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Over the years, Colorado's Western Slope has developed a range of services to address the region's behavioral health challenges. Longstanding challenges with funding uncertainty, provider shortages and gaps in care, however, have limited their ability to meet the needs of their rural communities, according to a regional assessment published in September. The 2026 Behavioral Health…
The name and scope of an apartment complex looking to replace the Skyline Cinema in Dillon has changed, and the adjusted proposal is making its way through the town's approval process. The Dillon Town Council rejected the previous plans Sept. 15 after the developer explained it had made material adjustments based on feedback from members…
When Mike Plum was first told he probably had Parkinson's Disease in September 2024, it wasn't in a hospital. He'd been experiencing 'weird' symptoms, like tremors for some time, but didn't have high-quality enough insurance coverage to afford a visit to a hospital or doctor's office. So, when Plum was first told that 'all things point…
With ski season quickly approaching, ski areas in Colorado are already reporting snow blanketing their slopes as of Tuesday, Oct. 13, and more is on the way, according to multiple weather forecasts. While National Weather Service doesn't forecast snow totals for areas above town, other organizations that specialize in those kinds of reports are calling…
A crowd of nearly 200 protestors gathered at Frisco's Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 for another round of No Kings demonstrations. Both in Summit County and across the United States, Saturday's protests primarily focused on the importance of voting. Bonnie Dorn, a protester with a small sticker proclaiming 'I will vote' on her chest,…
In an era where supercar power is now in the four-digit territory and even run-of-the-mill vehicles post 0-60 times that would have been unthinkable two decades ago, the Subaru BRZ lives in a wonderful world of its own. It's the modern descendant of a vehicle that goes back so far that one of its twin…
Last week, the Summit County Sheriff's Office continued trying to capture loose domestic sheep, found an unattended campfire and investigated a man suspected of slashing his ex-girlfriend's tires. The following incidents occurred between Monday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 11. Residents of unincorporated Breckenridge reported a domestic sheep wandering around their property Oct. 5, looking…
Stuart 'Boot' Gordon, a 102-year-old World War II veteran and longtime Summit County resident, is inviting community members to join him for an afternoon of conversation and brainstorming at Silverthorne's historic Foam Dome on Sunday, Oct. 18. The gathering will focus on Gordon's vision for the future of mountain communities, including sustainable architecture, renewable energy,…
What began as an effort to help Summit County residents navigate their taxes has grown into a broader initiative to support local Latino entrepreneurs. Mountain Dreamers launched its first Café y Emprendimiento in August, inviting business owners to exchange ideas, raise challenges and connect with organizations with resources for starting or expanding a business. The…
I urge Summit County residents to vote yes on Ballot Issue 4A for the Summit School District request for a $5.9 million property tax increase. Though many ideas for improving our schools have been discussed, we should commend the Board of Education for their restraint in only asking for a small tax increase to address the three most…
We urge Summit County voters to support Ballot Issue 4A, the mill levy override. We have each had the opportunity to serve the Summit School District as former superintendents or presidents of the Board of Education. Those roles gave us a close up view of the decisions required to maintain a high quality school system…
I have had the privilege of experiencing our schools from different perspectives: as a longtime resident, a teacher, a principal, a parent and now as a member of the local school board. Those experiences shape my belief that strong public schools are essential to the strength of our community. My opinions in this letter are…
After 20 years at its longtime Frisco location, A&A Pet Supply has settled into a new space down the road, trading its precariously placed gravel parking lot for a larger, brighter storefront on Tenmile Drive. Owner Sarah Terrill relocated the beloved local pet store to 753 Tenmile Drive from 121 N. Summit Blvd. in early…
The Colorado Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of three full overnight closures on Interstate 70 this month for bridge work as part of the Floyd Hill Project. The closures include one overnight eastbound I-70 closure and two overnight westbound I-70 closures near the Idaho Springs area, according to a news release. State transportation officials…
The town of Silverthorne is searching for local artists to sell and display their art in the Maker's Market at the Art Spot Silverthorne Makerspace. Art will be sold and displayed from Nov. 2 to May 3, 2027. Interested artists should submit applications to Mallory Gemlo, art spot coordinator, at [email protected]. Submissions must be sent…
