New store provides staples, fresh produce and more
By Lynn Volkens
Emergen-C-Rations, offering grocery staples, meats, fresh produce, cleaning supplies, paper products and more, is now open in the building located directly behind the Last Shot restaurant (Highway 119). The grocery store is the (more…)
Group assists with conservation efforts
By Lynn Volkens
Do you know of a scenic vista, a watershed area or wildlife corridor in Gilpin County that you’d like to see preserved? The Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) would like to know about it, if you do. Betsy Hays, Development (more…)
Gilpin History presents Quirky Tales of Gilpin County
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, April 6th, Gilpin History (formerly Gilpin County Historical Society) brought us back to the 1860’s as they presented Quirky Tales of Gilpin County at St. James Methodist Church. Quirky Tales was performed as an (more…)
30 Years Ago – April 8, 1983
Tom Brokaw, NBC Nightly News anchor, said Tuesday evening that Wondervu had received 40 inches of new snow since Sunday. (more…)
Monthly “Coffee with Commissioners” meeting
By Lynn Volkens
The recent change in Colorado gun control laws was the topic most on the minds of approximately 60 people who attended the “Coffee with Commissioners” meeting held the evening of March 28, 2013 at the Gilpin County (more…)
Also Historical and Public Facilities districts, new fueling center
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met the afternoon of March 27, 2013. The Aldermen moved closer to (more…)
Public utility access and weed control on agenda
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting of April 2nd was called to order at 6:59 by Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Spain. Mayor Ron Engels was absent. (more…)
Amazing learning experience for Gilpin youth
By Patty Unruh
Eighth grader Dante Nadeau brought honor to Gilpin County middle school by being selected to represent the school at the State wrestling tournament March 29-30 at the Denver Coliseum. Although Dante did not win either of (more…)
Warning signs and how to get out of an abusive relationship
by John Hough
According to recent statistics, it is extremely likely that you or someone you know has experienced violence in a dating relationship. Dating violence can take many forms, including psychological and emotional abuse, physical (more…)
New superintendent has first day on job
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met April 1. Members present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Rusty Hardy. New superintendent David MacKenzie was also present, (more…)
30 Years Ago – April 1-1983
In a very close decision, the Gilpin County RE-1 School Board voted 3-2 to bring a bond election to the voters to build a four-classroom addition, plus minimal library or multi-purpose space, to the new school building on (more…)
Main Event at Lodge Casino in Black Hawk
Three rings in 2012-2013. Think about that for a minute…
World Series of Poker Circuit host Bernard Lee summed it up well when he said it’s a year that’s representative of a career for any successful tournament player. (more…)
Insurance matters, potential property inclusions, Pension Board
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District’s board of directors met the evening of March 20, 2013. Board president Rick Wenzel and board members Jim Crawford, Kay Johnson, Paul Ondr and Chris Samuelson attended. The board (more…)
Golddiggers knock off Summit Tigers and Jefferson Saints
By Patty Unruh
Faceoff with Summit
The Clear Creek/Gilpin County Golddiggers baseball team triumphed in its home non-conference game against the Summit Tigers 4-1 on March 19 at Idaho Springs. The Tigers are from Frisco. (more…)
Mountain Living
By Irene Shonle
I’ll start with the good news: the 2012 aerial survey shows that the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic has essentially petered out. This is definitely cause for celebration, but it doesn’t necessarily change the picture on the potential (more…)
Camp Jeep lures lovers of four-wheeling at Denver Auto Show
By Patty Unruh
Thousands of people visited the Denver Auto Show, one of the biggest such events in the country, over the past weekend, looking at Smart cars, Cadillac’s, Hyundai’s, and dozens of other brand names. (more…)