New lodge, expanding Auxiliary, fish wanted
Gilpin County Commissioners Forrest Whitman, Connie McLain and Buddy Schmalz met May 24, 2011, and finalized a land lease which clears the way for construction of a cell tower on Dory Hill. …read the rest of this story »
Board of Trustees take care of business
The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. All members were present: Mayor Sumaya Abu-Haidar, Mayor pro tem Joe Gierlach, Trustees Marci Wheelock, Keith Nowicki, Kevin Mueller, Chris Perret, and …read the rest of this story »
March 30, 1932 – September 30, 2010
Robert Andersen, 78, son of long time Gilpin residents Nels and Delia Andersen, passed away September 30th 2010. …read the rest of this story »
Historic rehabilitation and rock wall projects
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Tom Kerr and Greg Moates met May 11, 2011. They dealt mainly with upcoming construction projects and water issues. …read the rest of this story »
Gilpin County School
Their love of music was obvious as the students of Gilpin County School sang their hearts out at the Spring Music Celebration. Gary Haarbye, Gilpin County School Music Teacher’s hard work showed as every student in the elementary school …read the rest of this story »
Senior citizens’ spring spruce-up event
Have squeegee, trash bags, cleaning solution, rakes, shovels; will travel. That’s exactly what a group of about thirty Ameristar Casino employees did last Monday, April 16, 2011. Dressed in jeans, boots, caps, sunglasses and work gloves, the …read the rest of this story »
More about our founder on the 150th anniversary
Our county is 150 years old this year. That’s why I’ll be doing a few more articles about the man we were named for. Governor William Gilpin is one of the heroes of Colorado history and he’s bound to be thought of as we consider the 150th …read the rest of this story »
Employee pay and benefits
Gilpin County Commissioners Forrest Whitman, Connie McLain and Buddy Schmalz met May 10, 2011. They moved the County closer to improved cell phone and computer service by reviewing a land lease option enabling a cell tower …read the rest of this story »
Events, projects and development
Central City Mayor Ron Engels and Aldermen Bob Giancola, Tom Reilly, Bob Spain and Shirley Voorhies met for their regularly scheduled Council meeting on May 3, 2011. The Council and City staff are preparing for summer events and the …read the rest of this story »
Annual Lyle Wohlers Awards Luncheon
The Lyle Wohlers Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Crime Stoppers of Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, was held at the Gilpin Casino on May 4, 2011. The awards ceremony is named for Lyle Wohlers, a Colorado State Patrolman who was shot …read the rest of this story »