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As we say goodbye to 2025, Gilpin County is reflecting on a year marked by meaningful progress, strong partnerships, and continued investment in the community. Across all departments, county staff and leadership worked to strengthen essential services, improve infrastructure, enhance public safety, and deepen connections with residents.
Effective today, December 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the Gilpin County Sheriff has ordered Temporary Stage I Fire Restrictions due to current environmental conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning today for Gilpin County due to critical and dangerous fire weather conditions.This week’s weather will continue to increase fire risk, with warm temperatures (potentially near or breaking records) and very dry conditions. We will continue to monitor conditions daily and will communicate as needed.
The Best Little County in Colorado
Rich History
Gilpin County, located in the high country east of the Continental Divide some thirty-seven miles west of Denver, was established in 1861 as one of the original seventeen counties of the Colorado Territory.
Scenic Beauty
While people, industries and fortunes come and go, the imposing beauty of the mountains along the Continental Divide provide daily inspiration for those drawn to Gilpin County.
Limited Stakes Gaming
In 1990 a state-wide amendment passed that legalized limited-stakes gambling in Black Hawk and Central City. The initiative required that much of the proceeds from gambling would be provided to the Colorado State Historical Fund for Historic Preservation.
Living in the High Country
The high country is not for the fainthearted when Mother Nature sends a 100-year snowfall. A three-footer of spring white rain is not uncommon. Gilpinites need to be ready for prime time in the high country.
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