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The Gilpin County Motor Vehicle Office today announced temporary service disruptions in February 2026 related to a required statewide system upgrade by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This upgrade is designed to enhance the experience by making the system easier to use and fully accessible on all devices
Gilpin County has adopted updated regulations governing Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) in accordance with new requirements from the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE).
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved several resolutions, appointments, and program updates during its January 27 meeting. All items presented for action were approved.Consent AgendaCommissioners approved:
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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