Summit County

New Website Shows Wildfire Risk

Jackie Fortier — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:48:18 +0000

A new website by the Colorado Forest Service allows residents of Summit County to determine the wildfire risk in their area.

Slideshow: Courage Classic 2012

Jim Hill — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:07:24 +0000

The Courage Classic is a three-day bicycle tour that’s fueled by individual and team fundraising efforts that benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Amid Wildfire Risk, More Colorado Counties to Adopt Fire Bans

Kirk Siegler — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Severe drought hitting much of Colorado’s mountains is prompting many local officials to consider implementing fire bans; a move that follows similar restrictions already in place along the tinder dry Front Range.

Summit County ‘Energy Smart’ Programs Boost Bottom Line, Promote Efficiency

Nathan Heffel — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:04:40 +0000

What started as a pilot program to promote energy conservation in Frisco last year is quickly spreading across Summit County. So far, 30 businesses have signed on to participate.

Rough Waters Ahead for Summit County Rivers and Reservoirs

Erin OToole — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:01 +0000

Historically low snowpack combined with earlier-than-usual runoff could make this summer difficult for water managers in Summit County. Water officials meeting this week to discuss options are drawing on lessons from a decade ago.