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.
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Defective COVID-19 Tests
To All Gilpin County Residents:
This past October, Gilpin County Public Health offered free COVID-19 tests to community members to help prevent the spread of COVID in the county.
It has just come to our attention that these tests were unfortunately shipped to us containing low buffer fluid levels, and therefore are defective.
Childcare Steering Committee - Volunteers Needed
The County understands the need for childcare in our rural, mountain area, and would like your help in finding solutions. Please send an email to Lyndsey Denton at Ldenton@gilpincounty.org, if you are interested in serving on a childcare steering committee by December 22nd, 2023.
Gilpin County Offices closed Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 2023, for Thanksgiving
Gilpin County Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are thankful for our residents and employees that make Gilpin County, "The Best Little County in Colorado". We wish you and yours and safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Letter Sent to Eagles' Nest Early Learning Center Regarding their Lease of County Owned Property
For the public's awareness, the below letter was sent to the Eagles' Nest Early Learning Center regarding pending breaches of their lease of County owned property and summarizing the support the County has offered.
CLEAR CREEK AND GILPIN COUNTIES ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING OF SHOOTING RANGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 2023
CONTACT: Megan Hiler, Public Information Officer
Cell: 970-409-2784
mhiler@clearcreekcounty.us
Media Partners,
Clear Creek County and Gilpin County are both pleased to announce a big step forward in the Sport Shooting Park Project as Himmelman Construction broke ground on the new public shooting range early last month.
Gilpin County Noxious Weed Advisory Board - Volunteers Needed
Gilpin County is looking for members to serve on the Noxious Weed Advisory Board.
Transfer Station closed today, will reopen November 1st
Due to unforeseen staffing issues, the transfer station will close today and remain closed until November 1st, 2023.
The Gilpin County Slash Site Season Has Been Extended
The Gilpin County Slash site season has been extended until Sunday, November 5th, 2023, due to the nice autumn weather.
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4
Get ready to not freak out. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 2:20 pm EDT, every TV, radio, and cellphone in the United States should blare out the distinctive, jarring electronic warning tone of an emergency alert.