Air Rentals in Rollinsville
The event rental business in alive and active locally! Air Rentals, LLC is a Rollinsville start-up business and is off and running as your one-stop shopping for active fun with an already extensive inventory of inflatable castles, obstacle courses, slides, interactive games, and event equipment. (more…)
Former Renaissance Solutions building to house Human Services and Public Health offices
By Randy Beaudette
A very large crowd gathered at the Gilpin County Courthouse to witness the 2019 post-election swearing in ceremony of the newly elected officials. The meeting was called to order on January 8, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The Honorable Dennis Hall conducted the swearing in of: Gilpin County Commissioner Linda Isenhart, County Treasurer Mary Lorenz, County Corner Zane Laubhan, County Clerk and Recorder Sharon (Sahari) McCormick, Gilpin County Sheriff Kevin Armstrong, County Assessor Anne Schaefer, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)
In Dory Lakes Subdivision
PRESS RELEASE – One person was killed in a house fire at 461 South Dory Lakes Drive in unincorporated Gilpin County on Christmas night, the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office reported on December 26. The Gilpin County Dispatch Center received multiple calls at approximately 7:57 p.m. about the home being fully engulfed. (more…)
Between east and west portals of Moffat Tunnel
Tisn’t strictly in suburbia, but Willie has a tip here that’s bound to be of interest to lots of Sunday afternoon mountain drivers. Warren Kunkle, driver for the Denver Tramway Corp., reports that the new road over Corona Pass (Editor: also known as Rollins Pass over to Winter Park) between east and west portals of the Moffat Tunnel now can be traveled by auto. (more…)
Transfer Station Fees Increased to Cover Landfill Fees
By Randy Beaudette
On the final Gilpin County Board of Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting for 2018, Chair Ron Engels sounded the gavel precisely at 9:01 a.m. on December 18, 2018 inside the old courthouse on Eureka Street. (more…)
Featuring Vince Herman & friends
by Dave Gibson
They say that it is more blessed to give than receive, and local musician Vince Herman just keeps giving.
Saturday night at The Caribou Room in Nederland, Vince was joined by several of his closest friends – and after national success with Leftover Salmon and decades spent entertaining, Vince has a lot of friends. (more…)
STEM Fair held at Gilpin County Elementary School
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Elementary School’s multi-purpose room was filled with 80 original, creative STEM Fair projects on Tuesday, December 18. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the traditional and Montessori classes participated. (more…)
Accomplishments Validate Community Vote to Increase Mill Levy
By Paul Ondr
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for supporting the passage of TFPD Ballot Issue A. We are humbled by the turnout of voters and the overwhelming support. (more…)
Community appreciation also benefits a local family
By Jaclyn Schrock
Roy’s Last Shot Restaurant Customer Appreciation Day began at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16th, in mid-Gilpin on Hwy 119. The parking lot was overflowing full, while inside festive cheer, merriment and thrilling wonder danced in the eyes of children while neighbors and friends were comfortably, enjoying sunny skies in nearly 50 degree weather for those out on the deck for a community Christmas Party. Roy, his wife Barb, and all the staff and volunteers made Christmas extra special for these mountain folks. (more…)
For Gilpin County residents and businesses
Effective January 1, 2019 the Gilpin County 911 system will be replacing the previous Code Red notification system with Hyper-Reach. This important system allows Gilpin County 911 and emergency responders to contact citizens regarding emergency evacuations (Reverse 911), Gilpin County events, and other important notifications. It is recommended that all citizens living in Gilpin County, the City of Central, and the City of Black Hawk sign up for this important service. This new service goes into effect on January 1, 2019. (more…)
Mill levy, revised adopted budget, student presentation
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., the last before the winter break begins on Thursday, December 20. (more…)
21st Annual Tommyknocker Bazaar
By David Josselyn
Ho, ho, ho, the goose is getting fat, please to put a penny in the old vendor’s hat. The twenty-first annual Tommyknocker Bazaar was held in the Teller House on December 1st and 2nd which featured scores of local (more…)
Gilpin teams take narrow losses to RML in fights to the finish
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin Eagles boys’ and girls’ high school varsity basketball teams faced the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles (RML – Denver) in action-packed Gilpin home games on Wednesday, November 28. The Lady Eagles lost to RML 29-26, while the Gilpin boys came in with a 70-61 defeat. (more…)
At Middle Park Wrestling Tourney
By Emily Pleier
Last Saturday, December 1st, marked the first tournament of the season for the Gilpin Wrestling Team. This tournament had many larger schools and a very high level of competition. After much hard-work and (more…)
Well-loved tradition a must for many at the holidays
by Patty Unruh
It’s not the presents under the Christmas tree that count – it’s the presence of friends and family gathered to search out the perfect live tree and happily bring it home together. (more…)
Commissioners Review County Programs
By Randy Beaudette
In a designated Special Meeting on December 4, 2018, Gilpin County Commissioners participated in a Gilpin County Human Services Status Discussion. (more…)