Friday, 25th July 2008 (406 views)

An old gold mining town in Colorado is combining the historical influence of the industry with 21st century life, according to a new report.

The New York Times notes that Leadville, which is situated almost two miles above sea level in the Lake County area of Colorado, carries the influence of its mining past even as it looks to the future.

Running until 1986, the Climax mine is expected to reopen next year, the report notes, while colourful buildings from the 1880s line the main street.

Chris Albers, a local entrepreneur, told the publication that Leadville has "got character".

"It's not just another slick pop-up ski town. The old folks are miners, but there's a new breed of people moving here," he explained.

Gold mining has been an industry in Colorado since 1858, with prominent discoveries including the Colorado Mineral Belt, the Cripple Creek district and around the Denver area.

 

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