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CSU Extension covered wildfire mitigation and firewise landscaping in Gilpin County

The Gilpin County CSU Extension Service hosted a March 31 workshop on pine beetles at the Gilpin Library.

The Gilpin Slash Site opened ahead of schedule and set a single-day record April 4, as residents respond to recent windstorms and wildfire mitigation needs.

Egg hunt, dive returns

Nearly 180 kids joined Gilpin County’s 23rd Annual Egg Hunt and Dive finding thousands of eggs and enjoying pool fun.

More than 60 residents attended the Community Engagement meeting at the Gilpin County Community Center on March 24, 2026, which focused on wildfire preparedness.

The 4th Annual Mother-Son Nerf Battle at the Gilpin County Community Center brought families together for a fun event where mothers and sons bonded.

The Belvidere Foundation hosted a February 28 presentation by Judge Gary Jackson on Black history in Gilpin County.

Horne’s “Cabin in the Sky”

Lena Horne did not come to Colorado just to perform. She came to step out of the spotlight.

The Food Pantry fundraiser at Very Nice Brewing raised about $1,500 in food, personal care products, and donations.

CENTRAL CITY — On January 29, the Gilpin  County Motor Vehicle Office announced temporary service disruptions in February 2026 related to a required statewide system upgrade by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This upgrade is...

Langston Hughes and Lincoln Hills

This week’s focus on Langston Hughes begins a Black History Month series highlighting figures connected to Lincoln Hills

She was a writer, an advocate for social justice, a teacher, a woman committed to her community and her church, an election officer (for over 50 years), daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and so much more.

A legend says goodbye

After 28 years, Cherokee Blake leaves behind a legacy of 'determination, commitment, professionalism, and strength.'

Dog park opens in Gilpin County

In the wake of the atrocities in the current news sphere, may I suggest aggressive self-care in lieu of drinking?

Gilpin reopens slash yard, sees record volume after windstorms

Gilpin Mountain Kids opens doors

After more than two years without a licensed childcare center in Gilpin County, Gilpin Mountain Kids Early Learning Center is officially open and welcoming families, with open enrollment and no waiting list.

Gilpin Commissioners adopt 2026 budget

Gilpin County commissioners approved several year-end items during a special meeting on Monday morning, December 15, 2025. 

The Gilpin County Community Center felt busy and warm over the weekend of December 13 and 14 as the 22nd annual Winter Arts Festival filled the building with vendors, music, kids, and cookies.

Timberline board wraps up year

The Timberline Fire Protection District Board of Directors closed out its final meeting of 2025 on December 10 with a full slate of approvals.

Friends of the Library Bake Sale

Event covers program costs, miscellaneous expenses

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