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A curated guide to the top people, places, and services that make our city a wonderful place to live.

Panoramic view of the majestic and rugged terrain of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument under a dramatic sunset sky.

Congress moves to undo monument plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante

In a move poised to redefine federal land protections, Utah lawmakers have introduced resolutions to overturn the 1.

Eleanor Hayes· Jun 5· 3 min
Close-up of an authentic torta cubana at Fritangas restaurant on Frisco Main Street, with a lively dining atmosphere in the background.

Fritangas restaurant opens its doors on Frisco Main Street

Despite aiming to bring authentic Mexico City flavors, including the popular torta cubana, to Frisco's Main Street, Fritangas' new restaurant location is already facing customer complaints about slow

Sofia Velazquez· Jun 4· 3 min
Cracked, dry earth under a hazy sky with a nearly empty reservoir, symbolizing Colorado's severe drought and its impact on water resources and wildlife.

Colorado drought emergency sought amid widespread impacts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife now encourages licensed anglers to catch fish at Nee Noshe Reservoir.

Keanu Alapai· Jun 4· 3 min
Emergency response vehicles and hazmat teams at the Silverthorne Post Office during a suspicious substance investigation.

Silverthorne Post Office substance tests negative, federal team en route

A postal clerk's report of a white powder on a package Monday, June 1, triggered an evacuation and comprehensive hazardous materials response at the Silverthorne Post Office.

Khalid El-Sayed· Jun 2· 3 min
Breckenridge town skyline at dusk with a spotlight on a water droplet, symbolizing the critical decision regarding water hookups for out-of-town projects.

Breckenridge Considers Moratorium on New Out-of-Town Water Hookups

A formal resolution for a one-year pause on new out-of-town water hookups will be presented to the Breckenridge Town Council in the coming weeks, potentially halting development plans for some propert

Khalid El-Sayed· Jun 1· 3 min
A decadent Strawberry Brownie Torte sits on a wooden table, bathed in natural light, showcasing its rich chocolate layers and fresh strawberry topping.

High Country Baking Shares Viral Strawberry Brownie Torte Recipe

Last Tuesday, the small town of Willow Creek ran out of fresh strawberries by noon.

Adam Jankowski· Jun 1· 3 min
Cinematic depiction of AI innovation contrasted with global economic challenges like rising food prices and supply chain issues.

Analyzing Last Week's Global Economic and Geopolitical Shifts

Last week, a major tech company's AI division alone drove earnings that surpassed expectations, even as global food prices continued to climb due to extreme weather and supply chain disruptions.

Khalid El-Sayed· Jun 1· 3 min
Vail Resorts CEO and OpenSnow founder discuss cloud seeding as a potential solution to record-low snowfall in the Rockies.

Vail Resorts CEO Explores Cloud Seeding With OpenSnow Founder

This season, the Rockies faced hundred-year record-low snowfall.

Sofia Velazquez· Jun 1· 3 min
Aerial view of I-70 near Dillon Dam showing ongoing construction at Exit 203, highlighting the mountainous Colorado landscape.

CDOT announces I-70 Exit 203 overhaul near Dillon Dam

Frisco's I-70 Exit 203, a notorious bottleneck, is set to undergo an 18-month, $27.

Khalid El-Sayed· May 31· 3 min
Students in a Colorado classroom are focused on their studies, with cell phones put away, ahead of the state's 2026 deadline.

Colorado schools ban cell phones ahead of 2026 state deadline

Colorado school districts are implementing stricter cell phone policies by July 1, 2024, nearly two years ahead of the state's official deadline for policy publication, according to Summitdaily .

Adam Jankowski· May 31· 3 min
A majestic mountain range overlooking a serene lake, surrounded by dense, old-growth forests, symbolizing the beauty and vastness of protected wilderness areas.

Wilderness Rules and Regulations Explained

On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act, protecting millions of acres of American land. This article explains the rules and regulations governing these protected wilderness areas.

Adam Jankowski· May 30· 3 min
Dark, heavy monsoon clouds gather over a drought-stricken Colorado landscape, with isolated bursts of rain falling on a small valley.

Colorado Monsoon Season Rainfall Predictions Rise With El Niño

Fort Collins has already received 3.

Khalid El-Sayed· May 30· 3 min
An empty classroom at Summit Cove Elementary School with sunlight streaming through the window, symbolizing the sudden departure of the principal.

Summit Cove Elementary principal resigns suddenly

Principal Julie Johnson of Summit Cove Elementary School will not return for the remainder of the current school year or the entire 2026-27 academic year, with her departure effective immediately.

Eleanor Hayes· May 28· 3 min
A gray wolf surveys the Colorado central mountains at sunrise, with a ranch visible in the distance, highlighting the expanding wolf presence and potential conflict.

Colorado wolf activity expands into central mountains

Colorado has paid over $1.

Keanu Alapai· May 28· 3 min
A futuristic housing and transit development in the Colorado mountains, symbolizing the integration of living spaces and public transportation.

Colorado Governor Signs Bill to Connect Housing and Transit

Colorado's mountain towns could see up to $75 million annually in state sales tax revenue directed towards transit infrastructure, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Jared Polis.

Eleanor Hayes· May 28· 3 min
A survivor being rescued on Maroon Peak after a 1000-foot fall, with dramatic mountain scenery and a steep gully visible.

Maroon Peak: Fatal 1000-foot fall, one climber survives

After a grueling 20-hour ascent on Maroon Peak in 2026, three climbers began to fall without warning.

Adam Jankowski· May 26· 3 min
A school board meeting where a decision is being made about a charter school transfer and school closure, conveying a sense of finality.

School board denies charter school transfer request

In a move signaling a clear direction for local education, the Summit School District Board of Education voted to close Breckenridge Elementary by the 2027-2028 school year and denied a charter school's request to transfer its authority.

Khalid El-Sayed· May 26· 3 min
Army veteran James Bauer cycling a long distance, embodying resilience and celebrating life during a Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride.

Army veteran's bike ride celebrates life and resilience

Army veteran James Bauer has already cycled over 800 miles this year, all in preparation for a single 250-mile leg of the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride 250.

Keanu Alapai· May 25· 3 min
The Colorado River flowing through a canyon, symbolizing the securing of vital water rights through federal funding for the Shoshone Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Trump admin releases $40M for Colorado River water rights

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has released $40 million to the Colorado River District, pushing the total raised to $97 million for the $99 million purchase of critical water rights for the Shoshone H

Keanu Alapai· May 25· 3 min
Cars waiting in a long queue for a limited-access hard-to-recycle event, while a separate town cleanup day proceeds with more open participation.

Countywide Town Cleanup Day Faces Hard-to-Recycle Event Challenges

This Saturday, May 30, 2026, Summit County residents can drop off electronics and hazardous waste, but only if they have secured one of the limited reservation slots for the annual Hard to Recycle eve

Eleanor Hayes· May 24· 3 min
Police tape surrounds a bar entrance at night, with flashing lights and officers investigating a shooting incident.

Dillon Keystone Police Investigate Bar Shooting, Suspect Charged

Ernesto Comacho was found hiding inside a pickup truck around 1:15 p.

Eleanor Hayes· May 24· 3 min
A grand theater marquee at dusk with reduced ticket prices displayed, hinting at economic challenges and a less crowded scene than usual.

Theaters Slash Ticket Prices Amid Economic Downturn

The average Broadway ticket price fell by 15% in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022, according to a Broadway League Report, a stark reversal for an industry often seen as a luxury.

Eleanor Hayes· May 23· 3 min
A snow-covered Colorado mountain pass on Memorial Day weekend, with hikers braving the unexpected late-season snowfall and limited trail access.

Memorial Day Weekend: Colorado Trails See Patchy Access, New Snow

More than a foot of new snow was reported at Rainbow Curve along Trail Ridge Road just days before Memorial Day, challenging expectations of widespread early access this season, according to CBS...

Khalid El-Sayed· May 23· 4 min
A coffee roaster in a high-altitude setting with mountains in the background, illustrating the impact of lower boiling points on coffee flavor.

High altitude coffee roasting: lower boiling points impact flavor

At 5,000 feet above sea level, water boils about 12°C cooler.

Keanu Alapai· May 23· 3 min
A snow-covered mountain road in Colorado with a closed sign, indicating winter weather conditions during Memorial Day weekend.

Colorado mountain towns face winter weather for Memorial Day weekend

Over a foot of new snow blanketed Rainbow Curve along Trail Ridge Road on Tuesday morning, forcing the closure of a key route just days before the Memorial Day weekend.

Sofia Velazquez· May 22· 3 min
Vast Western landscape with geothermal steam vents, wind turbines, and solar panels under a sunset sky, representing a diverse renewable energy future.

Four Western States Launch Geothermal Energy Production Partnership

Four Western states—Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico—have formed the Mountain West Geothermal Consortium.

Adam Jankowski· May 22· 3 min
A gavel striking a ballot box, with legislators in the background, representing the restriction of citizen-proposed ballot initiatives in Ohio.

Legislators restrict 2026 ballot initiative process

In Ohio, a new law now demands a 60% supermajority for citizen-proposed constitutional amendments.

Keanu Alapai· May 21· 4 min
House Speaker in a tense moment, considering public opinion and the upcoming 2026 election cycle.

House Speaker Weighs Public Opinion Amid 2026 Election Fears

Just last week, the House Speaker delayed a critical budget vote by 48 hours after internal polling showed a 15-point drop in public approval for the initial proposal, according to a Congressional Aid

Eleanor Hayes· May 21· 4 min
A new wildlife overpass in Colorado, designed to help animals safely cross a highway, with deer visible crossing the vegetated structure during sunset.

Colorado lawmakers approve new funding for wildlife crossings

Colorado's wolf reintroduction program faces a critical funding hurdle after the 2026 legislative session.

Adam Jankowski· May 21· 3 min
An electric vehicle charging in a snowy Summit County landscape, highlighting the challenges of winter EV driving and limited infrastructure.

Summit County's EV Driving Challenges

A recent survey found that 30% of electric vehicle (EV) drivers visiting Summit County in winter reported significant range anxiety or nearly running out of charge due to unexpected battery drain.

Eleanor Hayes· May 21· 3 min