LINCOLN HILLS - February is Black History Month. Most Peak to Peak residents know that we have our own unique contribution to Black history here in Gilpin County: the Lincoln Hills community, which was created in 1922 as a resort in the Rocky...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Timberline Fire Protection District held its regular meeting on February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. All board members were present, including President Rick Wenzel, Vice Chairman John Bushey, Members at Large John Carder,...
GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened for a regular session on February 11, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City. All commissioners were present, including Chair Sandy...
GILPIN COUNTY – After years of providing organic food and wellness products, the Holistic Homestead is closing its doors. The market, located at 972 Golden Gate Canyon Rd. in Black Hawk, is holding a going-out-of-business sale on Saturday,...
GILPIN COUNTY – Laughter, sparkles, and splashes filled the Gilpin Community Center Saturday night at the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance and Dive. This long-standing tradition, which dates back to shortly after the center’s grand opening in...
The Gilpin County Community Development Department held an open house meeting on January 28, 2025, at the Gilpin County Courthouse to roll out the final draft of the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment report and take public comments and questions about it.
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/ 2025 Pool Hours please call to confirm prior to...
GILPIN COUNTY - The rich and sometimes unexpected interplay between people and nature is often the subject of Dave Aldridge’s photographs. He is drawn to scenes which reflect the ways people interact with the world. Aldridge tries to evoke both...
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...