Community Center will remain closed Friday, February 28 so a part can be ordered and installed due to the lift station malfunction. Friday's vaccine clinic will be relocated to the Gilpin County Public Library at the same times. 

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Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council Announces Over $11 Million in Funding Opportunities

February 11, 2025

(GOLDEN, CO) -  The Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council (GROC), or Region 10, representing Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Jefferson Counties, has received funding from opioid settlement dollars to address gaps and opportunities in prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The funding is focused on people who use opioids or other substances and those with opioid use disorders and other substance use disorders and mental illnesses in the region.

Colorado Public Utilities Commission will host virtual comment hearings on Xcel Energy’s proposed Wildfire Mitigation Plan

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will host three virtual public comment hearings on Xcel Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), Proceeding No. 24A-0296E, over the next few months. The PUC invites community members to provide comments regarding the Company’s $1.9 billion plan for wildfire mitigation. 

For more information, visit the PUC Comments website.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Revised Critical Habitat for Canada Lynx and Announces Final Recovery Plan

Public Input Sought on Proposed Critical Habitat Revision

To protect Canada lynx in the lower 48, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service releases its final recovery plan and proposes critical habitat revisions spanning approximately 19,112 square miles across six western states. This includes portions of Gilpin County.

These actions aim to boost population resiliency and connectivity. The Service will review and consider all comments received by Jan. 28, 2025, before publishing a final rule. 

County Approved Contract to Purchase Part of Rudolph Ranch

On Tuesday, October 8, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners approved an executed contract to purchase real property at 14874 Highway 119, which is part of the original homestead of the Rudolph Ranch. The primary purpose for the pending acquisition is for the water rights vested with the property, along with associated ways to strengthen the County’s water rights position in the Ralston Creek Watershed. The County has a 90-day due diligence phase until it closes on the property.

Colorado Mountain Rail Project Meets with Gilpin County

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is exploring a new initiative to enhance transportation options in the central Rocky Mountains. The plan involves developing a network of passenger rail lines that connect the mountain towns and regions with urban centers and recreational locations. This project aims to use existing rail infrastructure to meet the growing demand for passenger rail service. Learn more on the Colorado Mountain Rail project page.

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