Posted on: August 8, 2022
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. ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 19, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 13, 2022
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 12, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 7, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 6, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 7, 2022
Community urged to take extra precautions and to get the booster vaccine as cases exceed over 200 cases per 100,000 population
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health officials suspect that the more contagious Omicron subvariant is the cause for a rise in COVID-19 cases. Wastewater surveillance f...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 6, 2022
Meeting for public comment will be held on June 16 at the Community and Senior Center
Contact: Christine Zenel, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails
Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Summit County Open Space & Trails Department invites the public ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 6, 2022
Bike to Work/Wherever Day (BTWD) is an annual county-wide event that supports physical activity for all levels and abilities of cyclists in the Summit County community.
Physical Activity & Nutrition Team of the Summit (P.A.N.T.S.)
PRESS RELEASE 2022 Bike to Work Day
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Physical Activity & Nutrition Team of the Summit (P.A.N.T.S.)
Diana Reznikoff
(917)952-3838
Inf...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 3, 2022
Summit County Teen Center, also known as The Drop will be open three days a week throughout the summer
Contact: Naaila Ahmad, Program Supervisor, Summit County Youth and Family Services
Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY -- Beginning Tuesday, June 14 the Summit County Teen Center, also known as The Drop will be op...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 2, 2022
Event held at the Summit County Community and Senior Center will celebrate the Livable Community Plan and provide resources for all ages
Contact: Lizzie Meyer, Senior Services Program Coordinator, Summit County Community and Senior Center
Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY -- Community Members are invited to attend the Summit County Liva...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 1, 2022
Summer reading isn’t just for kids anymore and it's not just about books either
Contact: Stephanie Ralph, Summit County Library Director, 970-668-4282
SUMMIT COUNTY – The 2022 Summit County Library Reading Program will commence on June 6 with a focus on the Ocean. Summit County Library has been putting on a Summer Reading pr...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 25, 2022
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 24, 2022
Summit County parents can begin scheduling vaccination appointments
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY -- On May 19, 2022, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved a third (booster) dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 year...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 18, 2022
Free drop-off event Saturday for electronics, household hazardous waste, textiles and pharmaceuticals
Editor's Note: THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST.
Contacts: Aaron Byrne, Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP), 970-468-9263, aaron.byrne@summitcountyco.gov
Lisa Hueneke, High Country Conservation Center, 97...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 18, 2022
Contact: Frank Celico, Summit County Assessor: 970-453-3480
SUMMIT COUNTY - All Summit County property owners were mailed a Notice of Valuation (NOV) on May 2. A longform version of the NOV and other helpful information, including videos explainin...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 10, 2022
With the exception of the Vail Pass and Fremont 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
SUMMIT COUNTY – All sections of the Summit County Recreational Pathway System (Recpath) are now open for the 2022 season, excluding Vail Pass and Fremont Pass. On Monday, May 9, the...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Avoid waiting in line; deadline to register or update a record to receive a ballot by mail is June 20
Contact: Kathy Neel, Summit County Clerk & Recorder, 970-453-3471
SUMMIT COUNTY – In preparation for the 2022 Primary Election, the Summit County Clerk & Recorder is encouraging voters to check that their voter registrations are correct a...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 2, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 29, 2022
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 – Waterways in and around Summit County can pose increased safety risks this time of year, as the spring snowmelt reache...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 29, 2022
Board of County Commissioners wishes to improve public awareness of mental health resources and support
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health
SUMMIT COUNTY – On April 26, 2022, the Summit County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution proclaiming May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Summit...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 25, 2022
The Mako COVID-19 testing site in Silverthorne will close April 30 as part of the Polis Administration’s testing transition plan; Frisco and Breckenridge testing sites will remain open
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator
SUMMIT COUNTY – On April 6, 2022, CDPHE announced that the temporary Mako COVID-19 testing site located at the Silverthorne Recreation Center will close on April 30 as part of the Sta...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 20, 2022
TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs
SUMMIT COUNTY – As a result of a court order, effective April 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation h...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: April 11, 2022
New Fremont Recpath alignment will be fully open later this summer
Contact: Allison Mitchell, Summit County Open Space & Trails
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Recreational Pathway System (Recpath) is now open for the 2022 season. The County’s Recpath network is now fully plowed, with th...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 31, 2022
Summit County Public Health celebrates what we know to be true: The places where we are, physically, mentally and societally affect our health and our lives during National Public Health Week
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Public Health
SUMMIT COUNTY –The Summit County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution proclaiming April 4-10, 2022 as National Public Health Week in Summit County in rec...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 30, 2022
Free Covid-19 test kit program provides tests available for pickup throughout Summit County
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – In support of the United States Government’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in the mitigation of virus spread, Summ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 25, 2022
Parents and caregivers invited to take advantage of resources to keep kids active over the summer
Contacts: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County Youth and Family Services will be holding a Virtual Youth Summer Activities Fair on Wednesday, March 30 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The activities...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 24, 2022
The community is invited to attend the reopening which will include live music and children’s entertainment
Contact: Stephanie Ralph, Summit County Library Director
SUMMIT COUNTY -- Summit County Libraries will celebrate “The Next Chapter” in the story of its libraries, with the reopening of its Main Library in Frisco on Saturday, March 26 fr...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 16, 2022
CR 503 connecting Moonstone Rd from Town of Breckenridge to Boreas Pass Road will close at 4:00 PM preemptively today due to recent traffic incidents during winter weather conditions due to the grade of the road; homeowners will be permitted local access
Contact: Robert Jacobs, Road and Bridge Director, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – With winter weather conditions anticipated this evening, the Summit County Road and Bridge Department is planning preemptive road closure operations on CR ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 16, 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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 11, 2022
CDPHE sets goal of normalizing testing and connecting patients who test positive with access to therapeutics in the traditional medical system.
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and CDPHE, will be moving away from offering COVID-19 vaccine opportunities 5 days a week and consolidating its vaccinati...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 9, 2022
Commissioners condemn attacks against Ukraine; strongly endorse severe economic sanctions and stringent export controls on Russia by the United States and other countries
Contacts: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on March 8, 2022, condemning attacks and aggression against Ukraine by Russia ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 9, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 28, 2022
County ESG Policy Preemptively Thwarts Russian Investments
Contact: Ryne Scholl, Summit County Treasurer
SUMMIT COUNTY (February 28) – The Summit County Treasurer’s office announced today that the office would require no action to align with Governor Polis’ financial sanctions against ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 11, 2022
Quandary Peak Shuttle and Parking Pilot Program Recognized for Innovation in Giving Travelers More Choices Beyond Single-occupancy Vehicle Travel
Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Open Space and Trails Department was awarded the prestigious Statewide Transportation Demand Management Innovation Grant in the amoun...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 9, 2022
Summit County Officials to let local public health order expire due to improving COVID-19 conditions
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department (SCPH) will allow the current public health order to expire due to a substantial decline in new COVID-19 cases an...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 1, 2022
Updates will be shared at virtual meeting on February 10
Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County community is invited to participate in a virtual workshop to chart the future of open space and trails in Summit County. Join the pro...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 26, 2022
The free program builds upon state efforts to distribute millions of free masks to schools
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – In support of the State of Colorado’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in the mitigation of virus spread, the State o...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 26, 2022
Hold Pickup Available in the County Commons Entrance
Contact: Stephanie Ralph, Summit County Library Director
The Summit County Main Library located in the County Commons in Frisco is wrapping up its renovation after 5 months of construction. In preparation for reopening, the current library space in the Buf...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 25, 2022
Masks will continue to be required only for ages 2-11 in K-12, camps, childcare, and indoor recreational settings
Editor's Note: This article was update on February 1, 2022 to reflect that masks are no longer required in Summit County Government offices and facilities.
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department updated the amended an...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 19, 2022
Four free Covid-19 test kits per household available by ordering online
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY –The United States Postal Service announced that they have begun to take orders for free Covid-19 testing kits at COVIDtests.gov. Each household in the U.S. t...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 18, 2022
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, ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 14, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 11, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 7, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 7, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 6, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 6, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 4, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 3, 2022
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 28, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 27, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 21, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 14, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 2, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 30, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 24, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 16, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: 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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 3, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 26, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 19, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 14, 2021
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.&...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 13, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 12, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 11, 2021
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, ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 7, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 6, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 4, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 4, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 2, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 1, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 30, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 30, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 29, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 28, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 28, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 27, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 15, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 13, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 10, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 7, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 3, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 31, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 30, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 26, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 24, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 23, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 19, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 19, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 16, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 16, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 13, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 13, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 11, 2021
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....
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 6, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 3, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: February 3, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 22, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 20, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 8, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 5, 2021
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: January 4, 2021
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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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 31, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 30, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 30, 2020
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 Government
Posted on: December 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 24, 2020
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,...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 22, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 18, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 17, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 16, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 15, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 8, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 8, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 8, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 4, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 3, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: December 2, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 24, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 20, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 20, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 20, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 18, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 13, 2020
Two students confirmed positive; all positive cases have been isolated and known close contacts have been quarantined
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SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Publ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 10, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 10, 2020
"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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 8, 2020
Two students confirmed positive; all positive cases have been isolated and known close contacts have been quarantined
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SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Public Health Department, in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 6, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 6, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 5, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: November 4, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 30, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 30, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 30, 2020
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 Government
Posted on: October 29, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 26, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 23, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 21, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 21, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 19, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 18, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 13, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 11, 2020
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
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 9, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 9, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 8, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 8, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 7, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 6, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 3, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: October 1, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 30, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 28, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 26, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 24, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 23, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 23, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 22, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 22, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 18, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 18, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 16, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 16, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 14, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 11, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 9, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 4, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 3, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: September 2, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 31, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 28, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 27, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 26, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 26, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 22, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 17, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 14, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 13, 2020
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...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 12, 2020
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 ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 11, 2020
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...
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