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Airport Lot, which was used as free skier parking for Breckenridge Ski Resort, used to fit roughly 1,000 vehicles, but the new free skier lot will hold roughly 500.
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Hereâs where Breckenridge is at with its Runway Neighborhood project and how a new free skier parking lot could work
As Breckenridge inches closer to determining a final price tag for what officials are calling its last workforce housing neighborhood, the town opened the floor for public opinion at a recent meeting....
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/heres-where-breckenridge-is-at-with-its-runway-neighborhood-project-and-how-a-new-free-skier-parking-lot-could-work/
8 months ago
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The Breckenridge Police Department stated that more information will be released at a later time after a Summit Daily News reporter reached out with questions and to confirm details received at the search effort.
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Volunteer search party canceled for man missing from Breckenridge
3:15 p.m.: The search scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the South Gondola lot in Breckenridge on Wednesday, Aug. 27, was called off, according to information gathered by a Summit Daily News reporter who...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/missing-man-last-seen-at-rmu-in-breckenridge-prompts-police-to-request-assistance/
8 months ago
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Lawmakers are meeting in response to budget fallout, hits to programs as a result of President Donald Trumpâs sweeping tax bill
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Colorado special legislative session will include bills on wolf reintroduction, health insurance and small business tax assistance
Colorado lawmakers have already introduced more than two dozen bills they plan to take up in the special legislative session that begins on Thursday, as they seek to close a roughly $783 million defic...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-special-legislative-session-bills-on-wolf-reintroduction-health-insurance-small-business-tax-assistance/
8 months ago
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Born out of a housing crisis, Unsheltered in Summit started out serving six to eight people a year when it began in 2019. Today, the organization serves around 65 people a year.
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In this resort community, people are resorting to living out of cars. Unsheltered in Summit reports near-record usage and a need for year-round lot.
A Summit County nonprofit that provides a safe parking space for those living out of their cars had a waitlist around 20 people long at the height of winter 2024-25. Born out of a housing...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/in-this-resort-community-people-are-resorting-to-living-out-of-cars-unsheltered-in-summit-reports-near-record-usage-and-a-need-for-year-round-lot/
8 months ago
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Laura Karden said her husband liked practical jokes, was 'a little bit of an imp' and could fix anything.
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âHe loved to learn, loved to laughâ: Wife and daughter of teacher who died in climbing accident share memories
When Laura Karden first met her husband, they were working as ski instructors, but they did not start dating for a few years. She remembers developing a crush on him while watching him fly fish....
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/summit-county-teacher-remembered-family-climbing-death/
9 months ago
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area welcomes new avalanche dog onto its team
At the start of each winter season, ski area employees return to the mountain and reconnect with familiar faces while welcoming new team members. This year at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, staff will be in...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/arapahoe-basin-ski-area-welcomes-new-avalanche-dog-onto-its-team/
9 months ago
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A Summit School District staff member who spent 25 years teaching at Summit High School has been identified as the climber who fell and died near Officers Gulch.
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UPDATE: Summit School District mourns loss of âbelovedâ teacher who died while climbing at Officers Gulch
Wednesday, 9 a.m.: A Summit School District staff member who spent 25 years teaching at Summit High School has been identified as the climber who fell and died near Officers Gulch. Summit County Coron...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/rescue-operation-at-officers-gulch-prompts-request-to-avoid-area-for-recreation-in-summit-county/
9 months ago
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Best of Summit 2025
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9 months ago
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Concerns raised by the 2007 Breckenridge Town Council resulted in the implementation of a Neighborhood Preservation Policy that mandates residential builds stay under a certain square footage depending on their location, including an overall maximum of 9,000-square-feet in size.
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Breckenridge discusses town codeâs ability to âerase a lot of sinsâ made by new residential construction as it looks to revise regulations
In a valley with diminishing buildable land, Breckenridge officials seek to halt what many consider an unfavorable trend by tightening the reins on regulations for new property construction and demoli...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/breckenridge-town-codes-regulation-refresh/
9 months ago
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Nearly a decade after plans fell through for a multiunit development around the corner from Dillon Dam Road in Frisco, a local developer is proposing plans for a six-building residential project for the same site.
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Frisco planning officials call project proposal a âmissed opportunityâ for workforce housing
Nearly a decade after plans fell through for a multiunit development around the corner from Dillon Dam Road in Frisco, a local developer is proposing plans for a six-building residential project for t...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/frisco-planning-officials-call-project-proposal-a-missed-opportunity-for-workforce-housing/
9 months ago
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A key workforce housing component of Breckenridge Grand Vacationsâ seven-parcel East Peak 8/Gold Rush Lot development received final approval from planning officials, moving it one step closer to breaking ground near Colorado Highway 9.
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Workforce housing project clears Breckenridge planning officials after final review
A key workforce housing component of Breckenridge Grand Vacationsâ seven-parcel East Peak 8/Gold Rush Lot development received final approval from planning officials, moving it one step closer to brea...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/breckenridge-workforce-housing-entrada-project/
9 months ago
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Nominate your favorites for the 2025 contest now!
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9 months ago
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Although some may see smoke in Summit County, the post stated there are no active known fires in the county.
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Fires outside Summit County contribute to hazy conditions
The Summit County Sheriffâs Office shared in a Facebook post that fires outside Buena Vista and in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, as well as ones out of state, are contributing to...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/fires-outside-summit-county-contribute-to-hazy-conditions/
9 months ago
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Frisco is considering creating a new housing covenant that takes into account feedback itâs received from residents who live in or have sought workforce housing.
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âIf we donât keep the locals here, what do we have leftâ: Frisco residents weigh in on workforce housing covenant discussions
Editorâs note: This story was updated to correct the number of for-sale, deed-restricted housing units in Silverthorne and Breckenridge. Former Frisco resident Beth Remington said her continuously inc...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/if-we-dont-keep-locals-here-what-do-we-have-left-frisco-locals-share-worries-about-proposed-workforce-housing-changes/
10 months ago
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Town staff members said an overarching goal of the management plan is to prevent the development of user-created social trails that can have impacts on surrounding nature features.
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New trails, public gathering places and âdiscoveryâ play areas could all come to this Breckenridge natural area
Workforce housing, a free overflow skier parking lot and a nonprofit hub have eaten up much of Breckenridge elected officialsâ conversations around the townâs 128-acre McCain property in recent years,...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/new-trails-public-gathering-places-and-discovery-play-areas-could-all-come-to-this-breckenridge-natural-area/
10 months ago
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Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, the Alpine Rescue Team was alerted about two individuals off route on Kelso Ridge near the summit of Torreys Peak in Clear Creek County.
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Hikers struck by lightning on Torreys Peak saved by Alpine Rescue Group
Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, the Alpine Rescue Team was alerted about two individuals off route on Kelso Ridge near the summit of Torreys Peak in Clear Creek County. Mission leaders for...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/alpine-rescue-team-helps-extract-two-individuals-after-lightning-strike-on-torreys-peak/
10 months ago
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U.S. Highway 6 over Loveland Pass is closed Sunday, June 15, due to a mountain slide that the Colorado Department of Transportation described in a Facebook post as 100 feet wide and 15-20 feet deep.
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UPDATE: Loveland Pass closes due to 100-foot wide mountain slide
Editorâs note: This story has been updated with additional information from CDOT. U.S. Highway 6 over Loveland Pass is closed Sunday, June 15, due to a mountain slide that the Colorado Department of T...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/loveland-pass-closes-due-to-100-foot-wide-mountain-slide/
10 months ago
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced on Wednesday, June 4, that the ski area will be extending the season for one final weekend.
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area â Coloradoâs last resort to close â extends season
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced on Wednesday, June 4, that the ski area will be extending the season for one final weekend. Originally slated to close on June 8, A-Basin will now be open from...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-last-ski-resort-to-close-arapahoe-basin/
11 months ago
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At a May 27 Breckenridge Town Council meeting, officials expressed a desire to see changes to their approach to workforce housing after hearing reports that some of the units the town built are sitting empty.
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Breckenridge officials worry about some of the townâs workforce housing units âsitting unoccupied,â suggesting change
Consistent reports from the local workforce about struggles with housing affordability spurred Breckenridgeâs elected officials to make it a top priority â one that has cost millions. Breckenridgeâs ...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/breckenridge-officials-worry-about-some-of-the-towns-workforce-housing-units-sitting-unoccupied-suggesting-change/
11 months ago
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Students say Summit School District visual arts teacher Sharon Jacobson-Speedyâs level III art class isnât for those looking for an easy elective, and thatâs not what the teacher, who just clocked an 18-year run with the district, wanted to provide.
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After 18 years with Summit School District, this visual arts teacher puts on the last exhibit with her students.
Students say Summit School District visual arts teacher Sharon Jacobson-Speedyâs level III art class isnât for those looking for an easy elective, and thatâs not what the teacher, who just clocked an ...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/after-18-years-with-summit-school-district-this-visual-arts-teachers-puts-on-the-last-exhibit-with-her-students/
11 months ago
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The Summit County Sheriffâs Office and Summit County Rescue Group have set up an operations center near North Tenmile Creek trailhead, which is at the west end of Main Street near Frisco.
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Body recovery operation on Wichita Mountain near Frisco not related to search for missing man from Vail
Emergency officials are working on recovering the body of an individual who died near a technical area of Wichita Mountain. The Summit County Sheriffâs Office and Summit County Rescue Group have set u...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/body-recovery-operation-on-wichita-mountain-near-frisco-not-related-to-search-for-missing-man-from-vail/
11 months ago
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Kroger, one of the nationâs largest grocery store chains, denies the claims of widespread pricing errors in the report.
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Kroger accused of overcharging customers on sale items, report shows
Customers at Kroger stores like City Market and King Soopers â which operate roughly 150 locations across 36 cities in Colorado â have been paying full price for items labelled as discounted, a Consum...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-city-market-king-soopers-accused-overcharging/
11 months ago
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Hiring freezes in non-instructional roles and position adjustments are currently on the table as Summit School District plans its 2025-26 budget. The district is working against state, federal and local challenges affecting schools in rural Colorado.
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Summit School District considers administrative staff reductions, new curriculum purchase freeze and more amid budget woes
Hiring freezes in non-instructional roles and position adjustments are currently on the table as Summit School District plans its 2025-26 budget. The district is working against state, federal and loc...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/summit-school-district-says-its-facing-a-structural-deficit-amid-budget-planning-for-2025-26/
12 months ago
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Colorado experts say tariffs on building materials will hurt small businesses and worsen the housing market. A builder in Colorado thinks itâs a necessary evil.
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Colorado economists warn of rising home prices, job losses as tariffs hit construction materials
Builders in Colorado are bracing for tariffs on common construction materials like steel and aluminum to move down the chain. Some experts predict the end result will likely bring up home prices and l...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/trump-tariffs-colorado-construction-materials/
about 1 year ago
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The mayor pro tem of the Dillon Town Council serves as the chair of the council in the mayor's absence.
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Dillon Town Council vote to reconsider mayor pro tem appointment fails
Two weeks after appointing a mayor pro tem, the Dillon Town Council held a vote Tuesday, April 8, on whether to reconsider its earlier appointment of council member Rachel Tuyn as mayor pro tem. While...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/dillon-town-council-mayor-pro-tem-appointment-fails/
about 1 year ago
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Each year these updated calculations have impacts on Summit Countyâs housing landscape. Area median income is used to determine eligibility for workforce housing and rents for those units. Officials are now discussing how the new analysis will affect locals.
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Federal data shows a 9% jump in Summit Countyâs area median income. Officials say it will impact some local workersâ rent.
New figures from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development show a record-high area median income for Summit County. According to the new analysis, the median income for a local family of four...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/federal-data-shows-a-9-jump-in-summit-countys-area-median-income-officials-say-it-will-impact-some-local-workers-rent/
about 1 year ago
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Following a season with a record number of shows and changes to ticketing at the venue, the Dillon Amphitheater has begun gearing up for another season and has announced several concerts for its summer lineup.
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Hereâs a look at the Dillon Amphitheaterâs 2025 summer lineup so far, Billy Currington is the newest addition
Following a season with a record number of shows and changes to ticketing at the venue, the Dillon Amphitheater has begun gearing up for another season and has announced several concerts for its summe...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/heres-a-look-at-the-dillon-amphitheaters-2025-summer-lineup-so-far/
about 1 year ago
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Technically, the black bears found in Colorado don't hibernate, but regardless, if spring skiing at Keystone Resort is any indication â they're awake.
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VIDEO: Colorado skier has close encounter with bear at Keystone Resort on closing day
Closing day at Keystone Resort appeared to coincide with the end of the winter denning season for bears â as a black bear charged across a ski run Sunday, April 6. Brian OâNeal, a Greenwood...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-keystone-resort-black-bear-encounter/
about 1 year ago
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An end-of-March storm reminded Coloradans that spring is not yet here.
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Weekend snow totals: Spring storm dumps on Coloradoâs ski areas, including 15 inches at one northern mountain
An end-of-March storm reminded Coloradans that spring is not yet here. While many towns just saw rain or slushy snow accumulating, snow fell on the mountains, amounting to as much as 15 inches at Eldo...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/snow-totals-colorado-mountains-late-march-2025/
about 1 year ago
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Compared to the previous 30 days, the latest map shows more expansive exploration in the region by the animals.
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March brings big movements for Coloradoâs collared gray wolves
It was a month of widespread movements and exploration for Coloradoâs collared gray wolves. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlifeâs latest watershed map â which shows activity between Feb. 25 and ...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-wolf-activity-map-march-2025/
about 1 year ago
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All parts of the 2025 Longevity Project are now published. This yearâs Longevity Project focused on giving readers insights into how to identify, prevent and treat traumatic brain injuries. Read all four parts here:
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Longevity
The Series Traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone at any time. They can negatively affect memory, attention, concentration, mood and behavior. And in serious cases, they can cause physical and ...
https://www.summitdaily.com/longevity/
about 1 year ago
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Federal meteorologists warn of a âstrong and quick-moving storm systemâ starting Thursday night with high winds up to 35-45 mph in the valleys and 45-55 mph across the mountains.
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Colorado mountains brace for weekend snowstorm with strong winds, rough travel expected
Coloradoâs mountains are expected to see strong winds and accumulating snow starting Friday, potentially bringing poor travel conditions to the Western Slopeâs high terrain and country roads. The Nati...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-snowstorm-rough-travel-expected-march/
about 1 year ago
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The Imperial Hotel & Private Residences is one of seven pieces of Breckenridge Grand Vacations's East Peak 8/Gold Rush Lot Development, which is a large-scale project years in the making.
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Breckenridge residents raise concerns over hotel, private residences planned to neighbor Peak 8
Developers continue to solidify plans for a hotel and private residences on Ski Hill Road in Breckenridge, painting a clearer picture of what the nearly 410,000-square-foot development will entail for...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/breckenridge-residents-voice-concerns-over-hotel-private-residences-planned-to-neighbor-peak-8/
about 1 year ago
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Denver residents who skied at Copper Mountain and Vail Mountain on Tuesday described being stuck in I-70 traffic for hours and playing 'Frogger' around spun-out semi-trailers.
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âLike a minefieldâ: âUnpreparedâ drivers in blizzard caused 9-hour closure on I-70, CDOT says, as another storm nears Colorado
Unprepared drivers caused an extended closure on Interstate 70 on Tuesday night, March 4, leaving vehicles stranded for hours on end, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. During the...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/i-70-closure-silverthorne-denver-colorado-blizzard/
about 1 year ago
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Colorado pikeminnows have a history in the basin stretching back 3 million years, but theyâre on the brink of extinction.
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Colorado biologists caught 3 rare Colorado fish. What does that mean for the future of the critically endangered species?
In October, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists were conducting a routine fish survey on the Colorado River when they made an extremely rare catch. The crews netted not one, but three Colorado pik...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-rare-fish-pikeminnow-endangered/
about 1 year ago
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The Summit County government says that nearly every one of its departments would have been impacted by the pause to federal funds the Trump Administration ordered last week.
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Trumpâs federal funding pause put about $45M in jeopardy for Summit County projects, including child care, health and food programs
What was at stake in Summit County when President Donald Trump last week ordered a pause on certain federal funding? Summit County Commissioner Tamara Pogue said the proposed pause would have affected...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/trumps-federal-funding-pause-put-about-45m-in-jeopardy-for-summit-county-projects-including-child-care-health-and-food-programs/
about 1 year ago
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While the ski patrol union feels like Vail Resorts did not counter with a substantial pay increase for advanced patrollers, the Broomfield-based company reportedly did offer a new incentive category called âmountain complexity,â according to Keystone ski patroller Jake Randall.
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Keystone Ski Patrol Union shares frustration with Vail Resortsâ counterproposal on skills-based pay for medical certifications
After formally being recognized as a union at the end of last ski season, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union is bargaining with Vail Resorts and upper management for a contract. According to Keystone ski ...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/keystone-ski-patrol-union-shares-frustration-with-vail-resorts-counter-proposal-on-skills-based-pay-for-medical-certifications/
about 1 year ago
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Just two days after a White House Office of Management memo directed federal offices to temporarily freeze federal grants and loans as part of a widespread review of government spending, the administration abandoned its order.
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Trump walks back federal funding freeze, but Colorado lawmakers say questions still remain
Western Slope lawmakers in Colorado say they are relieved after a Trump administration decision to freeze federal funding was rescinded on Wednesday. Just two days after a White House Office of Manag...
https://www.summitdaily.com/news/trump-federal-funding-freeze-rescinded-colorado-lawmakers/
about 1 year ago
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