White River National Forest and Summit County Sign Dillon Work Center Lease

Historic lease a monumental step towards solving affordable workforce housing crisis, enabling construction of up to 177 units for US Forest Service and Summit County workforce.

The following is a joint press release with the United States Forest Service

SUMMIT COUNTY – On Wednesday, the White River National Forest and Summit County signed a 50-year lease of the 11-acre Dillon Work Center Administrative Site for the development of...

Sheriff's Office Joins Forces with the Pink Patch Project for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Summit County Sheriff's Office will wear specially designed pink patches to support Breast Cancer Awareness in October. The limited-edition patches will raise funds to support the Breast Cancer Fund at St. Anthony Summit Medical Center.

Contact: Lt. Wanda Wilkerson, Public Information Officer, Summit County Sheriff's Office

SUMMIT COUNTY, CO  – The Summit County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce its participation in the Pink Patch Project during October, Breast Cancer Awarenes...

Hazardous Fuels Mitigation Project on Peabody Placer Planned for End of July

Hazardous Fuels Reduction operations will impact trails for 6-8 weeks on Peabody Placer and nearby trails. Cyclists and hikers are advised to be aware of closures and plan ahead.

SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County, the Town of Breckenridge, Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have partnered to continue Hazardous Fuels Reduction (HFR) work on the Wildland-Urban Interface in the Golden Horses...

BOCC to Consider Proposed Resolutions during Public Hearing Tuesday, August 23, 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...

Federal Transit Administration Announces $34.7 Million Grant for Summit Stage Electric Bus Depot

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...

Community Invited to Participate in Short-Term Rental Open Houses

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...

Summit County Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Fremont Pass Recpath Section

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...

Peabody Placer Hazardous Fuels Reduction Slated for 2022-2023

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...

North Branch Library in Silverthorne to Begin Renovation/Expansion

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...

Treasurer’s Office Hosts 64 Counties at Summer Conference

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...

Summit County Notices of Valuation Mailed to Property Owners May 2

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...