GILPIN COUNTY – Friday at the Gilpin County Fair felt like one of those small‑town summer days where there’s always something to watch, cheer for, or wander toward with a lemonade in hand. The fair, running from July 11 to 13, opened on...
The old and new at Gilpin County Fair DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – Held between July 11 and 13 this year, the eagerly-anticipated Gilpin County Fair is a chance to get outdoors, socialize, have fun, and be entertained in our own...
NEVADAVILLE - If you wandered up Nevadaville Road on Sunday morning, you might have wondered if you had stumbled into another time. The sleepy ghost town of Nevadaville was buzzing with life as the Mountain Miner’s Breakfast kicked off at 7...
GILPIN COUNTY – A quiet Monday morning in Gilpin County turned into hours of disruption and teamwork after an Amtrak train struck a semi tractor-trailer on South Beaver Creek Road on July 14, 2025. The crash happened late in the morning at a...
CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners met July 8 to address a packed agenda, approving a major gaming grant request, restructuring key staff positions, and laying out the groundwork for long-term planning. County seeks funding...
GILPIN COUNTY – A large group gathered Wednesday evening at Very Nice Brewing Company to learn how to identify and manage noxious weeds in Gilpin County. The parking lot was completely full, and not a single seat was available in the large...
BLACK HAWK – A Gilpin County District Court hearing on Thursday, July 3, brought a brief update in the homicide case of Jaymz Bitner, the 19-year-old accused of killing his adoptive father, James Bitner, and disposing of his body across state...
DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – Established in 2019, the 4th of July Barn Dance at the Gilpin Fairgrounds Barn is now firmly entrenched as a local holiday tradition. New Family Dog with special guest Bridget Law on fiddle...
Gilpin County – The Clear Creek Public Works Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on June 19, 2025, for bids to provide design and construction services for outdoor shooting bays for the Clear Creek County Sport Shooting Park. It is one of the final construction tasks to be completed before the shooting park can open.
GILPIN COUNTY – A grey tabby named Brad has stitched together a tale that’s almost too good to be true. Last week, guests at the Pineberry Lodge Retreat in Chalet Park were settling in for a peaceful quilting weekend when an unexpected visitor...
GILPIN COUNTY – A roundtable discussion hosted by the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office on June 18 drew a crowd of engaged residents. Gilpin County commissioners and several other county officials were in attendance. Representatives from Gilpin...
CENTRAL CITY – The fish weren’t exactly biting, but families had a ton of fun! Goldfish, giggles, a garter snake, and one prize-winning trout made for a memorable Sunday. Dozens of kids and their families gathered at William C. Russell Park, just...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting Tuesday, June 24, at 9 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse with Commissioners Jeff Aiken, Susan Berumen, and Sandy Hollingsworth present. The meeting covered a range of...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. Board members present included President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, and Member at Large John Carder. Mary...
The Gilpin County Board of Health discusses treatment management in their regular meeting.
CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened a work session on Thursday, June 5, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 203 Eureka Street, at the Old Courthouse to...
Owards and Upwards The fifth grade students of Gilpin County Elementary School received their diplomas on June 4, 2025. The excitement and support for one another was abundant and heartfelt. Congrats class of 2032!
GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisans Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs. The Mountain-Ear was set up...
CENTRAL CITY—The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a regular meeting on June 10, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse in Central City. At this meeting, they addressed various county matters, including security enhancements at the...
