Sixteen artists open their studios to the public for one glorious weekend
By 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…)
February 27, 1957 – August 23, 2015
Randall Lee Markin, born Randy Lee Matson in Black Hawk, Colorado, February 27, 1957 to Joseph Carl Matson and Barbara June Kent. Randall was raised in Oregon where he (more…)
116 Floors of Ameristar Casino is Highest Stair Climb in the World
by 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…)
Fourth annual Gilpin Gymkhana Buckle Series results
by 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…)
Central City Lodge #6 notes the red-letter occasion with a special ceremony
by 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…)
Gilpin Team knocks off Rocky Mt. Lutheran 52-6
by 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…)
Tip Soroco in cliffhanger final match
by 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…)
Cybersecurity has become a top priority for websites
By Kristen Thomaselli
The Internet is abuzz over last month’s major WordPress update. (more…)
By Maggie Magoffin
Many thanks to Mabel Jane Shafffer Smith of Golden, Colorado for this fascinating story. (more…)
MarchFourth, Funky Tonk Heroes, Gasoline Lollipops, Annie Savage’s Folk Art Revival, Caribou Mountain Collective, and Vince Herman
by Dave Gibson
When NedFest founder “Michigan” Mike Torpie took his own life on Thanksgiving of 2011, he might not have realized the full extent of peoples’ lives he had and would enrich (more…)
A hoppin’ good time
By 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…)
At the Bald Mountain Cemetery
by 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…)
At the Great Central City Beer Fest
By 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…)
A Cooperative Spirit is the Tale of Two Cities These Days
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, the Central City Council met for a joint work session with the City of Black Hawk Council to discuss establishing a transportation agreement (more…)
Favorite traditions and fresh attractions abounded
by 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…)
And the Colorado gold rush
By Maggie Magoffin
With Central City’s Annual Beer Fest fast approaching, I thought it might be interesting to research when the sweet golden brew first quenched the thirst of Coloradoans, (more…)