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Black Hawk approves comprehensive plan John Scarffe Black Hawk The Black Hawk City Council approved a comprehensive plan and a three-mile plan during a regular meeting on January 8, 2025, at 211 Church Street in Black Hawk. The Council...

BLACK HAWK – A new creative chapter has begun in Gilpin County, where Ted Garcia has opened his fine art gallery in Black Hawk’s historic HARD District. Located at 327 Gregory Street in the old Woodbury building, the gallery brings vibrant energy...

Black Hawk year-in-review

BLACK HAWK – The year 2024 was eventful for Black Hawk, with the City Council facing a range of significant topics, from intergovernmental agreements to wildfire mitigation and infrastructure projects. Discussions about the “Community Center...

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...

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Gilpin School Winter Concerts and Art Show

GILPIN COUNTY - Gilpin County School students bring the Holiday season to family and friends through music and art. The happiness of the times came through their creativity and spirit.

BLACK HAWK – At the December 11, 2024, City Council meeting, the City of Black Hawk unanimously approved the 2025 budget, setting the stage for continued development and enhanced city services.  Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Paul Bennet,...

Santa comes to town

BLACK HAWK – For centuries, the lore of Santa Claus has brought wonder and joy to the holiday season. He began as St. Nicholas, the kind and generous gift-giver, and became the jolly, red-suited figure we know today. Santa has become a symbol of...

BLACK HAWK – The holiday season got off to a delicious start at the annual Gilpin County Senior Holiday Luncheon on December 4, 2024. This year, the celebration was extra special as it moved from the Senior Center to the beautifully decorated...

Taste of Gilpin: a savory evening

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...

BLACK HAWK – At the recent Black Hawk City Council meeting on November 13, 2024, the agenda included several key action items, one of which involved the approval of a commercial lease at 221 Gregory Street.  The new business, to be called...

School schedules

Nederland Middle-Senior High School Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. - Open Enrollment Night - Middle School Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. - Fall Plays and Talent Show Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. - Fall Plays and Talent Show Monday,...

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...

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. 

Black Hawk stands firm on IGA deal

Black Hawk - The Black Hawk City Council convened on September 25, 2024, addressing several key resolutions and City matters,  most importantly their proposed IGA with Gilpin County. They also …

Black Hawk Council approves historic renovations

In a sweet start to the Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 11, 2024, Eddie Miller, owner of Hi-Heat & Sweets, rang the ceremonial bell.   Miller, fondly known around town as …

Black Hawk Police reports, May 2024

On 5/1/24, at approximately 7:55 a.m., officers were approached by a female party claiming she had been kidnapped and dropped off in Black Hawk. A report was taken and the investigation is ongoing.On

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