Summit Daily News

The Summit Daily News was established by Jim Pavelich in August 1989 and was acquired by Swift Newspapers in 1993. Initially, the SDN was published five days a week. It expanded to six issues during the summer of 1992 and then added a seventh issue by December 1994, officially becoming a daily publication.

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Colorado’s new school finance formula is on its way to Polis’ desk. What does it mean for K-12 education funding?

1 day ago | summitdaily.com | Andrea Teres-Martinez

The monthslong fight over Colorado’s education budget is inching closer to the finish line. Although districts could end up receiving less money than they were promised by lawmakers last year, many educators are breathing a sigh of relief over the new finance formula. Colorado lawmakers approved the School Finance Act on Wednesday with a vote of 57-8, sending the state’s new school funding formula to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk as it waits to be signed into law.
Summit School District cuts most of its International Baccalaureate offerings, and makes a plan for a new direction

3 days ago | summitdaily.com | Kit Geary

The 2024-25 school year is the last that the Summit School District will have International Baccalaureate for students below the 10th grade. It’s a decision the Summit School District Board of Education has hashed through in several recent meetings, and stems from a proposal made by district staff members.
She’s behind some of Colorado’s favorite farmers markets. A Breckenridge restaurateur convinced her not to hang up the hat yet.

3 days ago | summitdaily.com | Kit Geary

If there’s one thing most Coloradans can get behind, it’s a good farmer’s market. Nicole Jarman said that became clear early on in her now 19-year run organizing and managing them as she watched their popularity skyrocket. It is perhaps most evidenced by the event that helped stake her claim in the industry, the South Pearl Street Farmers Market in Boulder, where she helped grow a market with 20 vendors into one with over 180.
Summit athlete who injured his spine in bike crash renews passion, success in sports with berth to state track meet

4 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

Summit High School sophomore Jamison Lee was not sure what his life would be like after being involved in a serious mountain bike accident in Angel Fire, New Mexico, last June. The avid mountain biker, skier and football player had recently completed his first year of high school when he crashed while competing in a downhill mountain bike race.
Summit County opens up Tenmile Canyon and Swan Mountain sections of the recpath

4 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

On Friday, May 8, Summit County announced that the Tenmile Canyon and the Swan Mountain sections of the recpath system have been cleared of snow and debris. With the opening of the Swan Mountain section, recpath users can now complete the full loop around Dillon Reservoir. The opening of Tenmile Canyon allows users to travel all the way to Copper Mountain. Summit County officials warn that early-season conditions are highly variable and to exercise caution.
From Central Thailand to the Rocky Mountains, one of Dillon’s newest restaurants is a family affair

4 days ago | summitdaily.com | Kit Geary

Lance Traylor is from Arkansas, a state he said has a reputation for being resistant to part from its Southern cuisine staples. Traylor, a military veteran, said he has always found food interesting, but getting into the industry didn’t seem like something that was in the cards for him. What he describes as luck and strong family ties led him to opening his second restaurant in Summit County in late March 2025, Dillon Thai. He opened Summit Thai in Frisco in April 2023.
Keystone Resort to host mountain cleanup day on June 18

4 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

Keystone Resort will host its annual mountain cleanup day on June 18. The event serves as a community-wide effort to help preserve the natural beauty of the mountain environment. Keystone employees friends, family members and local residents all encouraged to partake in the event. Beyond the notion of helping keep the mountain clean, the event is also a great opportunity to connect with others while spending time outdoors.
Breckenridge to enhance Kingdom Park with skatepark expansion and new pavilion

6 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

It is expected to be a busy summer season for the town of Breckenridge. Throughout the often busy summer season, Breckenridge will be focusing on several expansion and improvement projects. Most notably, Breckenridge will be expanding the popular Kingdom Park skatepark and will be constructing a brand new pavilion around the Kingdom Park baseball fields.
Small pieces of land across Dillon could be a bargaining chip for redeveloping town core, officials say

6 days ago | summitdaily.com | Ryan Spencer

The Dillon Town Council discussed how it would like to move forward with the redevelopment of the town core during its meeting Tuesday, April 29.
Loveland Ski Area set to close on Sunday

6 days ago | summitdaily.com | Cody Jones

Loveland Ski Area will close for the season on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. The final day of the 2024-25 season at Loveland is set to include springtime laps, an outdoor BBQ with drink specials and live music from LIGEDELIC on the Basin Patio. After the ski area received over a foot of snow in a two-day span earlier in the week, guests can expect smooth turns for closing weekend. Loveland joins Breckenridge Ski Resort and Copper Mountain in closing for the winter season on May 11.