Stories from surrounding communities, closest first.
Summit Daily News · Winter Park, CO
Nearby: Winter Park, COWinter Park Ski Resort is opening on Friday, Nov. 13. The first chair will begin running at 9 a.m. Starbucks, Derailer, select Moffat Market offerings, rentals, retail and the Tune Shop will open for the season. Learn to Ski and Ride Group Lessons and Early Season Private Lessons will also begin that day. Send’er November and Rope Drop Club will also continue this year. Passholders who ski or ride at least two days in November will receive perks throughout the season, including Rope Drop Lanes at Super Gauge and the Gondola. This story is from SkyHiNews.com.
Sentinel Colorado · Ward, CO
Nearby: Ward, COAURORA | Former Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare announced today he will seek the Ward VI seat on the Aurora City Council in next year’s city council election. LeGare said he sees a city facing myriad issues that can benefit from his longtime experience and willingness to work collaboratively with fellow lawmakers. “Experience taught me that council members can disagree strongly and still treat one another, and the public, with respect. Ward VI deserves a representative who can get to work on day one,” LeGare said in a statement. “Aurora deserves a council that uses all the experience available to it. That’s what I hope to contribute.” Current Ward VI Councilmember Francoise Bergan is term limited. The city council election is next November, and so far, the only other official announcement has come from Omar Montgomery, who has announced in the race for Aurora mayor.
Clear Creek Courant · Georgetown, CO
Nearby: Georgetown, COTwo Clear Creek County Deputies were struck and injured near Georgetown around noon Nov. 12. Colorado State Patrol Two Clear Creek County Deputies were struck and injured around noon Nov. 12 while assisting a motorist on I-70 near Georgetown.According to the Sheriff’s Department, the deputies were injured while assisting fire and law enforcement with a separate incident, a truck fire.Deputies were setting up a roadblock to stop eastbound traffic when a tractor-trailer failed to stop.According to law enforcement reports, the semi struck three deputy patrol vehicles, at least four other civilian vehicles, and an additional tractor-trailer.Three deputies were inside their patrol vehicle at the time of the crash. Two deputies were transported to an area hospital.This evening, Clear Creek Sheriff Public Information Officer Jennifer Fulton said their injuries were minor.“Our two deputies sustained minor injuries and are expected to fully recover,” she said.
Snowmass Village Sun · Georgetown, CO
Nearby: Georgetown, CO4:28 p.m., In a Facebook update around 4 p.m., the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office stated both of its deputies have been released from the hospital. The office added that there is still no estimated time of reopening for eastbound Interstate 70. 3:24 p.m., An update from Colorado State Patrol stated there were three additional individuals who reported injuries but refused medical transport, meaning nine people in total reported injuries from the crash. 2:15 p.m., A Colorado State Patrol news release stated two Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a motorist were struck in the crash around 11:25 a.m. The deputies were assisting a semi that “may have been on fire,” according to initial reports. A vehicle struck three deputy patrol vehicles while the deputies were providing assistance, causing a crash that included four additional vehicles and one additional semi. Three deputies were inside their vehicles at the time of the crash, according to the release.
High Country News · Estes Park, CO
Nearby: Estes Park, COIn September, members of the HCN staff and board gathered in Estes Park, Colorado, to reconnect and reset after another year of hard work. The aspen leaves were going gold on the hillsides, elk lumbered about the grounds, and there was even a dusting of snow up high one morning. The gathering started with the board’s fall business meeting, where we heard from the management team about our 2027 budget. We’re projecting a spending increase from roughly $4.3 million this year to a little over $4.4 million next. The most significant bumps will come in payroll, taxes and benefits, which make up 58% of our expenses for the year, and the budget for freelance writers and photographers, which constitutes another 14% of our annual spending. We’ll pay for all of this with a combination of donations, grants and “earned revenue,” including subscriptions and ad sales. Mia Axon, our acting director of philanthropy, noted that HCN’s financial strength springs from the generosity of our readers.
Summit Daily News · Dillon, CO
Nearby: Dillon, COThe man facing attempted murder charges in connection with a May shooting outside Dillon’s Elevation Bowl could soon reach a plea agreement after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing. Ernesto Camacho appeared virtually in court Tuesday, Nov. 10, where his public defender, Nathan McMullin, said prosecutors had extended a plea offer that would involve dismissing a separate traffic case in exchange for a plea in the criminal case. McMullin asked that the felony case move forward to district court before District Court Judge Reed Owens based on the pending offer. Camacho verbally agreed to waive his right to a preliminary demand hearing, which had been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. District Court Judge Robert Gregory scheduled Camacho’s next court appearance for Monday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. No plea agreement has been finalized.
Summit Daily News · Frisco, CO
Nearby: Frisco, COA Breckenridge man accused of attempting to kill his wife during an October altercation on a hiking trail near Frisco returned to court Tuesday, Nov. 10, after posting bond earlier this month. Nathan Guild, 52, appeared in person alongside court-appointed public defender Jessica Dennis. Guild, who faces an attempted second-degree murder charge, posted $250,000 cash bond Nov. 2, and was released from jail following his Oct. 25 arrest. During Tuesday’s hearing, Dennis initially requested that the court schedule Guild’s preliminary hearing demand for early 2027. However, prosecutors and District Court Judge Robert Gregory favored an earlier date, ultimately scheduling the hearing for 10 a.m. Dec. 20. Dennis said the defense would likely request a continuance at that time, as the parties continue gathering “mitigation” information.
Summit Daily News · Frisco, CO
Nearby: Frisco, COFrisco Elementary School students got a glimpse of life aboard a nuclear-powered submarine Wednesday, Nov. 11, when a U.S. Navy commander joined their Veterans Day virtually from Australia. Capt. Justin Reeves, commanding officer of the USS Colorado, appeared on screen from atop the submarine, with its sail visible behind him, to answer students’ questions about everything from working underwater to the food sailors eat at sea. “I’m actually calling you from Australia this morning because USS Colorado has left her homeport, and we’re traveling the world,” Reeves told students. The virtual visit was just one piece of the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration, a tradition spanning more than 35 years that brings local veterans into classrooms to share their experiences, giving students an opportunity to learn about and thank them for their service.
Summit Daily News · Frisco, CO
Nearby: Frisco, COAt a meeting on Oct. 27, the Frisco Town Council approved a 2027 budget that, in large part, focuses on rebuilding the town’s general fund, which decreased by $103,000 during 2026. “The overarching story is that 2027 is both a recovery year and a forward-looking year for Frisco,” said Leslie Edwards, Frisco’s finance director. “The 2025-2026 winter was unusually difficult financially, with record-low snowfall affecting visitation and sales tax collections and historically low Dillon Reservoir levels affecting Marina revenue.” In an average year, the town’s general fund revenue would slightly outpace its expenditures, but in 2026, the town brought in $21,991,000 and spent $22,094,000. In 2027, the town is projected to take in $24,246,000 and spend just $22,727,000, representing more than a million dollar increase in Frisco’s general fund over the course of the year. “In a more typical year, we would generally try to align ongoing revenues and expenditures more closely,” Edwards said.
Eagle Valley Enterprise · Vail, CO
Nearby: Vail, COEnjoy a little mysterious entertainment with the Vail Mountain School Upper School Standard Play class as it presents “Clue” this weekend. The popular whodunit board game will come to life on stage, having you guess if the murder was Professor Plum with a wrench in the library, Miss Scarlet with the candlestick in the ballroom or Col. Mustard with a revolver in the dining room who committed the murder at the mansion. Each year, the Upper School Standard Play class engages in a collaborative process to select the production they will bring to the audience. Throughout this process, students explore a wide variety of possibilities, including comedies, dramas and mysteries, before ultimately deciding on a show that will be both entertaining and engaging for the audience as well as an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the cast and crew. “‘Clue’ is a wonderfully fun play to produce, filled with humor, mystery and memorable characters.
Eagle Valley Enterprise · Vail, CO
Nearby: Vail, COTo cultivate future leaders, Vail Mountain School aims to give students every chance they can get. The East Vail private school recently announced a new scholarship for student leaders along with the reinstatement of its well-known Taft Conlin Scholarship. Both awards are merit-based. The Emerging Leaders Scholarship will provide a 50% tuition discount for a student’s entire tenure in the VMS Upper School from ninth through 12th grades. The award honors students who demonstrate leadership achievements, from quiet advocacy to entrepreneurial thinking. “We have so many incredible young people in the Vail Valley,” said Kristen Olsen, director of strategic enrollment at VMS. “These scholarships are intended to celebrate this talent and to open up the VMS opportunity to students who are ready to make a positive impact on our school and the broader community.” What sets this application apart from your average student petition are two key elements.
