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Silverthorne park safety concerns rise with moose carcass removal delays
For weeks, a dead moose carcass has decomposed near Silverthorne's North Pond Park.
Bureau of Land Management director faces public land sales concerns
In 2012, Steve Pearce, now the confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management, wrote that the federal government owns 650 million acres of land and 'most of it we do not even need,' a statement r
Silverthorne Urges Residents to Conserve Water Under Phase 1 Measures
Starting May 1, 2026, residents in the Willow Brook Metropolitan District were banned from watering lawns, washing cars, or even filling hot tubs with district water.
Breckenridge Old Masonic Hall hosts diverse, inclusive performances
Breck Create's programming touched almost 36,000 lives in 2024, demonstrating significant reach for a local arts organization.
Gold Hill Trail Closes Monday for Urgent Erosion Repairs
Starting Monday, June 22, the popular 1.
Frisco roadwork schedule and impact: Major overhaul begins
Frisco is embarking on a $60 million-plus road construction spree, with one major project alone, the FM 1515 widening, not expected to complete utility relocations until March 2027.
Colorado Mountain Destinations Enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Spring Creek Fire in the White River National Forest has burned nearly 20 acres and is about 20% contained, signaling an aggressive start to Colorado's wildfire season.
Dillon to implement new reservation system for recreation facilities
Starting in summer 2027, a spontaneous game of tennis or a picnic at Dillon's Town Park will no longer be possible without a reservation and a nominal fee, according to SummitDaily .
Opposition Letter Targets Proposed TABOR Adjustments
A Colorado ballot measure, framed as a modest tax adjustment, could funnel billions of dollars yearly into state coffers, according to an opposition letter cited in SummitDaily .
Summit High School students attend International Thespian Festival
Summit High School senior Satori Adnan isn't just heading to the International Thespian Festival; she's also set to pursue a musical theatre degree at the University of Hartford this fall.
Frisco begins major I-70 Exit 203 bridge work in April 2026
A sanitation line issue has delayed the reopening of a northbound Colorado Highway 9 turn lane at Frisco's Exit 203 interchange, creating immediate traffic headaches even before the area's $27.
Lenfest Institute Funds Local News Initiatives Supporting Communities
In Berkeley, California, over 400 residents invested at least $1,000 each to keep their local digital news site, Berkeleyside, alive through a direct public offering.
Breckenridge hosts vibrant Pride month events and march
RuPaul's Drag Race alums Coco Montrese (as Janet Jackson) and Jade Jolie (as Taylor Swift) performed at Breckenridge's 10-Mile Pride celebration, showcasing an entertainment caliber rarely seen at loc
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Kills Uncollared Wolf Linked to Sheep Attacks
Colorado has already approved over $1.
Western US Faces Travel Paradox Amid Late Snowfall Accumulation Forecast
The Beartooth Highway, a major mountain pass between Montana and Wyoming, closed Wednesday due to several inches of overnight snow and extreme weather, defying typical late-season expectations, accord
Summit County firefighters train on wildfire defense, urge homeowner mitigation
In Silverthorne's Hamilton Creek neighborhood this week, Summit County firefighters conducted a training exercise to evaluate, house by house, which homes they could realistically defend during a wild
Northern Water's $2.7B Project Faces Participant Withdrawals and Rising Costs
The town of Erie voted 4-2 to commit $2.
Colorado drought emergency strains Western Slope communities and industries.
Colorado's 2026 snowpack peaked unusually early in March at just 51% of its typical level, according to The Center Square .
Summit County to Enact Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Amid High Danger
Starting Saturday, June 6, every spark and flame in unincorporated Summit County will be under scrutiny.
Summit School District votes to keep charter school oversight
Despite interest from over 100 families for a new charter school, the Summit School District Board of Education voted 5-1 to deny High Rockies Community School state oversight in 2026, effectively blo
New Mexico Court Vacates June 22, 2026 Trial for Team Summit Coach
A New Mexico court has vacated the June 22, 2026 trial date for the sexual assault case involving former Team Summit coach Jared Hedges, marking another procedural twist in a case already fraught with rever
Colorado Republican candidates propose solutions for urban rural divide
Republican candidate Victor Marx aims to dramatically accelerate housing development across Colorado by mandating that all project permits be approved or denied within a strict 120-day window.
Silverthorne seeks paddle donations for new public art project
The town of Silverthorne is asking its residents to rummage through their garages for an unusual donation: old paddles, destined for a permanent public art installation.
Silverthorne awards $40,000 in business improvement grants
Silverthorne's Town Council recently approved $40,000 in business improvement grants, a mere 7% of the nearly $600,000 available in the program's total fund, according to Summit Daily and Summit Count
Mama bear breaks car windows, steals backpacks at campsite
Near Breckenridge, a mother bear did not just raid a cooler; she deliberately smashed a car's rear windows to retrieve two backpacks at a campsite on Boreas Pass Road, according to SummitDaily .
Summit High Tigers Hire New Football Coach
In a surprising twist for high school sports news, two distinct 'Summit High' schools, one in New Jersey and another in a mountain town, simultaneously announced new head football coaches this week.
Colorado Governor vetoes lawsuits bill, expands detention center oversight
Governor Jared Polis has vetoed 12 bills this year, a record for his tenure, including a key measure that would have allowed Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials, according to AspenTimes .
Summit School District eyes closing historic Breckenridge Elementary
Built in 1965, Breckenridge Elementary has received an 'F' for its facility conditions.
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Extending Health Insurance Subsidies
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill injecting $140 million into health insurance subsidies, yet only 6,700 low-income immigrants will benefit from one key program, OmniSalud, for 2026, accordi
Blue River halts new short-term rental licenses amid compliance crisis
Blue River, Colorado, faces a crisis: nearly 10% more short-term rentals operate than are licensed, forcing an emergency moratorium on new and lapsed permits.