A vote this month could make Keystone Colorado’s newest town. For residents, it’s brought excitement, skepticism and uncertainty.
River Run Village seen at the base of Keystone Resort on March 2, 2023. The results of an all-mail ballot election, set to end March 28, could make the area Colorado's newest town.Tripp Fay/Summit Daily News
The results of an all-mail ballot ...
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on March 21, 2023 in Summit Daily News
Coloradans may see the Northern Lights more often in the coming months
Summit County's night sky is illuminated by starry lights.Brigit Cheshire/Courtesy photo
The sighting of the Northern Lights in northern Colorado two weeks ago may be a mere glimpse of what’s in store in the coming months, judging by ...
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on March 21, 2023 in Summit Daily News
Copper Mountain Resort announces new closing date that would make it the ski area’s longest season in 25 years
A skier gets air on a run at Copper Mountain Resort after 14 inches of snow fell over a seven-day span.Due to consistent snow throughout the season, Copper announced it plans on extending its 2023-24 season by two weeks.Copper Mountain ...
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on March 21, 2023 in Summit Daily News
Steamboat’s new short-term rental tax collects $1.3 million in its first month
Steamboat Springs' new short-term rental tax collected $1.3 million in its first month. General sales taxes increased by 13.7% across the city, with the area around Steamboat Resort seeing a 17.7% bump.John F. Russell/Steamboat Pilot & ...
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on March 21, 2023 in Summit Daily News
Highway closures are a big part of winters in Colorado, but how are those decisions made?
Plow truck drivers for the Colorado Department of Transportation put a significant amount of work into keeping roads open, but because of severe weather or vehicle wrecks, some road closures are unavoidable.
Speaking to the state officials who make ...
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on December 20, 2022 in Summit Daily News
Summit County reveals significant updates on affordable housing projects — old and new
Article Courtesy Summit Daily News
As Summit County moves into the second half of the short-term rental moratorium and housing for workers in the county remains an issue in the community, many county-run housing projects continue to chug forward....
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on December 20, 2022 in Summit Daily News
‘The athlete’s mountain’: Copper Mountain Resort remains grounded to its roots 50 years after its inaugural opening day
Since its inception in 1972, Copper Mountain Resort has always been “the athlete’s mountain.” Although it wasn’t until much later that Copper readily marketed itself this way, Copper has always had athletes in mind.
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Posted by Gavin Cornelius on December 20, 2022 in Summit Daily News