Posted on: January 17, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision will create better access to Blue River and Green Mountain while providing Summit County $600,000 for additional open space acquisitions.
SUMMIT COUNTY—Summit County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced their support of the Blue Valley Land Exchange by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which was approved today upon the BLM’s Notice of Decision.
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Posted on: March 3, 2023
Summit County residents and workers are encouraged to subscribe to community notifications at SCAlert.org
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Emergency Management continues to use the Summit County Alert Community Notification System (SC Alert) to inform the public of all emergencies affecting the county, including wildfires through alerts via phone, text and/or em...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: March 2, 2023
Commissioner Pogue was appointed by Governor Polis' office to the Colorado Board of Human Services, overseeing the provision of programs and services related to healthcare, mental health, and social services.
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue has been appointed by the Colorado Governor's Office to the State of Colorado Board of Human Services. The Board of Human Services is responsible for overseeing the provision of human services in the...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 18, 2022
Resolutions include ballot initiatives on a lodging tax and a measure extending previously approved funding for wildfire, 911 Dispatch, and other public services
SUMMIT COUNTY – Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd regarding proposed resolutions to certify two referred ballot measures for the upcoming General Election on November 8, 2022. The measures would request voter approval of a new lodging t...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 16, 2022
New bus depot will replace Summit Stage’s aging facility and prepare for a 100-percent electric fleet in the future
Contact: Chris Lubbers, Transit Director, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Biden-Harris administration announced today $1.6 billion in Low or No Emission & Buses and Bus Facilities Grant awards, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastruc...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Join Summit County Public Health, St. Anthony Summit Hospital, and partners for a community town hall focusing on the findings of this year's Community Health Assessment
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health will be hosting a Community Health Town Hall along with Centura St. Anthony Summit Hospital, and partners on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 5:00 p.m. ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 29, 2022
The Mako COVID-19 testing site in Frisco will close temporarily Aug. 4 through Aug. 7 during the Summit County Community and Senior Center Rummage Sale
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Mako COVID-19 testing site located at the Summit County Community and Senior Center in Frisco will close on Aug. 4, for the annual Rummage Sale that is a...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Monkeypox identified and confirmed in Summit County
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator
SUMMIT COUNTY – On July 28, 2022, CDPHE notified Summit County Public Health of a confirmed case of monkeypox. The risk to the general public continues to be low.
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 19, 2022
The open houses and online survey offer the opportunity to share feedback on the growth of short-term rentals in Summit County residential neighborhoods
Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY -- Community Members are invited to attend the Short-Term Rental Open Houses occurring this week and next throughout the county as well as take the onlin...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 13, 2022
Board of County Commissioners announce plan for interim and permanent replacement, highlighting importance of community involvement in final selection
Contact: David Rossi, 970-376-8323, rossi@smithwooddrive.com
SUMMIT COUNTY (July 12, 2022) -- Summit County Manager Scott Vargo announced today that he has accepted a new position as City Manager for Golden, Colorado, effective Sept. 12, 2022.
The Board of ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 12, 2022
Contact: Allison Mitchell, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails
SUMMIT COUNTY -- Summit County and the White River National Forest are celebrating a milestone in the development and expansion of the Recpath system with the completion of...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 7, 2022
Lodgepole pine removal to reduce the potential for large-scale wildfire in the area
Contact: Jordan Mead, Resource Specialist, Summit County Open Space and Trails
SUMMIT COUNTY -- Summit County, the Town of Breckenridge, the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have partnered to continue Hazard...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: July 6, 2022
Satellite Library will open in Bluebird Market Through 2023
Contact: Stephanie Ralph, Summit County Library Director, 970-668-4282
SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Summit County North Branch Library located at 651 Center Circle in Silverthorne will be undergoing an expansion and renovation beginning August 2022 and co...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 22, 2022
2022 Colorado County Treasurers Gather in Summit County
Contact: Ryne Scholl, Summit County Treasurer
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Treasurer’s Office is set to host the Colorado County Treasurer & Public Trustee Association (CCTPTA) 2022 summer conference at Beaver Run Resort next w...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 22, 2022
The Mako COVID-19 testing site in Breckenridge will close June 30 as part of the Polis Administration’s testing transition plan; Frisco testing site will remain open
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator
SUMMIT COUNTY – On June 13, 2022, CDPHE announced that the temporary Mako COVID-19 testing site located at Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge will close on June 30 as part of the ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Summit County parents can begin scheduling vaccination appointments now
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY -- On June 19, 2022, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months thr...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Telehealth provides over the phone access to treatment, no high-speed internet required
Contact: Adam Kisiel, Public Affairs Coordinator, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY- On May 24, 2021, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) identified certain telehealth services that offer same-day or next-day appointments ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Visitors will be Required to Purchase a Shuttle Ticket or Reserve a Parking Spot to Visit Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch Trails
Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications, Summit County Government
SUMMIT COUNTY – The second year of the Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch pilot program will begin on June 1. This program is a continuation of last year’s ...
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Summit County Government
Posted on: May 2, 2022
Contact: Frank Celico, Summit County Assessor: 970-453-3480
SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Assessor’s Office mailed out notices of valuation to all property owners on Monday, May 2. Colorado law requires that all county assessors not...
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