1 year ago: Breckenridge to move Laurium Trailhead and parking lot due to safety concerns

As more and more people continue to use the Laurium Trailhead in Breckenridge to access backcountry skiing spots, the potentially dangerous impacts of the steep grade in its parking lot have become more evident. Officials discussed at a Sept. 24, 2024, meeting how the 14% grade has caused its fair share of issues in the icy winter months and how it has emerged as a public safety concern. The Council supported the recommendation of the Breckenridge Open Space Commission and town staff members to move the parking to the west side of Summit County Road 528, with construction slated to begin in 2025.

— From the Nov. 8, 2024, Summit Daily News

5 years ago: Summit County sees more than 85% of voters casting ballots during 2020 election

Preliminary results show that Summit County counted almost 2,000 more votes during the 2020 election compared to the 2016 election, both high-turnout presidential election years. The Colorado Secretary of State’s office reported more than 18,500 votes in Summit County — 86.6% of active voters. In 2016, 16,645 votes were counted — 81.3% of active voters. Summit County also surpassed the average turnout for the state, which was 78.8%.

— From the Nov. 5, 2020, Summit Daily News

10 years ago: County voters say ‘yes’ to lift-ticket tax, housing funding and cell-tower autonomy

Summit County voters overwhelmingly said “yes” to several measures on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2015, according to preliminary results. Ballot Issue No. 2A, which asked Breckenridge voters to approve a lift-ticket tax at Breckenridge Ski Resorts, passed with 83% of the vote. Ballot Issue No. 5A, which asked Summit County voters to authorize an extension of the existing workforce and affordable housing sales and use tax, passed with 76% voting yes. County Measure 1A, authorizing Summit County to construct cell phone towers in compliance with state law, passed with 89% of the vote.

— From the Nov. 4, 2015, Summit Daily News

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15 years ago: Frisco cops hunt for armed robbery suspect after U.S. Bank heist

The U.S. Bank in Frisco was robbed on Nov. 5, 2010. Authorities say the suspect entered the bank at approximately 2 p.m., approached the counter and presented a teller with a note indicating his intentions. He then lifted his shirt to reveal what the teller believed was the butt of a gun. The teller handed the suspect an undisclosed sum of cash, and the suspect fled on foot through the door facing the bank parking lot. An eyewitness said she was standing behind the suspect at the time of the robbery, but did not realize the bank was being robbed until after the suspect fled.

— From the Nov. 6, 2010, Summit Daily News

30 years ago: Dillon voters approve bond to facilitate improvements to Anemone Trail

Dillon voters approved a proposal to spend up to $1.8 million on improvements to Anemone Trail and the adjoining U.S. Highway 6 intersection Nov. 7, 1995. The question passed with a 61-41 vote tally during an off-year election. The passage of the question allows Dillon to sell bonds to pay for the improvements. Proposed highway improvements include a traffic light at Anemone East and a curb and turn lane to allow a left turn into Anemone West. Additional plans include improving drainage, adding bikeways and landscaping.

— From the Nov. 8, 1995, Summit Daily News

125 years ago: Election Day brings balmy weather, voters and election wagers

Election Day on Nov. 6, 1900, brought balmy weather and a heavier than expected turnout to the polls in Summit County, where around 1,400 ballots were cast — the most seen in the last decade. Republican W. J. Lusher was elected as a county commissioner over Frank Smith and Democrat Daniel Fall was elected as a state representative. William Jennings Bryan carried the state of Colorado, but lost the general election to William McKinley. This brought a heavy loss to Breckenridge’s Brewer-Keller syndicate, which wagered considerable cash on Bryan at odds of 2.5-, 3- and 4-to-1 — the syndicate lost practically every dollar it put up.

— From the Nov. 10, 1900, Summit County Journal