BLACK HAWK – A new daycare center, Gilpin Mountain Kids, will soon open its doors at 10655 Highway 119, the former location of Eagles' Nest Early Learning Center. The closure of Eagles' Nest in 2023 created a childcare shortage that has...
GILPIN COUNTY – Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a pet owner will ever face. The bond we share with our furry companions is built over years of love, trust, and companionship, making the thought of parting incredibly...
The meeting of the Gilpin RE-1 school district board of education on January 21, 2025, included Yoga presentations by students, reports on student testing results, an extensive discussion on the 2025/2026 school year and unanimous approval on first reading of the 2025/2026 salary schedules. The board deferred until the next meeting consideration of changing the policy on graduation requirements (IKF).
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened for a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse in Central City. Chair Sandy Hollingsworth and Commissioners Susan Berumen and Jeff Aiken...
Gilpin County Senior Program February 2025 February 3 - *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m. February 5 - *Pickleball 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Free Senior Fit class 11 a.m., Lunch 12:15 p.m. February 6 - Grocery shopping...
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...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on January 14, 2025, with President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, Members at Large John Carder and Kristin Turner, Fire Chief Paul...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened for a work session on January 21, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City. The session was held in person and focused on gathering...
GILPIN COUNTY – A fire broke out on January 10, 2025, in the Missouri Lakes 2 subdivision in Gilpin County, leaving a home with significant damage. No one was injured and Timberline Fire Protection District responded promptly, preventing a...
David Thoutt displays photography John Scarffe Gilpin County The Gilpin County Library hosted an Artist Reception “Silent Stories: A photographer's journey” on Saturday, January 11, from noon to 2 p.m. to celebrate the work of David Thoutt....
The Gilpin RE-1 school district board of education met on January 25, 2025, for a meet and confer work session with staff on a range of school policies including changes to the school calendar. The board also unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gilpin County Parks and Recreation Department for mental health and wellbeing classes and cooperation with after school and summer camp programs.
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners convened on January 14, 2025, to begin the year with new leadership and significant decisions. Jeff Aiken was sworn in as the new District 1 commissioner, marking the start of his...
Gilpin County – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month to highlight the danger of Radon gas and the ways to mitigate the buildup of this gas in homes. The EPA motto for the month is “Test, Fix, Save a life.”
GILPIN COUNTY – Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) made great strides in 2024, including swift responses to fire danger, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement efforts. The district reports numerous advancements in public...
GILPIN COUNTY – The year 2024 brought a steady stream of developments and decisions that shaped Gilpin County and its communities. Starting in January, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) began addressing pressing infrastructure needs,...
GILPIN COUNTY – Have you ever felt like your soul needs a cleanse? A rain stick’s soothing sounds seemed to do just that, at a recent sound bathing experience held at the Gilpin County Community Center. Think of it like a shampoo for the...
What’s Happening in Gilpin County Parks & Recreation Gilpin County Community Center / 250 Norton Drive bit.ly/gilpinparksandrec | 303-582-1453 | http://www.facebook.com/gilpincounty.org/ Pool Hours please call to confirm prior to...
BLACK HAWK – A new vape and smoke shop has opened in Black Hawk at 221 Gregory Street, Unit C. Ishwar Acharya is the owner and sole employee. Upon entering the second-floor business, I noticed the shop was clean, organized, and...
GILPIN COUNTY – The murder of 56-year-old James Bitner allegedly occurred in Gilpin County on November 12, 2023. An autopsy report found that James Eugene Bitner died of a single gunshot wound to the back of the head. His adopted son, Jaymz...
GILPIN COUNTY - Gilpin County School Student Council members and their Staff Coordinator, along with Board of Education (BOE) members attended the Colorado Association of School Boards Conference (CASB) at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs...