Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Gilpin County and the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests as of noon on 9/3/24. Learn more.

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SHERIFF KEVIN ARMSTRONG APPOINTS NEW UNDERSHERIFF

For Immediate Release, August 19, 2024
Contact: Cherokee Blake, PIO, 303-589-6007

As I’m sure our community is aware, our admired Undersheriff, Tonia Kapke, lost her battle with cancer on August 6th this year. In light of this, I’m statutorily required to appointment a new Undersheriff.

Bike Race, NedGravel, in Gilpin County on July 13, 2024

The bike race, NedGravel, is taking place Saturday, July 13. One of the five courses will take riders through Gilpin County - the rest will be in Boulder County around Nederland. While participants in the ride should be obeying rules of the road, please note the additional potential traffic and congestion during the hours of the ride which will be approximately 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Roadside Fire Mitigation Activities in Aspen Springs Neighborhood

The following joint letter dated July 1, 2024 was sent to Aspen Springs Residents and Property Owners. It is signed by County Manager Ray Rears, Gilpin County, and Fire Chief Paul Ondr, Timberline Fire.


Aspen Springs Resident or Property Owner,
Subject: Roadside Fire Mitigation Activities in Aspen Springs Neighborhood

Forsythe II Prescribed Burn Updates, May 17-20, 2024

rom the US Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

BOULDER, Colo. (May 20, 2024) -- Fire crews remain at the Forsythe II Prescribed Burn Project Site, and will continue their work for the next several days. These crews are working on securing the edge around the Unit 44A burn area by spraying water and stirring dirt to ensure lack of heat while also utilizing sprinklers to widen the perimeter line. View a video from our Burn Boss, reviewing this week's work and successes.

 

Gilpin County

203 Eureka Street
Central City, Colorado 80427

County Directory

Phone: 303-582-5214
Fax: 303-582-5440

 

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