On Feb. 17, 2023, the westbound lane of Highway 72 at Gross Dam Road will be temporarily closed to allow for roadside barrier placement. During this time, traffic control will be in place, with flaggers alternating westbound and eastbound traffic through the open lane on Highway 72. These barriers will be in place during the early phases of the intersection work to separate the work zone from traffic as heavy equipment moves through the area.
Do you have a passion for helping families with young children get connected to resources in mountain communities? Are you a good listener, able to facilitate groups and build trust with community members? Do you like doing outreach and promotion? If so, this position might be for you!
The Planning Commission has two vacancies. Members are appointed to the Planning Commission by the Gilpin County Commissioners after application to and interview with the Planning Commission. If you are interested in applying please submit a letter of interest by 5:00 p.m. February 3rd, 2023 to mkeller@gilpincounty.org, lcomyn@msn.com, and rgutierrez@gilpincounty.org.
The Apex Building at 495 Apex Valley Road is closed due plumbing issues. The following steps are being taken so that County business may continue without interruption:
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado ensures that every child in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten is eligible for half-day (15 hours), state-funded, voluntary preschool beginning in the 2023-24 school year. Three-year-olds with qualifying factors are eligible for part-time (10 hours) preschool programming.
Attend one or all upcoming workshops (virtual and in-person options) to learn more about the Mountain Pine Beetle. This native beetle has expanded to epidemic levels in Gilpin County. Participants will learn about beetle life cycle, how to identify beetle impacts on trees, control options to treat infested trees, preventative options, and what to expect for future impacts in Gilpin County and beyond.
BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 29, 2022) – Firefighters plan to burn slash piles from multiple fuels reduction and hazardous tree removal projects on the Boulder Ranger District next week, as early as Tuesday, January 3, 2023, as conditions allow. Burning of these piles could take place throughout the upcoming snowy, winter months.
On December 20, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 22-44, Discharging Weekly Register-Call from All Duties as Legal Newspaper of Record for the County of Gilpin.
Executive Director of Triad Bright Futures, Ms. Anton will lead a broad early childhood collaboration