History of gaming’s origin in Colorado
Twenty years have passed since the voters of the State of Colorado approved an amendment to the State Constitution that granted …read the rest of this story »
Gilpin resident finds long-lost son after 37 years
Ray Wilber has lived in mid-Gilpin County for eleven years. Prior to residing in Gilpin, Ray traveled the country working in the …read the rest of this story »
Of the Front Range League District Tournament
The Gilpin County Lady Eagles’ varsity team hurtled into the semi-finals of the Front Range League District Tournament, Monday, by …read the rest of this story »
October 20, 1936 – February 7, 2011
Jim Dunn, grandfather of Dante and Aspen Nadeau, father to Gigetta and Kenneth Nadeau, passed away on February 7, 2011. …read the rest of this story »
Volunteer needed for Council on Aging
Gilpin County Commissioners Forrest Whitman and Buddy Schmalz conducted County business at the February 15th meeting sans Commissioner Connie McLain who was away on a family matter. Commissioners dealt mainly with personnel …read the rest of this story »
Having a good time with the Nederland Curling Club
Curling dates back to at least 1511 based on an etched stone discovered in Scotland. The Kilsyth Curling Club is the oldest curling club still in existence and was established in 1716. Absent from the Winter Olympics since 1924, curling was …read the rest of this story »
August 17, 1934 – January 6, 2011
Dodie has moved on…once more! Doris Antoinette Saunier-Rountree, aka Dodie, DoDo, and stage name “Casilda Ardais” passed from this life on January 6, 2011. …read the rest of this story »
Benefit concert at the Last Shot on February 27th
When Gary Haarbye heard the news that Gilpin Middle School student, Eric Castillo, had been diagnosed with bone cancer, he knew that he had to help in some way. While many in our community feel the need to help, most wonder what …read the rest of this story »
Designed to benefit owners, economy, community and environment
Beginning in 1859, and for almost a century after, gold and silver mining companies made millions of dollars in Gilpin County. They also made thousands of narrow deep shafts and even more tunnels, all accompanied by piles of tailings and …read the rest of this story »
Chilling adventures in a Gilpin ghost town
The gold mining era of Gilpin County left many towns deserted when the mines played out. The focus of this article is Wide Awake, the town that was once a prosperous settlement. It was nestled in a deep gulch located in Gilpin County and …read the rest of this story »