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Obituary: Barbara Mary Tunnicliffe

– September 1, 2012 BARBARA MARY TUNNICLIFFE. Former resident of Aspen and Carbondale. Former Lease Owner of PEAK NINE SKI RESTAURANT BRECKENRIDGE. Passed away Sept. 1st 2012. Aged of 82. Barbara you are sadly missed....

09-25
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X Games unveils plans for new event at Copper Mountain Resort this winter

The first event of the newly announced partnership between X Games and U.S. Ski and Snowboard will be the X Games Streetstyle Pro at Copper Mountain Resort. The event will take place from Dec. 20-21...

09-25
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Town of Blue River to conduct special election to fill seat on its board of trustees

The town of Blue River will be conducting a special municipal election to fill a Board of Trustees seat left vacant by the death of Ted Pilling. The special election has been set for Tuesday,...

09-25
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Nominations for Summit Foundation Philanthropy Awards are due Friday

The deadline for Summit Foundation Philanthropy Award nominations is set for Sept. 27. The awards highlight residents and businesses who have had positive impacts on the community. The categories for nominations include: Outstanding Educator, Dr. Oliver...

09-25
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Summit County tweaks assistance program to offer more money to homeowners who construct accessory dwelling units

The Summit Board of County Commissioners has tweaked an assistance program to provide more money in reimbursements to homeowners who construct accessory dwelling units on their property. During a work session Tuesday, Sept. 17, the...

09-25
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The 2024-25 ski season could be a ‘weak’ La Nina in Colorado. See how snow levels fared the last 6 times that happened.

If one thing’s nearly certain for the 2024-25 ski season, it’s that atmospheric patterns that can dictate snow conditions will be different from last year.  Ahead of winter, the continental U.S. is expected to shift...

09-25
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Gold rush: Fall peaks in Summit County

Back in the mid to late 1800s, people flocked to Colorado’s mountains for gold nuggets. Now, they come in droves for gold leaves. Fall foliage is peaking in Summit County and much of Colorado’s mountains...

09-24
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Summit’s Ella Hagen defends title at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota

Summit High School senior Ella Hagen is no stranger to making history. Since racing in her first high school cross-country race four years ago, Hagen has set seven school-records, won three state titles and recently...

09-24
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Bear cub sniffs its way into middle school cafeteria in Colorado mountains

A small bear cub was discovered inside the Aspen Middle School cafeteria on Monday, according to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office. The bear was secure inside the lunchroom, while students and staff were reported unharmed...

09-24
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You can have a say in the future of Frisco. Here’s how.

 Frisco is currently in the process of updating its comprehensive plan and is hosting four opportunities for the community to weigh in on Thursday, Sept. 26. The town of Frisco has been working closely with...

09-24
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Letter to the editor: Summit School District’s race to the bottom isn’t over

This is to the members of our school board and to school leadership — your race to the bottom is not over yet. Maybe try a little more on academic rigger and a little less...

09-24
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Hear what Western Slope candidates running for state, federal office said at a recent 2024 Colorado election debate

More than a dozen Western Slope candidates running for state and federal office in the upcoming General Election took part in debates for their races during a forum in Grand Junction on Saturday, Sept. 21. ...

09-24
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Opinion | Paul Olson: Paying attention to supply and demand

I enjoy living in a mountain sanctuary that seems removed from faraway politics, but the reality is that campaign promises made in Washington or Denver might have a big impact on us in Summit County....

09-23
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Breckenridge officials look for solutions amid spike in complaints for failure to control dogs on trails

Breckenridge officials are looking into ways to increase education around how owners should control their dogs on trails after a season that brought numerous complaints. Breckenridge Open Space and Trails staff, the Breckenridge Police Department...

09-23
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Summit County government completes renovation of workforce housing for Summit Stage employees

The Summit County government has completed construction of a workforce housing project that will serve as housing for the county’s transportation department employees. County officials expect that Summit Stage employees could start moving into the...

09-23
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Colorado unemployment rate steadily increasing, hits highest point since the pandemic

Colorado’s unemployment rate rose to 4% in August — the highest it’s been since January 2022, according to an Aug. 20 report by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.  The rise to 4% is...

09-23
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Colorado lawmakers consider blocking names of ranchers who ask for wolf compensation from public view

The names of ranchers who request compensation for wolves killing their livestock may be blocked from public view if a recently proposed bill is approved by the Colorado legislature next year. Under the bill, members...

09-23
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End of year holiday travel could break U.S. records, AAA says. Here’s what Coloradans should know.

Following a blockbuster summer, end of year holiday travel in the U.S. appears on track to break national records, and Coloradans waiting for last minute deals may want to reconsider. Travel trends underwent tectonic shifts...

09-23
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Summit School District closes Snowy Peaks and Summit Middle School on Monday due to power outage

Two Summit County public schools are closed Monday, Sept. 23, due to a power outage, according to the Summit School District. Snowy Peaks and Summit Middle School are closed due to a power outage that...

09-23
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As Summit School District’s accreditation rating decreases, officials look for steps toward improvement

The Summit School District Board of Education and district staff members hashed through achievement and performance framework at a Sept. 19 meeting where the importance of clearly defined success criteria took center stage. At the...

09-22
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