Gilpin County Schools Science Fair
The junior scientists of Gilpin County Schools were very busy this last week. They were all working hard on their last minute details of their science fair projects. …read the rest of this story »
Expand menu, hours and service
“If the lights are on-C’mon in!” As soon as they took over, Pete and Jessica Dionne, the new owners of Mountain Mocha Café in Black Hawk extended the …read the rest of this story »
County Management
One of the Goals & Objectives established by the Gilpin County Commissioners for 2012 may be realized more quickly than I think anyone anticipated. …read the rest of this story »
A local fairy tale unfolds in Silverthorne
Brent Christensen began building what his children called “ice castles” a few years ago. After constructing a more intricate and larger ice castle at Zermatt Resort, …read the rest of this story »
Historical Society debuts Valentine’s event
Secret elopements, rescued maidens, spurned lovers, killer love affairs, love triangles – what better theme for a Valentine’s weekend presentation than the …read the rest of this story »
Lower grades are too low: aligning Gilpin’s rate of pay
Beginning this month, Gilpin County will implement a new Pay Plan for all county employees. The new plan replaces the old salary schedule which dates from 2007. …read the rest of this story »
A Supreme Court Justice Talks of Water
When I invited Justice Gregory Hobbs of the Colorado Supreme Court to visit Gilpin County I thought he might say no. He did come and he held our attention for …read the rest of this story »
Council Makes 2012 Appointments
The first meeting in 2012 on January 17th of the City of Central Council was devoted to renewing licenses and annual appointments and recognizing the service of …read the rest of this story »
Dedicated in Loving Memory of Sue Gibson
Twelve years ago my younger and only sister Sue and I visited Everglades National Park, Florida, in what would prove to be, along with her Colorado trip the …read the rest of this story »
Customers like personable operator, quality service
When D.J. Dorschner saw the huge plate-glass showcase windows, the two-tone cream and brown painted exterior and the prime location at the intersection of …read the rest of this story »