Luna Gaming now owns both the Red Dolly in Black Hawk, and Fortune Valley in Central City.
Stuff from the shaft – Part 1 of 3
I was asked to write a column concerning the history and evolution of Gilpin gambling for the upcoming 20th anniversary of same, and I’ll admit that my first answer was no. However the person who asked is someone I consider to be a …read the rest of this story »
Gilpin vs. Belleview Christian
A fierce half-court press and timely shooting by eight Eagles’ players led the Gilpin County Boys Basketball team to a rather easy 61-42 victory over undermanned and inexperienced Belleview Christian Bruins at the GCHS gym, Friday, …read the rest of this story »
The Fortune Valley Hotel & Casino in Central City was closed on January 25 when changing hands from Centaur to Luna Gaming.
Utility concerns: water and energy use
Central City Mayor Ron Engels and Aldermen Bob Giancola, Tom Reilly, Bob Spain and Shirley Voorhies amended the Municipal Code to include license transfers with an accompanying fee for medical marijuana dispensaries, questioned …read the rest of this story »
Local Landmark designation for Crooks Palace
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Tom Kerr and Greg Moates held their first meeting of 2011 on January 12th. Black Hawk’s City Council will be meeting at the Barn in …read the rest of this story »
Continuing food bank and Connector service
Following the quarterly breakfast meeting of elected officials from the County, Black Hawk, Central City and the Gilpin County RE-1 School Board, Commissioners Forrest Whitman, Connie McLain and Buddy Schmalz were all business at …read the rest of this story »
Former Commissioner now Gilpin’s Senator
Tuesday, January 11th, was the final day of Jeanne Nicholson’s second term as Gilpin County Commissioner. On January 12th, at Colorado’s Capitol, she was sworn into office as Senator, representing not only Gilpinites, but also residents of …read the rest of this story »
Nicholson and Kays depart; McLain and Stewart arrive
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Jeanne Nicholson and Forrest Whitman began their January 11th meeting before a full house as family, friends, colleagues and numerous County staff filled the gallery to observe the …read the rest of this story »
Bus service, water meters, curbside recycling
Central City Council held their first meeting of 2011 on January 4th. The priority item on the agenda was swearing in the recently elected and re-elected Council members and then taking care of annual appointments. …read the rest of this story »
Making Central City his home
Central City has always been a haven for ‘characters.’ Angelo DiBenedetto was certainly one. He was temperamental (once knocking Jack Kerouac down because the author insulted an opera singer), outspoken and opinionated, but an …read the rest of this story »
$10 flu shots starts next fall
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Jeanne Nicholson and Forrest Whitman met for their final meeting together on Tuesday, January 4, 2010, as Commissioner Nicholson will be sworn into office next week as Colorado Senator …read the rest of this story »