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Community Update – Saturday, December 20
A Joint Information Center (JIC) remains active with the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Central City, and the City of Black Hawk in response to ongoing power outages and dangerous conditions. The JIC is available for non-emergency questions.
📞 Public Information Line: 303-582-6015 (staffed until 6 PM today)
🚨 Please reserve Dispatch and 9-1-1 for emergencies only.
⚡ Power Restoration:
Xcel Energy and United Power continue repairs. They are sending updates directly to customers. Some mountain communities may not have full power restored until Sunday, Dec. 21 around 12 PM.
🏫 Warming Shelter – OPEN 24/7
Gilpin County School – Upper High School entrance
10595 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Charging available for phones and medical devices.
🥫 Food Safety Reminder:
Refrigerator & Perishable Food Awareness:
After power is restored, residents are encouraged to consider the following:
• Check food temperatures when possible
• Consider discarding perishable items that may have been above 40°F
• Review available food evaluation charts for refrigerated and frozen foods following a power outage. https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/keep-food-safe-after-emergency.html
• When in doubt, throw it out
Thank you for your patience and support. 💙 Please follow the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office page for updates.
- December 1, 2025 - Notice of Public Hearing - Variance Requests at 214 E 3rd High St - City Council - December 16, 2025
- December 2, 2025 - Updated Fee Schedule - Effective January 1, 2026
Updates on Residental Trash Schedule:
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
NO PICKUP ON CHRISTMAS DAY OR NEW YEARS DAY.
Christmas and New Years are both on Thursday this year so your pickup will be on Friday.
If you have tenants please let them know of the holiday schedule or encourage them to reach out and get put on our announcement list.
As always you can reach us by phone or text 303.990.0465
Thank you,
The Doyles
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