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Arts & Entertainment news and briefs for Summit County Memorial Day weekend
The Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market, an award-winning art, design, craft and vintage market is opening a call for vendors.
The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.
Newly opened southern Colorado mine lays off workers
Brock Denny heads into the Bates Mine to operate a "continuous miner" machine that chews through rock and coal at the New Elk Coal Company's mine west of Trinidad Monday, September 26, 2011.
Aspen Traders to open in Colorado
The two, who own Aspen Boutique in Wichita, are opening a new store in Leadville, Colo.
2012 session a mixed bag for Summit's lawmakers
Summit County's state legislators say they're walking away from this year's extended session somewhat disappointed, after several high-profile bills died amid partisan politics.
Independence, Cottonwood passes open to traffic
Low snow pack and warm temperatures in central Colorado allowed crews to clear the snow from the high mountain pass.
Leadville's historic Climax mine restarts molybdenum production
The historic mine had closed in 1987 after molybdenum prices crashed, leaving Leadville and Lake County in an economic depression with the loss of 3,200 jobs.
Gilchrist: Mom sleeps in our tool shed
This Mother's Day, celebrate Mom with breakfast and sappy greeting cards, but don't forget to ask her one important question: Exactly where does she plan to live when she is no longer able to get along on her own? In Summit County, there are no assisted-living facilities and no nursing homes.
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad scenic rides begin May 26
May 26th marks the opening of the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad for their summer season of historic adventure.
Leadville Girl Scouts complete family history project
Over the past several months, the young ladies in Girl Scout troop 840 in Leadville, Colorado have been working hard to understand the journey of their families.
Man drowns trying to save 2 girls in Clear Creek Reservoir
A man drowned in Clear Creek Reservoir in Chaffee County early Thursday evening, after the aluminum boat he and two little girls were in began to sink, the Sheriff's Department said today.