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 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...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened for a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, to deliberate on several pressing municipal matters, including admission fees, parking regulations, and snow removal requirements.  Mayor Jeremy Fey...

CENTRAL CITY—On the evening of February 21, 2024, the Gilpin County Republican Committee (GCRC) hosted its fourth annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Elks Lodge. Attendees gathered for an evening of fellowship, political discussion, and fundraising,...

CENTRAL CITY – An early morning fire on February 12, 2025, at Gold Mountain Village Apartments resulted in the tragic loss of one life and the displacement of multiple residents.  The fire, which ignited around 3:15 a.m., remains under...

CENTRAL CITY – Business leaders, government officials, and economic stakeholders gathered at the historic Teller House on Feb. 13 to discuss the future of Clear Creek and Gilpin counties. Hosted by the Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened for a work session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, to discuss the relocation of the Visitor Center to the Belvidere Theater and ongoing concerns about housing needs within the area. The meeting,...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened its regular meeting on Feb. 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 141 Nevada St., following a work session. Mayor Jeremy Fey and council members Zane Plsek, Todd Williams, Chuck Spencer, and Marcia...

CENTRAL CITY – Gilpin County School District's longtime art teacher, Curt Halsted, is retiring after 24 years of shaping young artists and fostering creativity within the community.  To mark this significant transition, Halsted has curated a...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at City Hall with Mayor Jeremy Fey presiding. Council members Todd Williams, Chuck Spencer, Marcia Enloe, and Zane Plsek were in attendance, with Enloe...

CENTRAL CITY – Stepping into 125 Main Street in Central City was like stepping back in time, literally and figuratively, as I was greeted by the sound of several dozen clocks ticking. Mostly older clocks adorned the wall, and Evan Dutchman,...

BLACK HAWK – The Central City Council met on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, for its final session of the year. Held at City Hall and streamed online, the session included unanimous passage of resolutions, financial reviews, and heartfelt farewells to...

Central City’s dining scene is about to get a taste of New Orleans as Lan-Yap, a Cajun-style restaurant, prepares to open at 430 Lawrence Street, Unit C.  Previously home to Dory Dozens Market, this cozy spot promises authentic flavors...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened its regular meeting on November 19, 2024, at 7:10 p.m. in the City Hall chambers.  Mayor Jeremy Fey presided over the meeting, joined by Mayor Pro Tem Kara Tinucci and Council Members Jeff...

CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) hosted a spectacular and savory evening with its 2024 fundraiser, the inaugural Taste of Gilpin, on November 14, 2024, at Central City’s historic Teller House.  As someone who attended...

CENTRAL CITY – On Tuesday, November 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., the Central City Urban Renewal Authority convened in the Council Chambers at City Hall in Central City for their second-to-last meeting of the year. Present were Chair Jeremy Fey, Marcia...

As of the most recent updates provided by Sahari McCormick, Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder, here is a summary of the unofficial election results for Gilpin County and notable statewide outcomes in Colorado. Congressional District 2Democrat Joe...

CENTRAL CITY – At the October 7, 2024, meeting of the Timberline Fire Protection District’s board of directors, two new volunteer firefighters were introduced: Mandy and David Bongiovanni, a married couple from Missouri Lakes.  Mandy brings a strong background in dispatch, while David is the lead mechanic for Gilpin County, adding valuable expertise to the district’s operations. Their addition to the team marks an exciting step forward for the department as it continues to grow and serve the community.