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Vitalism, Gilpin, and the frozen dead guy

Published: March 4th, 2010

The philosophy behind the big celebration

Today gaming brings most of the tourists up to Gilpin. They may be clutching a copy of The Gambler and looking for the deals. But, if you’d been in these parts between about 1870 and 1920 a good many tourists …read the rest of this story »

Gilpin County Commissioner Jeanne Nicholson announces bid for Colorado Senate District 16

By: PRESS RELEASE
Published: February 25th, 2010

Senate President Brendan Shaffer endorses

PRESS RELEASE – Gilpin County Commissioner Jeanne Nicholson is announcing her Candidacy for the Colorado State Senate, District 16. State Senator Dan Gibbs has announced he will …read the rest of this story »

Ballowe claims faulty fire investigation

Published: February 18th, 2010

Names investigators, firefighters, pubic officials

Black Hawk resident, Terrence Ballowe, has filed documents with the City of Black Hawk, Black Hawk Fire Department, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Gilpin County District Attorney, Central City Fire Department and the …read the rest of this story »

Black Hawk development moratorium now in effect

Published: February 18th, 2010

Homeowner wins construction approval after-the-fact

All members of Black Hawk City Council were present when Mayor David Spellman called to order the regular business meeting of February 10, 2010. …read the rest of this story »

Marr heads to combat duty in Afghanistan

Published: February 4th, 2010

Fighting to protect our freedom

Spc. Michael (“Mike”) Marr of 66 Timber Drive, Gilpin County, will be heading to the combat zone of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, in early February as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. …read the rest of this story »

Gilpin County library wins coveted “Excellence” award

Published: February 4th, 2010

One of eight in the nation

Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Jeanne Nicholson and Forrest Whitman began their February 2, 2010, meeting considering whether County Clerk and Recorder Jessica Kays had vacated the position, as …read the rest of this story »

SPOOKS paranormal investigators plan Valentines Day benefit

Published: February 4th, 2010

Star-crossed lovers from the past

One of the best kept secrets in Central City has been hidden away at Eureka Street. Locals know the building for “Ermel’s,” the premier thrift shop located at street level. Members and friends of the Freemasons know the …read the rest of this story »

John Selzer remembered…

By: PRESS RELEASE
Published: February 4th, 2010

November 24, 1967 – January 22, 2010

John Selzer passed away January 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife Ceeya, his mother Roselle, his step-father Jim, and his sister Michelle. He will be dearly missed. Condolences can be sent to P.O. Box 341 Central City, CO 80427.

Ameristar wows Colorado County Clerks, Secretary of State

Published: January 28th, 2010

Gilpin County hosts convention in Black Hawk

When the Colorado County Clerks Association voted to hold their winter conference at Ameristar, they might not have known it, but they were launching Black Hawk towards its goal of becoming a destination city and …read the rest of this story »

Commissioner Chairman Schmalz gavels in first session

Published: January 28th, 2010

Clerk controversy

Buddy Schmalz called his first meeting to order as Chairman of the Board of Gilpin County Commissioners on January 26, 2010. Commissioners Jeanne Nicholson and Forrest Whitman were present. …read the rest of this story »

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