Summit County Holds Annual Recycling Event September 17

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SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County will hold its free annual household waste recycling event on Saturday, September 17^th from 8am to 2pm at the Summit County Bus Barn next to County Commons in Frisco. Summit County residents and ...

RSV Cases on the Rise in Summit; Officials Urge Steps to Maintain Health System Access

Summit County is seeing a record rise in respiratory illness and is urging folks to take steps to avoid overtaxing the local healthcare system. (Versión en español incluida)

RSV cases on the rise; officials urge residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 and stay home if sick

State-provided guidelines for all residents can help maintain health system capacity

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Summit County Board of Commissioners Seeks Qualified Candidates for Clerk and Recorder

Summit County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced its process for appointing a Clerk and Recorder to replace Clerk-elect Stacey Nell and will be seeking applications from qualified candidates effective immediately, due November 30th.

SUMMIT COUNTY—Summit County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced its process for appointing a Clerk and Recorder to replace Clerk-elect Stacey Nell and will be seeking applications from qualified candidates effective immediately.&n...

French Gulch Area Slash Pile Burning Planned for Early November

Summit County and area fire emergency officials announced their plans to burn up to 2,000 slash piles above the Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge at an informational meeting held Thursday at Colorado Mountain College.

SUMMIT COUNTY—Summit County and area fire emergency officials announced their plans to burn up to 2,000 slash piles above the Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge at an informational meeting held Thursday at Colorado Mountain College.&nbs...

Lease to Locals Program Announces New Incentives for 2022/2023

Lease to Locals, a housing program to incentivize homeowners to convert their short-term rental properties to long-term rentals for the local workforce, is returning to the Town of Breckenridge and unincorporated Summit County for the 2022-23 season.

SUMMIT COUNTY—Lease to Locals, a housing program to incentivize homeowners to convert their short-term rental properties to long-term rentals for the local workforce, is returning to the Town of Breckenridge and unincorporated Summit County for ...

Summit County Public Shooting Range Noise Mitigation Project Begins September 19th

The Summit County Public Shooting Range will close for noise mitigation construction on September 19th for an estimated 60-90 days.

Summit County Public Shooting Range Noise Mitigation Project Begins September 19^thFacility will close for 60-90 days during initial phase of construction

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Shooting Range will close for noise mitigation cons...

Update: State Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility

The state of Colorado is expanding its monkeypox vaccination criteria to provide protection to Coloradans before they have high-risk exposures to monkeypox. This is an updated press release.

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UPDATE SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM CDPHE--The state of Colorado is expanding its monkeypox vaccination criteria to provide protection to Coloradans before they have high-risk exposures to monkeypox. While many previous categories considered r...

BOCC Appoints David Rossi as Interim Director of Communications

Rossi will assume communications duties for Summit County Government effective August 23rd

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) named David Rossi as the Interim Director of Communications following the resignation of Nicole Valentine, who has served as Director of Communications since January 2021.&nb...

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...

Summit County Community Health Town Hall

Join Summit County Public Health, St. Anthony Summit Hospital, and partners for a community town hall focusing on the findings of this year's Community Health Assessment

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health will be hosting a Community Health Town Hall along with Centura St. Anthony Summit Hospital, and partners on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 5:00 p.m. ...

Temporary Closure of COVID-19 Testing Site in Frisco

The Mako COVID-19 testing site in Frisco will close temporarily Aug. 4 through Aug. 7 during the Summit County Community and Senior Center Rummage Sale

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator 

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Mako COVID-19 testing site located at the Summit County Community and Senior Center in Frisco will close on Aug. 4, for the annual Rummage Sale that is a...

Summit County Public Health Notified of Monkeypox Case

Monkeypox identified and confirmed in Summit County

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator 

SUMMIT COUNTY – On July 28, 2022, CDPHE notified Summit County Public Health of a confirmed case of monkeypox. The risk to the general public continues to be low. 

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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 Manager Scott Vargo Accepts New Position with City of Golden

Board of County Commissioners announce plan for interim and permanent replacement, highlighting importance of community involvement in final selection

Contact: David Rossi, 970-376-8323, rossi@smithwooddrive.com

SUMMIT COUNTY (July 12, 2022) -- Summit County Manager Scott Vargo announced today that he has accepted a new position as City Manager for Golden, Colorado, effective Sept. 12, 2022.

The Board of ...

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...

CDPHE to Close Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site in Breckenridge

The Mako COVID-19 testing site in Breckenridge will close June 30 as part of the Polis Administration’s testing transition plan; Frisco testing site will remain open

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – On June 13, 2022, CDPHE announced that the temporary Mako COVID-19 testing site located at Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge will close on June 30 as part of the ...

COVID-19 Shots for Tots

Summit County parents can begin scheduling vaccination appointments now

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

SUMMIT COUNTY -- On June 19, 2022, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months thr...

Summit County Utilizes SC Alert for Wildfire Notifications

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

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Emergency Management continues to use the Summit County Alert Community Notification System (SC Alert) to inform the public of all emergencies a...

CDPHE Provides Access to Telehealth Options for Fast Access to COVID-19 Treatments

Telehealth provides over the phone access to treatment, no high-speed internet required

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

SUMMIT COUNTY- On May 24, 2021, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) identified certain telehealth services that offer same-day or next-day appointments ...

Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch Parking Reservations Begin June 1; Shuttle System Begins June 15

Visitors will be Required to Purchase a Shuttle Ticket or Reserve a Parking Spot to Visit Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch Trails

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

SUMMIT COUNTY – The second year of the Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch pilot program will begin on June 1. This program is a continuation of last year’s ...

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...

Lease to Locals Housing Incentive Program Extended For Summer Season Through Dec. 2022

More than 50 bedrooms converted from short-term to long-term since program start; NEW Landing Locals service simplifies home searching and matches tenants with properties

SUMMIT COUNTY, COLO. (March 16, 2022) — Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge announced today an extension of the Lease to Locals short-term rental conversion program through December 31, 2022. The program, which was originally set to expire in April...

Summit County Provides Parents with Vaping Prevention Toolkit

Online resources now available based on research with youth in Summit County

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

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County Youth and Family, in partnership with Effct.org is proud to announce the launch of a Vaping Prevention Toolkit in order to provide parents a...

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...

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...

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                                   &...

Sheriff's Office Winter Operations

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

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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...