Summit forced to freeze Federal childcare funding through C-CAP
A Federal childcare program is locked down in Summit County, after a round of “well-meaning” rule changes gutted state funding. The Colorado Childcare Assistance Program, or C-CAP, is facing a $45 million shortfall this year, according to Summit County commissioner Tamara Pogue. Up to six new families apply every week in Summit. None of them […]
Combative influencer David Lesh found not guilty of felony assault
David Lesh, the 39-year-old Colorado influencer and ski outerwear founder known for posting his antics and making enemies, was found not guilty of felony assault late Friday night. A Summit County jury deliberated until just after 10 p.m. After four hours the jury found Lesh not guilty of choking another man during a snowmobile brawl […]
Vail Resorts CEO apologizes to guests for Park City ski patrol union strike
Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch commented on the Park City ski patrol union strike today, apologizing to a very specific group. “We deeply regret the disruptions caused to our guests during the patrol union strike and are committed to delivering an exceptional and safe experience for our guests, and rebuilding their trust and loyalty,” Lynch […]
Don’t know ‘psych folk-bluegrass’ music? Meet Summit’s Blue River Grass
Bluegrass is a lot of things these days. But one thing it has always been is relatively low key and acoustic. Don’t tell that to Blue River Grass. Summit’s trio of self-proclaimed “psych folk-bluegrass” rockers are energetic, nonstop and definitely not your papi’s backyard pickers. Founding frontman Benjie West (vocals, guitar, mandolin) has taken a […]
Survey: What Dillon locals think about replacing Pug Ryan’s
Detroit developer Jake Porritt is committed to replacing Pug Ryan’s in downtown Dillon with a grocery store, restaurant, retail and parking structure. He is formally pitching his plans to the town development authority in two weeks on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Before then, the authority surveyed locals by asking one question in a few different ways: […]
Our newest Facebook 14er winner is passionate about saving the planet
When Christy Turner moved to Summit County in 2018, she found work that filled her soul at High Country Conservation. As the community programs director, Christy works on waste reduction, recycling, composting and water conservation. Her latest project is turf replacement. The work has been a natural fit. Christy says, “I felt like a steward […]
A lost dog? A lone wolf? Nope, it’s something else on frozen Lake Dillon
Another morning of subzero cold today and Lake Dillon has finally frozen over. It happened a week or two later than usual and nearly a month later than last year, when the reservoir froze Dec. 20. On Monday Jan. 13 a concerned citizen reported a lost dog – or maybe something else – trotting across […]
Courthouse regular David Lesh on trial for felony assault in Summit
Rabblerousing influencer David Lesh is on trial in Summit County court this week for his most serious charges yet. This time Lesh is accused of personal beef that allegedly turned into felony assault. He pleaded not guilty to tackling and choking another man while snowmobiling in 2023. Police reports claim the two men had a […]
A-Basin is the latest ski patrol with a labor union. What’s next?
And then there were four. Ski patrollers at Arapahoe Basin voted last week to adopt a labor union with 30 votes for a union and 22 votes against. When certified later this week, A-Basin patrollers join Breckenridge, Loveland and Keystone with a union. “A bit of relief and excitement for the future,” A-Basin patroller and […]
Eastbound I-70 at Vail Pass to be closed 6+ hours Tuesday
Be ready for a six-hour closure on eastbound I-70 at Vail Pass this Tuesday Jan. 14. CDOT is closing eastbound lanes between East Vail and Vail Pass Summit around 9 a.m. for vehicle recovery. They might not reopen until 3 p.m. Crews are moving a semi-truck involved in a four-car pileup on Jan. 8. The […]