Dear Editor, Tuesday, December 10, is Colorado Gives Day. We at Victory Gardens ask that you consider supporting your favorite local nonprofit organization with a donation. At Victory Gardens, we are committed to developing local food systems by...

Black Hawk- This week marks just about two months of free access to our website, and next week you'll see some changes happening.  If you are an online subscriber, you’ll receive an email that says “Create your user account.” If you are a...

 Dear Editor,  I came to Colorado in September 1951 to go to university of Colorado and never really left.  The Carousel of Happiness: It was chosen by my children to celebrate my 92nd birthday this past Sunday, November...

Dear Editor, Vitalant and Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa Black Hawk are encouraging the community to give thanks this holiday season by donating blood to help patients in need. Every two seconds a patient in the U.S. needs a blood...

Dear Editor, We can probably agree that the recently completed campaign season in Gilpin County was stressful on several levels, especially given the turmoil surrounding our divided nation which showed up even in our tiny County. That being said,...

Dear Editor, Have you considered donating to the New Explorers Learning Center through Teens Inc.? Here are some things to consider.  Did you know that it matters who you donate to for tax purposes? In fact, if you donate to help fund the...

Dear Editor, The Peak to Peak Housing and Human Services Alliance (P2PHHSA) is a group of organizations, agencies, and community members who meet to identify and address the need for equitable access to services, programming, and funding to...

Dear Editor, On Sunday, November 17, from 12-3 p.m., the Nederland Thanksgiving Potluck returns again! This long standing tradition in our community has taken place for over 30 years, and we are so excited to add another year to the books. This...

I moved to Colorado in November, over seven years ago, along with my wife. Everyone warned us it would be colder here than back “home,” back East, but I remember standing outside the hotel to smoke cigarettes, wearing shorts and a T-shirt as it...

I've been sleeping a lot lately. I average 10 to 12 hours a night. My body is tired. My brain is tired. I wake up exhausted. My body keeps telling me to slow down and I'm working on that. I've been working on it for almost 2 years now. Weekends...

Dear Eldora Community, Today, we celebrate the grand opening of our new Caribou Lodge. This project has been years in the making, and we are so excited to share it with you. Caribou Lodge marks a new chapter for Eldora, providing a permanent home...

Dear Editor and Gilpin voters, After months of campaigning in neighborhoods and at local businesses, it’s time to say a simple and sincere thank you to everyone who made time to vote. Your voices were heard and the outcomes will be verified soon....

Dear Editor, During my campaigning efforts I observed that most Gilpin County citizens are beautiful and respect each other.  However, I was called various names by some as they announced their IQ while driving by. Some did a U turn and...

You should buy a gun. Yeah, I know. You dislike firearms and wish we lived in a world without them. But ignoring reality never solves problems. The reality is that Trump may win or steal the election, and he’s made no secret about how he will...

PEAK TO PEAK – We’re out of time. If you haven’t mailed your ballot by now, you’d better use a drop box, because we just can’t count on USPS to get mail to its intended recipient in less than a week. Unless you are living off the grid, you’ve...

Dear Editor, Please accept my recommendation to elect Jeff Aiken as Gilpin County Commissioner – District 1. Jeff, a decades-long Gilpin resident, has been a Central City Alderman for the last 9 years. He is term-limited in this position....

Dear Editor, The 2024 election is upon us. The people of Colorado have many issues and people to consider. At times national issues overshadow state concerns. While it is true there are multiple wars, global economic issues, and a contentious...

Dear Editor, Gilpin County is the most beautiful place in the state in terms of open spaces, great people, diversified economy, great schools and excellent county government and staff. We all want to see good things happen for our county. The...

Dear Gilpin County Residents, As we approach the final stretch of this campaign, I’m filled with a sense of gratitude and purpose. The opportunity to engage with so many of you has underscored what makes Gilpin County a remarkable place: our...

Sandy Hollingsworth looks forward to continuing to serve the people of Gilpin Hello Community, First, I want to express my appreciation to residents, colleagues, friends, and fellow volunteers for supporting my re-election campaign. Promoting...