Montezuma News

Winter Park . Measured on the slopes of newly annexed Winter Park Ski Area, where no one lives, save a few ptarmigan.

Denver Water closed our road without communicating with anyone in Summit County, the towns of Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, Montezuma and the Keystone community.

Boulder Colorado residents and cyclists join the Lance Armstrong Foundation's fight against cancer by organizing the Blue River Century which takes place on June 21 in Summit County.

Longtime Summit County resident Kerry Gibson this week formally opened her campaign for county commissioner by filing election papers with the Summit County clerk.

A fund has been established by Copper Mountain Resort for community members to show support for the family of Dan Campbell in their time of need. via The Summit County Journal

The remains of a deceased man were found late Wednesday in the home destroyed Tuesday night two miles east of Montezuma, according to the Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue. According to authorities, Summit resident Dan ... via Vail Daily

“We could see the flames nearly a mile out as we headed up”

A fire Tuesday evening east of Montezuma destroyed a home and left residents displaced. via The Summit County Journal

“But don't tell anyone I said that. They'll all come pouring up here!”

Who we are: Mountain-towners on the world at large This is the second in a monthly series asking locals questions about what makes them tick and the world at large. via The Summit County Journal

“Fifty to 100 shaves, shampoos and haircuts have overtaken him during the first few days of his tonsorial existence in Chihuahua”

A legend says Chihuahua is named after an Indian, called Shu-wa-wa. Some have attributed the name to the Apache Chihuahua, an aide to chief Geronimo. via The Summit County Journal

As my feet and hands unthawed on the way home from judging Keystone's Fat Tuesday gumbo contest and float parade, I couldn't help but remember the fun and debauchery of my youth at New Orleans' Mardi Gras. via Summit Daily News

Click for larger image - Kyle Lopez with his 2007 Colorado Mule Deer The monster mule deer taken by 14-year old Kyle Lopez in Colorado during the 2007 season has been officially scored. via King's Outdoor World Blog

The new Montezuma Bowl expansion at Arapahoe Basin has made the resort nearly 80 percent larger and offers a variety of terrain from groomed intermediate runs to double black diamond hike-to terrain. via The Summit County Journal

Arapahoe Basin opened Montezuma Bowl Friday. The 400-acre addition will increase the area's terrain by 80%. Check out photos of the event here. via SKINET

“The hydrant company, Mueller, informed us that Montezuma now has the deepest hydrants in the Continental United States”

Along with being having one of the highest elevations of any town in Colorado, Montezuma now has a new claim to fame: The tiny town contains the deepest fire hydrants in the lower 48 states. via Summit Daily News

“There was a hydrant but it didn't work, so we had to tank water in from 6 to 10 miles away”

Written for the Web by Andrea Lopez Andrea Lopez Reporting MONTEZUMA, Colo. A tiny mountain town known for its independent lifestyle worked together with federal, state and local agencies to beef up its fire ... via Cbs4denver.com

Driving isn't a privilege when... Keep on driving Around Your Region Compiled by Lauren Glendenning , lglendenning@vailtrail.com October 17, 2007 EAGLE COUNTY - Driving isn't a privilege when Eagle County ... via The Vail Trail

“As far as the splicing goes, it's pretty basic: You've got two dead ends and you overlap the two, set them together and cut so much off on each side”

Video: Watch how the splicing process works and see how the Zuma chairlift is coming along by clicking the link under "web extras". ARAPAHOE BASIN - Justin Knight doesn't just splice chairlift cable for a ... via The Summit County Journal

“If we don't protect the headwaters, how can we protect water quality downstream?”

New rules outlining federal control over impacts to wetlands have caused one environmental group to write a letter to Governor Ritter. via The Summit County Journal