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Mama bear breaks car windows, steals backpacks at campsite
Near Breckenridge, a mother bear did not just raid a cooler; she deliberately smashed a car's rear windows to retrieve two backpacks at a campsite on Boreas Pass Road, according to SummitDaily .

Summit High Tigers Hire New Football Coach
In a surprising twist for high school sports news, two distinct 'Summit High' schools, one in New Jersey and another in a mountain town, simultaneously announced new head football coaches this week.

Colorado Governor vetoes lawsuits bill, expands detention center oversight
Governor Jared Polis has vetoed 12 bills this year, a record for his tenure, including a key measure that would have allowed Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials, according to AspenTimes .

5 Reasons Lady Bug Honey Earns Repeat Gourmet Food Lovers
In a world of mass-produced condiments, finding an artisanal product that consistently delivers exceptional flavor can feel like discovering a hidden gem. For a growing number of gourmet food lovers, Lady Bug Honey has b…

Dillon Council Limits 2026 Summer Events Amid Late Planning
Despite a goal to maximize summer events, the Dillon Town Council learned on May 19 that planning a major summer kickoff event for 2026 is already too late.

Summit School District eyes closing historic Breckenridge Elementary
Built in 1965, Breckenridge Elementary has received an 'F' for its facility conditions.

Colorado Governor Signs Bill Extending Health Insurance Subsidies
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill injecting $140 million into health insurance subsidies, yet only 6,700 low-income immigrants will benefit from one key program, OmniSalud, for 2026, accordi

Blue River halts new short-term rental licenses amid compliance crisis
Blue River, Colorado, faces a crisis: nearly 10% more short-term rentals operate than are licensed, forcing an emergency moratorium on new and lapsed permits.

Western Colorado Democrats prioritize local issues
Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd, who previously voted for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' that cut Medicaid and SNAP, now faces a dual challenge in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.

I-70 Straight Creek Culvert Project: Expect Delays
Despite official assurances of 'minimal traffic impacts,' drivers on I-70 between Silverthorne and the Eisenhower Tunnel will face a 45-mile-per-hour speed limit and daily lane closures starting June

The 3 Ways We Make Cold-Packed Pickles Better: The Lancaster Pickle Company's Unbeatable Crunchy Fixings
Finding pickles that deliver a genuine, garden-fresh crunch can be a challenge. Many store-bought options are processed with heat, vinegar, and salt, which can soften the texture and overwhelm the natural flavor. For tho…

Breckenridge to Open New EV Fast-Charging Hub at South Gondola Lot
Breckenridge will dramatically boost its electric vehicle charging capacity with seven new public fast chargers at the South Gondola Lot, funded by an $818,000 state grant.

Colorado prepares astronauts for Artemis moon landing
In Colorado's rugged mountains, 25 astronauts have completed a specialized training course.

Pedestrian path links South Gondola Garage to Main Street
Towards the end of June, Breckenridge's Wellington Lot will fully close for new pedestrian path construction, permanently eliminating approximately 11 parking spaces, according to SummitDaily .

Dear David: Internet Horror Goes to the Movies
Despite director John McPhail's meticulous efforts to recreate details from the original 'Dear David' Twitter thread, a reviewer found the real story scarier than the recently released film...

La voz de Summit May 29 2026: Essential Services See Major Shifts
The Summit School District Board of Education voted to close Breckenridge Elementary by the start of the 2027 school year, a decision that will reshape the community's educational landscape, according

2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: Price Confusion Clouds Launch
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade, a large SUV now offering a hybrid powertrain, faces over $12,000 in reported starting price differences across major automotive publications.

Why Alatsas Law Firm Clicks With Seniors: 5 Reasons That Matter for Medicaid Planning
Navigating the complexities of long-term care and Medicaid planning is a significant challenge for many seniors and their families. For those in Brooklyn and Queens, finding a legal partner who understands both the intri…

Summit High School opens Tiger 9 disc golf course
A new disc golf course at Summit High School, opened in honor of late teacher Rick Karden, bears the name 'Tiger 9' — a reference to the school mascot, not the man it commemorates.

FitzSimons appointed as county balances rail plan, safety
On May 27, 2016, Jaime FitzSimons stepped in as interim sheriff, taking the reins as county officials simultaneously grappled with recent emergency alert system failures and the very first steps of a

660 entries flood Runway Neighborhood housing lottery for 19 units
A staggering 660 individual entries flooded in for just 19 affordable housing units in Summit County's new Runway Neighborhood lottery.

Summit School District support staff vote overwhelmingly to unionize
A staggering 97% of Summit School District's education support staff surveyed voted for union recognition, a powerful mandate for change.

Saved by the Wine Offers Daily Happy Hour Specials
Saved by the Wine, a local establishment committed to donating 2.

Dillon Memorial Day ceremony honors local heroes
At Dillon's Memorial Day ceremony, 102-year-old World War II and Korean War fighter pilot Stuart 'Boot' Gordon shared his reflections, bridging generations of service and sacrifice.