Sallie Barber Mine stabilization in Breckenridge is complete

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Breckenridge History has officially completed a project that will preserve a piece of Summit County’s past for community members and visitors to witness. 

The Sallie Barber Mine in Breckenridge undergone a stabilization project to keep it standing.  The Sallie Barber Mine was established by prospectors in 1880, but was not heavily developed until the 1890s, and peak production occurred around the 1900s. At the turn of the century, zinc ore was in demand on the national scale for manufacturing needs, and several Colorado mining areas became principal suppliers. After the Sallie Barber shut down for good in the 1940s, its above-ground features began to deteriorate and parts of the mine were stripped of materials and equipment.

The town of Breckenridge, Summit County, open space councils for both governments and Breckenridge History — formerly known as Breckenridge Heritage Alliance — came together in order to complete the project. Breckenridge History is hosting a public open house to celebrate the completion of the project from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. Community members can hike or bike to the site from the Sallie Barber Mine trailhead for the open house. 

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US Forest Service hosting meetings on forest thinning proposals in Summit, Eagle counties

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 The White River National Forest is set to host two informational meetings about areas proposed for forest thinning in 2023 within Summit and Eagle counties. 

The proposed treatment areas in Summit County include Boulder Creek/Harrigan Creek, Maryland Creek, Frisco Peninsula, South Barton Creek and Wise Mountain. The proposed areas in Eagle County include Meadow Mountain, Grouse Creek, Tigiwon and the No Name area near Camp Hale. 

Many of the lodgepole pines that were cut in the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s have regenerated with dense, young lodgepole trees, while other areas that were cut to address a spruce beetle epidemic and replanted with Engelmann spruce are seeing a high amount of sub-Alpine fir regeneration. 

Thinning these areas in Summit and Eagle counties will reduce competition and promote individual tree growth to improve the overall health of the forest, U.S. Forest Service officials say.

The open house meetings will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Dillon Ranger District and Thursday, Sept. 29, from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.

Courtesy of the Summit Daily News

Peak season for aspen viewing

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We're probably about a week away from the peak aspen viewing for this year.  There are patches here and there around town that have turned a brilliant yellow as of yesterday, while the majority of the trees are still sporting green leaves.

We had light rain the past couple of days, but now we are headed into a stretch of dry, sunny, warm weather.  The wind has picked up a bit today and if it blows as predicted it may knock some of the leaves off.  We'll just have to wait and see.

Here are some interesting facts about our aspen trees from the Summit Daily news:

Did you know that quaking aspens are the most abundant deciduous tree in Colorado, as well as the most widely distributed tree in North America? Their native range extends from Alaska’s Brooks Range south to the mountains of central Mexico, and from 11,500 feet in Colorado to the Beaufort Sea. Colorado’s aspen forests provide critical wildlife habitat, second only to riparian areas for biodiversity richness.

We all want to know more about those spectacular leaves, but let’s focus a moment on aspen bark. Off-white, light gray, or even greenish in color, aspen bark has a superpower — it conducts photosynthesis. Unlike other deciduous trees that lose their leaves in fall and become dormant, quaking aspen bark produces energy year round. 

Now, what leaf peepers have been waiting for — what gives aspen leaves their spectacular fall colors, and when will colors peak? During our sunny spring and summer months, aspen leaves appear green due to chlorophyll, the amazing chemical that allows plants to create energy through photosynthesis. As days shorten, aspens detect the decrease in light. Chlorophyll production slows, allowing other chemicals within the leaves called flavonoids and carotenoids (yellow and orange pigments) and anthocyanins (red and purple pigments) to take center stage.

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Summit County sending mixed messages with tabled plans for new employee housing project

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A potential commercial or industrial development with employee housing that could bring more than 20 employee housing units to Breckenridge was on the table, but a decision on the development plan was not made at the Summit Board of County Commissioners regular session Tuesday, Sept. 13. Now, a representative for the development says the plan’s future may be in doubt.

The project in question would be located near Broken Compass Brewing off of Airport Road on the way to Breckenridge and could provide up to 30 housing units.

“It’s a very important (planned unit development) based on what it provides,” said Danny Teodoru, the lawyer who represented the development plan’s applicant.

The proposal began in January of this year at a meeting with the Upper Blue Planning Commission. Originally, the housing site was only supposed to have 18 units of employee housing, but the applicant wanted to add more, increasing the number of units to 30.

From that meeting, the commission recommended the county eliminate the rule that there be a ratio of commercial square footage to residential square footage to create more flexibility for future development. 

However, county rules say an area median income restriction is still necessary for anyone who does not qualify for employee housing but still wants to live there. 

In addition, the planned development would also change from a commercial and industrial development to an affordable housing and residential development. The applicant asked for the density restriction to be eliminated.

County officials are concerned this would not work out.

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Breckenridge Real Estate Market Trends

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Breckenridge  Frisco  Silverthorne  Dillon  Keystone  Copper Mountain  Fall 2022 is here and the 2022/2023 ski season is just arount the corner... Are you ready? Now, I have been hearing from a few folks in recent days with opinions that the the market here is not sustainable and that the property values here will plummet like they did in the 'great recession' of 2008.   ​ This is NOT reality today. ​ The Breckenridge/Summit County, Colorado area is a top resort destination, with very little land left to develop and a continued high demand from 2nd home buyers that want to live the Rocky Mountain lifestyle. ​ Not so sure? Take a look at what the US National Housing experts have to say by clicking the link below: ​ Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections August 2022 Statistics Inventory:  Is up 134%. ​ August Sales: The number of residential sales is down 31%. ​ August Average Sold Price:  Is down 0.184% or virtually the same as August 2021. ​ August Percent of List to Sold Price: Is at 98%. ​ Pending: There are 464 residential properties under contract in Summit County. 63% are new construction and just 37% are resales.  Detailed Graphs & Statistics Below Market Statistic Details: History of Sales & Average Sold Prices 2004 - 2021, Condominium Sales by Town, Single Family Home Sales by Town, Residential Sales by Town,  Nancy Yearout Broker Associate RE/MAX Properties of the Summit 970-485-0293 nancy@buyinbreckenridge.com Website: buyinbreckenridge.com RE/MAX Properties of the Summit - 2 Offices in Summit County, CO: Frisco & Breckenridge.  ​ Source: Sold Data from SAR MLS.  Stats pulled on 9/2/22. *SAR MLS Data  Sales 1/1 - 8/31. *Residential Sales (home, Condo, Townhome & Duplex),  Change is Year over Year 2022 vs 2021. **The information contained herein is based on information provided by others. Accordingly, we make no guarantee of its accuracy and suggest you make an independent inquiry of any matters you regard as important.

Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections

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If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price appreciation from their original 2022 forecasts (shown in green in the chart to your right):

As the chart shows, most sources adjusted up, and now call for more appreciation in 2022 than they originally projected this January. But why are experts so confident the housing market will see ongoing appreciation? It’s because of supply and demand in most markets. As Bankrate says:

“After all, supplies of homes for sale remain near record lows. And while a jump in mortgage rates has dampened demand somewhat, demand still outpaces supply, thanks to a combination of little new construction and strong household formation by large numbers of millennials.”

Knowing that experts forecast home prices will continue to appreciate in most markets and that they’ve actually increased their original projections for this year should help you answer the question: will home prices fall? According to the latest forecasts, experts are confident prices will continue to appreciate this year, although at a more moderate rate than they did in 2021.

Bottom Line

If you’re worried home prices are going to decline, rest assured many experts raised their forecasts to say they’ll continue to appreciate in most markets this year.

Summit County real estate sales totaled about $43.2M for the first week of July

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Real estate transactions in Summit County total about $43.2 million across 42 sales that took place from July 1-8.

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Ruling in Louisiana court halts Frisco’s plans for a locals-only short-term license type; officials will likely increase cap to 25%

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A proposal to provide a short-term license category for residents has gained some traction. However, a recent decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals may prevent a locals-only rule.

“The only federal case law is very much against us,” Frisco Town Attorney Thad Renaud said.

The decision, issued Aug. 22 in the 5th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, ruled a New Orleans residency requirement to short-term rent was unconstitutional. Judges determined it violated the commerce clause in that it discriminated against out-of-state property owners, and thereby regulated interstate commerce which is the realm of the federal government.

The plaintiffs in the New Orleans case were a group of property owners whose short-term rental licenses were not renewed due to the city’s residency requirement. They also argued the city’s failure to renew their short-term rental licenses violated the takings clause because they had a property interest in the renewal of their licenses.

I wonder if the Breckenridge town council and planning staff have bothered to read it?

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Uptown 240’s new lender came before the Dillon Town Council Tuesday to appease some worries about the project and assure its path to completion was forming, although some backward steps would have to be taken before construction could continue.

“There is a horizon,” Jake Porritt, managing member of the Porritt Group, said. He said they’re trying to create the light at the end of the tunnel, but there’s no way of knowing how long that tunnel will be, or how many hurdles it will contain. “The building can be built and will be quality construction,” he said.

The Porritt Group purchased Uptown 240’s debt, giving the developer, Danilo Ottoborgo, the opportunity to seek the capital needed to continue building the planned 80-unit luxury condominium project in Dillon, Porritt said. Ottoborgo said the project will continue as planned within the constraints of its original building agreement.

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Summit County real estate sales totaled over $37M for the last week of June

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Real estate transactions in Summit County total over $37 million across 29 sales that took place from June 24-30.

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Frisco Fall Fest — marketed as a ‘mellower Oktoberfest’ — returns Friday and Saturday

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Frisco Fall Fest and Arts at Altitude will take place this Friday and Saturday at the Frisco Historic Park and museum on Main Street in Frisco.

“Frisco’s Fall Fest is a mellower Oktoberfest-style event with a strong focus on art. It’s an opportunity to welcome the cool air and the changing leaves while browsing local art, enjoying great food and beer and listening to live music, ” stated Zane Myers, Town of Frisco events manager.

The juried show and art market will feature primarily Colorado artists — many local to Summit County — and will include jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography and other fine arts. The art sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and live music will play from noon to 2 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. on both days. The Eric James Jaxx Conspiracy will play Friday, and John Truscelli & Jesse Rose Due will play Saturday.

Fall Fest activities on Saturday, Sept. 10, will include live music and free make-and-take art projects for the whole family. Erin Prosit will serve pretzels and sausages, and the event will have a beer garden. Proceeds from the beer garden will benefit Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.

Also on Saturday, visitors will have the opportunity to experience “Frisco Reflected,” a temporary art project designed to inspire and accept feedback and ideas that will inform the town’s five-year arts and culture strategic plan.

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Fire danger is high - please be careful out there

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Fire danger in Summit County is high due to the recent lack of rain along with continued lower humidity levels and increased winds, according to Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Jay Nelson.

People are encouraged to refrain from having a recreational fire while danger is high, Red, White & Blue stated. The same is true whenever the fire danger is high, very high, or extreme or when there is a red flag or fire weather advisory.

The haze hanging over the county today is coming from outside the area, according to an announcement from Summit County Emergency Management. People are asked to not call 911 unless heavy smoke can be seen emanating from a local area.

Colorado’s fall colors are coming — and leaf-peepers have a lot to be excited about this year

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Having spent the past two months flying over all 24 million acres of Colorado’s forests to assess their health, one of the state’s leading forestry experts foresees a good-to-great year for fall foliage with peak colors starting in mid-September.

Dan West, the state forest entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service, who also teaches at Colorado State University, said some forests are showing signs of recovery from stress caused by years of drought.

Another key factor for fall colors could be September weather.  The current 30 day forecast by the National Weather Service calls for above-normal temperatures across the state with below-normal precipitation in the northern half and equal chances of above or below normal moisture to the south. Those conditions should enhance the color transformation process while preventing frosts or early snows, which can curtail leaf-peeping season.

“The forecast is favorable for aspens and fall color in general,” West said. “That’s almost the ideal condition. We want cool nights, not cold, and we want really warm sunny days.”

When the shortening days of late summer trigger the fall color change, trees burn off the chlorophyll in their leaves which gives them their green pigment. As it dissipates, other pigments that were there all along become visible.

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Beautiful animals available for adoption at the Summit Shelter

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Malia

Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be found on the shelter’s website:

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Colorado Naming Advisory Board could take steps toward renaming Mount Evans soon

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Soon, the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board is poised to potentially discuss a new name for Mount Evans, a nearby 14,000-foot mountain over the Continental Divide from Summit County. 

In recent months, the board has been tasked with addressing proposals dealing with derogatory or offensive types of names.

Tim Mauck, deputy executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, said it is not a guarantee, but renaming Mount Evans could end up on the next agenda for September. 

Northeast of Summit County, the 14er is named after John Evans, Colorado’s second territorial governor. Evans resigned after a U.S. Cavalry massacre of more than 200 Arapaho and Cheyenne people — most of them women, children and the elderly — at Sand Creek in what is now southeastern Colorado in 1864.

Earlier this year, Clear Creek County commissioners voted to approve a recommendation to change Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky at the request of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. The Arapaho were known as the Blue Sky People, and the Cheyenne hold an annual renewal of life ceremony called Blue Sky.

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