Civic Academy application deadline March 29
DRCOG staff are now accepting applications for the spring Denver Regional Council of Governments Civic Academy until Friday, March 29.
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GILPIN COUNTY DECLARES LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY AMID WINTER STORM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 14, 2024
CONTACTS:
Cherokee Blake
Gilpin County Sheriff Public Information Officer
March 2024 Gilpin Observer county newsletter
Read the Gilpin County newsletter, the Gilpin Observer: March 2024.
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If you have any questions or suggestions for future content, please reach out to Melanie Bleyler, Community Engagement Officer, at mbleyler@gilpincounty.org.
Gilpin has some of the lowest taxes in the state - Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners
Research regarding tax rates in each of Colorado's 64 counties was presented at the February 27, 2024 Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
Among other findings, Gilpin County has the 4th lowest property tax rate in the State, the lowest property tax of counties without a sales tax, and a below average sales and property tax both within the State and across the nation.
Gilpin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update
Gilpin County has contracted SWCA Environmental Consultants to develop a county-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The primary goal of this effort is to develop an actionable plan that individuals and businesses can use to feel empowered in protecting themselves, their loved ones, and their property.
County Newsletter: Gilpin Observer February 2024
Read the first edition of our Gilpin County newsletter, the Gilpin Observer: February 2024.
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If you have any questions or suggestions for future content, please reach out to Melanie Bleyler, Community Engagement Officer, at mbleyler@gilpincounty.org.
U.S. Forest Service Withdraws Special Use Permit for Uinta Basin Railway
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has withdrawn their Record of Decision that would have authorized the issuance of a special use permit for the Uinta Basin Railway.
Gilpin County Commissioners have sent several letters of opposition for this project along with other local, state, and federal officials.
Maverix Broadband Secures $8.67 Million Grant to Expand Fiber Optic Broadband in Nederland, Gilpin County, and Unincorporated Boulder County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Maverix Broadband Secures $8.67 Million Grant to Expand Fiber Optic Broadband in Nederland, Gilpin County, and Unincorporated Boulder County
Colorado General Assembly and Governor Polis approve changes that will delay certification of the tax roll
The Colorado Legislature and Governor Polis recently enacted changes to laws to accommodate property tax relief, which will delay Colorado counties certifying their tax roll. The new tax roll deadline is January 24, 2024, which is two weeks later than previous years.
This extra time will allow taxing authorities sufficient time to certify their mill levies
and county assessors more time to compile newly required data.
USFS to conduct prescribed burn - Hwy 119 and Hwy 46
The USFS will be conducting a controlled burn at the intersection of Hwy 119 and Hwy 46 starting today, December 11, 2023 at 10:00 am and continuing for 7 days until December 18, 2023.