Breckenridge Gallery went under new ownership April 27, when owners Alex Kendall and Tina Rossi passed the torch to the new owner, Antonio Pacheco. “This decision was not made lightly. …As we reflect on the journey we have shared, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support throughout the years. Your patronage has been the lifeblood of our gallery,” Kendall and Rossi wrote in an email. Pacheco said he is honored to be a part of Breckenridge Gallery’s storied history and looks forward to preserving its legacy. Also new to the area is a mid-term rental platform that connects homeown ..read more

Although it may seem like Summit County’s golf courses were covered deep in snow not that long ago, the start of the season is closer than expected. According to Keystone Resort’s summer operation plans, Keystone’s River Course is expected to be the first golf course in the county to open for the season on Friday, May 10. The Keystone Ranch Course alongside the Breckenridge Golf Club will then tentatively open a week later, on May 17. Over in Silverthorne, the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks has a projected opening day of May 24. Copper Creek Golf Course at Copper Mountain is expected to be the ..read more

The Summit County Animal Control and Shelter saw a historically high number of pet surrenders in 2023, and staff say the trend is persisting in 2024. A Breckenridge local is teaming up with the shelter and other local nonprofits to combat the problem. In 2023, the Summit County Animal Shelter recorded 157 pet abandonments. According to shelter’s data going back to 2013, this is the highest number of surrenders the county has seen in the past decade.  Data from Summit County Animal Shelter from Jan. 1 through May 3 of this year shows the shelter received 72 pet surrenders during that time ..read more

The following animals are available for adoption at the Summit County Animal Shelter. Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s website. Cats Bashful, 9 years old, Maine Coon mix, black tabby, spayed female Bennedict, 4 weeks old, domestic shorthair, lynx point, neutered male Chesire, 7 years old, Maine coon, brown tabby and white, spayed female Frittata, 4 weeks old, domestic shorthair, gray tab, spayed female Jim, 2 years old, domestic shorthair, brown tabby, neutered male Judias, 1 year old, Bur ..read more

Every year, seniors from Summit High School commit to a university that they plan on attending for the next four years of their young adult lives. Many students choose to stay in-state by attending one of Colorado’s schools, while others decide to venture far from Summit County for a change of scenery. Inspired by family friends who went to service academies, Summit’s Rose Rode set her eyes on the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where the graduating senior will be a member of the women’s rugby program. “We have a couple of family friends that have gone through the Air Force and they ..read more

Buick continues an ongoing reinvention designed to bring elevated style and an alternative that’s somewhere between Cadillac and Chevrolet’s offerings. And building on the decade-long success of the compact Buick Encore, which was finally discontinued in 2022, an all-new replacement offers a very affordable entry point for the brand. That vehicle is the intriguing Envista, a premium-ish crossover that starts at just $23,495, but brings a pleasant mix of design, interior finishes and competent in-car technology. I had a much fancier Genesis G70 sedan at about the time and Envista’s futuristic l ..read more

Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Dillon Police Officers are investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday, May 3 at approximately 9:45 p.m. in Dillon Valley. According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Dillon Police Department officers discovered multiple adult males had been engaged in an altercation after responding to a reported assault. During the altercation, one male sustained non-life threatening injuries from a stabbing. Reportedly the suspects fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.  The Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating, and said the Dillo ..read more

Summit County is not too far from reaching the limit on new residential development in towns and unincorporated areas in the Upper Blue Basin. Breckenridge is currently at 93% of its residential build out — or essentially the amount of residential units the area can hold, as determined by locals officials — according to town staff. Blue River town staff members say they are at 91% of their residential limit.  The estimated residential density for unincorporated parts of the Upper Blue Basin is reevaluated each year, and county staff say they are still finalizing the analysis for 2023. As ..read more

Up to 4 inches of snow could accumulate by Saturday afternoon across northwest Colorado, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. The snowfall outlook is forecast for elevations above 8,000 feet, and the Park Range is most likely to see the highest snow totals. A few showers thunderstorms are possible through Saturday before things are expected to clear out and warm up, but chances for light snow return Sunday, lasting through Monday. According to long-term forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, light snow showers are expected to stick around ..read more

The Summit County Coroner’s Office has identified the individual who was found dead in a field west of the Summit Cove neighborhood late last month. Fernando Ruiz Hernandez, 27, of Dillon, was the man whose body was found Sunday night, April 27, Summit County Coroner Amber Flenniken said in an email. The cause and manner of death are pending the results of an autopsy. Hernandez’s body was discovered by a local hiker near a neighborhood trail, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that a preliminary investigation found no obvious indications of foul pl ..read more