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  • The aerial invasion over Gilpin County

    The aerial invasion over Gilpin County

    Concerns for Our Wildlife and Habitat

    By Nahanni Freeman

    I first moved to Gilpin County in 1975, attending Clark Elementary School and living in Black Hawk. After college, I moved back to my hometown 21 years ago, and have embraced the natural habitat that we are able to enjoy in this beautiful community. As noted by many other Gilpin residents, I have been disturbed and angered by the change to our environment that has resulted from the modification of flight patterns initiated by the FAA’s Denver Metroplex plan. In our community, we value the (more…)

  • Gilpin commissioners approve Tolland Ranch Trail

    Gilpin commissioners approve Tolland Ranch Trail

    Axe & Snax is ready to fight an early wildfire season. Join us to help cut, pile and haul slash to help mitigate the wildfire potential.

    No masks at County Transfer Station; free Rec Center access for seniors

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) had their bi-monthly meeting June 15, 2021, beginning at 9 am and closing to go into executive session at 12:36. In Gilpin County’s historic 1900 Courthouse at 203 Eureka Street, (more…)

  • Quirky Quilters wants you!

    Quirky Quilters wants you!

    Come hang out with your friends and neighbors who share your passion

    by Jeannie Reynolds

    Quirky Quilters, a group of quilters, knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers from Nederland and Gilpin County invite others, who enjoy the same pursuits, to their monthly show-and-tell gatherings at 10:30 am – noon the first Tuesday of each month. Pre-COVID-19, the group met at the Nederland Public Library and will do so again, when it is safe. For now, the meetings are held virtually on Zoom. (more…)

  • Dealing with the Coronavirus hardships locally

    Dealing with the Coronavirus hardships locally

    Families, volunteers, and the community helping others with food and resources

    By Esmee Halsted

    With the introduction of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the pandemic will likely come to an end sometime next year. However, the Coronavirus has caused much heartache, leaving families without financial resources and a tragic 333,000 deaths in the (more…)

  • Forest Service closes all National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder, and Larimer counties

    Forest Service closes all National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder, and Larimer counties

    Due to wildfire threat caused by severe drought and wind

    By Reid Armstrong

    Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service’s Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder, and Larimer counties, effective at midnight tonight, Oct. 21. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. (more…)

  • Candidate Judy Amabile

    Candidate Judy Amabile

    Running for Colorado House District 13

    PRESS RELEASE – Democrat Judy Amabile will push for bold solutions to key issues impacting Colorado as the Representative for House District 13, a seat currently held by term-limited Speaker of the House KC Becker.  “My experience has prepared me to take on this role,” said Judy. “I’ve made my life in Colorado, raising a family, co-founding Polar Bottle, a successful manufacturing business, and advocating passionately for issues like the (more…)

  • Call Me Ned performance by the Belvidere Players

    Call Me Ned performance by the Belvidere Players

    What happens when Grandpa Bredo thaws out?

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    When there is such a limited range of entertainment possibilities during our current COVID-19 pandemic, a local outdoor melodrama with social distancing is ideal. Saturdays, August 22 and 29th in Central City the musical melodrama “Call Me Ned” is presented outdoors. The quirky “frozen dead-guy” stored in a Tuff Shed near Nederland is the reason Nederland has celebrated Frozen Dead Guy Days since 2002. But, what happens if the monthly ice delivery is interrupted? (more…)

  • Forest Service officials announce plans to restructure camping near Nederland

    Forest Service officials announce plans to restructure camping near Nederland

    Camping restrictions, day-use rules will be implemented after Labor Day to protect health and safety

    By K. Reid Armstrong

    Working in close collaboration with local officials and community leaders, the Roosevelt National Forest is announcing plans to reconfigure West Magnolia’s designated campsites into better organized loops with services and amenities, such as metal fire rings, pit toilets, and trash receptacles. The (more…)

  • Community & poetry in the time of the coronavirus

    Community & poetry in the time of the coronavirus

    Local poets highlight their work online

    By Michael Carlson

    Every year the Library showcases the works of local poets. This year through the magic of Zoom we can still bring the community together once again. Join Stith Bennett, Gurattan Helgeson, Burt Rashbaum, Ray Phillips, and master of ceremonies Christine Weeber, as she introduces us to some old favorites and new creations from her fellow artists. An open mic will be available the second half of the night for other artists to share their work. (more…)

  • Invasion of the Miller Moths!

    Invasion of the Miller Moths!

    From army cutworms to flying up the mountains in Colorado

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The first army cutworms I saw this year were falling from masses of caterpillar web nests high in the cottonwood trees along the San Pedro River in Arizona, mid-April, very normal. There were tons of caterpillars everywhere. About 2 inches long, light grey with a brilliant blue strip front to back on both sides. (more…)

  • Mountain lion found napping in garage

    Mountain lion found napping in garage

    Parents warned by CPW to watch their children

    In Colorado, living aside nature is often a part of the normal day-to-day routine. This tends to mean that additional safety measures may be required to protect both human and animal life.  Mountain lion (more…)

  • Camping and hiking in bear country

    Camping and hiking in bear country

    Welcome to Bear Country

    By Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    When you enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s been home to black bears for a long time. You aren’t the only one: with so many people spending time in bear country, human-bear conflicts are on the rise.  (more…)

  • Gilpin Community Center closing temporarily

    Gilpin Community Center closing temporarily

    Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed – County Fair Cancelled

    PRESS RELEASE – Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Gilpin County must implement measures to ensure the financial (more…)

  • David Hitchcock remembered

    David Hitchcock remembered

    June 27, 1969 – March 18, 2020

    It is with unimaginable sadness that the family of David Rush Hitchcock announces his passing on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 in San Clemente, Ecuador. Born in Atlanta, GA on June 27, 1969, raised (mostly) in Louisville, David became a man of the world. David graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1992, with Lexington being the breeding ground for lifelong friendships and the love of bourbon (which by law is only truly made in KY). (more…)

  • Gilpin Eagles vs Clear Creek Golddiggers

    Gilpin Eagles vs Clear Creek Golddiggers

    Non-League basketball against the Nederland Panthers

    By Gary King

    The girl and boy’s games were played Tuesday, February 18 on the Eagle’s home court at 5:30 pm and 7 pm respectively. (more…)

  • Mindy Wales remembered

    Mindy Wales remembered

    November 21, 1956 – February 18, 2020

    Mindy Wales was born in New York City and grew up in Queens, New York. At the age of 19 she moved to Colorado and became a long-time resident of Gilpin County. She owned and operated an old time photo studio called “Mr. Yellow Bellows” in Central City forabout 10 years. She was a loving mother of two sons, Cody and Wyatt. During the last five years of her life, Mindy had a long fight with Metastatic Lung Cancer. The memorial service will be held on Sunday March 1st, at 2 pm at The Caribou Room, (more…)