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...
Gilpin County – The Friends of Gilpin County gave the county an early holiday gift by sponsoring a concert of harp music on December 17, 2024, at the Gilpin Library. A sizable crowd braved the snow and cold to be mesmerized by harp virtuoso...
GILPIN COUNTY- On Sunday, December 22, 2024, Very Nice Brewing Company in Gilpin hosted their first holiday market. The brewery, located at 180 Jankowski Drive, had over a dozen vendors with awesome gifts for last minute shopping before the holidays.
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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.
GILPIN COUNTY – Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting on December 17, 2024, was marked by a mixture of reflection and celebration as Commissioner Marie Mornis participated in her final session. Fellow commissioners and...
Gilpin Colorado State Spirit Championships DAVE GIBSON DENVER – To the casual observer, since the girls make it look easy, it might seem that cheerleaders wave their pompoms, do a few leg kicks, and lead fans in cheers. Anyone who has ever...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board met on December 12, 2024, with full attendance, including President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, Members at Large John Carder, Kristin Turner, and Mary Kate McKenna,...
GILPIN COUNTY – The 21st Annual Gilpin County Winter Arts Festival, held on December 14 and 15, 2024, at the Gilpin County Community Center in Black Hawk, Colorado, was a resounding success, bringing together local artisans, performers, and...
GILPIN COUNTY - Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, Social Security Administration, or another federal agency? Do you have a suggestion for Congress that will help your family or community? If so, Senator Michael...
