With a foot of new snow!
By Sam Bass
Eldora got walloped by a foot of snow between early Saturday and Sunday night, and our guests again enjoyed amazing conditions in one of our best early seasons in more than two decades. Eldora opened on (more…)
Tag: Rollinsville
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Captain Ozie Waters and Fort Cody
Interesting History from 1954 in Gilpin CountyBy Steve Byrne
On Sunday, November 25, 2018, the following was posted by Toby Mexico on the You know you’re from Gilpin County (more…)
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Gilpin emergency evacuation routes protected
Commissioners Approve Supplemental AppropriationsBy Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Commissioners Chair Ron Engels, along with Commissioners Gail Watson and Linda Isenhart, faced a short agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that occurred on Tuesday November 20, 2018 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
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It’s better down where it’s wetter!
Audiences delighted by Peak to Peak Players’ performances of Little Mermaid Jr.by Patty Unruh
Life is the bubbles under the sea. But if you happen to be a teen mermaid, and you try to check out life in the human realm, the waters can get choppy. Of course, that oceanic conflict made for a great story in “Little Mermaid Jr.,” presented last Friday, November 16, and Saturday, November 17, by Peak to Peak Players in the Gilpin County School auditorium. The young students played to a full house and received a standing ovation for their efforts. (more…)
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HawkQuest presents raptors to Gilpin audience
At Christ the King Community ChurchBy Jaclyn Schrock
The more than 40 folks of all ages who came to HawkQuest Saturday, November 17 at Christ the King Community Church, came away with a deeper understanding of the birds of prey in Colorado. The HawkQuest presentation helped us realize the things we can do to preserve the amazingly well equipped birds’ habitat which included being respectful of the environment we share, along with simply picking up trash. We were reminded that in creation, God asked the people to take care of the animals. (more…)
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Seniors a valued part of the Gilpin Community
Gilpin County School hosts traditional Thanksgiving mealby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County’s senior citizens were treated to extra-special service on Thursday, November 15, as they gathered at Gilpin County School for a hearty Thanksgiving meal. A smiling, grateful crowd of about 60 participants in the Gilpin Community Center’s senior program came for the well-loved tradition. Fifth graders from the traditional and Montessori classes held the doors open for their guests, escorted them down the hall to the old gym, served the meal, and cleaned up afterwards. Lively musical entertainment was provided by the school’s band and choir. (more…)
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Calling citizen scientists interested in weather
CSU Extension Gilpin CountyBy Irene Shonle
Are you interested in the amount of precipitation we get? Do you, like me, avidly watch the forecasts, hoping for rain and snow, and then compare what we got to the predictions? Or maybe you just wonder how much we got, since you don’t have a way to measure? You sound like a good candidate to join the 20,000 active observers in the CoCoRaHS network! (more…)
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Gilpin County Farmer’s Market
Brings fresh, local and fun to the Community CenterBy Arwen Ek
Last July, the Holistic Homestead opened their bi-weekly produce pick-ups at the Gilpin Professional Building on Hwy 46 to local vendors, artisans and crafts folk. The Farmer’s Market started small, but has been growing steadily. The markets have featured hand-spun and dyed wool (more…)
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Barbara Lawlor remembered
June 7, 1942 – November 3, 2018Barbara Lawlor of Nederland, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Barbara was a resident of Nederland and had worked at The Mountain-Ear newspaper for more than 36 years, and for the Weekly Register-Call at one time.
She was a beloved mother, sister, friend and colleague and will be dearly missed by all. (more…) -
PERA issues bemoaned at Gilpin School Board’s audit presentation
Gilpin Elementary once again “Accredited with Distinction”by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County RE-1 Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. (more…)
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Eldora opens early!
Due to Mother Nature and Expert Snowmaking and Grooming TeamsBy Sam Bass
Eldora Mountain opened for the 2018/19 ski and snowboard season on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, a full nine days ahead of schedule. Access to Eldora is unlimited on (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners work on access IGA with Black Hawk and Central City
Squatters removed from Russell GulchBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the historic Gilpin County Courthouse.Present were Commissioner Chair Ron Engels with Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Gail Watson. Also present County Manager Abel Montoya, County Attorney Brad Benning, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. After a brief delay, the regular meeting kicked off at 9:18 am. Following the (more…)
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Spooking or non-spooking?
Celebrating fall with treats, games, and food to warm the soulby Patty Unruh
Trick or Treat at Base Camp
“Beware of ghost crossing!” was the cheery warning at Base Camp at Golden Gate Campground on Monday night, October 29, (more…)
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Volleyball team nets two wins in tournament play
Senior Jaime Alexander chosen as Gilpin H.S. defensive football player of the yearby Patty Unruh
Lady Eagles Serve Two Wins
The Gilpin Lady Eagles varsity volleyball squad had a busy time of tournament (more…)
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Eagles cage the Panthers in volleyball triumph
Gilpin visits Rangely for football showdownby Patty Unruh
Volleyball Seniors Honored
The Gilpin H.S. volleyball teams’ regular season ended victoriously with a 3-0 win over the Nederland Panthers on the Gilpin home court Thursday, October 18. Both the junior varsity and varsity teams came out on top as they hosted their perennial rivals. (more…)
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A Taste of Broadway
“Peak to Peak Players” brings a cabaret show to Gilpin by Patty Unruh
There’s always magic in the air on Broadway. There was quite a bit of it in the air in Gilpin County, too, on Saturday, October 20, as the Peak to Peak Players strutted their stuff to an appreciative audience at the Gilpin School auditorium. Children, adults, and teens entertained like pros with songs, dances, and comedy from several musicals. (more…)