1 year ago: Officials explore microtransit pilot program to better connect travelers

The Summit Board of County Commissioners reviewed a proposed microtransit pilot program Oct. 8, 2024, but plan to review the costs of financing the program before moving forward. Summit County transportation director Chris Lubbers told the commissioners at their meeting Tuesday that the county began looking into microtransit back in 2021 before completing a study last year that determined it would be feasible locally. The county then hired Via Transportation to help design a microtransit system for Summit County, Lubbers said. (Officials eventially decided to hold off on the microtransit pilot until the county’s new transit center is up and running.)

— From the Oct. 10, 2024, Summit Daily News

5 years ago: Dillon Town Council approves Ice Castles to return for 1-year contract

The Dillon Town Council unanimously approved a one-year contract with Ice Castles during a regular meeting on Oct. 6, 2020, allowing the group to return to town for a fourth year and begin construction at Town Park in November. Some residents raised concerns about the castles’ impact on residential areas, but Council members felt the attraction would help the community and local businesses bounce back after a tough year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ice Castle representatives had originally tried to secure a long-term contract with the town, but imminent improvements to the park had complicated the negotiations.

— From the Oct. 10, 2020, Summit Daily News

10 years ago: Keystone Resort co-founder Jane Bergman dies at age 91

Jane Bergman, a pioneer in Summit’s ski history, took her last breath in a Denver-bound Flight For Life helicopter while passing over her beloved Keystone Resort on Sept. 27, 2015. She was 91. Increasing health challenges over the last two years had deprived Jane from participating in two of her favorite past times: Golf and skiing. More recently, she lost the ability to drive and had difficulties with mobility. Prior to her death, she was unable to walk and was taken to St. Anthony’s Summit Medical Center on Sept. 26, where her condition rapidly deteriorated over the next day. Jane and her husband, Bill Bergman, co-founded Keystone along with Max and Edna Dercum in 1970.

— From the Oct. 8, 2015, Summit Daily News

15 years ago: Unemployment is up in Summit County amid lagging economic recovery

A statewide lag in economic recovery coupled with formerly discouraged workers seeking work again combined to increase the unemployment rate in Summit County for August 2010. Unemployment in Summit County was up by 0.9% in August versus the same month in 2009. The unemployment rate stood at 7.3% for the month, reflecting trends across the state, where the rate was 8.0%. The county’s employment rate is expected to surge in the months of November, December and January as ski resorts and other local businesses hire seasonal employees. 

— From the Oct. 9, 2010, Summit Daily News

30 years ago: Keystone gets the jump on Loveland with 6 a.m. opening

Keystone Resort has captured the title of first to open for a second year in a row after opening three hours before Loveland Ski Area at 6 a.m. on Oct. 11, 1995. On Oct. 9, Loveland announced they would start their season at 9 a.m. that day — their earliest opening day in more than a decade. The next day Keystone announced the resort’s opening day. Keystone spokesman Gary Dutmers admitted Loveland’s announcement prompted the early morning opening. Loveland’s Director of Marketing didn’t seem too disappointed by Keystone’s move, but questioned the resort’s conditions. “It’s great that they’ve opened first, and it’s great for skiing,” Scott Fortner said Tuesday. “It’s good to be first, but who’s going to have the best conditions?”

— From the Oct. 10 and 11, 1995, Summit Daily News

125 years ago: Breckenridge residents establish euchre club for coming winter months

A progressive euchre club has been organized in Breckenridge and will meet fortnightly at members’ homes through the coming winter months. The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. C. J. Enterline on Oct. 9, 1900, with 36 members present. The guests were highly entertained, and at the close of the interesting games a luncheon was served, after which a permanent organization was effected by the election of Colonel Kingsbury as president and Mrs. P. R. Griffith as secretary.

— From the Oct. 13, 1900, Summit County Journal