Community Meetings
Gilpin County Housing Needs Assessment Open House
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, Central City
Informal public meeting to discuss and share comments on the draft Gilpin County Housing Needs Assessment.
Learn more on the Housing Division page.
Forest Health Movie Matinee: "Fireforest"
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Timberline Fire Station 3, 19126 Hwy 119, Black Hawk, 80422
Free Movie Screening of Fireforest by Evan Barrientos
Join experts from Gilpin CSU Extension, Timberline Fire Protection District, Gilpin County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland, Colorado State Forest Service, Clear Creek Watershed & Forest Health Partnership, and others for a FREE documentary screening and discussion.
“Fireforest” details how prescribed burns and forest restoration treatments helped avert potential disaster during the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Discussion with local experts, which will follow the film, will touch on wildfire preparedness & evacuation, forest health, wildfire mitigation, and wildfire safety as it pertains to Gilpin County residents.
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
Please RSVP as space is limited.
Questions: contact Jennifer.cook@colostate.edu, 303-582-9106
Radon, Well, and Septic Systems in the Mountains
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library and virtually via Zoom
Current homeowners, potential homebuyers, and realtors are invited join us to learn about radon, well maintenance, and septic systems in the mountains. We will discuss the importance of testing for radon, an odorless gas that can cause lung cancer, and how to reduce radon hazard in homes. We will also provide tips to maintain well and septic systems in an effort to protect both environmental and personal health.
A light meal will be provided for those who attend in person.
Agenda
5:00 pm - Radon (Jennifer Cook, Gilpin CSU Extension, and Marie Larson, Gilpin Public Health)
5:30 pm - Wells (Alisa Witt, Gilpin Public Health)
6:00 pm - Break
6:15 pm - Septic (Alisa Witt, Gilpin Public Health)
6:45 pm - Q&A and final words