Public Health

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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 decomposing moose carcass lies near a pond in Silverthorne's North Pond Park, raising public health and safety concerns.

Silverthorne park safety concerns rise with moose carcass removal delays

For weeks, a dead moose carcass has decomposed near Silverthorne's North Pond Park.

Keanu Alapai·May 20, 2026