Council approves $50 million Tincup Whiskey Distillery Resort
By Randy Beaudette
The regular online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council highlighted the annexation of Lake Gulch Whiskey Resort Properties, an Emergency Declaration for the City of Black Hawk, and an agreement for the July 4th fireworks. Continue reading
Commissioners adhere to state-wide “Stay at Home” edict
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a Special Meeting on March 31, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting to exercise social distancing requirements. Continue reading
The Mile High 2A All-District Basketball Team Awards by District Coaches
By Gary King
The Gilpin County girls’ basketball team was selected as the surprise “Girls’ Team of the Year” by the Mile High 2A All-District coaches. The Lady Eagles ended their season with a respectable 14 wins to 9 losses overall, and 8 wins and 4 losses in League Continue reading
Community support shows everyone cares in a crisis
By David Josselyn
The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit fast and furious, taking many of us by surprise. The governments are creating rules and restrictions that can change daily; sometimes several times per day. As we adapt to our new way of life, many of us are Continue reading
Getting current updates about COVID-19 to residents in real-time
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners held a Special Meeting on March 26, 2020 via internet as a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Gilpin County Mining History
By Mary Peery
The Prize Mine possesses one of the most visible and intact mine structures, which defines the eastern boundary of Nevadaville. It is situated on Prize Hill above Nevadaville Road. Below are the works of several writers Continue reading
We need your help!
By Sharon Perea
Those aren’t bees you hear buzzing in the mountains! It is local neighbors with sewing machines “buzzing” up masks. The project began early in March when Laura Richards heard our country was not only running out of R95 masks, but also other types of protective masks. She decided she could help by sewing cotton masks with an inner layer of flannel or fleece. The pattern used was based on the Center for Disease Control website Continue reading
30 years ago – April 6, 1990
Being an election judge can sometimes be a lonesome job, but someone has to do it. Looking more like the “Maytag repair team,” Tuesday’s Black Hawk city election judges had plenty of time on their hands to catch up on local happenings, voter turnout being a dismal 20.4 percent. There are 141 Continue reading
Black Hawk Bean & Cream coffee shop opens for business
by Lisa L. Lopez
“We’re bringing the local spot back to the locals”, says Chris Burschi, son of owner John Burschi and part-time teammate for Black Hawk Bean & Cream, the new coffee, sandwich, and ice cream shop located at Continue reading
Council approves online meetings and gaming tax relief during 30 day casino closures
By Randy Beaudette
A special online meeting of the Black Hawk City Council to address concerns in this ever changing COVID-19 environment took place on March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm. Continue reading
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