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🌱 How new county grants will support Breckenridge-area food, health and climate work

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Hi there, Breckenridge! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new county grants will support Breckenridge-area food, health and climate work
  • Why Breckenridge is spending $100,000 on Shoshone water rights
  • How does Breckenridge stack up against Colorado’s other big ski resorts?

Also on today's calendar: Rockstar Energy Open.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Strong winds developing, temps: high: 46, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Breezy, colder; a p.m. flurry, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summit County commissioners OK funds for nonprofits that focus on food assistance, environment, immigrants, health and more (summitdaily.com) — Summit County commissioners have finalized 2026 grant awards that support nonprofits tackling food insecurity, immigrant support, health care, conservation and more, with decisions shaped by budget caution and SNAP benefit disruptions. Meeting in Breckenridge, they kept a second funding round for flexibility, while debating how much to boost High Country Conservation Center versus reserving money for basic-needs programs.
   

• Gypsum, Breckenridge chip in on Shoshone water rights (realvail.com) — Breckenridge has committed $100,000 in its 2026 budget to help the Colorado River District buy and permanently protect Xcel’s historic Shoshone water rights, a key source for river flows. Town leaders say the move supports the local recreation economy, safeguards high‑country water supplies, and joins a broad Western Slope coalition working to secure Colorado’s water future.
   

• 8 Colorado Ski Resorts for Every Budget (howstuffworks.com) — Breckenridge gets a strong shout-out in this statewide ski guide, highlighted as one of Colorado’s most popular resorts with terrain for every level and a lively Main Street scene. The article compares Breck with seven other mountains, outlining price ranges, lodging options, and which resorts best fit luxury seekers, families, and budget-minded skiers.
   

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  • Sage Hospitality posted a job opening for Director of Revenue Management in Breckenridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Frisco

  • Vail Resorts names Frisco's Outer Range Brewing Co. as official beer partner (summitdaily.com)
  • South Branch Library to close for carpet replacement (summitdaily.com)
  • Tennis courts at Frisco's Pioneer Park are ready for an upgrade. But when? (krystal93.com)

Keystone

  • Witnesses recount 1985 Teller Lift accident described as ‘war zone' that killed 2, injured 49, at Keystone Resort 40 years ago (vaildaily.com)
  • From the Archives: Hamish Bowles Hits the Slopes with Shaun White (vogue.com)
  • The most exciting new family hotels and resorts opening in 2026 (familyvacationist.com)

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