Mountain Towns

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Thick wildfire smoke blankets Summit County, Colorado, obscuring mountain views and creating an unhealthy, hazy atmosphere.

Summit County, Western Colorado face unhealthy air from wildfires

On Saturday night, June 27, heavy smoke from distant wildfires unexpectedly descended on Summit County, turning the mountain air thick and hazy.

Adam Jankowski·June 28, 2026

A mountain home in Summit County, Colorado, with a backdrop of dry forest and distant smoke, illustrating the rising wildfire insurance costs.

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Summit County homeowners face rising wildfire insurance costs

Premiums for multifamily buildings in Colorado's mountain towns surged by over 1,000% in recent years, making homeownership increasingly precarious.

Sofia Velazquez·June 11, 2026

A futuristic housing and transit development in the Colorado mountains, symbolizing the integration of living spaces and public transportation.

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Colorado Governor Signs Bill to Connect Housing and Transit

Colorado's mountain towns could see up to $75 million annually in state sales tax revenue directed towards transit infrastructure, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Jared Polis.

Eleanor Hayes·May 28, 2026

A snow-covered mountain road in Colorado with a closed sign, indicating winter weather conditions during Memorial Day weekend.

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Colorado mountain towns face winter weather for Memorial Day weekend

Over a foot of new snow blanketed Rainbow Curve along Trail Ridge Road on Tuesday morning, forcing the closure of a key route just days before the Memorial Day weekend.

Sofia Velazquez·May 22, 2026