ALLENSPARK - On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Boulder County’s Zero Waste team hosted a meeting at The Old Gallery in Allenspark. Presenters included Zero Waste Program Manager Michal Duffy, Chandra Valenza, Derek Kinch, and Scott Touminen. The...

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.

At the October 9 Black Hawk City Council meeting, tensions flared once again as Mayor David Spellman expressed frustration with certain community members, particularly County Commissioner Sandy Hollingsworth. 

GILPIN COUNTY - ‘Tis the season to decorate your house with pumpkins and gourds. To make the decor unique, the Gilpin County Public Library is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest. The contest started on October 1 and will run until October...

NEDERLAND - The Nederland High School boys’ soccer team played Loveland Classical on October 15 in Nederland. It was the Nederland Panthers vs the Loveland Classical Lions and both cats were determined to fight to the end to win the...

The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) engaged in a four-hour discussion of their draft 2025 budget on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Having previously approved the administrative portion of the budget, the Authority assessed how each of...

CENTRAL CITY – A Central City Council work session on October 15, 2024, kicked off a discussion about the 2025 budget, with City Manager Daniel Miera outlining key points such as the General Fund balances, revenues, and expenditures. Miera...

The Nederland Farmers Market (NFM) season wrapped up on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with the biggest party yet, the annual Harvest Festival. Nederland residents and leaf peepers alike were treated to beer and liquor vendors, more food options, live music, and a special appearance from Murray the yak ...

Located in Central City, the Gilpin Arts Association offers a refreshing cultural experience for families and art lovers. Housed in Washington Hall, Colorado’s oldest continuously used building, this historic space serves as a creative retreat,...

Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a fourth meeting on October 3, 2024, on the statusof cleaning up the Central City-Clear Creek...

Gilpin County resident charged with election violations John Scarffe Denver The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State office conducted an Administrative Hearing in the matter of Elections Division of the Secretary of...

PEAK TO PEAK - Colorado’s picturesque mountains, rolling prairies, and pine forests are beautiful. However, underneath all that beauty, they conceal a hidden—and potentially deadly—hazard: abandoned mines. According to a memo, the Colorado...

Central City reached an important milestone in the restoration of its historic Belvidere Theatre. The Belvidere and the Shoofly buildings have been at the center of community activity since the early days. …

Golden Gate Canyon - The Golden Gate Fire Protection District Board approved a pest control contract during a regular meeting on September 6, 2024. All Board members were present: Deb Curlee, …

I drive on a road I used to drive down multiple times a day some stretch of asphalt with a mountain view in the time I’ve been gone this place has not changed much but I have the aspens are gold …

Nederland-The Town of Nederland invites all community members to attend a public presentation of the draft Comprehensive Plan, a policy document that will shape the future of the town for the next …

Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties - The Colorado Department of Transportation and their contractor partner, Kraemer North America, will begin rock scaling operations in early October 2024 near Idaho …

Tungsten Valley - So, there’s this kid standing under a bright sky here in Nederland. They look up at you with wonder in their adorable little eyes and ask, innocently, “What makes the sky …

What’s Happening in Gilpin County Parks & Recreation  250 Norton Drive bit.ly/gilpinparksandrec , 303-582-1453 http://www.facebook.com/gilpincounty.org/ Pool Hours please call to confirm …

Nederland Area Seniors Sign up for our next Chair Massage with Bonnie on November 4, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Lounge. Email info@mountainpeaklife.org for availability. October 2 - Sit and …