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Council weighs funding and fixes

The October 21 City Council work session began hours before the regular meeting, at 4 p.m. During the work session, council members wrestled with nonprofit funding and the city’s broader priorities. 

Gilpin BoCC forms new Board of Appeals

CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met Oct. 14 at the historic courthouse in Central City to adopt important resolutions, approve service contracts, and introduce new employees. Commissioners Jeff Aiken, Susan...

Black Hawk goes big for Halloween

Council approves up to $100K for Gregory Street decorations BLACK HAWK – The Black Hawk City Council is getting into the Halloween spirit in a big way this year. At its October 8 meeting, the council approved a resolution to purchase life-sized decorations that will turn Gregory Street into a spooky “Halloween Street” for the rest of the month.

CCURA approves Gregory Resort plan

CENTRAL CITY – The City of Central Urban Renewal Authority (CCURA) met on October 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. inside City Hall, with all board members present, including Chair Jeremy Fey, Todd Williams, Marcia Enloe, Chuck Spencer, Zane Plsek, April...

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to take action on several matters, including on whether the Town should take part in a $20,000 pilot program to test a new road stabilization product, Perma-Zyme, on two of...

BOULDER - Boulder County Commissioners got their first look at the 2026 proposed budget during a meeting on September 30, 2025. The plan calls for just under $667 million in spending  next year and includes $17 million in...

Council moves Gregory Gulch plan

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, had a packed audience of community members, covering everything from routine bills to a rezoning first step, plus four nonprofits asking for help. There was even a...

Black Hawk approves trailhead design

BLACK HAWK – The Black Hawk City Council approved a design on Wednesday that will probably please hikers in the area.  The Bates Hill Trailhead project may also attract tourists or those seeking an activity that does not involve gambling...

Getting 1st Street up to new standards

The Nederland Planning Commission met on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to continue their discussion on the recommendations from the Town’s Downtown Subarea Plan (DSP) regarding the proposed overlay district for East 1st Street and the specific...

Gilpin commissioners see 2026 draft budget

CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners focused heavily on finances during their September 23 meeting, where County Manager Ray Rears and finance staff presented the proposed draft budget for 2026. The plan projects...

Commissioners review Rollinsville plan

CENTRAL CITY – Gilpin County Commissioners heard a second update on the Rollinsville Infrastructure Study and Area Plan during a September 16 work session, presented by JVA Consulting Engineers. The discussion built on earlier conversations...

Quick council meeting for Central City

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council met on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for what turned out to be one of its quicker meetings, lasting just 18 minutes from beginning to end. With no new business on the agenda, council moved briskly through...

Black Hawk housing authority born with a bang

BLACK HAWK – The City of Black Hawk held a special Housing Authority meeting and regular City Council session on September 10, 2025, approving measures that establish the Housing Authority’s structure and funding. During the regular meeting, they...

Ned codifies citizen donations

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to vote on the implementation of a Donations Policy, which would provide the Town with the framework necessary to accept certain gifts, from services and labor to material...

Planning Commission denies Gregory Gulch PUD

Central City – The Planning Commission convened its Wednesday meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, with Chair Lisa Leben, Vice Chair Bobbie Hill, and Commissioners Barbara Thielemann, Dena Hunter, Katie Shirley, and alternate Chris Shirley...

Gilpin School sewer work to be completed early

BLACK HAWK - Those who travel on Highway 119 north of Black Hawk will be happy to know that the sewer line connecting Gilpin County School to the City of Black Hawk’s system is expected to be completed in December of 2025, instead of sometime in...

Voters will decide strip club issue

CENTRAL CITY – The sexually oriented business debate once again filled City Hall on Wednesday afternoon, September 3, leaving little standing room as residents, business owners, and visitors voiced opinions during a special meeting of the Central...

The Nederland Planning Commission met on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for a work session before their regular meeting to continue their discussion on the recommendations from the Town’s Downtown Subarea Plan (DSP), in particular the proposed...

Central City –  The Central City Council gave unanimous approval to CDOT at their regularly scheduled meeting on September 2, 2025, at City Hall for a conditional 1041 Permit for construction of the new interchange at I-70 and the Central City Parkway. Construction of the new interchange, which will be a roundabout, is scheduled to begin in 2026.

Eldora "major" strategic focus for 2026

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to begin the process of developing their Strategic Plan. While the previous plan, developed in 2023, focused on completing other planning documents and assessments to satisfy...

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