CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council received a clean bill of financial health during its regular meeting on June 17 and advanced a proposal to move council meetings one hour earlier. Mayor Jeremy Fey, Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Spencer, Marcia...

CENTRAL CITY – Central City celebrated its most infamous local figure Saturday with the 51st annual Madam Lou Bunch Day, a lively tribute that took over Main Street from noon to 10 p.m. and drew hundreds to the historic mountain town. The free...

CENTRAL CITY – A free community celebration welcomed the 2025 cast and crew of Central City Opera on Tuesday evening, June 17, while also marking a major milestone in the restoration of the historic Belvidere Theater: the Shoofly. The spirited...

CENTRAL CITY – Beneath golden-hour skies and the gentle hum of summer chatter, Washington Hall opened its doors on June 7 for the 78th Annual Juried Show hosted by the Gilpin County Arts Association.  It was also a potluck, and guests made...

CENTRAL CITY - The June 3 City Council meeting touched on everything from engineering contracts to summer festivities, all with a tone of optimism and good humor. Mayor Fey called the meeting to order just after 6 p.m., with all council members...

CENTRAL CITY — Central City Council members met on May 20 and voted to move forward with a long-term planning project that brings together the city, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Business Improvement District (BID), and private...

CENTRAL CITY—On May 1, 2025, the 4th Grade Gilpin Elementary class went on an educational walking tour of Central City sponsored by Main Street Central City to learn about its history and how the town operates. The students began the tour at City...

CENTRAL CITY — On a snowy Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, Mayor Jeremy Fey called the City Council meeting to order following a work session packed with updates on water management, sidewalk and building maintenance, and growing traffic...

CENTRAL CITY – The Easter Bunny moved indoors this year in Central City, due to cold, snowy weather. Normally held at William C. Russell Park, the family friendly event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, drew kids of all ages to hunt plastic eggs...

CENTRAL CITY — The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular meeting on April 22, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse in Central City, moving through a packed agenda that included multiple public hearings, resolutions, and...

CENTRAL CITY – During the public comment period at the April 22 BoCC meeting, a representative from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Tim Woodward, District Wildlife Commander, addressed the board to provide an update on Colorado’s wolf...

CENTRAL CITY – Executive Vice President of Monarch Casino Jason Gumer appeared at the April 15 Central City Council meeting to discuss the negative implications of iGaming, which is defined as internet gambling.  Acting in his capacity as...

CENTRAL CITY – Several county officials attended the joint meeting between the County and the cities of Gilpin, Black Hawk, and Central City. No one from Black Hawk attended, though they were invited.  Commissioners Hollingsworth, Berumen,...

CENTRAL CITY – Gary “Whoa” August has been drawing recent crowds with his live painting at the Gilpin County Arts Association, among several of his works in the upper gallery.  August has a distinctive style of painting, using both his right...

CENTRAL CITY — Despite a packed audience of about 20 people, no one stepped up to comment at the start of Central City's April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.  While public comment is always welcomed at the beginning of each meeting, to...

CENTRAL CITY  — The Central City Downtown Development Authority is considering contributing $40,000 toward the next phase of the city’s comprehensive master plan, a document focused on guiding economic development, infrastructure...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened on March 18, 2025, for a work session at 6:09 p.m., focusing on critical issues including the fire department master plan and a temporary access request for the Mighty Argo Cable Car project. Fire...

CENTRAL CITY – A piece of Central City's history was lost in flames on the morning of March 16, 2025, as a structure fire at 138 Spring Street destroyed the historic Hawley Merchandise building.  This marks the second fire in the city this...

Central City Opera’s 93rd Summer Festival CENTRAL CITY - After a 2024 festival that brought sellout crowds, rave reviews, and glowing audience feedback, Central City Opera is proud to announce their 2025 Summer Festival lineup. Central City...