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As part of the Community Annex construction project, contractors will be trenching under a section of Norton Drive near the site to install utility taps. Dates: October 9 to October 16 Work Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
September 23, 2025Work is officially underway on the wildfire safety project along Gilpin County’s key evacuation routes. On September 22, representatives from Timberline Fire Protection District, the U.S. Forest Service, and Gilpin County gathered on Gilpin Road to mark the start of the project.Attendees included:
Gilpin County would like to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone who took the time to participate in the 2025 Quality of Life & Communications Survey. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand community priorities, identify areas for improvement, and guide future planning.
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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