Farewell to Mary Bell
By David Josselyn
Work Session
The Central City Council met with Staff for a work session regarding street closures during special events. The City Code is broad in its definition of acceptable (more…)
Tag: Nevadaville
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Gilpin School Board endorses Amendment 73
Making Gains on the SATby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
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Gilpin County reviews stricter Wildfire Hazard regulations
Judge rules Larsen property to be in violation of County Code
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) with a lengthy agenda, met Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
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Henry Niccum – a Gilpin County old-timer
And a little history about the Town of ApexBy Friends of Gilpin County
Recently, one of our local residents was asking about the large holes she found all over her property, and how they came to be.
Stephen Buck, previous resident, historian and founder/ moderator of the “You know you’re from Gilpin County” group on Facebook, replied that these were often called “Henry Holes” after Henry Niccum, an old prospector from Gilpin County who used to wander around the county tossing sticks of dynamite here and there to blow test holes! (more…)
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Victorian tea at the historic Stroehle House
Storytellers sharing the history of those who lived in Gilpin CountyBy Jaclyn Schrock
On Saturday, September 8th at 2:00 p.m., the Stroehle House was open for the semi-annual High Tea. This historic home at 231 Chase Street in Black Hawk has been recently renovated to the Victorian times when the home was occupied by the Stroehle family. (more…)
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Keep the Heat On fundraiser was hot!
At Gilpin County Arts Association’s Washington HallBy Virginia Unseld
Approximately 100 people filled Washington Hall on Saturday night for the Gilpin County Arts Association’s annual fundraiser. It was a raucous, sold out event (more…)
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A beautiful day for brews and bands
7th Annual Central City Beer Fest 2018By David Josselyn
Is the future of microbreweries in the local pub house rather than distribution? Fourteen breweries lined Main Street for the Central City Beer Fest to gain exposure for (more…)
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30th Annual Cemetery Crawl
Gilpin Historical Society tells of those who rest beneath the groundby Patty Unruh
Hard-rock miner, undertaker, saloon owner, educator. These and others were real people who lived in Gilpin County in the 1800’s and are buried at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Cemetery on Eureka Street above Central City. (more…)
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An interview with William F. Kelso
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
August 24, 1877 – Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at the home of William and Sallie Kelso in Georgetown, where Mr. Kelso shared tales of his journey to Colorado back in 1860 and of his many accomplishments over the past 17 years.
I asked him what brought him to Colorado. (more…)
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The 2018 Mardi Gras Bulls and Beads Rodeo
At the Gilpin County FairBy Jaclyn Schrock
Mardi Gras Bulls & Beads began what is becoming a tradition, professional rodeo at Gilpin County Fair. This rodeo has continued to be made possible with sponsorship from Black Hawk’s Mardi Gras Casino, part of Affinity Gaming. Locals and cowboys alike are so thankful for their sponsorship! (more…)
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Gilpin School Board reviews students’ CMAS/ PARCC test data
New staff members welcomedby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education conducted its first meeting of the 2018-19 school year on Tuesday, August 21, at 7:00 (more…)
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Quarry and squatters concern Virginia Canyon residents
Gilpin Commissioners deal with Larson property, plus possible shooting rangeBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Wednesday (more…)
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Put Some Colour in Your Life
Nationally acclaimed Denver-based watercolor artist films international TV show at Central City Art Galley where his career started By Sue Griggs
When Denver-based artist, Steve Griggs first visited Washington Hall Gallery in Central City, Colorado in 1989, he said out loud that he wanted to be in a gallery like it one day. At that time Griggs painted as a hobby and didn’t show his work to the public. Little did he know that Washington Hall Gallery would play a dominant role in his future art career, and even include the filming of a TV show about him. (more…)
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Gilpin youth return to their ole stomping grounds
Students begin another year anewby Lisa Lopez
Thursday, August 9, brought some life back again to the Gilpin County School for the annual Back to School night. This has become a bit of a ritual for the kids to reconnect with their school, friends, and teachers, and an opportunity to start out the new school year on the right foot. In an effort to become more paperless, the staff had several computers set up on a table in the atrium. Secondary principal Alexis Donaldson and technology teacher Sunny Vincent were on hand to assist students (more…)
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Hartman throws his hat in the ring
For Gilpin County CommissionerIt has been my honor to serve as your Gilpin County Sheriff for the last 25 years. During this time, I’ve successfully led an extraordinary group of individuals who commit their lives to protecting and serving our community. I actively participated in legislation aimed at bettering our community and navigated the demands that an every-growing community face. While being your Sheriff has been one of my proudest accomplishments, I believe my public service experience would best benefit (more…)
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Armstrong announces candidacy
For Gilpin County SheriffMy name is Kevin Armstrong, and I want to be your next Sheriff for Gilpin County. I am a career law enforcement officer with over 38 years of experience. I began my career in 1980 with Wheat Ridge Police Department. I served as an officer in the Patrol Division, the Traffic Unit, and as a detective in the Investigations Division. I was promoted to sergeant in 1998. As a sergeant, I had patrol officers and detectives under my command, both in thePatrol and Investigations Divisions. I have investigated and/or supervised numerous crimes, from petty crimes to (more…)