Local candidates ask for your vote
by Patty Unruh
At least 100 Gilpin County voters turned out at the Gilpin Community Center last Saturday morning, October 13, for an election forum. The audience heard the qualifications and positions of 11 candidates for the following Gilpin County offices: Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, and Treasurer. Refreshments were served, and each candidate had literature available. (more…)
In the 10th Annual Creepy Crawl
By David Josselyn
The temperature drops, and clouds threaten as darkness descends upon the cobbled streets of Central City. When this happens in the weeks preceding All Hallows Eve, the spirits of long-dead citizens come back to tell their tales in the old, oft-times decrepit buildings they inhabit and 2018 is no exception. For the past ten years, the Central City Creepy Crawl has been held to entertain participants with true stories of the past, albeit embellished somewhat for theater. (more…)
Fall concert features tunes from patriotic to popular
by Patty Unruh
Variety was key at the Gilpin County Middle and High School fall concert on Thursday, October 11. Band and choir members were directed by music teacher Randi Ebers. Audience members gathered in the school auditorium for an evening of musical entertainment featuring strings, woodwinds, brass, vocals, a rain stick, and even a broomstick. (more…)
100 Elk Outdoor Lab
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Gilpin gridiron athletes get roped by the Plateau Valley Cowboys
by Patty Unruh
Eagles v. Eagles
The Heritage Christian Eagles of Fort Collins visited the Gilpin County Lady Eagles on Thursday evening, October 4, for a close, see-saw battle between two (more…)
Bringing key skills and experience
by Lisa Lopez
A good time was had by all during the reception at the Gilpin Rec. Center to welcome new Gilpin County Manager Abel Montoya. The gathering, on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 – 7:00, included elected (more…)
Russell Gulch Phase II Survey grants awarded
By Randy Beaudette
Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Chair Ron Engels along with Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that (more…)
Joel Anderle for sheriff; Jerry Yocom for commissioner
by Patty Unruh
Roy’s Last Shot restaurant was the scene on a chilly Monday, October 8, for a meet-and-greet for Joel Anderle and Jerry Yocom. (more…)
Near Idaho Springs
Construction is beginning on the Devil’s Nose Shooting Range along Colo. Highway 103 near Idaho Springs, and new restrictions are in place for the duration of construction activities.
At completion, the project will create a safe and resilient shooting environment by installing benches, lanes and backstops, parking, and educational information. (more…)
Gilpin trounces Twin Peaks Charter and South Park
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s varsity volleyball athletes celebrated two wins last week as they squared off against the Twin Peaks Charter Academy Timberwolves and the South Park Burros. Twin Peaks (Longmont) visited the Gilpin Lady Eagles on Friday night, September 28 in a conference contest. The Eagles won 3-0, with set scores of 25/12, 25/14, and 25/21. The triumph improves their season record to 5-8, 3-4 in league (more…)
At Washington Hall Gallery in Central City
by Virginia Unseld
Plein air painting is hot again in the art world. Painting en plein air was introduced and practiced by the French Impressionists in the 1800s, spurred by the availability for the first time of tins of readymade oil paints (more…)
Colorado Association of School Boards represents education interests to legislature
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. All Board members were present (more…)
Girls’ varsity volleyball celebrates two wins
by Patty Unruh
Gridiron Performance
The Gilpin High School football squad confronted the Soroco Rams of Oak Creek at (more…)
Varsity football team scores 2 TD’s in game against Hayden
by Patty Unruh
Action at the Net
Gilpin High School’s varsity volleyball squad outmatched the Front Range Christian Falcons (FRC) of Littleton 3-0 in an away conference game on Thursday, (more…)
Council approves 2019 BID plan and budget
By Randy Beaudette
The vintage church bell was rung by Saratoga Casino Director of Security and Surveillance, John Helmerich, promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 12, 2018. Mayor David Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
Roy’s Last Shot hosts event for Gilpin voters
by Lisa Lopez
It was the perfect venue for bringing in 100 or more Gilpin residents for an opportunity to chat with Kevin Armstrong who is running for Gilpin County Sheriff, and his choice for Undersheriff, Tonia Kapke. (more…)