Posted on: April 8, 2020
Summit County has allocated $250,000 in assistance to businesses in unincorporated areas of the county
Contact: Martina Ferris, Finance Director, 970-453-3434
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County announced the launch of a new small-business assistance grant program to provide financial support to local businesses struggling with the impacts of the COVID-...
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Posted on: April 6, 2020
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...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
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,...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 23, 2020
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; ...
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Posted on: March 19, 2020
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.
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 18, 2020
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.
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
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
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 17, 2020
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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Posted on: March 16, 2020
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.
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Posted on: March 15, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 12, 2020
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...
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Posted on: March 12, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 11, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: March 10, 2020
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...
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Posted on: March 10, 2020
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...
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Posted on: March 6, 2020
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...
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Posted on: March 5, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 5, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 28, 2020
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...
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Posted on: February 24, 2020
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...
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Posted on: February 24, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 5, 2020
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...
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Posted on: January 17, 2020
Regional fiber network will provide secure, high-speed access to critical community anchors across 10 Colorado counties
Contact: Sarah Vaine, Assistant County Manager: 970-668-4006
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments are excited to announce the local launch of Project THOR, a regional high-speed broadband access project....
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Posted on: January 17, 2020
The County protected 136 acres of new open space and conducted unprecedented avalanche debris cleanup
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SUMMMIT COUNTY – 2019 proved to be a productive and exciting year for the Summit County Open Space and Trails Department, ...
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Posted on: January 2, 2020
New taxes on nicotine products fund prevention and cessation services in mountain communities
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SUMMIT COUNTY – Quitting nicotine is among the most common New Year’s resolutions. And in many of Colorado's mountain communitie...
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Posted on: December 30, 2019
Vendors selling cigarettes, vaping devices and other products in Summit County must comply with new local regulations
Contact:
SUMMIT COUNTY – Retail sales of tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes and vaping devices, are subject to a new local tax effective Jan...
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Posted on: November 1, 2019
Ballot Measure 1B would continue the existing mill levy for open space and trails
Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, 970-453-3498
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Open Space Advisory Council unanimously approved a resolution to encourage voter support of Measure 1B, which would continue existing funding for ope...
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Posted on: November 1, 2019
Summit County encourages commercial property owners and contractors to learn about this opportunity to finance energy-saving building improvements and renewable energy installations
Contact: Kate Berg, Senior Planner, 970-668-4204
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is hosting a workshop for contractors and commercial property owners to learn about a program to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The workshop ...
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
All active registered voters automatically receive mail ballots; Election Day is Nov. 5
Contact: Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk & Recorder, 970-453-3471
SUMMIT COUNTY – Early voting is underway in Summit County for the 2019 Coordinated Election. The Summit County Clerk & Recorder is encouraging voters to complete their ball...
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Posted on: October 22, 2019
Summit County acts in concert with White River National Forest
Contact: Thomas Davidson, Chair, Board of County Commissioners, 970-333-9817
SUMMIT COUNTY – In conjunction with the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest, the Board of County Commissioners has lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions...
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Posted on: October 15, 2019
Project partners unveil restored river valley, reclaimed from dredge mining
Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213
Summit County – More than a century after dredge boats destroyed and abandoned the Swan River, Summit County officially opened the first segment of the newly revived stre...
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Posted on: October 7, 2019
New trail provides connection between Silverthorne, Wildernest and Mesa Cortina
Contact: Michael Wurzel, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4065
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County residents and visitors can take advantage of a new trail, thanks to a partnership among Summit County, the Town of Silverthorne and Rocky M...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 30, 2019
Construction will require extended full closure of Summit Drive
Contact: Tom Gosiorowski, Summit County Public Works Director, 970-668-4202
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Road & Bridge has begun work on the Soda Creek culvert replacement project in Summit Cove. Crews will remove several side-by-side aging ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 30, 2019
BOCC encourages residents to utilize community resources to resolve conflicts in constructive ways
Contact: County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier, 970-471-2298
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed October 2019 to be Conflict Resolution Month in Summit County. In doing so, Summit County joins with in...
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Posted on: September 20, 2019
All active registered voters automatically receive mail ballots; Election Day is Nov. 5
Contact: Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk & Recorder, 970-453-3471
SUMMIT COUNTY – Election Day is less than two months away, and the Summit County Clerk & Recorder's Office is encouraging all citizens to participate in the election proces...
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Posted on: September 6, 2019
Local governments will evaluate new authorities related to Summit County's minimum wage
Contact: Scott Vargo, County Manager, 970-453-3404
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County government announced that it will convene and facilitate a Summit County Minimum Wage Work Group. Participants will include the County and the towns of Blue River, B...
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Posted on: August 22, 2019
Warm, dry weather has elevated fire danger in Summit County
Contact: Thomas Davidson, County Commissioner, 970-333-9817
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution Thursday morning to enact Stage 1 fire restrictions, in recognition of warm, dry weather that has elevated fire dan...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 16, 2019
One ballot question would place a local tax on tobacco and vaping products; the second would continue the existing mill levy for open space and trails
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SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of two resolutions to place measures on Summit Coun...
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Posted on: August 8, 2019
Dillon Reservoir Recreation Committee and Summit County are seeking community input on the capacity of popular local recreation resources
Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and the Dillon Reservoir Recreation Committee (DRReC) are conducting a capacity analysis of Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area (DRRA) and the ...
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Posted on: July 23, 2019
Work will include enhanced shoulders, pathway widening, signage, pavement markings and bike/pedestrian crossings
Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213
SUMMIT COUNTY – Starting this week, Summit County will begin work on improvements to the Swan Mountain Road Recreational Pathway. The projects will take place at both end...
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Posted on: July 19, 2019
A fuels reduction project will begin July 22, improving community safety and forest health
Contact: Michael Wurzel, 970-668-4065
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Open Space & Trails will begin a wildfire fuels reduction project on the Wildernest – Mesa Cortina Open Space on Monday, July 22, in partnership with the Colorado S...
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Posted on: July 3, 2019
Peak runoff in local rivers and streams may pose swift-water hazards and flooding throughout the holiday weekend
Contact: Brian Bovaird, Emergency Management Director: 970-423-8912
SUMMIT COUNTY – Peak runoff in many local rivers and streams is taking place about one month later than usual this year, coinciding with Independence Day festivities. Summit Coun...
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Posted on: June 21, 2019
Avalanche debris removal complete north of Copper Mountain; work to continue south of the resort
Contact: Julie Sutor, Director of Communications, 970-409-9461
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has completed avalanche debris removal on the Tenmile Canyon Recreational Pathway between Frisco and Copper Mountain. This segment of the Recpath is proj...
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Posted on: June 20, 2019
Bicycle commuters can take advantage of free breakfast, prize drawings and after-work festivities
Contact: Michael Wurzel, 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 2019 Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 26...
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Posted on: June 14, 2019
Free program helps residents and property owners create defensible space to protect homes from wildfire
Contact: Dan Schroder, Summit County CSU Extension: 970-668-4140
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is kicking off the 2019 Summit County Chipping Program on Monday, June 17. The free, award-winning program, now in its sixth year, helps residents and ...
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Posted on: June 13, 2019
High water levels can pose hazards for property owners, boaters, children and pets
Contacts: Brian Bovaird, Emergency Management Director: 970-423-8912; Erin Opsahl, Summit County Sheriff's Office: 970-423-8901
SUMMIT COUNTY – With river flows on the rise, Summit County encourages residents and visitors to be mindful of high wa...
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Posted on: June 12, 2019
Vail Pass Recreational Pathway is fully cleared and open to the public
For Immediate Release: June 12, 2019
Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails: 970-668-4213
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has received the go-ahead from Colorado Avalanche Information Center to begin removing avalanche debris ...
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Posted on: June 11, 2019
Peak One Drive will be closed for construction June 17 through early November
Contact: Robert Jacobs, Road & Bridge Director: 970-668-4212
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Road & Bridge Department is switching into warm-weather mode, with several road improvements and maintenance projects on the...
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Posted on: May 30, 2019
Emergency response agencies will participate in a simulated hazardous materials release in the upper Snake River Basin
Contact: Brian Bovaird, Director, Summit County Emergency Management, 970-485-5339
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Office of Emergency Management and several partner organizations are conducting a full-scale hazardous-materials respon...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 24, 2019
Local public health officials are working with CDPHE in ongoing 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...
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Posted on: May 10, 2019
A new exhibit in the Summit County Commons showcases local artists through August
Contact: Karen LeCocq Bailey, Art Forum Program Assistant, 970-668-4205
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Art Forum has a new exhibit at the Summit County Commons, showcasing the work of local artists. "Bloom: To Flourish or Thrive&...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 8, 2019
Free drop-off event for electronics, household hazardous waste, textiles and pharmaceuticals takes place on Countywide Cleanup Day
Contacts:
- Aaron Byrne, Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP): 970-468-9263
- Lisa Hueneke, High Country Conservation Center: 970-668-5703
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County will hold its free annual recycling event in concert with Count...
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Posted on: May 1, 2019
The Summit County Assessor's Office sent out biannual notices of valuation to property owners on May 1
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 Wednesday, May 1. Colorado law requires that all county assessors ...
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Posted on: April 26, 2019
Most sections of the paved Summit County Recreational Pathway System are plowed, swept and open to users
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 2019 season. With the exception of the Tenmile Canyon section, betwe...
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Posted on: April 24, 2019
Class 1 electric-assist bicycles will be permitted on the Summit County Recreational Pathway System
Contact: Michael Wurzel, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space & Trails: 970-668-4204
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners voted to allow Class 1 electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) on the Summit County Recreation...
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Posted on: April 23, 2019
County sets goals and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Contact: Kate Berg, Senior Planner, 970-668-4204
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, April 23, adopting the Summit Community Climate Action Plan (CAP), which sets goals to reduce g...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 5, 2019
Planned consolidation of emergency medical services aims to increase efficiency of ambulance operations
Contacts: Steve Lipsher, Community Resource Officer, 970-262-5100, ext. 125Sarah Vaine, Assistant County Manager, 970-668-4006
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Ambulance Service and Summit Fire & EMS will merge into a single organizatio...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 5, 2019
Summit County is bringing together statewide veterans’ resources for local event
Contacts:Duane Dailey, Summit County Veterans Service Officer: 970-725-3122 Janet Wolfson, Summit County Economic Security Programs Manager: 970-668-9160
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair and Town Hall on...
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Posted on: April 5, 2019
Construction of the Fremont Pass Recpath segment near Copper Mountain is rescheduled for 2020
Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails: 970-668-4213
SUMMIT COUNTY – As a result of damage caused by recent large avalanches along the Fremont Pass Recpath project alignment, construction of the three-mile-long segment bypa...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 22, 2019
STR permitting and complaint management system is now live for properties in unincorporated Summit County
Contact: Danelle Hood, Planning Technician: 970-668-4185,
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County has launched a new online permitting system for short-term vacation rental properties in unincorporated Summit County, together with a complaint hot...
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Posted on: March 12, 2019
Up to 50 private well owners can receive a 50-percent discount on drinking water quality tests
Contact:
Dan Hendershott, Environmental Health Manager: 970-668-4073
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health announced the launch of the 50x50 Spring Sipping Special, offering private well owners a 50-percent discount on water quality testing ...
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Posted on: February 27, 2019
A preliminary workforce housing proposal includes deed-restricted homes on a former church site in Dillon Valley
Contact: Jason Dietz, Summit County Housing Director: 970-668-4231
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County will host a community meeting from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, to discuss a preliminary proposal for workforce housing in Dillon Valley. Local r...
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Posted on: February 15, 2019
Summit County will host a free mobile-counseling center for combat veterans once per month
Contacts:
Duane Dailey, Summit County Veterans Service Officer, 970-509-9024
Janet Wolfson, Summit County Economic Security Programs Manager, 970-668-9716
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County will begin hosting a mobile counseling center for combat vetera...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 14, 2019
Summit County and Town of Frisco kick off next phase of planning for 45-acre workforce housing development on Dillon Dam Road
Contact: Jim Curnutte, Community Development Director, Summit County, 970-668-4203
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and the Town of Frisco have kicked off an impact analysis for the Lake Hill workforce housing development, initiating the next phase ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 8, 2019
Controlled electric outages in Summit County due to loss of pressure in gas line
Update: 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8: Electricity and gas services have been restored to all Xcel Energy customers in Summit County. For details, visit the Summit County Emergency Blog.
SUMMIT COUNTY, COLO. - 12 noon, Friday, Feb. 8: Xcel Energy has detected a l...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 1, 2019
County also celebrates Recpath improvements, trails, and mining cleanup
Contact: Katherine King, Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4061
SUMMIT COUNTY – In a remarkable year for conservation, the Summit County Open Space and Trails Program (OST) secured protections for 1,257 acres of open space in 2018, preser...
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Posted on: January 29, 2019
Application deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8
Contact: Jim Curnutte, Community Development Director: 970-668-4203
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County government is seeking local candidates to serve on four planning commissions. These planning commissions play vital roles in shaping the co...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 8, 2019
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States
Contact:Maya Kulick, Senior Environmental Health Specialist: 970-668-4070
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed January 2019 to be Radon Action Month, encouraging all local residents and homeowners to test their homes for r...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 12, 2018
Major projects and purchases planned to address recreational pathways, workforce housing needs, County roads and public transit
Contacts:
Scott Vargo, County Manager: 970-453-3404
Marty Ferris, Finance Director: 970-453-3434
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of County Commissioners approved a $126 million 2019 County budget on Tuesday, including a $41.5 million Genera...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 10, 2018
Jason Dietz will serve as Summit County Housing Director; Amy Priegel will lead Summit Combined Housing Authority
Contacts:
Scott Vargo, Chair, SCHA Board; County Manager: 970-453-3404
Jim Curnutte, Community Development Director: 970-668-4203
Jason Dietz, Executive Director, SCHA: 970-409-8458
Amy Priegel, Incoming Executive Director, SCHA: 970-333-4782
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Posted on: December 6, 2018
The GOCO Board awarded Summit County an $866,049 grant to permanently conserve the Knorr Ranch
Contact: Rosemary Dempsey, 303-226-4530, rdempsey@goco.org
DENVER – On Thursday, the GOCO Board awarded Summit County an $866,049 grant to permanently conserve the Knorr Ranch.
This grant is part of GOCO’s open space grant program, which funds pri...
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Posted on: December 3, 2018
The new Recpath segment will bypass a narrow section of Highway 91 near Copper Mountain
Contact: Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213
Summit County – Summit Biking Group presented the Summit County Board of County Commissioners with a $20,000 donation Tuesday, in support of the construction of ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 7, 2018
County commissioners congratulate local candidates who won election to office
Contacts:
Dan Gibbs, Chair, Board of County Commissioners: 970-333-4707
Scott Vargo, County Manager: 970-453-3404
SUMMIT COUNTY – Local voters approved Summit County Measure 1A Tuesday to support wildfire mitigation, mental health, recycling, public faciliti...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 24, 2018
Summit County, Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne are gathering public input on the needs for and feasibility of an indoor community sports complex
Contact:
Brodie Boilard, Public Information Officer, Town of Frisco: 970-668-5276
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Towns of Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne and Summit County are collaborating on a study to assess the need for and feasibility of...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 22, 2018
National Food Day calls attention to healthful cooking and good nutrition
Contact:
Diana Reznikoff, Physical Activity & Nutrition Team of the Summit (PANTS): 917-952-3838
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County, in partnership with the Physical Activity and Nutrition Team of the Summit (PANTS), is promoting healthy cooking an...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 10, 2018
All registered voters will automatically receive mail ballots; deadline to submit a registration application and receive a mail ballot is Oct. 29
Contact:
Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk and Recorder: 970-453-3471
SUMMIT COUNTY – In preparation for the 2018 General Election, the Summit County Clerk and Recorder is encouraging voters to check that their addresses are up to date in their vote...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 9, 2018
Summit County acts in concert with White River National Forest
Contact:
Dan Gibbs, County Commissioner: 970-333-9817
SUMMIT COUNTY – In conjunction with the White River National Forest, the Board of County Commissioners has lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions in unincorporated Summit County, effective immediatel...
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Posted on: October 1, 2018
Housing authority will begin accepting applications Oct. 2 for 41 new townhomes and condominiums in Keystone
Contacts:
Jason Dietz, Summit Combined Housing Authority Director: 970-409-8458
Jim Curnutte, Summit County Community Development Director: 970-668-4150
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and West Hills LLC held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for We...
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Posted on: September 25, 2018
BOCC encourages 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 2018 to be Conflict Resolution Month in Summit County. In doing so, the BOCC joins with individuals and organizations...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 25, 2018
Report offers options for future delivery of EMS by Summit County and local fire districts
Contacts:Scott Vargo, Summit County Manager: 970-453-3404Jeff Berino, Chief, Summit Fire & EMS: 970-262-5100, ext. 121Jim Keating, Chief, Red, White & Blue Fire Rescue: 970-389-9600
SUMMIT COUNTY – Emergency Services Consulting Internatio...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 20, 2018
Warm, dry weather has elevated fire danger in Summit County
Contact:
Dan Gibbs, County Commissioner: 970-333-4707
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday afternoon to enact Stage 1 fire restrictions, in recognition of warm, dry weather that has elevated fire danger i...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 19, 2018
“Up and Down” showcases local artists, with a free opening
Sept. 23
Contact: Leslie Walker, Art Forum Program Assistant: 970-389-2760
SUMMIT COUNTY - The Summit County Art Forum is unveiling a new exhibit at the Summit County Commons. “Up and Down” kicks off with an opening from 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 18, 2018
Housing authority will begin accepting applications Oct. 2 for 41 new townhomes and condominiums in Keystone
Contacts:
Jason Dietz, Summit Combined Housing Authority Director: 970-409-8458
Nicole Bleriot, Summit County Housing Director: 970-485-4136
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and West Hills LLC announced the start date for the application process for W...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 5, 2018
Members of the public can now report local emergencies via text
Contact:
Jerry Del Valle, Summit County 911 Center: 970-668-4098
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County 911 Center launched text-to-911 capabilities on Sept. 4, enabling members of the public to report emergencies and communicate with 911 dis...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 4, 2018
Summit County acts in concert with U.S. Forest Service and neighboring counties
Contact:
Dan Gibbs, County Commissioner: 970-333-9817
SUMMIT COUNTY – In conjunction with the White River National Forest and neighboring counties, Stage 1 fire restrictions will be lifted in unincorporated Summit County effect...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 30, 2018
Free public transit service provides direct access to popular Buffalo Cabin – Lily Pad Trailhead
Contact:
Adam Bianchi, Dillon Ranger District: 970-262-3495
Katherine King, Summit County Open Space & Trails: 970-668-4061
SILVERTHORNE, Colo. –The Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Summit County Open Space & Trails Department and U.S. Forest Service ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 22, 2018
Commissioners encourage ongoing vigilance in advance of late-summer fire season
Contacts:Dan Gibbs, County Commissioner: 970-333-9817SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners have opted to keep Summit County in Stage 1 fire restrictions, in recognition of the upcoming late-summer fire season, which typically begins ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 17, 2018
Knorr Ranch is Summit County's largest open space project in more than a decade
Contact:Brian Lorch, Open Space and Trails Director: 970-668-4067SUMMIT COUNTY – A unique partnership between Summit County, local landowners and Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) has preserved the 1,123-acre Knorr R...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 7, 2018
Precipitation and lower temperatures reduce fire danger, prompting move from Stage 2 to Stage 1
Contacts:
Thomas Davidson, County Commissioner: 970-333-9817Erin Opsahl, Summit County Sheriff's Office: 970-453-8901SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners reduced the level of fire restrictions in Summit County from Stage 2 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 1, 2018
Ballot question would provide $8.8 million per year for wildfire prevention, mental health, recycling, public facilities and preschool
Contacts:Dan Gibbs, Chair, Board of County Commissioners: 970-333-4707Scott Vargo, County Manager: 970-453-3404SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to place a measure on the ballot to suppo...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 24, 2018
Annual event raises tens of thousands of dollars for local nonprofit organizations
Contact:Lorie Williams, Community & Senior Center Manager: 970-668-2945SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit Seniors will hold their annual Gigantic Rummage Sale and Silent Auction from August 2-5, raising tens of thousands of dollars to support local ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 23, 2018
All Colorado title and registration services will be unavailable Aug. 1-5; all driver license services will be unavailable Aug. 2-3
Contact:Julie Sutor, Director of Communications: 970-453-3498SUMMIT COUNTY – All Colorado title and registration services, including Summit County motor vehicle registration renewal, vehicle titling, International Registration Plan (IRP) and own...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 28, 2018
Additional restrictions placed on open fires and smoking
Contacts:Scott Vargo, Summit County Manager: 970-485-1880Erin Opsahl, Summit County Sheriff's Office: 970-423-8901SUMMIT COUNTY – A resolution imposing Stage 2 fire restrictions was enacted June 28 by the Summit County Board of County Commission...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 28, 2018
Local transit agency will test dual-drive model through June 30
Contact:Curtis Garner, Summit Stage Director, 970-668-4161Proterra, one of the leading manufacturers of battery-electric buses in the United States has given the Summit Stage an opportunity to test their most powerful model. The bus went into service Wedn...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 21, 2018
Bicycle commuters can take advantage of free breakfast, prize drawings and after-work festivities
Contact:Michael Wurzel, Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4065SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County and the Physical Activity and Nutrition Team of the Summit (PANTS) invite the community to participate in the 2018 Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 27....
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 20, 2018
Summit County to host community event dedicated to wildfire prevention and preparedness
Contact:Julie Sutor, Summit County Director of Communications, 970-409-9461SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – Summit County is hosting a Wildfire Prevention Solstice Party on Thursday, June 21. The event will bring community members together in a fun, relaxed ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 12, 2018
Wildfire has resulted in evacuation of two residential neighborhoods.
The Buffalo Mountain Fire is burning in Summit County, Colorado, near the town of Silverthorne. The fire was reported at 10:46 a.m., Tuesday, June 12.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation of the neighborhoods of Mesa Cortina and Wild...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 7, 2018
Free slash-removal program helps property owners create defensible space to protect homes from wildfire
Contacts:Dan Schroder, Director, Summit County CSU Extension: 970-668-4140Commissioner Dan Gibbs, Chair, Summit County Wildfire Council: 970-333-4707SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County government is kicking off the 2018 Summit County Chipping Program ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 25, 2018
Town of Breckenridge water utility project will require intermittent weekday closures at Farmer's Korner
Contacts:James Phelps, Town of Breckenridge Public Works, 970-453-3181Tibor Horvath, Summit County Road & Bridge, 970-668-4199 SUMMIT COUNTY - Swan Mountain Road will experience intermittent closures in the Farmer's Korner area from late May...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 25, 2018
High water levels can be dangerous for boaters, drivers, children and pets
Contact: Erin Opsahl, Summit County Sheriff's Office, 970-423-8901
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – With local river flows at or near their peak, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents and visitors to be mindful of high water ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 23, 2018
Local event helps older adults in Summit maintain healthy lifestyles
Contact:Lorie Williams, Summit County Community & Senior Center, 970-668-2940 SUMMIT COUNTY — Summit County Community & Senior Center will join an estimated 1,000 local groups across the country to celebrate the 25th Annual National Seni...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 22, 2018
'Smokejumper' book discussion and expert panel to focus on wildfire prevention and mitigation
ContactJoyce Dierauer, Director, Summit County Library, 970-668-4130SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit Reads Committee will host a panel discussion Wednesday evening on wildfire preparedness. Community members are invited to hear from local experts on key strateg...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 16, 2018
A new exhibit in the Summit County Commons showcases local artists, with a free opening May 20
Contact:Leslie Walker, Art Forum Program Assistant970-389-2760SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Art Forum is unveiling a new exhibit at the Summit County Commons, showcasing the work of local artists. “Growth” kicks off with ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 10, 2018
Tenmile Canyon and Vail Pass sections remain closed for now
Contact:Jason Lederer, Summit County Open Space & Trails, 970-668-4213SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Recreational Pathway System (Recpath) is now open for the 2018 season. With the exception of sections from Frisco to Vail Pass,...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 9, 2018
Free drop-off event for electronics, household hazardous waste, textiles and pharmaceuticals takes place on Countywide Cleanup Day
Contacts:Aaron Byrne, Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP)970-468-9263Hallie Jaeger, High Country Conservation Center970-668-5703SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County will hold its free annual recycling event in concert with Countywide Cleanup...
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