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Gold Fever Still Burns in Colorado Mining Town
In Central City Colorado unemployed residents and curious tourists pan streams for gold as an enduring pastime and economic hope. Jim Lannon hopes for an ounce or more while Darren Moline from Denver notes outdoors work can pay if priced right, but warns earnings are limited. A family group from Bedford Indiana and other visitors join the scene as the pursuit continues amid faded hopes and televised records.
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Central City
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Jim Lannon Wais
Northear Creek
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Darren Moline
Denver
Colorado Rockies
New Mexico
Moline
Larry Valentine
Bedford
Ind
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