Summit super says, Breck El has got to go. Now the school board makes a choice.
The writing is almost certainly on the wall for Breckenridge Elementary School. Closing Breck El is the No. 1 recommendation from district leadership after several weeks of polling, and many different studies on the cost of keeping Summit’s oldest school open. Superintendent Dr. Tony Byrd tonight gives his recommendation to Summit School Board, saying in […]
18 holes are opening earlier than ever before at Breckenridge Golf Club
Breckenridge Golf Club is about to do something it has not done in 46 years. On May 1, pending a spring snowstorm, the Beaver and Bear nines will open for the earliest round of golf in club history, dating back to the inaugural season in 1985. One week later, on May 8, the Elk nine opens for another record opening. Last year, […]
Why are mountain roads becoming more dangerous for foot traffic? CDOT pledges to find out
Are High Country roads deadlier than ever for people on foot and pedal? That is the question CDOT hopes to answer as it tracks an alarming spike in non-motorized injuries and fatalities for Region 3, which includes Summit and Eagle counties. The past three years combined have been the worst in recent history with near-record deaths and crashes involving […]
CDOT reveals plans to move Highway 9 closer to Green Mountain Reservoir
The next big road project in Summit County will be nowhere near I-70. CDOT today met with county commissioners to reveal the latest on a Highway 9 realignment project at the southern end of Green Mountain Reservoir. The bulk of this project moves one mile of Highway 9 closer to the reservoir and away from […]
Summit County made $3.7 million more than expected last year. Here’s how.
Summit County is reviewing the money it made last year, showing how a few budget cuts and one unexpected revenue stream canceled out dwindling tax revenue. A report from the county finance department shows total revenue of $53.9 million in 2025. That is $3.7 million higher than predicted and just barely less than the county made […]
The Motet plays Main Street, Karl Denson plays the marina in Frisco this summer
Summer is already heating up in Frisco with live music playing most weeks from June through August. It all kicks off with Rock the Dock at Frisco Bay Marina on Friday, June 19 with a pair of co-headliners. First up is HeartByrne, a Talking Heads tribute band out of Austin, Texas. Closing the night is Karl Denson’s Tiny […]
I-70 was (almost) locals only for Breck’s bonus closing day, Loveland closing weekend
The ski season that never really was is creeping closer to its early finish. Breckenridge opened for a bonus closing day on Saturday, April 25, giving skiers and riders one last lap on Peak 8 with live music, free hot dogs and the terrain park. The rest of the mountain shut down a week earlier. Loveland closed for the season […]
How Loveland and Summit Stage shuttle drivers saved the day after massive I-70 pileup
When 70 cars carrying dozens of people collided on snowy I-70 this Tuesday, just a little bit of luck was on their side — Loveland Ski Area was right there. “The incident commander on site was one of the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s deputies. I asked him, ‘What do you need?’ and he said, ‘We need […]
Paul Alden, snowboarding adopter who fought for outlaws, dies at 89
The snowboarding world today is mourning the death of an earlier champion for the sport, Paul Alden. Snowboarder magazine confirms Alden died on April 9. He was 89. Alden was most recently the general manager at Soldier Mountain, Idaho, where he retired after a career spanning decades. His son, David, was an early pro snowboarder for Burton and convinced his […]
Summit Schools wants 10 minutes to hear about your vision for the next 10 years
Summit School District wants 10 minutes of your time to talk about its hotly contested 10-year master plan. This week the district sent an online survey to parents, faculty and more, including Krystal 93. It comes with questions about school funding, investment strategy and the hottest topic in the district these days – possibly school consolidation. Some are multiple choice. Others are open-ended. In a recent letter, superintendent Dr. Tony Byrd reminds parents that money is tighter than ever. […]