Prescribed Pile Burning Planned at Wildernest-Mesa Cortina and B&B Mines Open Space

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department

SUMMIT COUNTY – With winter conditions setting in, Summit County Open Space and Trails, along with partners at the Town of Breckenridge, the Ember ...

Recpath Maintenance Projects Slated for late August and September

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department

SUMMIT COUNTY –  Several Recpath improvement projects are slated to start in the next month. Beginning Tuesday, August 24, red bike lane c...

Tenmile Canyon Recpath Open for 2021 Season

With the exception of the Vail Pass Recpath, all sections of the paved Summit County Recreational Pathway System are plowed and open to the public

Contact: Allison Mitchell, Summit County Open Space & Trails

970-668-4213, allison.mitc...

Prescribed Pile Burning at Wildernest-Mesa Cortina Open Space Concluded for the ‘20-‘21 Season

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department

SUMMIT COUNTY – Following successful burn operations in mid-December, Summit County Open Space and Trails, along with the Forest Stewards Guild has...

Summit County and White River National Forest Partner to Preserve Continental Divide Trail Corridor

Contact: Brian Lorch, Summit County Open Space and Trails Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – Last week the White River National Forest acquired 22 parcels along the Continental Divide between Grays Peak and Georgia Pass from Summit County Government to preserve the ...

Summit County Trails Crew Reflects on 2020 Field Season

New Mineral Hill Trail and Willow Brook Trail bridge replacement projects highlights of another successful trails maintenance and construction season

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space and Trails

The Open Space and Trails Department seasonal t...

Dillon Reservoir Recreational Pathway Detour Starts Monday, September 28

A detour will be in place along the Dillon Reservoir Recreational Pathway where it parallels Dillon Dam Road for approximately four weeks to accommodate Recpath shoulder maintenance work

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trail...

Summit County Reminds Residents to Recreate Responsibly and #CareForColorado

Summit County Joins Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Tourism Office, National Park Service, United States Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management in Recognizing Care for Colorado Week

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails

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Treasurer’s Office Completes Property Tax Notice Mailing

Property owners urged to be on the lookout for property tax notices arriving this week

Contact: Ryne Scholl, Summit County Treasurer

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Treasurer’s Office has completed mailing property tax notices to over 38,000 owners for 2021 property taxes to be collected in 2022.

“By law, ...

Summit County Forest Health and Fuels Cooperative Receives Chief’s Award

Ceremony Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Contributions

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Forest Health and Fuels Cooperative Agreement team was honored along with the Colorado Fourteeners Program, as rec...

Board of Commissioners Proclaim January 2022 as National Radon Action Month

Summit County Public Health and Environmental Health will offer free test kits during National Radon Action Month

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – On January 11, 2022, the Summit County Board of Commissioners proclaimed January 2022 as National Radon Action Month.  Summit County P...

Breckenridge COVID-19 Testing Site Moves to Colorado Mountain College

Testing site located at Breckenridge Recreation Center moves to CMC and will reopen on Monday

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY –The Breckenridge Mako Covid-19 Testing Site that was operating at the Breckenridge Rec Center has closed and operations are being moved to Breckenridge Color...

Summit County Seeks Planning Commissioners

Application deadline is 5 p.m., Monday January 31, 2022

Contact: Jim Curnutte, Planning Director, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County government is seeking local candidates to serve on its five planning commissions and the Board of Adjustment. These six bodies play vital roles in sha...

Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available for Summit County Monday through Friday

Online registration open for large booster clinic and vaccination clinics daily

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health, in partnership with CDPHE, will be offering additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments to the Summit County community startin...

CDC Updates Booster Dose Timeline and Age Group Availability

Pfizer boosters can now be given to ages 12 and up when eligible

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY- On January 5, 2022, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated guidance to recommend that anyone age 12 and up receive a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19...

Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site Location to Open in Dillon Tomorrow

Testing site operated by Affinity will be available Wednesdays from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. in the Dillon Marina parking lot

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced the temporary addition of a COVID testing location at the Dillon Marina starting on Jan. 5, in order to meet increased...

More Contagious COVID-19 Omicron Variant Now Present in Summit County

Community urged to take extra precautions and to get vaccinated and boosted

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – On December 29, 2021 Summit County Public Health officials received reports of 5 confirmed cases of Omicron from CDPHE, a more contagious strain of COVID-19. This confi...

Summit County Updates Public Health Order to Include Indoor Mask Requirement

Mask mandate applies to all regardless of vaccination status in indoor public places

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department updated the amended and restated standing local Public Health Order on Dec. 29 following an Emergency Board of Health meeting in light of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the county.  The u...

Summit County Public Health Reinstates Countywide Indoor Mask Mandate

Mask mandate applies to all regardless of vaccination status to mitigate record high COVID transmission across the county

SUMMIT COUNTY, December 29, 2021 -- The Summit County Public Health Director, with support from the Board of Health (BOH) will reinstate a countywide indoor mask mandate today for all individuals in public areas, regardless of vaccination status. A new pu...

Summit County Extends Local Public Health Order

The current Summit County Public Health Order will be extended through January 31

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department extended the amended and restated standing local Public Health Order regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic toda...

CDC Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for the General Population

CDC’s updated recommendations for isolation and quarantine balance what is known about the spread of the virus with the protection provided by vaccination and booster doses

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY_-- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment updated guidance on Dec. 27 to match new recommendations from CDC regarding COVID-19 isolation and quaranti...

Summit County Reaches Highest Transmission Rate to Date of COVID-19

Public Health asks individuals to exercise caution, personal responsibility, and seek testing amidst record high COVID rates

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials confirmed record high COVID-19 transmission rates on Dec. 27, 2021.  Within the past week, Summit County experi...

More Contagious COVID-19 Omicron Variant Likely Causes Surge In Cases

Community urged to take extra precautions and to get the booster vaccine as cases double in volume

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials suspect that the more contagious Omicron Variant, though not yet confirmed, is causing case surges in the county. &n...

Summit County Commissioner Elisabeth Lawrence Elected to CCI Board

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County Commissioner Elisabeth Lawrence received the distinction of election to the Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) board by her peers in the mountain district. The CCI...

Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue Recognized by CCI for Outstanding Performance

Colorado Counties, Inc. award tied to exemplary service on behalf of all counties

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY - Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) recognized Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue with the Freshman Commissioner of the Year Award for proven leadership confronting the chal...

Summit County Amends Local Public Health Order

The Summit County Public Health Order encourages individuals and businesses to take additional mitigation measures due to hospital capacity concerns

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has amended the local Public Health Order to strongly encourage local businesses to take additional COVID mitigation measures thro...

Summit County Announces Death due to COVID-19

34 year-old Summit County resident dies

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health reports the death of a 34-year-old male due to pneumonia from COVID-19 on November 16, 2021.  The individu...

Public Health Investigates Varicella Cluster

Ten cases of Varicella Reported in Summit County

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has identified a cluster of varicella cases. Varicella, or more commonly, “chickenpox”, is a very contagiou...

Public Health Advisory for Summit County, COVID-19 Surge and Hospitalizations November 10, 2021

Public Health Advisory for Summit County, 

COVID-19 Surge and Hospitalizations

November 10, 2021

Summit County Public Health is issuing this countywide advisory due to steadily increasing cases and a concern for hospital bed capacity statewide. Colo...

CDC Approves Low-Dose Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11

Summit County parents can begin scheduling vaccination appointments today

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY- On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave a final approval for use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. This an...

Prescribed Pile Burning Planned at Wildernest-Mesa Cortina and B&B Mines Open Space

Remaining slash piles created as part of the Mesa Cortina and Wellington Hazardous Fuels Reduction projects will be burned throughout the winter of 2021-2022 when conditions allow

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department

SUMMIT COUNTY – With winter conditions setting in, Summit County Open Space and Trails, along with partners at the Town of Breckenridge, the Ember ...

Summit Stage Buses Switch to Hourly Winter Schedule on Oct 31

Contact: Chris Lubbers, Summit County Transit Director, 970-668-4161

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit Stage buses will switch to a new hourly winter schedule beginning this Sunday, October 31. Passengers that regularly commute on the bus should make note o...

Summit County Public Health Provides Halloween Safety Tips

Guidance on how to lower your risk and celebrate Halloween safely this year

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY-- Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccines, 83.7% of Summit County residents are now protected from the virus, however parents are cautioned to take steps to minimize risk duri...

Summit County Extends Local Public Health Order

The current Summit County Public Health Order will be extended through November 30

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator 

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has extended the current local Public Health Order through November 30. Masks continue to be required only for individuals ages 2...

CDC Approves Booster Doses

Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, or Pfizer boosters can now be given immediately to anyone eligible

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY- On October 21, 2021, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine booster dose...

Summit County Announces Death due to COVID-19

72 year-old Summit County resident dies

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health reports the death of a 72 year old male due to COVID.  The individual had underlying conditions and was fu...

Ptarmigan Fire 100 percent contained

Firefighters today declared the 86-acre Ptarmigan Fire 100 percent contained following additional moisture across the area over the past several days.

Media Contact: David Boyd, Forest Service Public Affairs Officer, 970 319-4895

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Firefighters today declared the 86-acre Ptarmigan Fire 100 percent contained following additional moisture across the area over the past several days.&...

Lease to Locals Housing Incentive Program Launches in Summit County

Property owners invited to take advantage of up to $24,000 to convert their short-term rentals to longer-term rentals for the local workforce

Press Contact: Colin Frolich, (415) 250-5306

SUMMIT COUNTY, COLO. (Oct 13, 2021) — Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge today announced their partnership on a pilot incentive program to create new workforce rental-housing opportunities for ...

Pile Burning Planned on Forest Service Lands in Eagle and Summit Counties

Contact: David Boyd, Public Affairs Officer, (970) 319-4895

EAGLE, Colo. – Firefighters from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit may begin burning more than 6,000 slash piles when conditions allow this month in ...

Community Members Invited to Participate in the Open Space and Trails Master Plan Process

Online questionnaire will be available until October 31

Contact: Christine Zenel, Resource Specialist, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County is kicking off the development of an Open Space and Trails Master Plan by launching a public online questionnaire to gather input from the community. When complete, ...

Public Health Investigates Summit Middle School COVID-19 Outbreak

Thirteen Summit Middle School students test positive for COVID-19

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at Summit Middle School.  Currently, thirteen students have tested positive for t...

Board of County Commissioners Approve Resolution in Support of Measure 6A

Ballot Measure 6A would allow Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District to support wildland firefighting and other public programs

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to encourage voter support of Measure 6A, which would raise taxes in the Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District to continue funding for wildland firefigh...

Board of County Commissioners Approve Resolution in Support of Measure 6B

Ballot Measure 6B would continue the existing mill levy for the purpose of improving the quality and availability of affordable housing in Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to encourage voter support of Measure 6B, which would authorize the twenty-year extension of the existing sales tax of six-tenths of one percent (0.6%) for the p...

Ptarmigan Fire 55% contained; Pre-evacuation orders lifted

Fire near Silverthorne mapped at 86 acres

Oct. 4, 2021 4:30 p.m. 

Media Contact: Steve Lipsher, Summit Fire & EMS Community Resource Officer, slipsher@summitfire.org

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Pre-evacuation orders for the neighborhoods effected by the Ptarmigan fire were lifted M...

Ptarmigan Fire 20 percent contained

Fire near Silverthorne mapped at 86 acres

Oct. 1, 2021 5 p.m.

Media Contact: Steve Lipsher, Summit Fire & EMS Community Resource Officer, slipsher@summitfire.org

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Firefighters working on the Ptarmigan Fire northeast of Silverthorne have created containment line ar...

Commercial Electric Bus and Van “Ride and Drive” Event

Featuring Lightning eMotors e450 Shuttle Bus and eCargo Transit Van

Contacts: Michael Wurzel, Sustainability Coordinator, Summit County Government

Marcie Willard, Marketing Specialist, Lightning eMotors

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County businesses and organizations are invited to test drive a variety of electric commercial vehi...

Summit County Extends Local Public Health Order

The current Summit County Public Health Order will be extended through October 31

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has extended the current local Public Health Order through October 31. Masks continue to be required only for individuals ages 2 &ndash...

Evacuation lifted; credentialed residents may return to their homes

Fire is still active and poses a risk

Sept. 30, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Media Contact: Steve Lipsher, Summit Fire & EMS Community Resource Officer, slipsher@summitfire.org

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Yesterday evening Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons announced that the Ptarmigan Fire evac...

Evacuation to be lifted 10 a.m. tomorrow; areas remain in pre-evacuation

The change is based on ground and aerial assessments of fire activity, as well as work firefighters were able to complete on the ground today.

Sept. 29, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Media Contact: David Boyd, Forest Service Public Affairs Officer, 970 319-4895

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – This evening Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons announced that the evacuation order for Hamilton Creek and Angler Mou...

Ptarmigan Fire still active despite rain

Firefighters last night reported active fire throughout the night despite wetting rains, although the fire did not significantly grow.

Sept. 29, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Media Contact: David Boyd, Forest Service Public Affairs Officer, 970 319-4895

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Firefighters last night reported active fire throughout the night despite wetting rains, although the fire did not signi...

Rains help firefighting efforts on Ptarmigan Fire

Sept. 28, 2021 8 p.m.

Media Contact: David Boyd, Forest Service Public Affairs Officer, 970 319-4895

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Firefighters on the Ptarmigan Fire today continued to focus on using aerial resources to keep the fire from moving downhill ...

More resources arriving at Ptarmigan Fire

Sept. 28, 2021 10:30 a.m.

Media Contact: David Boyd, Forest Service Public Affairs Officer, 970 319-4895

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Additional firefighting resources have been arriving at the Ptarmigan Fire northeast of Silverthorne.

Firefighters today will focus...

Ptarmigan Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Silverthorne

A vigorous aerial attack has prevented fire from reaching developed areas

Contact: Steve Lipsher, Community Resource Officer, Summit Fire and EMS

A wildfire on Ptarmigan Mountain east of Silverthorne prompted the mandatory evacuation of one neighborhood Monday afternoon and spurred a robust aerial attack as firefighters scramble...

CDC Approves Pfizer Booster Shot for At-Risk Individuals

Eligible individuals should reach out to their healthcare provider or local pharmacy to schedule a booster vaccine appointment

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY- On September 24, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for peop...

STR Moratorium for Unincorporated Summit County to Take Effect Friday

Purpose is to halt the loss of housing to short-term rentals; allow time to examine data to take a surgical approach to code amendments

SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution on Sept. 14, 2021, imposing a temporary moratorium on the submission, acceptance, processing, and approval of any application for a license related to the operation of a short-term vac...

Summit County Elections Division to Mail Ballots to All Active Registered Voters Oct. 8

Avoid polling center lines; deadline to register or update a record to receive a ballot by mail is Oct. 25

Contact: Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk & Recorder, 970-453-3471

SUMMIT COUNTY – In preparation for the 2021 Coordinated Election, the Summit County Clerk and Recorder is encouraging voters to check that their voter registrations are correct ...

Free, Outdoor Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event at the Frisco Adventure Park

Featuring a plug-in electric Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen ID.4

Contacts: Michael Wurzel, Sustainability Coordinator, Summit County Government

Jess Hoover, Climate Action Director, High Country Conservation Center

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County residents and employees are invited to test drive a variety of new ...

Dillon Reservoir Recreational Pathway Improvements to Start Wednesday, September 8

A detour around construction will be available weekdays for cyclists and pedestrians

Contact: Allison Mitchell, Summit County Open Space & Trails

SUMMIT COUNTY – Beginning September 8, 2021, the Dillon Dam portion of the Summit County paved Recreational Pathway System (Recpath) will be closed for a few weeks for shoulder inst...

CDPHE to Close Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site in Breckenridge

The Mako COVID-19 Testing Site at Breckenridge Recreation Center will close September 7 in order to move resources to another county

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – CDPHE announced today that the temporary Mako COVID-19 Testing Site located at the Breckenridge Recreation Center will close on September 7 in order to redeploy resour...

Summit County Extends Local Public Health Order

The current Summit County Public Health Order will be extended through September 30

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

 SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has extended the current local Public Health Order through September 30. Masks continue to be required only for individuals ages 2 – 11 yea...

Summit County Announces Death with COVID-19

37 year-old Summit County resident dies

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Coroner has confirmed the death of a Summit County resident.

A 37-year-old Summit man died August 17 at his residence. The man tested p...

Summit County Focuses on Suicide Prevention

Board of Commissioners Designate September as Suicide Prevention Month

Contacts: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government 

SUMMIT COUNTY- The Summit County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution today designating September 2021 as Suicide Prevention Month in recognition of the pr...

FDA Gives Full Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for eligible people ages 16 and up

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY- On August 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for eligible people ag...

Recpath Maintenance Projects Slated for late August and September

Crews will be colorizing the Recpath along Huron Rd and Dillon Dam Rd; continuing shoulder work

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department

SUMMIT COUNTY –  Several Recpath improvement projects are slated to start in the next month. Beginning Tuesday, August 24, red bike lane c...

Climate Models Show Summit County Getting Hotter and Dryer in the Future

Rocky Mountain Climate Organization modelling predicts Summit County will be hotter and receive less Precipitation Due to Ongoing Climate Change

Contact: Michael Wurzel, Sustainability Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Hotter, dryer weather is in Summit County’s future according to recently released climate models from the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization ...

CDPHE Advises Vaccination Providers to Give Additional Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines

Summit County will begin administering additional doses of COVID vaccine to protect immunocompromised individuals

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY- On August 12, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended Emergency Use Authorizations for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the use...

August is Child Support Awareness Month in Colorado

Summit County Child Support Services will hold an outreach event on August 24

Contacts: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government 

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County Child Support Services will hold an outreach event on August 24 in honor of Child Support Awareness Month in Colorado. The event will be hel...

Summit County Adds Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site Locations

Mako Medical operates testing sites at Breckenridge and Silverthorne Recreation Center parking lots starting August 16

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced the temporary addition of Covid testing locations at the Breckenridge and Silverthorne Recreation Center lots...

Main Library in Frisco to Begin Renovation

Satellite Library will Open in County Commons Through 2021

Contact: Sarah Hulsey, Summit County Library Operations Manager, 970-668-4130

The Summit County Main Library located in the County Commons in Frisco will be undergoing a renovation beginning September 2021 and continuing through 2022. The current library s...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreaks

CDPHE Outbreak Definition Changes, however Outbreaks at Local Businesses are on the rise

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY - Reported outbreaks in Summit County initially saw a marked decrease following the change in Outbreak Definition by CDPHE on June 1, 2021, which changed the requiremen...

Summit County to Require Masks in County Buildings Beginning August 16

Mandatory mask policy in county offices a response to rising COVID case numbers

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY - County Officials made the decision to require masks in all Summit County Offices following the Board of Health Meeting on Tuesday August 9.  The mask requirement applie...

Summit County Holds Annual Recycling Event August 28

Free drop-off event for electronics, household hazardous waste, textiles and pharmaceuticals

 Contacts: Aaron Byrne, Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP), 970-668-4295; Lisa Hueneke, High Country Conservation Center, 970-668-5703

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County will hold its free annual recycling event August 28....

Air Quality Health Advisory in Effect for Wildfire Smoke

Areas of moderate to heavy smoke expected through at least Sunday morning

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY –  Summit County air quality is being impacted due to heavy smoke from California wildfires. Widespread smoke has been observed across the County Saturday,...

Alpine Inn Affordable Housing Applications Open August 2

Furnished units will be move-in ready for local workforce housing

Contact: Jason Dietz, Summit County Housing Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Alpine Inn, which was recently leased by Summit County for conversion into affordable workforce housing, will be ready for move-in on August 9. Applications for the rooms wi...

Summit County Extends Local Public Health Order

The current Summit County Public Health Order will be extended through August 31

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

 SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has extended the current local Public Health Order through August 31. Masks continue to be required only for individuals ages 2 &...

Restoration on Swan River Reach B Occurring Now through October

Heavy equipment will be working along Tiger Road through the end of the construction season

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department

 SUMMIT COUNTY – On July 26, contractors working for Summit County and Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails Departments initiated work to rest...

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted Due to Recent Rain

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners voted to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Summit County, effective today, July 30 at 12:01 a.m. The board passed a resolution ...

Settler’s Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project to Begin August 2

A Summit County Open Space and Trails saw crew will be felling and piling dead and diseased trees for three weeks in East Keystone

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails Department 

SUMMIT COUNTY – Starting August 2, the Summit County Open Space and Trails Department, with partners from the Colorado State Forest Servi...

Flash Flooding Causes Mudslides in Summit County

Recreation Path, Half a Mile West of Officers Gulch (MM198), Tenmile Canyon and Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP)/Landfill Closed Due to Flash Flooding and Mudslides

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY –Summit County Open Space and Trails Department has closed the recreation path in Tenmile Canyon, at mile marker 198, due to a mudslide that occurred at approxi...

Quandary Peak Parking Reservations and Shuttle Begin July 30

Visitors to Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch Trail Areas will be Required to Reserve Parking Online or Use the Free Shuttle from Breckenridge

Contacts: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – Beginning July 30, hikers to Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch trailheads will be required to take the free shuttle or reserve a parking space. Thes...

Summit County Rescinds Covid-19 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration

Due to declining case numbers and continued uptake in vaccinations, local disaster emergency Declaration is rescinded

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

 SUMMIT COUNTY- On March 5, 2020, Summit County Public Health confirmed its first case of COVID-19 within Summit County and since that time, Summit County has seen over 3,700 cases to ...

Wildfire Smoke Impacting Summit County Air Quality

Smoke may pose health concerns for certain individuals

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY –  Summit County air quality is being impacted due to wildfire activity in surrounding areas, including the Morgan Creek wildfire in Routt County along with several other in-s...

Summit County Amends Local Public Health Order

The Public Health Order has been updated to align with the new state order and includes mask requirements for children

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

 SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health amended the local Public Health Order on Wednesday July 7 to align with the most recent CDPHE Public Health Order.  Locally masks ...

More Contagious COVID-19 Delta Variant Now Present in Summit County

Community urged to take extra precautions and to get vaccinated

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials confirmed this week that the Delta Variant, a more contagious strain of COVID-19, is present in the county. One Summit County resi...

Summit County Moves to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Open fires continue to be prohibited, including campfires, bonfires, and fireworks

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners voted today to move Summit County from the current Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective at ...

Summit County Ranks Among Top 30 Healthiest Communities

Summit County Recognized as 26th Overall Among Nation’s 2021 Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has been recognized again this year among the Top Healthiest Communities in the Nation, ranking 26^th overall in the country by U....

Summit County Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

This is the 32nd consecutive year the Finance Department has received this distinction

Contact:  Nicole Valentine, Summit County Government Communications Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Government has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officer...

Summit County Extends Local Public Health Order

The current Summit County Public Health Order will be extended through July 31

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

 SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has extended the current Public Health Order through July 31.

 “We feel that it is important to extend the heal...

Summit County Receives 2021 Achievement Award for Summit County Pre School Program

County Awarded Best in Category in Children and Youth by The National Association of Counties

Contacts:  Nicole Valentine, Summit County Government Communications Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has been awarded the 2021 Achievement Award and honor of Best in Category for the Summit County Pre School Program in the categor...

Summit County Changes COVID-19 Testing Site Locations

Breckenridge COVID-19 Testing Site at Speakeasy Theater will close; Silverthorne Testing Site will move on July 1

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced that the location of the Breckenridge COVID-19 Testing Site will close on June 26 at The Speakeasy Theater, BGV Community Center, 103 S. Harris ...

Wildfire Smoke Impacting Summit County Air Quality

Smoke may pose health concerns for certain individuals

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY –  Summit County air quality is being impacted due to wildfire activity in surrounding areas, including the Muddy Slide wildfire in southern Routt County, the Sylvan wildfire ...

Board of County Commissioners Focus on Workforce Housing Crisis

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution on June 22 proclaiming a workforce housing crisis, stating the housing shortage exacerbated by...

Summit County Board of Commissioners Enacts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

All open fires are prohibited including campfires, bonfires, fires in USDA installed fire rings in campgrounds, and permitted fires on private property, as well as fireworks, tracer ammunition, explosives, and explosive targets

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners voted to enact Stage 2 Fire Restrictions during a special meeting Tuesday, in recognition of the extremely high fire dang...

Summit County Celebrates Bike to Work Day June 23

Community members invited to commute by bike and stop by countywide aid stations for a light breakfast, bike tune-ups, bike bingo and coloring contest

Contact: Diana Reznikoff, Info@pantssummitco.org

SUMMIT COUNTY — The Summit County community is invited to participate in Bike to Work Day this Wednesday, June 23. Bike to Work/Wherever Day (BTWD) is an annual countywide event that suppo...

Summit County Reaches Goal of 70% of Community Fully Vaccinated

Summit County currently ranks third for percentage of fully vaccinated residents among counties in Colorado

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County ranks third among all counties in the state for highest percentage of individuals fully vaccinated. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (...

Summit County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Open fires are prohibited including campfires, bonfires, and fireworks

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 18. The commissioners enacted the change during a...

County, Fire Districts Urge Caution as First Wildfires of the Season Ignite

Summit County moves to very high risk of wildfire; conditions not yet met for implementation of Fire Restrictions

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and local fire districts all urge caution as the community entered into wildfire season with the outbreak of multiple fires Thursday and Friday due ...

Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order

Mask requirements will align with the new CDPHE Public Health Order; indoor group requirements will continue for those age 2-11 as they are unable to be vaccinated at this time

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Wednesday incorporating the most recent CDPHE Public Health Order. The new local public ...

Summit County Board of County Commissioners Proclaim June as Mountain Rescue Awareness Month

Commissioners recognize the significant lifesaving efforts of Summit County Rescue Group as service calls increase drastically during the pandemic

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday in recognition of the significant lifesaving efforts of Summit County Rescue Group (SCRG). The Color...

Summit County Reports Second Lowest COVID-19 Fatality Rate Among Top Healthiest Communities

Low fatality rate attributed to testing capacity, public health mitigation measures, contact tracing, and vaccination rate

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County ranked ninth among the 25 Top Healthiest Communities in the Nation for 2020. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services scored nearly 3,00...

Board of County Commissioners Launches Wildfire Town Hall Series

Community Invited to join virtual Town Halls which focus on Forest Health, Wildfire Threat, Preparedness, and Response

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners along with partners from the Sheriff’s office, Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District, and the Forest Service will host a virtual Wildfire Town Ha...

Summit Stage Buses Now Operating at 100% Passenger Capacity on Summer Schedule

Passengers Required to Wear Face Masks in Accordance with Federal Law

Contact: Chris Lubbers, Summit County Transit Director, 970-668-4161

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit Stage buses are now operating at 100% passenger capacity. Masks (covering the nose and mouth) are required to be worn at all times inside of buses and at transit st...

Summit County Healthy and Safe Swimming Week May 24-30

Contacts: Steve Prosise 970-668-4071, Dan Hendershott 970-668-4073, Adam Kisiel 970-409-7053 

SUMMIT COUNTY— Swimming is a fun, healthy way to stay physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Healthy and Safe Swimming Week hi...

Summit County Libraries Announce a New Way Forward: Eliminating Library Overdue Fines

Contacts: Stephanie Ralph, Library Director, (970) 668 4282, Haley Littleton, President of Board of Trustees, 864-704-0380

SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Summit County Libraries will eliminate barriers to library use by removing library fines. SCL will join librarie...

Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order

Mask Requirements will now align with the Governor’s Executive Order and CDPHE Public Health Order, with added requirements for those age 2-11 that are unable to be vaccinated at this time

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Saturday after receiving the Governor’s updated Executive Order and CDPHE’s u...

Summit County Experiences COVID-19 Death

Summit County counts eight deaths among cases of COVID-19

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has confirmed the death of a Summit County resident due to COVID-19. The 49-year-old unvaccinated male with underlying conditions died on May 4.

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Arapahoe Basin and Summit County Public Health Hosting Ski and Walk-Up COVID Vaccine Clinic May 16

Community members are invited to stop by for vaccination and enjoy a free beverage

Contacts: Katherine Fuller, Communications Manager, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area; Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY - Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, in partnership with Summit County Public Health, will host...

Summit County Moves to Level GREEN

Level Green restrictions take effect on May 5, 2021

Summit County Moves to Level GREEN as COVID-19 Cases Decline and Number of Fully Vaccinated Continues to Grow

Level Green restrictions take effect on May 5, 2021

Contact:          Scott Vargo, Summit County Manag...

Summit County Urges Caution During Spring Runoff

High water levels can pose hazards for property owners, boaters, children and pets

Contacts: Brian Bovaird, Emergency Management Director: 970-423-8912; Nicole Valentine, Communications Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – With river flows on the rise, Summit County encourages residents and visitors to be mindful of high water levels and p...

Real Property Notices of Valuation Mailed May 3

Residential property values increase in 2021, reflecting a strong real-estate market

Contact: Frank Celico, Summit County Assessor, 970-453-3492

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Assessor’s Office will mail out notices of valuation (NOVs) to all property owners on Monday, May 3 and will also post all NOVs on the Assesso...

Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order

Capacity limits outlined for mass indoor gatherings in Level Green on local dial framework

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

 SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Wednesday. The new public health order contains additional information on capacity ...

CDPHE Mobile Vaccine Clinic to Make First Stop in Summit County this Weekend

Vaccine bus will provide free walk-up COVID vaccinations Saturday through Tuesday

Contacts: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will be hosting mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout...

Summit Stage Now Operating on Summer Schedule with Increased Capacity

Riders can find schedule and route information on the Summit Stage website

Contact: Teddy Wilkinson, Transit Director, (970) 668-4162

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit Stage has switched over operation to its Summer bus schedule for 2021, starting on April 18, which includes extended evening service hours, and Copper route moving t...

Summit County Local Dial Framework and Capacity Increases Take Effect Tomorrow

County will have the ability to move to Level Green and 100% capacity as soon as 70% of residents are fully vaccinated or Level Green incidence metrics are met

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Thursday to align with the updated Colorado Department of Public Health and Environ...

CDPHE Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine after FDA and CDC Announcement

Risk of side effects from Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine extremely low

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced Tuesday that out of an abundance of caution, providers are being required to temporaril...

State Moves Summit County to Level Orange Due to Rising Case Numbers

Level Orange restrictions will take effect on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00 a.m.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Government received official notification from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on Monday that the state will be mov...

COVID-19 Outbreak at Alpine Dance Academy Due to Students’ Failure to Follow Prevention Efforts

Public Health investigating 21 cases among dance students and close contacts

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating an outbreak of...

Summit County Extends Public Health Order through April 30

All prior requirements and restrictions will remain in place

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Tuesday. The new public health order contains no substantive changes over the previ...

Summit County at Risk of Moving to Level Orange on New State Dial 3.0 Due to Rising Case Numbers

Public Health officials urge residents to continue precautions as new outbreaks due to variants are identified

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the latest update to Colorado’s COVID-19 dial framework on Tuesday: Dial 3.0. ...

Summit County Hosts State Sponsored Vaccine Clinic for Restaurant Workers

Nearly 500 Summit County essential workers vaccinated today as part of clinic

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), in partnership with Summit County Public Health, held a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Summit Stage bus barn in Frisco today, offering 500 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s...

Phase 1B.4 will be Eligible for COVID Vaccine Starting March 19

Coloradans age 50 and older, frontline essential workers, people with high-risk conditions, continuation of operations for state government, and continuity of local government are encouraged to register with PrepMod.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications 

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), announced Friday that it will allow local public health agencies to begin vac...

Summit County Amends Public Health Order and Extends 5 Star Alcohol Sales, Possession & Consumption

Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply at any time for 5 Star certification in order to operate in Level Blue capacity limits, alcohol sales, possession and consumption hours.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

Summit County Public Health released an amended public health order that provides updates to the COVID-19 dial framework and 5 Star last call.

At a Board of Public Health meeting on Tuesday...

Summit County Experiences 2 COVID-19 Deaths in Past 6 Weeks

Summit County counts seven deaths among cases of COVID-19.

Editor's note: This article was updated on March 16 to reflect that the two new confirmed deaths were among cases of COVID-19 and not due to COVID-19.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health  

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Heavy Traffic Expected in Frisco this Thursday

As Summit County Public Health prepares to conduct another large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Thursday, March 11, motorists should plan for heavy traffic in and around the Town of Frisco from 9am through 4pm

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has announced another large-scale vaccination clinic for this Thursday, which will provide 1,200 vaccines to our community. Much like this past Friday, heavy traffic congestion will be experienced in a...

Summit County Expands 5 Star Program to Include Indoor Events

Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply at any time for 5 Star certification in order to operate in Level Blue capacity limits

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced Thursday that due to declining COVID case numbers, the county would be expanding the 5 Star program to include indoor events...

5 Star Businesses Allowed to Operate in Level Blue

Colorado has reached its goal to vaccinate 70% of residents 70 and older allowing 5 Star businesses to operate under Level Blue capacity restrictions effective immediately

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials submitted a request to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to move 5 Star certified businesses ...

Phase 1B.3 will be Eligible for COVID Vaccine Starting March 5

Coloradans age 60 and older, frontline essential workers in grocery and agriculture, individuals age 16-59 with two or more high-risk conditions are encouraged to register with PrepMod

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), announced Friday that it will allow local public health agencies to begin vaccinations of Phase 1B.3 individuals ages 60 and older, frontline essential workers in ...

Summit County Moving to Level Yellow due to Declining COVID Case Numbers

State Dial Level Yellow restrictions go into effect Friday

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials submitted a request Wednesday to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to move from Level Orange ...

Summit County Adopts Vaccine Registration System

Pre-registration process will replace SC Alert for eligible residents to obtain appointments at next week’s drive-through clinic

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health Officials announced Thursday that the county will be adopting the PrepMod registration system utilized by many counties across the State of Colorado for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The ...

Summit County Receives Limited Allocation of Vaccine

Educators and Coloradans age 65 and older continue to be eligible for vaccine appointments this week

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health Officials announced today that their request for 2000 doses of vaccine for the week of Feb. 15 was not fulfilled by the State. The community will be receiving 310 first doses of vaccine. Saint Anthony ...

Summit County Extends Public Health Order through March 31

Includes Updated Requirements for Businesses under Summit County 5 Star Certification Program

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

 SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Friday. The new order includes updated requirements for businesses that receive 5 Star ...

Summit County Offering COVID-19 Vaccine to Phase 1B.2

Educators and Coloradans age 65 and older will be eligible for vaccine appointments starting this week

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), announced that it will allow local public health agencies to begin vaccinations of Phase 1B.2 individuals ages 65 and older, along with Pre-K-12 educators and lice...

Summit County Updates 5 Star Program Guidelines to Align with Dial 2.0

Businesses invited to attend Town Hall on Wednesday regarding changes and the application process.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Governor’s office last week announced a new State COVID-19 Dial.  The DIAL is the tool that dr...

Summit County Residents Test Positive for Covid-19 Variants

Community urged to take extra precautions to protect against these strains

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials confirmed Thursday that the more contagious variant strains of the COVID-19 virus are now present in the county. Two Summit County resident...

State Releases COVID-19 Dial 2.0

Changes to dial framework will go into effect on Saturday

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Gov. Jared Polis announced today that the State is introducing a new version of the COVID-19 dial framework, Dial 2.0 which will go into effect tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9:0...

Creating a Safe Super Bowl LV Experience

Summit County residents are asked to take extra safety measures during Super Bowl LV to prevent the spread of COVID-19

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County residents are being asked to take extra safety measures during the Super Bowl this year to protect themselves and family members, while preventing the spread of COVID-19. 

Studies show that gatherings are th...

Summit County Expands 5 Star Program Allowances

Alcohol consumption cut-off time moved to 10 p.m. for certified restaurants

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health will now allow alcoholic beverage sale and consumption in 5 Star Certified restaurants up until 10 p.m. This is a change over the previous cut-off ...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

Includes Updates to Requirements for Short-Term Lodging Operations

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Wednesday. The new order includes updates to requirements for short-term lodging operations to s...

Summit County receives $591,709 in Small Business Relief Funding from State of Colorado Program

CONTACT: Marty Ferris, Finance Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County received notification from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs that the County would be the recipient of $591,709 in Small Business Relief.  These funds were autho...

Summit County New Commissioners Sworn in

Beginning of a new era in Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – The morning of Tuesday, Jan. 12 was a turning point for the Summit County Board of County Commissioners as three new commissioners were among elected officers sworn in. Tamara Pogue and Josh Blanchard will both be serving their f...

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available this Week for Summit County Residents 70 Years and Older

Online registration opens at 2 p.m. today for appointments this week

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health, in partnership with Safeway, City Market, and the Summit Community Care Clinic will be offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments to Summit County residents ages 70 and older this week. Online registr...

Summit County Announces Plan to Prioritize Full Time Residents in Vaccine Distribution Process

The county will receive additional doses of COVID vaccine in order to serve all residents in prioritized populations

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced plans Thursday to prioritize its drive-through clinic vaccination site for full time residents and provide vaccination opportunities through partners such as Safeway and City Market for other...

State Updates Vaccination Guidance for Adults 70 Years and Older

Summit County part time residents and property owners will now be eligible to receive vaccine

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), advised public health officials Wednesday that it will no longer restrict allocation of vaccine to counties based on 2018 census data for population. The state has...

Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available for Summit County Residents 70 Years and Over

Online registration opens today for appointments this week

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health, in partnership with Safeway and City Market, will be offering additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments to Summit County residents ages 70 and older this week. Online registration will open at 4pm ...

County to Use SC Alert for COVID-19 Vaccine Signup Notifications

Summit County residents and workers are encouraged to subscribe to community notifications at SCAlert.org

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced Monday that it will begin using the Summit County Alert community notification system (SC Alert) to inform the public of all COVID-19 vaccination opportunities via phone, text and/or email.

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Governor to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions in Summit County

All Level Red counties will move to Level Orange on Monday, Jan. 4

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

Editor's Note: This article was updated on Jan. 4 to reflect updated information from CDPHE that Five Star Certified businesses will be able to operate under the le...

State Issues New Guidance Allowing Adults 70 Years and Older to Receive Vaccine

Summit County residents 70 years and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), announced Wednesday that individuals ages 70 and older will now be included in Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan for Colorado.

Earlier today, S...

Summit County Announces COVID-19 Death

47-year-old Summit County resident dies of respiratory failure due to COVID-19

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and Summit County Public Health have confirmed the fourth death from COVID-19 of a Summit County resident.

A 47-year-old Summit County man died Decemb...

COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Summit County Residents 70 Years and Older

Online registration opens today for appointments Dec. 31 through Jan. 2

Editor's Note: This article was updated following the Governor's announcement that the age group 70 years and older would be prioritized for vaccination in Colorado. Summit County will be following this guidance.

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Summit County Seeks Planning Commissioners

Application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29

Contact: April Kroner, Planning Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is seeking local applicants to serve on five planning commissions and the Summit County Board of Adjustment. These six bodies play vital roles in shaping the community, throug...

Summit County Preserves Historic Ida Belle Mine Property

The acquisition protects 60 acres of wildlife habitat and historical resources adjacent to Keystone Resort

Contact: Brian Lorch, Director of Open Space & Trails

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County acted to preserve a chapter of local history this month, acquiring the 60-acre Ida Belle Mine property adjacent to Keystone Resort, between Jones Gulch and In...

Summit County to Open 5 Star Program to Fitness Centers

Gyms, yoga studios and other personal recreation businesses that implement added infection-prevention measures are eligible to apply, starting Monday

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health will open its 5 Star Business Certification Program to yoga studios, gyms, fitness centers, dance studios and other personal recreation businesses,...

County Open Space Program Celebrates Success in Uniquely Challenging Year

Summit County protects 125 acres, expands paved and natural surface trails system and implements stewardship activities on open space properties

Contact: Christine Zenel, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4061

SUMMIT COUNTY – In a yea...

Summit County Receives 5 Star Program Approval from State

Restaurants that complete the application and certification process may open immediately

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health received approval for the county’s 5 Star Program variance request from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Friday. The highly anticipated approval will allow res...

Summit County Launches 5 Star Program

Restaurants are encouraged to apply for 5-Star certification by 10 am Friday

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health launched its 5 Star Business Certification Program application process Thursday, in cooperation with the towns of Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne. The program aims to allow indoor dining ...

Summit County Extends Public Health Order through January 19

Includes Requirements for Businesses under Summit County 5 Star Certification Program

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Wednesday. The new order includes requirements for businesses that receive 5 Star program certif...

New Report Gleans Lessons Learned From Toxic Mine Cleanup

A diverse stakeholder group worked together for two decades to overcome barriers in liability, funding and access to improve water quality in one of Colorado’s most impaired watersheds

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space and...

Vail Health COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Breckenridge

Testing available for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients by appointment

Breckenridge, CO (December 11, 2020) ? Effective Monday, December 14, residents and visitors in Breckenridge will now have more convenient access to COVID-19 testing, as the Vail Health testing site previously located in Frisco relocates to the S...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Sales team reports 16 cases; all positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at ...

Summit County Public Health and Partners Plan for Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine

Summit County is preparing for many possibilities as it awaits FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY— Summit County Public Health, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and St. Anthony Summit Medical Center (SASMC), is making pla...

Summit County Announces Small Business Grant Program

Summit County has allocated $250,000 in assistance to businesses in unincorporated areas of the county

Contact: Martina Ferris, Finance Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County announced a second round of funding in its business assistance grant program to provide financial support to local businesses struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pand...

Summit Stage Hosts Open House on Future of Transit

Community members can weigh in on the next five years of public transit service during a virtual open house Dec. 9

Contact: Chris Lubbers, Summit County Transit Director, 970-668-4161

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County residents are invited to attend a virtual open house on the future of local public transit at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9. Summit Stage staff will pr...

CDC Announces Options to Reduce Quarantine Duration

A 14-day quarantine is still best, but many asymptomatic close contacts now have the option to end quarantine after seven or 10 days

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health, in accordance with guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is adopting options...

Pile Burn Planned at Wildernest-Mesa Cortina Open Space

Slash piles from the Mesa Cortina Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project will be burned mid-December; residents invited to virtual community meeting Dec. 1

Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Open Space & Trails Department has contracted with wildland fire professionals at the Forest Stewards Guild to plan and perform p...

Summit County Announces COVID-19 Death

71-year-old Summit County resident dies of respiratory failure due to COVID-19

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – St. Anthony Summit Medical Center and Summit County Public Health have confirmed the third death from COVID-19 of a Summit County resident.

A 71-yea...

State Moves Summit County to Level Red: Severe Risk of COVID-19

Gatherings among multiple households prohibited starting 5 p.m., Friday; restaurants closed to indoor dining starting 5 p.m., Sunday

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended public health order Friday after consultation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Envir...

Summit County Encourages Residents to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely at Home

In-person celebrations should be with immediate household only; families encouraged to connect online and via phone

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials are encouraging residents to celebrate Thanksgiving safely at home amidst the pandemic by limiting in-person ...

Summit County to Hold Town Hall Thursday on Level Red Restrictions

Community members are invited to get updates and details on the state's new public health order

*Note: This article was updated on Nov. 19 to reflect an updated timeline on new restrictions. Summit County will be moved into Level Red at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20. Restaurants will be closed to indoor dining beginning 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. Outdoor di...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

Critical retail businesses limited to one person per 100 square feet; restaurants and bars must cease alcohol sales and onsite consumption by 9:30 p.m.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended Public Health Order Friday to clarify occupancy limits in critical retail businesses and further tigh...

Public Health Investigates Outbreak at Breckenridge Elementary

Two students confirmed positive; all positive cases have been isolated and known close contacts have been quarantined

Contacts

• Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health
• Mikki Grebetz, Communications Director, Summit School District

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Publ...

Board of County Commissioners Lifts Local Fire Restrictions

With snow on the ground, fire danger has finally subsided in an exceptionally long, dry and destructive wildfire season in Colorado

Contact: Karn Stiegelmeier, Chair, Board of County Commissioners

SUMMIT COUNTY – In conjunction with the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest, the Board of County Commissioners has lifted Stage 2 fire restrictions in Summit C...

County and Towns Kick off "Spread the Warmth" Winter Campaign with a Coffee Shop Drink Card

"As the weather gets colder, let's be warmer." This winter, the Towns and the County, in partnership with Building Hope, encourage residents to spread warmth, not COVID, by inspiring acts of kindness across the community.

Contact: Haley Littleton, Communications at Town of Breckenridge, 864-704-0380

SUMMIT COUNTY – The past several months have been difficult for the Summit County community. As we turn towards winter, all of the Towns and Summit County Gov...

Public Health Investigates Second Outbreak at Frisco Elementary

Two students confirmed positive; all positive cases have been isolated and known close contacts have been quarantined

Contacts

• Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, Summit County
• Mikki Grebetz, Communications Director, Summit School District

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health...

Public Health Investigates Outbreak at Frisco Elementary

One teacher and two students confirmed positive; all positive cases have been isolated and known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Summit School District, is investigating an out...

State Moves Summit County to Level Orange: High-Risk Safer at Home

All businesses reduced to 25 percent capacity; late-night gatherings prohibited

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended Public Health Order Thursday after consultation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Env...

Summit County Expands COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Public Health partners with CDPHE, Vail Health, Breckenridge Grand Vacations, and Arapahoe Basin to provide additional testing locations

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has announced a partnership with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) to provide an additional tes...

Vail Health, Summit County and Breckenridge Grand Vacations partner to offer COVID-19 Testing

Vail Health, in partnership with Summit County Public Health, Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV), Town of Frisco and Arapahoe Basin, will begin offering COVID-19 testing for Summit County residents.

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

VAIL, CO – Vail Health, in partnership with Summit County Public Health, Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV), Town of Frisco and Arapahoe Basin, will begin offering...

Public Health to Streamline COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting

Officials will discontinue individual outbreak press releases and concentrate resources on online reporting and video updates

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department has decided to discontinue publishing individual press releases on outbreaks in the county, and instead ...

Public Health Investigates Athletics Outbreak at Summit High School

Two cases reported among basketball players; all positive cases have been isolated and known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Summ...

Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway Project Reaches Major Milestone

Installation of a new crossing of Highway 91 near Copper Mountain and Climax Mine signifies a major step forward for the Fremont Recpath Project 

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213

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Summit County Given One Week to Improve Numbers to Avoid Moving to Level 3 on State Dial

Amended Public Health Order imposes limitations on events as county seeks to avoid state imposed restrictions

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended Public Health Order Thursday after consultation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Env...

Virtual Business Forum Scheduled for October 30

Navigating through COVID - What do the new mitigation measures mean for your business?

Contact: April Kroner, Summit County Planning Director

SUMMIT COUNTY– Summit County Government and the Summit Chamber of Commerce recognize the significant impacts to the local economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges face...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Advanced Dermatology

Frisco location reports two cases among staff; all positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak among High School Students due to Parties

Public Health reports twenty-two cases among students; evidence suggests transmission occurred through parties and gatherings

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Little Red SchoolHouse

Breckenridge preschool reports two cases among staff; all positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Public Health Order Includes Limitations for Gatherings, Businesses, Bars and Restaurants

Amended order imposes stricter mitigation measures as county seeks to avoid state imposed restrictions

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended Public Health Order Friday after consultation with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Envir...

Amended Public Health Order Mandates Bars and Restaurants Cease Alcohol Sales, Consumption at 10p.m.

County officials seek to discourage mingling while Summit County stands in danger of entering Safer at Home Level 3

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended public health order Thursday. The new Public Health Order included an update that bars and restaurant...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Dillon Dam Brewery

Dillon business reports two cases among employees; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak from Sun Logic Social Gathering

Summit County residents test positive after traveling together; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Mountains

Breckenridge business reports two cases among employees; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

CO 91 to be Closed at Copper Mountain Oct. 29

Please note that this version has been updated with a revised CO 91 closure date of October 29.

Pedestrian bridge placement will require an overnight highway closure; access to I-70 from Leadville will be detoured through Minturn

Contact: Jason Lederer, Open Space & Trails Department, 970-668-4213 

SUMMIT COUNTY — An ov...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Summit County Government

Summit County reports two positive cases among employees in a department; all positive cases have been isolated and all close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Jason Lederer, Public Information Officer, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY &ndas...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at UPS

Silverthorne UPS branch reports four cases among employees; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Summit County Hosts Flu Vaccination Drive

Flu vaccine will be provided free of charge to community members; clinic to serve as point of distribution test for future COVID-19 vaccine

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department will be offering two drive thru vaccination clinics to the community on Oct. 10 and Oct 21. All communit...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Ollie’s

Breckenridge restaurant reports two cases among employees; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

Please note that this press release has been updated on Oct. 13 to include additional information obtained on a social gathering held at Ollie’s Pub & Grub in ...

Summit County Encourages Residents to Celebrate Safely this Halloween

County encourages residents to avoid large gatherings; cautions about the timing of resorts opening and post-holiday spikes in case numbers

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department is urging residents to celebrate Halloween a bit differently this year, emphasizing that during the COVID-19 pande...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Downstairs at Eric’s

Breckenridge restaurant reports two cases among employees; all close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Briar Rose Chophouse

Breckenridge restaurant reports two cases among employees; all close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Summit County Hosts Virtual Town Hall

Members of the community are invited to hear updates from public health

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Public Health

WHAT: Members of the community are invited to join a Virtual Town Hall on navigating COVID-19. There will be a short presentation by Summit County Public Health, with the opportunity to a...

Summit County Lifts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Recreational fires are allowed on private property only in permitted fire devices

Contact: Scott Vargo, County Manager

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners lifted Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, Oct. 2. The commissioners enacted the change during a special meeting Thursday afternoon, in recogni...

Summit County Extends Public Health Order

County extends Public Health order through the end of October, no updates have been made

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an extended public health order Wednesday. The new Public Health Order contains no changes from the previous ord...

Aspen Trees to Protect Communities from Wildfire

Summit County, Town of Breckenridge and The Nature Conservancy launch new wildfire mitigation project

Contact: 

• Lindsay Schlageter, The Nature Conservancy, 612-968-3141
• Anne Lowe, Town of Breckenridge, 970-547-3155
• Brian Lorch, Summit County Open Space, brian.lorch@summitcountyco.gov

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Town of Breckenridge, Summit County a...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Mountain Temp Services and Ardani Inc.

Staffing agency and cleaning company report three cases among employees working at the same job site; all known positive cases have been isolated

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Vacasa

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination...

Summit County Commits to 100% Clean Vehicle Future

During National Electric Drive Week, Summit is recognized as a leader in zero-emission transportation goals

Contacts: Michael Wurzel, Sustainability Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – As National Electric Drive Week kicked off in Colorado, the Summit County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution committing the community to 100 percent zero-emission vehicles in the...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Summit Middle School

Two cases reported among staff members; all cases have been isolated and close contacts have been quarantined

Contacts: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health; Mikki Grebetz, Communications Coordinator, Summit School District

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado D...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Mountain Lyon Cafe

Silverthorne restaurant reports two cases among employees and has temporarily closed

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Commissioners Proclaim October to be Conflict Resolution Month

Summit County Commissioners encourage residents to utilize community resources to resolve conflicts in constructive ways

Contact: Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier, 970-471-2298 

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October to be Conflict Resolution Month in Summit County Tuesday. In doing so, the board joins with individuals an...

Summit County Ranks Among Top 10 Healthiest Communities

Summit County Recognized as Ninth Overall Among Nation’s 2020 Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has been recognized as the No. 9 overall ranking in the country by U.S. News & World Report in collaboration with the Aetna Found...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at BHH Partners

Local architecture and planning firm reports six cases among staff members and has temporarily closed its office

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Elections Office to Mail Ballots to Voters Week of Oct. 12

Voters can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by verifying registration addresses in advance and using free ballot drop boxes; the deadline to register or update a record to receive a ballot by mail is Oct. 26

Contact: Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk and Recorder, 970-453-3471 

SUMMIT COUNTY – In preparation for the 2020 general election, the Summit County Clerk and Recorder is encouraging voters to verify that their voter registrations are up...

CDPHE Announces New Dial Framework for Reopenings

Summit County is in the Safer at Home Level 2 of reopening, with good performance in positivity and hospitalization data

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released its new COVID-19 dial framework on Tuesday, September 15, showing that Summit Co...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Target

Three cases reported among employees; all known positive cases have been isolated

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Dillon Reservoir Recreational Pathway Detour Starts Monday, September 28

A four-week detour will accommodate shoulder maintenance in the section that parallels Dillon Dam Road

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213

SUMMIT COUNTY - Starting Monday, Sept. 28, a Summit County Recreational Pathway (Recpath) detour will be in place weekdays, excluding holidays, along a section of the Dillon Reserv...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Breckenridge Rental Unit

Two cases reported among attendees of Labor Day weekend party hosted at a short-term vacation rental unit; all known positive cases have been isolated and all known close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Summit County Opens Shooting Range to Law Enforcement

The Summit County Shooting Range will be open for law enforcement training activities but remains closed to the general public

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has granted permission for local law enforcement training activities to take place at the Summit County Shooting Range in Keystone. The range has been fully closed sin...

Labor Day is the Last Hoorah for Summer, Not for the Coronavirus

Summit County data shows safety strategies are working, but the community must remain vigilant over the holiday weekend

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Labor Day weekend is a crucial time to keep the coronavirus under control. Local public health officials are offering the Summit County community b...

Summit County Reminds Residents to Recreate Responsibly and #CareForColorado

Summit County joins state and federal partners in recognizing Care for Colorado Week, ahead of busy Labor Day weekend

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails

SUMIT COUNTY – Governor Polis has proclaimed Aug. 31 - Sept. 7 “Colorado Recreates Responsibly Week.” The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks an...

Summit Stage Extends Evening Service Across Most Routes

Summit Stage will add evening bus service across most Summit County routes to coincide with public health orders allowing restaurants to remain open until 11 p.m.

Contact: Teddy Wilkinson, 970-668-4162

SUMMIT COUNTY – Starting Friday, Sept. 4, Summit Stage will extend evening bus service by about two hours across most major routes within Summit County.

“We hope extending our bus service to match t...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

County adds sixth Commitment to Containment, encouraging residents to get the flu vaccine

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended public health order Monday. The order includes an update to the Five Commitments to Containment, addi...

Summit County Public Health Director Recognized by CPHA for Outstanding Performance

Colorado Public Health Association award tied to exemplary service in local public health agency located in a Colorado rural community

Contact: Sara Lopez, Summit County Public Health Nurse Manager

AURORA (Aug. 27, 2020) - The Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) in cooperation with The Colorado Health Foundation recognized Summit County Public Health Director, Dr. Amy Wineland with ...

Summit County Celebrates Bike to Work Day Sept 22

Bicycle commuters can take advantage of free light breakfast, virtual bike contests and a mini job fair

Contact: Christine Zenel, Open Space & Trails. 970-668-4065

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and the Physical Activity and Nutrition Team of the Summit (PANTS) invite the community to participate in the 2020 Bike to Work Day on Tuesday, Sept 22 ...

Summit County and State to Continue COVID-19 Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals

Local testing criteria remains the same despite updates to CDC testing guidelines

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) determined that t...

BOCC Places Measures on Ballot to Stabilize County Services

The ballot question would maintain current funding levels for existing programs by blocking state-imposed changes in assessed value calculations

Contacts:

Thomas Davidson, Board of County Commissioners, 970-333-9817

Scott Vargo, County Manager, 970-453-3404

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to place a measure on Summit County&rs...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Big Johnson Construction

Three cases reported among employees; all positive cases have been isolated and close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Air Quality Health Advisory Continues for Wildfire Smoke

Additional wildfires reported impacting local air conditions; fire ban continues in Summit County

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator - Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued an air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke for Jackson, Grand, Summit, Clear C...

Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke

Affected area includes Summit County and neighboring counties

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator - Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued an air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke for Routt, Eagle, Jackson, Grand, S...

Summit County Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

All fires are prohibited on private property, in forest areas and in campgrounds

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners enacted Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, Aug. 14. The commissioners enacted the change during a special meeting Thursday, in rec...

Wildfire Smoke Impacting Summit County Air Quality

Smoke may pose health concerns for certain individuals, particularly during the pandemic

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator - Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY –  The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) issued an air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke in Summit County beginning ...

Summit Chamber Hosts Business Leadership Forum with Summit County Public Health

Members of the business community are invited to hear from public health experts

Contact: Blair McGary, Executive Director, Summit Chamber, 970-485-0943 

WHAT: Members of the business community are invited to join a Business Leadership Forum on navigating COVID-19. There will be a short presentation by Summit County Public Hea...

Summit County Shooting Range Reduces Hours and Launches Sound Study

The increased popularity of recreational shooting has prompted noise concerns from adjacent neighborhoods

Contact: Aaron Byrne, Solid Waste Director, 970-668-4295 

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has reduced the hours of operation and commissioned a sound study of the Summit County Shooting Range, on Landfill Road in Keystone. The range now op...

Summit County Recognized by CDHS for Outstanding Performance

Colorado Department of Human Services award tied to delivery of programs that help support Coloradans

Contact: Joanne Sprouse, Director, Summit County Human Services, 970-668-9174

DENVER (Aug. 4, 2020) - The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) recognized Summit County for 2019 C-Stat Distinguished Performance. The county’s outstanding pe...

New Data Provide Insights Into COVID-19 Activity Among Visitors

COVID-19 is present in the visitor population, but there is limited evidence of transmission to locals

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – St. Anthony Summit Medical Center shared newly compiled COVID-19 visitor data Tuesday with Summit County Public Health and other community leaders....

Summit County Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Data Dashboard

An expanded dataset and interactive charts provide new insights into local disease activity and reveal Summit County's performance against state benchmarks

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health launched an upgraded public display of COVID-19 case data on its website Friday. The County’s COVID-19 Case Data page now f...

Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order

Guidance remains unchanged and aligns with state order

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated public health order Friday. The restated public health order contained no changes from t...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Breckenridge Terrace Apartments

Five cases reported among community members of employee housing building; all positive cases have been isolated and close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Peak One Drive to Close for Construction

Drivers must use Highway 9 to travel between Summit County Commons and St. Anthony Summit Medical Center

Contact: Robert Jacobs, Road & Bridge Director

SUMMIT COUNTY – On Thursday, July 30, work will begin on the final phase of reconstruction of Peak One Drive between the Summit County Commons and St. Anthony Summit Medical Center. The work on P...

Summit County Enacts Curfew for Restaurants and Bars

Amended public health order closes bars and restaurants at 11 p.m., aiming to reduce mingling among patrons

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued a revised public health order Tuesday, enacting an 11 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants across the county. The amended order contained no ...

Summit County Library Reopens With Limited Hours

Summit County facilities begin gradual expansion of in-person services

Contact:

• Stephanie Ralph, Director, Summit County Library, 970-668-4282
• Molly Boyd, Director, Summit County Human Resources, 970-453-3459

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Library reopened to the public Monday, July 13, with limited hours. Patrons will...

Summit County Expands Housing Helps

The County is seeking properties for workforce housing outside the Upper Blue Basin

Contact: Jason Dietz, Summit County Housing Director, 970-409-8458

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is expanding the Housing Helps program to unincorporated areas of the Snake River, Lower Blue and Tenmile basins. After a successful launch in the Up...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Innovative Family Dental

Dental practice reports two cases among staff members and has voluntarily closed

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating...

Summit County and Centura - St. Anthony Summit Medical Center Partner to Offer COVID-19 Testing

Centura Health will provide COVID-19 testing at multiple locations; Summit County Public Health will fund mobile testing and cover all testing costs for uninsured individuals

Contacts: Centura Health: Brent Boyer; Summit County: Nicole Valentine

SUMMIT COUNTY ? Centura - St. Anthony Summit Medical Center and Summit County Public Health are partnering to offer widespread, no-cost COVID-19 testing in multiple locations throughout...

Summit Stage to Increase Capacity on Local and Commuter Transit Routes

Summit Stage will increase its allowable bus capacity to 50 percent on all routes; masks are still required

Contact: Chris Lubbers, Transit Director, 970-668-4161, chris.lubbers@summitcountyco.gov

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit Stage public transit system will increase the number of allowable riders on its buses from 10 passengers per bus to 50 percent of ...

Summit County Breaks Ground on Dillon Valley Vistas Workforce Housing

Housing authority will begin accepting applications July 1 for new energy-efficient townhomes in Dillon Valley

Contacts:

• Jason Dietz, Summit County Housing Director: 970-409-8458
• Blake Shutler, Summit Homes Construction LLC: 970-418-0066
• Amy Priegel, Summit Combined Housing Authority Director: 970-668-4177

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and Summit Homes Const...

Colorado Public Health Order Allows Events, Residential Camps

New guidance loosens restrictions on indoor and outdoor events, residential camps and bars

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an amended public health order Friday that allows for additional indoor and outdoor...

County, Fire Districts Urge Caution and Diligence During Wildfire Season

New unified fire code requires permits for all wood and charcoal fire devices on private property; Dillon Ranger District of White River National Forest has Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and local fire districts all urged caution as the community enters into wildfire season. The agencies emphasized that a new unified fire code requires p...

Summit County Announces COVID-19 Death

A 75-year-old Summit County resident had tested positive prior to his death

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Public Affairs Coordinator – Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Coroner’s Office and Summit County Public Health have confirmed the second death from COVID-19 of a Summit County resident...

A Commitment to Equity

Let's lift our voices for an end to racial oppression

Contact: The Summit County Board of Commissioners: Karn Stiegelmeier, Thomas Davidson and Elisabeth Lawrence

SUMMIT COUNTY - Our nation and our community are facing tremendous stress, hardship and uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic, it’s social a...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

New guidance aligns with state, allowing additional activities with face coverings, physical distancing and other precautions

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced a revised public health order Friday, largely aligning with new state guidance that allows for additional activities, while maintaining a group...

Census Field Takers Resume Work in Summit County

U.S. Census Bureau restarts field operations in Summit County, adhering to appropriate health and safety protocols and hiring field enumerators

Contact: Jason Lederer, 970-668-4213

SUMMIT COUNTY – The U.S. Census Bureau has resumed 2020 Census field operations in Summit County following a shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the phased restart of operations, the Cens...

Summit Stage Enhances Service Along Summit County and Commuter Routes

Summit Stage will restore half-hourly service along most Summit County routes, restore service to Copper Mountain and Blue River, and enhance service along Park and Lake county commuter routes

Contact: Michael Chinn, (970) 668-4162

SUMMIT COUNTY – Starting Monday, June 8, Summit Stage will increase service levels along major routes within Summit County, commuter routes to Park County and Lake County, and restore service to Blue River an...

Summit County OK's Partial Reopening for Summit County Restaurants, Ski Areas and Hotels

Restaurants, private transportation services and ski areas are allowed to open May 27; hotels, motels and campgrounds June 1; all must ensure strict physical distancing

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County issued an amended local public health order Tuesday evening, allowing the opening of Summit County restaurants, alpine ski areas and lodging businesses. The new order,...

State OK's Partial Reopening for A-Basin, Denies Other Aspects of Variance Request

The Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will be allowed to open, with strict physical distancing and limits on skier numbers

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will allow the partial reopening of the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, effective Wednesday, May 27. The move was in response to Su...

Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Downstairs at Eric's

Breckenridge restaurant reports four cases; restaurant has voluntarily closed; all positive cases have been isolated and close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at Downst...

Summit County Clerk & Recorder Encourages Voting By Mail

The 2020 primary election is June 30

Contact: Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk and Recorder, 970-453-3471 

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Elections Division of the Summit County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will mail primary ballots the week of June 8 to all Unaffiliated, De...

Summit County Announces Intent to Open Restaurants, Lodging

Pending state approval, restaurants and lodging businesses will soon be allowed to open, with strict physical distancing requirements

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has announced its intent to allow the opening of restaurants and lodging businesses, pending approval from the State of Colorado. If the Colorado Department of Public ...

Colorado Department of Human Services Extends Low-income Energy Assistance Program Beyond April 30

Additional grant funding and impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic lead to LEAP application deadline extension

Contact: Janet Wolfson, CDHS Summit County Economic Security Programs Manager, (970) 668-9716

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Human Services’ Low-income Energy Assistance Program, or LEAP, has extended its benefits beyond the...

Summit County Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at Silverthorne Lowe’s

Lowe’s reports three cases; all have been isolated and close contacts have been quarantined

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at Lowe&a...

Tenmile Canyon Recpath Open for 2020 Season

With the exception of the Vail Pass Recpath, all sections of the paved Summit County Recreational Pathway system are plowed, swept, and open to the public

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213

SUMMIT COUNTY – With the exception of the Vail Pass Recpath, all sections of the Summit County Recreational Pathway System (Recpath) are now open for the 2020 season. On ...

Summit County Chipping Program Returns June 15

Free program helps residents and property owners create defensible space to protect homes from wildfire

Contact: Dan Schroder, Director, Summit County CSU Extension, 970-668-4140

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County government is kicking off the 2020 Summit County Chipping Program on Monday, June 15. The free, award-winning program, now in its se...

Summit Stage Increases Limited Bus Service to Summit County, Lake County, and Park County

Summit Stage will enhance existing modified schedule along Summit County routes and operate limited service to Park and Lake counties

Contact: Geoff Guthrie, Summit Stage/Transit Operations Manager. (970) 668-4162

SUMMIT COUNTY – On Monday, May 11, the Summit Stage will increase service levels on its spring 2020 limited public transit service along three fixed travel corridors w...

Summit County Provides Update on City Market Breckenridge COVID-19 Outbreak

All positive cases have been isolated, close contacts have been quarantined; Summit County has conducted extensive testing of City Market employees

Contact: Julie Sutor, julie.sutor@summitcountyco.gov

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has identified nine additional positive cases of COVID-19 among employees at City Market in Breckenridge, bringing the total number of positive cases to 17. Summit...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

Non-essential retail businesses are permitted to open May 8, with strict physical distancing protocols and other protective measures

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has released an amended public health order, which allows non-essential retail businesses to open their establishments to the public. Businesses are required to implem...

Summit County Recpath Open for 2020 Season

Most sections of the paved Summit County Recreational Pathway System are plowed, swept, and open to users; Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway Construction scheduled to commence construction in May 2020

Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Recreational Pathway System (Recpath) is now open for the 2020 season. With the exception of sections through Tenmile Canyon be...

Summit County Releases COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery

Criteria and guidelines defined for various stages of community stabilization

Contacts: Amy Wineland, Director, Summit County Public Health

SUMMIT COUNTY–The Summit County Board of Health has released the County’s COVID-19  Roadmap to Recovery. The document provides specific criteria and timelines that o...

Summit County Public Health Investigates COVID-19 Outbreak at City Market in Breckenridge

City Market has reported eight confirmed cases among employees

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, 

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19...

Summit County Provides Additional Public Health Order Guidance for Businesses

Summit County and state define ‘personal services’, clarify requirements of Non-Critical Retail businesses, and issue Business Social Distancing Protocol

Contact: Sarah Vaine, Assistant County Manager, 970-668-4006

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County’s amended public health order, which took effect on Monday, April 27, aims to gradually ease social distancing restrictions, while balancing commu...

County is Monitoring Short-Term Rental Compliance with Public Health Order

Summit County continues to educate about and enforce public health orders affecting short-term rentals; generally finding compliance among owners

Contact: April Kroner, (970) 668-4207

SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summit County staff across multiple departments have been working diligently to both educate short-term rental owners, and enforce the public health order among STR’s an...

Summit Stage Restores Limited Bus Service to Routes Within Summit County

Summit Stage resumes limited operations with safety measures in place to ensure protection of drivers and passengers

Contact: Melissa Decker, Summit Stage Transit Supervisor, 970-668-4164

SUMMIT COUNTY – On Monday, April 27, the Summit Stage began operating a spring 2020 limited public transit service on three fixed travel corridors within Summit County. Schedul...

Summit County Announces Second COVID-19 Death

The 89-year-old Summit County resident tested positive prior to his death

Contact: Regan Wood, Coroner, 970-389-0090

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Coroner’s Office and Summit County Public Health have confirmed a second COVID-19-related death of a Summit County resident.

An 89-year-old Summit County man di...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

Summit County will begin to ease social distancing restrictions April 27

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County issued an amended public health order Saturday, beginning a gradual easing of social distancing restrictions. The amended order largely aligns with the "Safer at Home" guidance from the State of Colorado, ...

April 22 Board of Health Meeting at Capacity

Meeting will be recorded and made available for later viewing by members of the public

SUMMIT COUNTY - The April 22 Summit County Board of Health meeting has reached the maximum number of Zoom meeting participants. Summit County is recording the meeting for later viewing by members of the public who were not able to make it into the meeting...

Summit County Announces Roadmap to Recovery

Summit County will ease social distancing restrictions April 27; widespread testing and contact tracing will identify and contain new pockets of disease

Contact: Bentley Henderson, Assistant County Manager, 970-453-3401

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Health, which is comprised of the Board of County Commissioners, launched a Roadmap to Recovery process Tuesday, convening a community r...

Vail Health Partners with Summit County to Offer COVID-19 Testing in Silverthorne

Vail Health and Summit County Health Public Health Collaborating on Additional Testing for Summit County Residents

Contacts: Vail Health: Sally Welsh, Summit County: Sarah Wilkinson

SUMMIT COUNTY ? Vail Health, in partnership with Summit County Public Health, will begin offering COVID-19 testing for Summit County residents starting on Tuesday, April 21. Testing will be...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

The prohibition on short-term lodging is extended to May 31 to continue COVID-19 mitigation

Contact: 970-668-9730

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County issued an amended public health order Thursday, extending the prohibition on short-term lodging through May 31. The amendment aligns with guidance from the State of Colorado that a stabilization...

Summit County Contributes $500,000 to FIRC

Funding allocation will ensure nonprofit's ability to support local families through COVID-19 crisis

Contact: Scott Vargo, Summit County Manager, 970-453-3404

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County contributed $500,000 Tuesday to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC), a local nonprofit that provides families with support related to food, he...

Summit County Announces Death of Silverthorne Man Who Tested Positive for COVID-19

The decedent is suspected to have had underlying health conditions; autopsy results are pending

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Coroner’s Office announced the death of a Silverthorne man in his 60s. The cause of death is unknown at this time, pending the results of an autopsy. The decedent is suspected to have had underlying he...

Summit County Announces Small Business Grant Program

Summit County has allocated $250,000 in assistance to businesses in unincorporated areas of the county; applications will be available Tuesday afternoon

Note: This press release was updated on April 15, in order to provide greater detail on program eligibility.

Contact: Small Business Grant Program

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County announced the launch of a new small-business assistance grant program ...

Summit County WIC Encourages Community-Minded Shopping

Residents should avoid hoarding grocery items that are important for local families

Contact: Whitney Horner, Summit County WIC Director, 668-9199 

SUMMIT COUNTY – Many Coloradans are concerned about access to healthy food for pregnant women and children under 5 years old who are served by the Special Supplemental Nutrit...

Summit County Announces Mobile COVID-19 Testing

Summit County has contracted with Stadium Medical to travel to individuals’ homes to conduct testing for COVID-19

Contact: 970-668-9730

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is now conducting mobile COVID-19 testing and expanded test collection and processing. The County has contracted with Stadium Medical to conduct mobile COVID-19 testing throughout the community,...

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread

New restrictions update and clarify orders and recommendations on social distancing, business activity

Contact: 970-668-9730

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County issued an amended public health order Monday morning, providing greater specificity and clarity on restrictions and recommendations designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Summit County; ...

Vehicle Travel Through I-70 Mountain Corridor Strongly Discouraged

All lodging accommodations are closed, and Summit County's ability to open a shelter is severely limited.

Contact: 970-668-2990

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County is asking the traveling public to be aware that all hotels and lodging in Summit County are closed as a public health measure in the County’s proactive response to the coronavirus outbreak.

With ...

Summit County Has Eight Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19

Documented community spread underscores importance of social distancing

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, 970-668-2990

SUMMIT COUNTY – At 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, Summit County Public Health reported that a eighth person in Summit County has tested positive for COVID-19, indicating that the spread...

Summit County emergency resources

The Summit Foundation has put together this list of resources available to Summit County residents as they deal with food, housing and utility support and other emergency needs springing from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Summit County Issues Amended Public Health Order

With confirmed community spread, Summit County tightens restrictions to avoid overcrowding and accidental social gathering.

AMENDED AND RESTATED STANDING PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER RELATING TO PUBLIC EVENTS; LIMITATIONS ON THE SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND RETAIL GOODS; AND RESTRICTIONS ON LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR

MARCH 17, 2020

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Summit County Receives Three New Positive COVID-19 Test Results

Summit County now has a cumulative total of five positive cases

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health received three new positive test results for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 17. Our county has a cumulative total of five presumptive positives, 17 negatives and 39 currently pending.&nb...

Standing Public Health Order

Summit County has issued restrictions on public events, limitations on sale of food, beverages and retail goods, and restrictions on lodging and transportation services

AMENDED AND RESTATED STANDING PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER RELATING TO PUBLIC EVENTS; LIMITATIONS ON THE SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND RETAIL GOODS; AND RESTRICTIONS ON LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

MARCH 16, 2020

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Summit County Issuing Additional Restrictions to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread

New restrictions are designed to facilitate social distancing

Contact: 970-668-9730

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is issuing a public health order Monday afternoon curtailing several business and community activities in order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Summit County.

All dine-in activity in ...

Mountain Communities’ Perspective on COVID-19

Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin and Summit counties continue their response to COVID-19

Mountain communities’ perspective on COVID-19

SUMMIT COUNTY - Many mountain communities have been responding to COVID-19 outbreaks over the past week with a focus on slowing the spread, ensuring our medical system can respond to the non-coronavir...

Summit County Files Emergency Declaration

Summit County has filed a local disaster emergency declaration with the State of Colorado to support its COVID-19 response

Contact: Brian Bovaird, Director of Emergency Management, 970-668-2999

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has filed a local emergency disaster declaration with the State of Colorado to support its COVID-19 response. The declaration is an administrativ...

County and Towns Postpone Large Events Through May 1

Government-sponsored events of 50 attendees or more will be canceled or postponed until at least May 1, effective March 13

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, 970-409-9461

SUMMIT COUNTY – Based on recommendations from Summit County Public Health, Summit County and the towns of Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne will cancel all eve...

Summit County Provides Guidance for Community Gatherings

Event organizers should provide specific recommendations to at-risk populations

Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, 970-409-9461

SUMMIT COUNTY – In response to numerous inquiries from the public, Summit County Public Health is issuing guidance regarding the hosting, postponement or cancellation of local public ...

Summit County Public Health Encourages COVID-19 Preparedness Actions by At-Risk Individuals

Individuals at higher risk of serious illness should take precautions to avoid contracting COVID-19

Contacts:

• Amy Wineland, Summit County Public Health Director, 970-668-9161
• Brian Bovaird, Summit County Emergency Management Director, 970-668-2999

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Office of Emergency Management and Department of Public Health are...

Summit County Unveils Silverthorne Recycling Drop-Off Center Below Dillon Dam

The new drop-off center will expand free public recycling services in eastern Summit County

Contacts:

• Aaron Byrne, Director, Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP), 970-668-4295 
• Tom Gosiorowski, Public Works Director, 970-668-4202  

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County opened a new recycling drop-off center Monday, pro...

Summit County Identifies Keystone Condo Where COVID-19 Case Stayed

No other guests checked into the unit following the departure of the infected person

Contact: Amy Wineland, Summit County Public Health Director, 970-668-9161

Summit County – Summit County Public Health Officials have identified the condominium unit where Colorado’s first COVID-19 case stayed in Keystone. No other lodgi...

New Information Released on Colorado COVID Cases

CDPHE provides details on out-of-state man who visited Summit County

Contact: Deanna Herbert, 303-691-7870

DENVER (March 5): Today, Gov. Polis and state health officials announced Colorado’s first presumptive positive case of COVID-19, as well as a subsequent second case. Below, find the most recent information o...

Colorado Has First Case of COVID-19

The case is in an out-of-state visitor to Summit County, a male in his 30s

Contact: Deanna Herbert, 303-691-7870 

DENVER (March 5, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has reported that the state laboratory has a positive test result for COVID-19 today. The case presented itself in a male in hi...

Coronavirus Risk Low in Summit County

State and local health departments say the risk to the general public is low for novel coronavirus in Colorado

Contact: Amy Wineland, Public Health Director, 970-668-9195

SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – With recent cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in several countries, including the United States, Summit County Public Health officials are watchfu...

Hazard Mitigation Plan Available for Public Comment

Local officials are seeking community feedback on an update to the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Contact: Brian Bovaird, Emergency Management Director, 970-668-2999

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is seeking public input on the updated Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan assesses the risks posed by natural and man-made hazards and i...

Summit County Public Health Continues Response to Mumps Outbreak

Local public health officials are working with CDPHE in ongoing local investigation

Contact: Sara Lopez, Nursing Manager, Summit County Public Health, 970-668-9709

SUMMIT COUNTY— Summit County Public Health, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, is continuing its response to an outbreak ...

Summit County Public Health Officials Identify Cluster of Mumps Cases

Local public health officials are working with CDPHE in ongoing local investigation

Contact: Sara Lopez, Nursing Manager, Summit County Public Health, 970-668-9709

SUMMIT COUNTY— Summit County Public Health and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are working together to investigate a small cluster of...

Sheriff's Office Winter Operations

Sheriff FitzSimons discusses Winter Operation procedures at December's "A Fresh Ground Cup of Conversation."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  December 16, 2021 

Contact: Christine.Duplan, (970) 423-8901

SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons provided a behind the scenes look into the Sheriff’s Office Winter Operation proc...

Pet and Livestock Owners Need Animal Evacuation Plans

If you currently do not have an evacuation plan for you and your animals, please make one.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  August 17, 2020

Contact: Jesslyn Swirka, (970) 668-4192

Wildfire season is in full swing and with many large fires burning it creates a lot of smoke, concern, and need for an evacuation pla...

Sheriff's Office Reminds Public to Report Suspicious Behavior & Lock Up Vehicles & Valuables

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public of the importance to continue being the Eyes and Ears in the community and in their neighborhood.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  July 23, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR 

AND 

LOCK UP VEHICLES AND VALUABLES

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Sheriff's Office and Town of Silverthorne Open Blue River

Summit County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Silverthorne have received notification from Denver Water that flow levels in the Blue River have significantly decreased.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  June 16, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl 

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

Contact: Kim Jardim

(970) 262-7305

kjardim@silverthorne.org 

SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TOWN OF SILVERTHORNE OPEN BLUE RI...

Boating Accident Death in Dillon Reservoir

On June 13, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a storm cell blew in from the southwest producing winds in excess of 40 mph and 4 foot waves on Dillon Reservoir, causing multiple boats to capsize.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  June 14, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

BOATING ACCIDENT DEATH IN DILLON RESERVOIR 

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On June 13, 2020, at approxi...

Sheriff Responds to Dialogue on Use of Force

As your Sheriff, I take a strong stand with the professional and caring men and women of law enforcement who keep our community safe 24 hours a day.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Una carta abierta a nuestra comunidad del Condado de Summit

Los recientes acontecimientos nacionales han vuelto a destacar una relación tensa entre las autoridades policiales y las comunidades a las que han jurado servir y proteger.

Una carta abierta a nuestra comunidad del Condado de Summit

Los recientes acontecimientos nacionales han vuelto a destacar una relación tensa entre las autoridades policiales y las comunidades a las que han jurado ...

Summit County Law Enforcement Letter to the Community

Recent national events have, again, highlighted a strained relationship between law enforcement and the communities they have sworn to serve and protect.

An open letter to our Summit County community.

Recent national events have, again, highlighted a strained relationship between law enforcement and the communities they have sworn to serve and protect.  These events have naturally and appropriately...

Sheriff's Office and Town of Silverthorne Close Blue River

Summit County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Silverthorne have received notification from Denver Water that flow levels in the Blue River are to be increased up to 1,000 cfs today, June 1, 2020.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  June 1, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl 

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

Contact: Kristina Nayden

(970) 513-4886

knayden@silverthorne.org

SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TOWN OF SILVERTHORNE CLOSE BLUE RIVER

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Sheriff Administrative Office Hours Resume

Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2020 the Summit County Sheriff’s Office will resume regular business hours.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  March 19, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS RESUME

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2020 the Summit Coun...

Summit County Senior Class of 2020 Procession Details

On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. the community is invited to enjoy a celebratory motorcade procession to honor the Class of 2020.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  May 18, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl 

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SUMMIT COUNTY SENIOR CLASS OF 2020 PROCESSION DETAILS

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On Thursday, May 2...

Save the Date for the Summit County Senior Class of 2020 Procession

Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons and the Town of Breckenridge announces the SAVE THE DATE of May 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. on Breckenridge Main Street for the public to celebrate the graduating Summit High School Seniors Class of 2020.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  May 15, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl 

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SUMMIT COUNTY SENIOR CLASS OF 2020 PROCESSION

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summ...

County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Winner in Summit County Announced

Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons, is pleased to announce that Summit High School Senior Anna Tomlinson is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado, CSOC, scholarship award for Summit County.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  May 8, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl 

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP WINNER IN SUMMIT COUNTY ANNOUNCED

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO –...

Sheriff's Office Responds to Citizen Questions About Public Health Order Violations

Since the first Summit County Public Health Order was signed by the Public Health Director on March 17, 2020, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office has continued to respond to the numerous complaints from the public about violations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  April 29, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS TO CITIZEN QUESTIONS ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER VIOLATIONS

    SUMMIT COUNTY, C...

Summit County Animal Control Reminder on Rabies

Warmer weather is on the way and with that more wildlife encounters. Are you aware of which animals in Summit County are rabies carriers? Do you know what to do if your animal brings one in the house?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  April 28th, 2020

Contact: Jesslyn Swirka

(970) 668-4192

Jesslyn.Swirka@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SUMMIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL REMINDER ON RABIES

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO &...

Sheriff's Office Reminds Public About Dangers of Melting Ice

With the onset of spring thaw in the high country, the Summit County Sheriff’s office reminds the public of the dangers of melting ice in and around Summit County waterways.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  April 22, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS PUBLIC ABOUT DANGERS OF MELTING ICE

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – With the ...

Sheriff's Office Investigates Welfare Check

On April 18, 2020 at approximately 5:05 p.m. Summit County Sheriff’s Office Deputies began investigating the report of a suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun in the Wildernest subdivision in unincorporated Summit County.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  April 19, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES WELFARE CHECK

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Sheriff Uses Existing Authority to Manage Trailhead Usage

Summit County Sheriff, Jaime FitzSimons extends his appreciation to the public for respecting the Public Health Order for social distancing in respect to trailhead usage to access the National Forest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  April 15, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF USES EXISTING AUTHORITY TO MANAGE TRAILHEAD USAGE

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summit County Sheriff,...

Sheriff's Office Reminds the Public to Report Suspicious Behavior & Lock Up Vehicles & Valuables

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public of the importance to continue being the Eyes and Ears in the community and in their neighborhood.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  March 31, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR 

AND 

LOCK UP VEHICLES AND VALUABLES

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Summit County Animal Control & Shelter Adaptation to COVID-19

In compliance with the public health order issued by the Summit County Board of County Commissioners that Summit County minimize social contact, the Animal Shelter will be providing modified service until further notice.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Sheriff's Office Adaptation to COVID-19

In response to the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office will be adapting how we do business.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  March 15, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADAPTATION TO COVID-19

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Sheriff Investigates Skier Death at Keystone Ski Resort

On March 9, 2020 at approximately 3:25 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fifty-one year old male skier that was found unconscious and not breathing in the trees off the side of a ski run at Keystone Ski Resort

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  March 10, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF INVESTIGATES SKIER DEATH AT KEYSTONE SKI RESORT

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On March 9, 2020 at appr...

Sheriff's Office Investigates Skier Collision at Keystone Resort

On March 7, 2020, at approximately 1:55 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a collision involving two snowboarders.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  March 7, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES SKIER COLLISION AT KEYSTONE RESORT 

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Sheriff Investigates Skier Death at Breckenridge Ski Resort

On February 7, 2020 at approximately 3:47 p.m. the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fifty-six year old male skier that was found unconscious and not breathing at the bottom of a ski trail at Breckenridge Ski Resort.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  February 10, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SHERIFF INVESTIGATES SKIER DEATH AT BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT

    SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – On February 7, 20...

Summit County Animal Control Supervisor JJ Swirka Becomes a Tester/Observer for Alliance Therapy Dog

Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) is a volunteer organization of dedicated therapy dog handlers and their dogs on a mission of sharing smiles and joy through animal-assisted activities.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  January 31, 2020

Contact: Erin Opsahl

(970) 423-8901

Erin.Opsahl@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SUMMIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR JJ SWIRKA BECOMES A TESTER/OBSERVER FOR ALLIANCE THERAPY DOGS

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