1 year ago: Dillon residents initiate effort to remove 3 Town Council members

Dillon Town Manager Nathan Johnson confirmed Nov. 13, 2024, that the clerk’s office has received petitions seeking recall elections to be held for council members John Woods, Dana Christiansen and Renee Imamura. Johnson said the clerk is in the process of verifying whether the petitions have enough signatures to trigger state law related to municipal referendum elections. The petitions state that the three council members failed to listen to constituents, have shown a lack of decorum and failed to uphold the town charter’s requirements that government be responsive to the needs of citizens. (Dillon residents later voted to recall the council members and elected three new members to replace them in a special election that concluded March 4, 2025).

— From the Nov. 14, 2024, Summit Daily News

5 years ago: Summit County tallies more than 1,000 COVID cases in latest tally

Summit County officials reported that the town has had more than 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. The Summit Daily News reported on Nov. 14 that the total number of cases was 1,058 — an increase of 184 from the prior week. While numbers fell within the parameters of the state’s “stay at home” red level, the county expected to remain in the “safer at home” orange level of the state’s COVID restrictions. County officials asked residents to avoid interacting with other households for the month of November.

— From the Nov. 14, 2020, Summit Daily News

10 years ago: Breckenridge hosts grand opening of Prospector Park

The grand opening of Prospector Park in Breckenridge was held Nov. 11, 2015. Events included an acknowledgement of veterans, the dedication of a historic mining sheave (once used to help hoist miners and ore up and down a mine shaft), the unveiling of the new “Tom’s Baby” sculpture and a ribbon-cutting by the Breckenridge Town Council. Located at 112 North Main St., the park features climbing boulders and nature-themed play elements, a small community gathering space and public art.

— From the Nov. 11, 2015, Summit Daily News

15 years ago: Breckenridge plans to end 2-year pay freeze for town employees

The 2011 Breckenridge town budget was presented in a public hearing on Nov. 9, 2010, and will end a two-year hold on pay raises for town employees, allowing staff to earn up to 3% merit-based pay increases during the year. Overall, the budget includes $339,000 in permanent staffing and wage cuts, which could result in layoffs (something the town had not had to do over the last 10 years), but that was not determined at the time. Overall, the budget reflected a 1% increase in spending from the previous year. It also included cuts to the town’s summer Free Ride transportation services, funding for landscaping improvements along the Blue River and money for sidewalks on Airport Road.

— From the Nov. 14, 2010, Summit Daily News

30 years ago: Keystone decides to keep snowboarders out for 1995-96 season

Keystone, one of only two Colorado resorts that prohibited snowboarding on its slopes at the time, announced Nov. 14, 1995, that despite rumors, nothing will change for the 1995-96 season. According to the National Ski Areas Association, 15 resorts nationwide prohibited snowboarding for the 1995-96 season. Ralston Resorts spokesman Jun Felton explained that Keystone’s decision not to change current policy was based on market research. “We are in a unique position to offer skiing at Keystone and skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge and A-Basin.” he said. 

— From the Nov. 15, 1995, Summit Daily News

125 years ago: Summit County’s population grows 44%, according to census report

According to the 1900 U.S. Census report, the population of Summit County is 2,744 — a 44% gain from the 1890 census, when the population was 1,906. The writers of the Summit County Journal noted that this was particularly significant given the depressed price of metals being mined in the area at the time. Overall, the state’s population grew to 539,700 — an increase of 127,502 since 1890. This increase will ensure Colorado gets a third congressman. The census report showed that the state’s five largest cities were Denver (138,859), Pueblo (28,157), Colorado Springs (21,085), Leadville (12,455) and Cripple Creek (10,147).

— From the Nov. 17, 1900, Summit County Journal