BRECKENRIDGE - The Breckenridge Planning Commission is on board with a proposed alpine coaster at Breckenridge Ski Resort.
The commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the project; the plan will go before the Breckenridge Town Council March 23.
"Overall, it was fairly well received as an asset to the town," Planning Commission chair Rodney Allen said. "We felt it fit into the character of the ski area as another recreational amenity."
An alpine coaster is similar to an alpine slide, but the sleds run on rails set in a raised track, rather than in a trough. Breckenridge already has an alpine slide.
According to Allen, the coaster's potential visual impacts received close scrutiny by the commission.
"There is going to be substantially less visual impact than the current alpine slide, which is out in the open," Allen said.
The coaster will be located between two ski runs in a healthy stand of trees, comprised of a variety
17 March 2010, 2:22pm
SUMMIT COUNTY - Want to know whether your loud neighbor has a history of violence?
Or what about how many of your tax dollars local government officials spend on dinner during meetings - or on office supplies, salaries or legal counsel?
You could even find out what sorts of inventions have come out of your home town.
Sunshine Laws are intended to maintain government transparency through meetings and records. This week, media across the country aim to open dialogue about the importance of the freedom of information and open government.
The Summit Daily uses Colorado's Sunshine Laws regularly to gather information for stories. One information request took nearly four years of an open records suit before it was filled.
The result came last summer: It was revealed that the Town of Breckenridge had settled a civil rights suit with an "involuntarily terminated" police officer for $80,000.
The Denver Post in a 2008 case sought to obtain access to Gov. Bill R
Or what about how many of your tax dollars local government officials spend on dinner during meetings - or on office supplies, salaries or legal counsel?
You could even find out what sorts of inventions have come out of your home town.
Sunshine Laws are intended to maintain government transparency through meetings and records. This week, media across the country aim to open dialogue about the importance of the freedom of information and open government.
The Summit Daily uses Colorado's Sunshine Laws regularly to gather information for stories. One information request took nearly four years of an open records suit before it was filled.
The result came last summer: It was revealed that the Town of Breckenridge had settled a civil rights suit with an "involuntarily terminated" police officer for $80,000.
The Denver Post in a 2008 case sought to obtain access to Gov. Bill R
17 March 2010, 1:05am
BRECKENRIDGE - A presentation - "Our Energy Future: Policy and Politics" - will be held Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the new Colorado Mountain College auditorium in Breckenridge. General admission is $10 and students get in free.
The presentation will feature a discussion about solutions for national energy problems, and it will be led by economist Dr. Alan Krupnick, the research director and senior fellow at an environmental-policy think tank, Resources for the Future. Joining him, Phil von Hake reads the "Riot Act" on running out of global oil and Professor Mark Smith reflects on the impact of the Copenhagen Global Conference.
The presentation will feature a discussion about solutions for national energy problems, and it will be led by economist Dr. Alan Krupnick, the research director and senior fellow at an environmental-policy think tank, Resources for the Future. Joining him, Phil von Hake reads the "Riot Act" on running out of global oil and Professor Mark Smith reflects on the impact of the Copenhagen Global Conference.
17 March 2010, 1:05am
BRECKENRIDGE -The Breckenridge town council candidate forum is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in Breckenridge Town Hall. Jack Taylor, the director of Colorado Mountain College's small business development center, will be the forum moderator.
In Breckenridge, seven candidates are running for three council seats. The list of candidates as they will appear on the ballot include: Dave Rossi, Mike Dudick, Rodney Allen, Larry Crispell, Mark Burke, Ben Brewer and Jennifer McAtamney. Rossi and McAtamney are incumbents; Allen is a member of the town's planning commission.
For more information, contact event organizer Sandy Greenhut at (970) 468-7557.
In Breckenridge, seven candidates are running for three council seats. The list of candidates as they will appear on the ballot include: Dave Rossi, Mike Dudick, Rodney Allen, Larry Crispell, Mark Burke, Ben Brewer and Jennifer McAtamney. Rossi and McAtamney are incumbents; Allen is a member of the town's planning commission.
For more information, contact event organizer Sandy Greenhut at (970) 468-7557.
15 March 2010, 11:24pm
BreckChamber: @SouthwestAir While we appreciate that you have a fly your bike for free offer, standard bike boxes don't fit size specifications!
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17 March 2010, 2:13pm
BreckChamber: @ZipSetGo Thanks for writing about Breckenridge! We always appreciate the exposure. We love snowmobiling too! http://bit.ly/ciltzn
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17 March 2010, 1:59pm
BreckChamber: With two Irish pubs, Napper Tandy's and Burke and Riley's, Breck is the place to be today. Head to the bars and get in the Irish spirit.
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17 March 2010, 11:22am
BreckChamber: Happy St. Pat's! Lots going on in Breck today to celebrate from Irish bands and dancers to bar parties and green beer. http://bit.ly/9eVC9P
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17 March 2010, 11:19am
BreckChamber: FREE Spring Break concert with Lyrics Born tonight at the Riverwalk Center. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 7pm http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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16 March 2010, 12:00pm
BreckChamber: RT @carlygrimes: Cool article about skinning up Peak8 with Austin travel writer. Also featuring @mtnoutfitters http://bit.ly/abQNAP
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15 March 2010, 4:27pm
BreckChamber: Tonight is the second Spring Break Bar Party in Breck. Theme: Game Night at Ullr's Sports Grill. http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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15 March 2010, 4:20pm
BreckChamber: This Sunday, enjoy a FREE Spring Break movie night at the Riverwalk Center with "Dumb and Dumber" http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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12 March 2010, 6:13pm
BreckChamber: Denver Business Journal article about Co ski resorts and how they are faring this year. Breck looking better than many. http://bit.ly/aoCqF1
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12 March 2010, 2:29pm
BreckChamber: High-energy Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Breck http://bit.ly/b0ZYth
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12 March 2010, 2:11pm
BreckChamber: This weekend officially kicks off spring break in Breck and we have concerts, movies, comedy, bar parties and more http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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12 March 2010, 10:30am
BreckChamber: Don't miss the ever popular "2nd Saturdays Gallery Walk" 4-8PM in Breck tomorrow evening w wine, apps and art http://bit.ly/d8CfFA
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12 March 2010, 10:26am
BreckChamber: Don't miss the ski and snowboard downtown rail jam w DJ from 4-6PM at the CO Freeride pking lot in Breck tomorrow http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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12 March 2010, 10:23am
BreckChamber: Lots going on in Breck for spring break incl. a free concert with Lyrics Born, free movie nights a rail jam and more http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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10 March 2010, 4:38pm
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