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Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties – The Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council (GROC), the regional opioid response collaborative for Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties, is now accepting applications for its Advisory Committee.
Gilpin County is beginning a major improvement project at the Community Center starting Monday, August 4. The work will address sidewalk repairs, ADA accessibility, drainage improvements, and parking lot upgrades. To minimize disruptions, the project will be completed in four phases, with updates shared throughout the process.Phase 1 Details:
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August 2025 Gilpin Observer newsletter
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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