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In the Summit Daily News article about Gov. Polis signing bills addressing housing issues in Colorado, it says that the Governor said, “The short-term rental market directly impacts the residential market for long-term rentals, especially in Summit, Eagle and Routt counties.” And it said, “The former Days Inn is emblematic of the larger housing crisis facing Colorado mountain towns, as short-term rentals occupy a greater percentage of housing inventory, pushing out long-term renters.” (Emphasis added).

It's the kind of Colorado story that usually does not have a happy ending. This one does, which makes it so special. After 5 weeks, Mike Krugman said he had all but given up hope that his dog, Riley, was going to come home alive. He said the dog simply never came back after he let him out for dinner April 8. "The next morning I got on my snowshoes because we had just had a big dump of snow and started looking and discovered on the south end of the property, the fence wasn't there anymore," Krugman said. He worked with the...

If all goes according to plan, there are some exciting additions coming to the Moffat Road Railroad Museum in Granby that will help make Granby even more of a destination town for locals and visitors. Before I go into exactly what’s being planned I’ll have to confess that I’ve been...

With a 3-year-old and a 2-year-old, Kevin Grovina and his wife are always busy."Extremely busy it's a struggle getting them out the door in the morning," he expressed.Every morning they leave their home in Golden, take their kids to a childcare facility miles away in Arvada and then turn around to come back for work at Colorado School of Mines.A spot he says came after being put on a long waitlist. "It was very challenging I think for the most part the biggest challenge is in the infant side," he recalled.Having experienced the struggle firsthand he was excited as Director...

Two things Golden takes seriously? It’s hiking trails and happy hours! After all, the city is renowned for both its ales and trails and combining the two makes for a delightful duo. For hiking, the hard part is deciding where to go! There are plenty of options no matter...

Already, Colorado has seen a few water-related deaths on rivers mostly, but Summit County Sheriff's Boat Rangers are now taking the chance to preach good safety on Lake Dillon and all Colorado bodies of water ahead of the major boating season. "Last year we broke the record in Colorado for the number of water-related drownings, we are up to 42," Kevin Kelble, SCSO Boat ranger said. "The previous one was in the high 30s and we went into the 40s and it is a trend that we are not happy with."This year they've got a brand new rescue boat, that not...

West Metro Fire responded to a report of a camper on fire around noon on Monday.

IX Water, an innovation company based in Golden, Colorado is using crowdfunding to launch a global program of machines and services to address the issues around wastewater around the world. IX Water is utilizing the funds from thousands of people to start servicing China, the North Sea, and Southern California. The treated water in these regions can be used to combat drought and provide drinking water to large populations. Much of this is industrial wastewater that can be harmful to the health of the body.

Xcel Energy will relocate gas service for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Mountain Precinct from June 19, 2023. There will be minor impacts to parking facilities, but library access and parking will remain unaffected.

Colorado has experienced 11 traffic fatalities in just six days, according to a new press release from Colorado State Patrol (CSP). The agency said the deaths occurred between Saturday, May 27, and Thursday, June 1, and called them "a stark reminder that our roadways support all members of our communities."

The Jefferson County Sustainability Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the community that have made significant efforts towards environmental sustainability. Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill won the Sustainable Business Award for their commitment to composting, recycling, energy, and water efficiency, as well as community outreach.

If you’re new to the world of water recreation and you’re considering heading to the river this weekend, officials are asking you to rethink that decision. Colorado’s waterways are extremely cold, fast and high, due to the combination of snowmelt and high amounts of rainfall over the past few weeks. In Grand Junction, officials have raised a red flag warning for River Park at Las Colonias.

Jefferson County’s diverse communities attract visitors to our parks, trails, and downtown main streets. Some of those visitors decide to stay. Our county is a unique mix of urban, rural, mountains, and plains. This wonderful diversity is what I love most about living here. As county commissioners, we work...

Many people are familiar with altitude sickness and the effect it has on the body, but many people often fail to realize that there is a severe form of altitude sickness that even people living at higher elevations can fall ill to. High altitude pulmonary edema — commonly referred to...

The valley running north of Silverthorne and through Heeney is under a flash flood watch. Heavy rainfall forecast for the area could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars, the National Weather Service warns. Strong thunderstorms will be capable of producing up to 1 inch of rain in a 30-minute span, meteorologists warn.

Peak 8 is Breckenridge’s original base area and crews are currently working to replace its 50-year-old, two-person 5-Chair lift on Peak 8 with a modern, high-speed detachable quad lift. Breckenridge Ski Resort works to reimagine 50-year-old …. Peak 8 is Breckenridge’s original base area and crews are currently working...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, interest in a four-day workweek has surged. Just this year, hundreds of school districts in half a dozen states have opted to shorten the school week to four days. A handful of states introduced legislation this session that would experiment with four-day workweeks, including one bill in Maryland that would have provided tax credits to businesses that offer the option. And local governments—mostly smaller jurisdictions—have launched pilot programs across the country.

SpaceTeam AGH from AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland, has won the second annual Over the Dusty Moon Challenge, hosted by Colorado School of Mines and Lockheed Martin.

My name is Scarlett Yeager, and I am a seventh grader at Summit Middle School. I would like to address a very important issue here in Summit County: climate change. It’s likely that many people love Summit County for its stunning scenery and pleasant climate. You probably love the chilly and snowy winter months, as well as the amazing summer weather. But what if I told you that our climate is at risk?

One of the most beautiful stretches of a highway in the Denver metro area is C470 along the hogback in Jefferson County, but the beauty of nature is being rapidly replaced by large-scale home developments.   Frank and Kaye Peterson have owned their hilltop home since 1970, but the Rooney Valley looked a lot different then. Frank recalled, "The turkey farm was next door to us, and that was about all that was a long here."He said you could look across the expanse, and not see a  single house. Now take new subdivisions have appeared, seemingly overnight. Kaye Peterson called CBS News...