White River National Forest and Summit County Sign Dillon Work Center Lease

Historic lease a monumental step towards solving affordable workforce housing crisis, enabling construction of up to 177 units for US Forest Service and Summit County workforce.

The following is a joint press release with the United States Forest Service

SUMMIT COUNTY – On Wednesday, the White River National Forest and Summit County signed a 50-year lease of the 11-acre Dillon Work Center Administrative Site for the development of...

Motor Vehicle Division Announces Move to County Commons in Frisco

The Motor Vehicle office will be closed September 6th & 7th, 2023, to complete the move.

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County Clerk Taryn Power announced the Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) will be returning to Frisco, with an opening expected on September 8th.

The DMV, currently located in the County Courthouse in Breckenridge, will move back to the...

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Keystone; Local Officials Urge Caution with Bats and Other Wildlife

A bat tested positive for rabies after coming into contact with an out-of-state visitor in Keystone—the first rabies incident of this year. The visitor is seeking treatment in their home state.

SUMMIT COUNTY – Local health and wildlife officials are urging Summit County residents and visitors to avoid exposure to rabies by avoiding contact with bats.

On July 25^th, a bat bit an out-of-state visitor who was staying at a condo in Keystone....

Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Project on Peabody Placer Planned for End of July

Hazardous Fuels Reduction operations will impact trails for 6-8 weeks on Peabody Placer and nearby trails. Cyclists and hikers are advised to be aware of closures and plan ahead.

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County, the Town of Breckenridge, Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have partnered to continue Hazardous Fuels Reduction (HFR) work on the Wildland-Urban Interface in the Golden Horses...

Commissioner Pogue Confirmed to the Colorado Board of Human Services

Commissioner Pogue was appointed by Governor Polis' office to the Colorado Board of Human Services, overseeing the provision of programs and services related to healthcare, mental health, and social services.

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue has been appointed by the Colorado Governor's Office to the State of Colorado Board of Human Services. The Board of Human Services is responsible for overseeing the provision of human services in the...

BOCC to Consider Proposed Resolutions during Public Hearing Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Resolutions include ballot initiatives on a lodging tax and a measure extending previously approved funding for wildfire, 911 Dispatch, and other public services

SUMMIT COUNTY – Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd regarding proposed resolutions to certify two referred ballot measures for the upcoming General Election on November 8, 2022. The measures would request voter approval of a new lodging t...

Federal Transit Administration Announces $34.7 Million Grant for Summit Stage Electric Bus Depot

New bus depot will replace Summit Stage’s aging facility and prepare for a 100-percent electric fleet in the future

Contact: Chris Lubbers, Transit Director, Summit County Government

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Biden-Harris administration announced today $1.6 billion in Low or No Emission & Buses and Bus Facilities Grant awards, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastruc...

Community Invited to Participate in Short-Term Rental Open Houses

The open houses and online survey offer the opportunity to share feedback on the growth of short-term rentals in Summit County residential neighborhoods

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

SUMMIT COUNTY -- Community Members are invited to attend the Short-Term Rental Open Houses occurring this week and next throughout the county as well as take the onlin...

Summit County Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Fremont Pass Recpath Section

Contact: Allison Mitchell, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails

SUMMIT COUNTY -- Summit County and the White River National Forest are celebrating a milestone in the development and expansion of the Recpath system with the completion of...

Peabody Placer Hazardous Fuels Reduction Slated for 2022-2023

Lodgepole pine removal to reduce the potential for large-scale wildfire in the area

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

SUMMIT COUNTY -- Summit County, the Town of Breckenridge, the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have partnered to continue Hazard...

North Branch Library in Silverthorne to Begin Renovation/Expansion

Satellite Library will open in Bluebird Market Through 2023

Contact: Stephanie Ralph, Summit County Library Director, 970-668-4282

SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Summit County North Branch Library located at 651 Center Circle in Silverthorne will be undergoing an expansion and renovation beginning August 2022 and co...

Treasurer’s Office Hosts 64 Counties at Summer Conference

2022 Colorado County Treasurers Gather in Summit County

Contact: Ryne Scholl, Summit County Treasurer

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Treasurer’s Office is set to host the Colorado County Treasurer & Public Trustee Association (CCTPTA) 2022 summer conference at Beaver Run Resort next w...

Summit County Notices of Valuation Mailed to Property Owners May 2

Contact: Frank Celico, Summit County Assessor: 970-453-3480

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Assessor’s Office mailed out notices of valuation to all property owners on Monday, May 2. Colorado law requires that all county assessors not...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Adopts K9 Narcotic Detection and Interdiction Team

Meet Baby "Babe" Blue, the Summit County Sheriff's Office new K9!

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Date:  October 17, 2022                                 &n...

Deputies Wear Pink Patches During October to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Summit County Sheriff's Office deputies will be wearing a pink patch in lieu of the Sheriff's Office regular shoulder patch throughout the month of October for breast cancer awareness.

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Date:  September 30, 2022                                  &am...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Safely Returns Child to Father After Parental Abduction

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Date:  September 22, 2022                                  &am...

Dillon Reservoir Drowning Victims Located and Recovered

A search initiated by the Summit County Sheriff's Office resulted in the recovery of two drowning victims Friday afternoon.

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Date:  September 9, 2022                                  &...

Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons Supports "Lift The Label" Campaign

"Lift The Label" is a new public awareness campaign that strives to remove stigmas that prevent those with opioid addiction from seeking treatment.

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Date:  August 23, 2022 

Contact: Christine Duplan, Public Information Officer

(970) 423-8901

Christine.Duplan@summitcountyco.gov

SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF JAIME FITZSIMONS SUPPORTS “LI...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Reminds Community To Be Aware Of Phone Scams

The Summit County Sheriff's Office warns the public of a recent uptick of telephonic and internet fraud schemes.

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Date:  August 18, 2022                                   &...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Arrests Local Teacher for Child Sex Assault

The Summit County Sheriff's Office made an arrest Tuesday morning after an investigation into a child sex assault case.

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Date:  August 9, 2022                                   &n...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Responds to Report of Suspicious Device at Summit Middle School

The Summit County Sheriff's Office responded to Summit Middle School for a report of a suspicious device found Saturday afternoon.

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Date:  August 6, 2022                                   &n...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest in Sexual Exploitation of a Child Investigation

The Summit County Sheriff's Office made an arrest on Wednesday, after an extensive investigation into a Sexual Exploitation of a Child case.

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Date:  August 3, 2022                                  &nb...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Warns of Recent Bike Thefts

The Summit County Sheriff's Office warns of an uptick in bike thefts in recent months in unincorporated areas of Silverthorne, Frisco and Breckenridge.

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Date:  August 1, 2022                                  &nb...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Recovers Drowned Victim

The Summit County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of a drowned paddle boarder Saturday evening.

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Date:  July 17, 2022                                   &nb...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Searches for Missing Paddle Boarder

Personnel from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Section, including Summit County Sheriff’s Office Rangers search for missing paddle boarder who went missing Saturday afternoon.

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Date:  July 16, 2022                                  &nbs...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Makes Fentanyl Distribution Arrest

On July 13, 2022, members of the Summit County Sheriff's Office and Criminal Investigations Section make an arrest for fentanyl distribution after receiving a tip.

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Date:  July 14, 2022                                  &nbs...

Deceased Body of Missing Person Found

On July 8, 2022, members of the Summit County Sheriff's Office discovered the body of missing person, Craig Standlee.

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Date:  July 14, 2022                                  &nbs...

Summit County Animal Control and Shelter Receives $2,000 Grant From Petco Love

Summit County Animal Control and Shelter (SCAC) received a $2,000 grant from Petco Love to support its lifesaving work for animals in Summit County.

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 Date:  July 6, 2022

Contact: Christine Duplan

(970) 423-8901

Christine.Duplan@SummitCountyCO.Gov

SUMMIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER RECEIVES $2,000 GRANT FROM PETCO LOVE 

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Summit County Sheriff's Office Reminds Everyone to Hide It, Lock It, or Lose It!

Don't be a victim, protect your belongings by removing valuables and locking your vehicle.

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Date:  June 28, 2022                                  &nbs...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Brings Pretrial Services to Summit County

Tuesday, June 7, 2022, was a historic day for the Summit County community, as the Summit County Sheriff's Office Pretrial Services program began.

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Date:  June 8, 2022                                   ...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Deputy Receives Law Enforcement Champion Award

Summit County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputy Andrew Hinman was awarded a Law Enforcement Champion Award from MADD Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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Date:  June 2, 2022                                   ...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Welcomes New School Resource Officer

Summit County Sheriff's Office New School Resource Officer aims at building positive relationships.

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Date:  May 26, 2022                                   &nbs...

Standoff In Dillon Valley Ends with Sheriff's Deputies Taking Wanted Felon into Custody

Standoff In Dillon Valley Ends with Summit County Sheriff's Deputies Taking Wanted Felon into Custody

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Date:  May 11, 2022                                   &nbs...

Sheriff FitzSimons Announces County Sheriffs Of Colorado Scholarship Winner

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Date:  May 9, 2022                                    ...

Summit County Resident Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

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Date:  April 25, 2022                                   &n...

Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons: "Colorado Needs Better Fentanyl Legislation"

Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons provides a commentary regarding the fentanyl crisis in Colorado and House Bill 22-1326.

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Date: April 23, 2022

Contact: Christine Duplan, Public Information Officer

970-423-8901

Chrisitne.Duplan@summit...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Announces Scholarship Recipient

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Date:  April 4, 2022                                   &nb...

Summit County Sheriff's Office Responds to Report of Avalanche On Highway 6

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Date:  March, 23, 2022                                   &...

Inclement Weather and Bad Behavior

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Date:  March 7, 2022                                   &nb...

Sheriff's Office Investigating Report of Impersonator

The Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a ski patrol impersonator following a female minor at Copper Mountain.

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Date:  January 27, 2022                                   &...