CENTRAL CITY – Executive Vice President of Monarch Casino Jason Gumer appeared at the April 15 Central City Council meeting to discuss the negative implications of iGaming, which is defined as internet gambling.  Acting in his capacity as...

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met to continue their discussion on drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in collaboration with the Town of Nederland, and on updating their organization’s...

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) began their meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with a special executive session that was closed to the public, during which the Board received legal advice about the possibility of purchasing property for...

CENTRAL CITY – Several county officials attended the joint meeting between the County and the cities of Gilpin, Black Hawk, and Central City. No one from Black Hawk attended, though they were invited.  Commissioners Hollingsworth, Berumen,...

CENTRAL CITY—On March 25, 2025, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened for a regular meeting that covered topics ranging from iGaming and child abuse prevention to liquor licenses and new employees.  Chair Sandy...

Gilpin County – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met at the Gilpin County Courthouse on April 1, 2025, for a work session to review four topics. All members of the board were present along with Gilpin County Manager Ray Rears.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in government funding to Columbia University have been cancelled. Now, one of their scientists is speaking out.

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Nederland Planning Commission engaged in a discussion regarding past amendments to Yard and Bulk requirements listed in Section 16-33 of Nederland Municipal Code (NMC) which affected the time frame for affordable...

CENTRAL CITY — Despite a packed audience of about 20 people, no one stepped up to comment at the start of Central City's April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.  While public comment is always welcomed at the beginning of each meeting, to...

CENTRAL CITY — On March 25, 2025, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened for a full-day meeting that spanned discussions ranging from land use and infrastructure to fire mitigation and funding for youth...

GILPIN COUNTY — Dr. Chelsea Shore, Region 10 Program Manager for the Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council (GROC), is a survivor of opioid addiction.  At 15, she was prescribed opioids with no end date, spent a decade in active use, and...

CENTRAL CITY  — The Central City Downtown Development Authority is considering contributing $40,000 toward the next phase of the city’s comprehensive master plan, a document focused on guiding economic development, infrastructure...

Grand Island Resources LLC, owners of the Caribou and Cross Mines (located roughly four miles outside of Nederland), have applied for Designated Mining Operation status for the Cross Mine. The application was submitted to state regulators on...

NEDERLAND - On March 10, 2025, the Nederland Community Center held a “Chat with the Chief.” This was an opportunity where citizens of Nederland were able to have an open conversation with their local law enforcement and the Town Sergeant for...

The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (NDDA) met on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to discuss their organizational structure, specifically in regards to their bylaws and defining their working relationship with the Town of Nederland. The...

GILPIN COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened Tuesday morning for a work session to discuss cost adjustments for the Community Annex, a multi-use building that will house the county food pantry, a commercial kitchen, and...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened on March 18, 2025, for a work session at 6:09 p.m., focusing on critical issues including the fire department master plan and a temporary access request for the Mighty Argo Cable Car project. Fire...

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to give a final review of a letter of concern to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety. The opposition is to Grand Island Resources LLC’s submitted application for the...

GILPIN COUNTY – A newly formed grassroots activist group, tentatively called Tricounty Unity for Democracy, held its second meeting on Sunday, March 16, at the Gilpin County Public Library. The group, which draws members from Gilpin, Boulder, and...

GILPIN COUNTY - All persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $56,000 (per owner, per county) on January 1, 2025, are required to report the personal property to the assessor by...