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…)
City 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…)
Meet 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…)
Eagles’ 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…)
At 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…)
Welcome to the community!
By Harv Mastalir
The Gilpin County Library Board of Trustees is excited to introduce Michael Carlson, their new Library Director. Carlson, who holds a Master of Library Science Degree from the University of North Texas, brings 14 years of library experience to the job. (more…)
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…)
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…)