Silverthorne News

The Town of Silverthorne was recently awarded a $200,000 Colorado State Parks grant for the Blue River Trail.

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado - New types of weeds, including the dreaded tamarisk, have been sprouting in the area, but the county's weed eradication program is holding its own.

"It wasn't a bird. It wasn't a plane. It definitely wasn't Superman," said Rod Pscholka, a Silverthorne resident.

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. - It's been a busy travel weekend in the High Country despite the recession.

A whopping 47,524 vehicles passed through Eisenhower Tunnel on Friday - a top-5 record - as a plenitude of visitors made Summit County their Independence Day destination.

SilverSneakers fitness participants are shown in a class at the Silverthorne Recreation Center.

Friday 'Tribute' schedule at a glance: 5 p.m.: Eyes Wide Open 6 p.m.: Military recognition program begins 7:30 p.m.: Air Force Academy Band performance 9:15 p.m.: Fireworks DILLON - The Town of Dillon is already trumpeting its first-ever military celebration - "Never Forget: An Evening of Tribute" - on Friday as a tremendous accomplishment.

Starting Thursay at 8:30 a.m. and continuing every Thursday through August at the Cup in the Corner Specialty Teas and Coffee shop in the Alpine Garden Nursery on Highway 9 in Silverthorne.

After weighing its options, the Silverthorne Town Council unanimously approved a second round of budget cuts Wednesday to make up for sales-tax numbers being down 14 percent through April.

Concentrating on local focus and policy impacts, the round table will specifically address issues on a quarterly basis over the next 12 months: Access to Health Care: CHP+ and Medicaid reimbursement and available providers; Medical Home Model integration; broader and more integrated use of electronic medical records; need for expanded medical and ...

Eclectic music will be rolling off the mountains today as two bands take the stage at the Silverthorne Pavilion lawn.

There's a new addition to the recpath that runs alongside the Dillon Dam Road: Six sets of metal poles planted along its length.

Noxious weeds threaten the very reasons we live, work and recreate in Colorado. Join director of the Summit County Weed Department Lisa Taylor on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Silvana's Community Garden in Silverthorne for a quick lesson all about noxious weeds in Summit.

A pedestrian bridge popular with anglers in Summit County has been closed indefinitely after engineers determined it is unsafe.

Robots that repair televisions and apply sunscreen were among the many contraptions under development at Camp Invention, held at Frisco Elementary School this week.

Opening day road improvements so far required by the town: - The westbound left turn lane from Highway 9 onto Wildernest Road needs lengthening - The intersection of Stephens Way and Wildernest Road needs a traffic signal - Stephens Way will be widened from Wildernest Road back to the east to accommodate more vehicles wanting to turn left onto ...

The Wii phenomenon has extended to the world of physical therapy. Howard Head Sports Medicine Centers recently began using the Wii home video-game system in rehabilitation programs for a number of patients in its Silverthorne clinic.

Why alter the town budget? Examples: - The town has seen a $30,000 decrease in Public Service franchise fees due to lower utility pricing and a warmer winter - The town anticipates a $90,658 loss on interest revenues due to the interest rate being lower than expected and unstable markets - Budget permits and review fees are estimated to be $100,000 ...

On Saturday, come join your community, , CDLT, FENW, FDRD, FOLBR, BRWG, County Open Space and others for the 2nd Annual Summit County Wide Noxious Weed Pull.

Vista Auto Group in Silverthorne is hosting a barbecue Saturday to raise money to benefit the Rotary Club of Summit County.