Water system condition, 2009 audit report
Central City Council met the evening of July 20, 2010. They began at 6 p.m. with a work session to discuss potential incentives for new casinos; plans for hosting the Colorado Municipal League (CML), District 3 fall meeting; …read the rest of this story »
Hard rock mining skill competitions
The theme of Nederland’s 40th Miners’ Days this past weekend on July 24-25 at the Guerico field was “Reclaiming Our Heritage,” and participants labored hard at demonstrating their tough hard rock mining skills. The …read the rest of this story »
Nearby Bandimere Speedway offers an additional attraction for gaming guests
The 31st Annual NHRA Full-Throttle Mopar Mile-High Nationals were held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, just a few minutes down the hill from Black Hawk. This was the final stop for the …read the rest of this story »
Hickenlooper visits elected officials, voters
John Hickenlooper, currently mayor of Denver and hoping to become Colorado’s next governor, met with the elected officials of Black Hawk, Gilpin County and Central City Monday, July 19th. The Democrat squeezed in a …read the rest of this story »
Central City service agreement terminated
Black Hawk City Council began their July 14th meeting with special recognition for their police department and one officer in particular. Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, …read the rest of this story »
Peak to Peak Rotary Club guest speaker
The Peak-to-Peak Rotary Club held its weekly Thursday meeting on July 8 at Farradays’ Restaurant at The Isle Casino Hotel in Black Hawk. Rotary President Michelle Northrup introduced guest speaker Dale Porter of the …read the rest of this story »
1934 – July 9, 2010
Carla W. Overdorff, age 76, of Black Hawk, Colorado passed away July 9, 2010, surrounded by her family. Carla is survived by one brother Emerson Talbott of New York, son Scott and daughter, Stacey Backus (Mike). …read the rest of this story »
Levelers of privilege and avenues of reinvention
The United States is beginning an interesting experiment in democracy: We’re cutting public library funds, shrinking our public and school libraries, and in some places, shutting them altogether. …read the rest of this story »
Introducing our hottest citizens
The sound of a siren travels far in the thin air of our mountain communities. That’s usually what folks notice first. Those on the road might see the flashing lights next, followed by the big red or yellow fire trucks headed …read the rest of this story »
30 Years Ago – July 18, 1980
A 26 year-old man from Yuma, Michael Himes, collapsed while working at the Belvidere, and died Monday night, despite the best efforts of Search and Rescue EMT’s, Fight for Life helicopter crew and St. Anthony’s …read the rest of this story »