City of Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek played an integral role in the rich heritage of Colorado. The first homesteaders arrived here in the mid-1800s. In 1890, a ranch hand named Bob Womack discovered gold and Cripple Creek changed forever. By 1900, more than 50,000 people called the gold camp home. When the golden era ended in 1918, more than $300 million in gold had been mined in what would be the last great gold rush in North America. By the 1920s, only about 40 mines remained, but two decades later, in the 1940s, the town began to promote itself as a tourist destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. In 1991, the town was opened to limited-stakes gaming. Today, the venerable gold camp has reinvented itself as a full-service tourist destination, all the while preserving and showcasing its rich history.

Donkey Derby Days Road Closures

Bennett from 5th to 1st will be closed Friday June 24th 6am – Sun. June 26th 6pm

Bennett from 1st to “A” street will be closed Friday June 24th 5pm-Sun. June 26th 6pm

Bennet from “A” to “C” streets will be closed for the parade on Saturday June 25th from 9am-1pm

Side streets to Carr and to Masonic/Myers will also be closed to through traffic along the above specified routes.

The detour will be “C” Street to Masonic/Myers to 5th street

Vendors will begin setting up on Bennett Friday morning at 9am.

Renters and Owners Policy Change

The increasing number of issues created between property owners and renters has prompted the implementation of a policy change.

Beginning January 2016 as the requests for tenant address changes are received, the monthly utility billing will remain in the property owner’s name whom is ultimately the responsible party. All utility charges will be mailed to the property owner. While the renter may pay the utility bill, it will be the property owner’s responsibility to notify the renter of the charges.