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‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
Fleetwood Mac tribute band to headline 10 Mile Music Hall on Oct. 25
The Fleetwood Mac tribute band — Rumours — will be performing at the 10 Mile Music Hall in Frisco on Friday, Oct. 25. Rumours is composed of talented Fort Collins and Greeley musicians who deliver an entrancing and exhilarating show. The five band members came together because of their deep love for music and the opportunity to perform at the “My Favorite Bands Festival” in 2018. Since then, Rumours has performed many more times and enjoy it so much that they decided to make it a regular affair.
Lawsuits challenging Summit County regulation of short-term rentals dismissed by federal courts
Federal judges have dismissed two lawsuits filed by property owners in Summit County challenging recent regulations on short-term rentals from the county and the town of Breckenridge. A coalition of more than 100 property owners in Summit County in September sued in federal court in Grand Junction, calling county rules...
Broncos roster review: defensive back Devon Key
One of the underrated concerns for the Denver Broncos heading into the 2024 season is their secondary. There is going to be a ton of competition for the backup spots at both cornerback and safety, but where will Devon Key fit into those position battles?. Player Profile. Height: 6’0” |...
Denver mayor to tout homeless response in Monday's city address
Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday will paint a picture of a city on the upswing after years of battling a homelessness crisis and reversing a decade of violence, with a downtown that's poised for revival. He will argue that, within a year of assuming office, the strategies he put in...
Breck Create to host skateboard competition in search of local participant for an art piece
The 2024 Breckenridge International Festival of Arts kicks off with an event that merges action sports with progressive jazz Aug. 16, at the Riverwalk Center. “Finding a Line: Skateboarding, Music + Media” features pianist and composer Jason Moran backed by his trio, The Bandwagon, along with pro skateboarders Jordyn Barratt and Derek Scott and other local skateboarders. Those interested in being the local skateboarders featured can compete to do so through the Skate Mission contest. Breck Create will be taking video submissions for the competition until Aug. 2. To submit a video, visit this link: TinyUrl.com/4w7sfcez.
Nikola Jokic had 2 beautiful features dedicated to his wife on his new signature shoe
Even as a three-time NBA MVP, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has routinely shown that he prioritizes his family above everything else. And after his wife Natalija narrated a heartwarming tribute video to his latest MVP honors in the spring, it’s so fitting that Jokic likely always had something special planned.
Breckenridge needs $12 million more than expected for housing and open space, staffers blame “timing adjustments”
Due to what Breckenridge’s finance department staffers described as “timing adjustments” and unexpected purchases, it will need to adjust its budget to the tune of $12 million. Breckenridge Town Council heard from members of the finance department at an July 10 meeting about the matter and got...
No surprises as Broncos put three players on PUP list
The Denver Broncos placed three players on the physically-unable-to-perform list in advance of training camp Sunday, and none of them were a surprise. None of the three players took part in on-field OTAs or minicamp. Sanders is expected to be out until midseason after tearing his Achilles during an April workout. Sterns missed the final 16 games of last season due to a torn patellar tendon suffered in Week 1. Turner-Yell suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 17 last year, and the relatively late date of that injury in the season could keep him on the sideline into the regular season.
Giants manager Bob Melvin tossed before the start of Sunday's game vs. Rockies
Bob Melvin didn't wait for the first pitch on Sunday to give the umpires an earful. For his effort, he was tossed. The San Francisco Giants manager personally delivered his team's lineup card to crew chief Chris Conroy's umpiring crew ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. It was not a cordial meeting.
Fueled by Broncos' support, Colorado girls flag football athletes embrace opportunity to compete at national level
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Girls high school flag football has taken off in Colorado, with the Denver Broncos and Denver Broncos Foundation providing continuous support for the growth of the sport. Four girls flag football athletes recently had an opportunity to showcase this growth by bringing their talent and experience...
Rockies' Todd Helton reaches Hall of Fame, baseball's ultimate mountaintop
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Todd Helton reached the top of the mountain. Ozzie Smith said the National Baseball Hall of Fame is the peak of performance as a baseball player. The Colorado Rockies great turned Coors Field’s elevated backdrop into his new destination on Sunday alongside fellow 2024 inductees Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland.
Top 5 most-read stories last week: Mountain lion disease, short-term rental regulations and Breck delivery center
Stories in this list received the most page views on SummitDaily.com from July 14-20. 1. Individual suffers significant injuries after being pinned under vehicle in Frisco parking lot. A person suffered significant injuries while working on their vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Frisco on Tuesday, July 16, according...
Watch Giants' Soler blast MLB's farthest homer of 2024 season at Coors
The Giants' series finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday started off with a bang. After manager Bob Melvin oddly was ejected before the first pitch was thrown, Jorge Soler followed it up by hitting a gargantuan leadoff blast to center field. Soler's moonshot traveled 478 feet into the Coors...
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