SILVERTHORNE — The final plan for a mixed-use development on Silverthorne’s riverfront, along with a wetland-disturbance permit, was approved unanimously by the town council Wednesday.
The Sapphire Plaza development includes three buildings, including both residential units and commercial space.
The three buildings will be located on 2.6 acres that back up to the Blue River, between 11th […]

SUMMIT COUNTY — Home Depot has renewed its proposal to build a big box in Silverthorne, modifying its plans to include a “boulevard” entrance intended to ease the concerns of officials worried about access over a narrow bridge.
  The building-supply chain wants to build a 100,000 square-foot store just south of Interstate 70 near the […]

 Blue River’s notably tax-averse voters will decide on Election Day whether to eliminate the cap on property taxes used, in part, on roads and law enforcement.
  Town Mayor Lindsay Backas and treasurer Allyn Mosher support the move that would raise the average tax bill by at least $41, but opposition has emerged.
  “It’s critical to […]

BRECKENRIDGE — On race day today, the Blue River will be dappled with more than 10,000 little yellow ducks stretching from the Maggie Pond by Main Street Station to the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. The Rubber Duck Race consists of three races — a Corporate Race, a Kids Race and The Great Rubber Duck Race.
The […]