s major WordPress update. (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of the Willis family in Central City
By Maggie MagoffinMany thanks to Mabel Jane Shafffer Smith of Golden, Colorado for this fascinating story. (more…)
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The Great Central City Beer Festival
A hoppin’ good timeBy David Josselyn
On Saturday, August 22, 2015, Central City hosted the 4th Annual Great Central City Beer Festival. Even with same day competition from the Boulder Craft Beer Festival, the (more…)
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Spirits seen telling their stories
At the Bald Mountain Cemeteryby Heather Worrell
The 27th Annual Cemetery Crawl took place at Bald Mountain Cemetery between Central City and Nevadaville last Saturday, August 22, 2015. This much-loved event is presented (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of Mining Books and Elmore
At the Great Central City Beer FestBy Maggie Magoffin
This past Saturday, I spent the day in Central City at the annual Beer Fest and was blessed to meet and converse with many of the attendees interested in Peter McFarland’s (more…)
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Gilpin County Fair dishes up true rural fun
Favorite traditions and fresh attractions aboundedby Patty Unruh
The 2015 Gilpin County Fair, held August 15-16 at the fairgrounds, boasted a full schedule of old favorites and new attractions enjoyed by a huge and happy crowd. (more…)
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Gilpin ballot boxes a good idea for multiple locations
But County Attorney says process was flawed and should have been planned better
by Heather Worrell
The regular Board of County Commissioners meeting began at 9 am on July 28, 2015 at the Gilpin County Courthouse in Central City. (more…)
