Summit Outside: White pelicans of Colorado

06/26/11 "Behold the mighty pelican. His beak holds more than his belican. I don't know how the helican." Dixon Lanier Merritt (1879-1972) On Antero Reservoir just south of Fairplay, it is a common sight to see fishermen and pel Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News ...

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Richards-to-Leafs deal wasn't even close

06/26/11 Just how close did the Maple Leafs come to landing Mike Richards from Philadelphia? Answer: Not close at all.

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NHL Draft 2011 Results: Colorado Avalanche Mix Offense And Defense In Selections

06/26/11 With both days of the 2011 NHL Draft done, who did the Colorado Avalanche add to their franchise? It all starts at the top with left winger Gabriel Landeskog , possibly the top talent in the draft, taken at No. 2 overall.  He is likely to be on the Avalanche's Opening Night roster this fall, ready to contribute immediately. With the No. 11 overall pick, the Avalanche took defenseman Duncan ...

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23 players with WCHA ties taken in NHL draft

06/26/11 Five future Gophers and coach Don Lucia's son taken in NHL draft.

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2011 NHL Draft selections by team

06/26/11 Columbus Blue Jackets2. (37) Boone Jenner, C, Oshawa (OHL).3. (66) Thomas Tynan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA).4. (98) Mike Reilly, D, Shattuck-St. Mary

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Arson suspected in Frisco museum fire

06/21/11 Arson is suspected in a fire that damaged the 121-year-old Ruth House in the Frisco Historic Park Museum on Sunday.

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Coordinated reservoir releases for endangered fish not needed this year

06/21/11 Operators of Dillon, Granby, Green Mountain, Ruedi, Williams Fork, Willow Creek and Wolford Mountain reservoirs will not implement coordinated operations this year because river flows in western Colorado are predicted to be out of the banks due to high snowpack levels.

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Exploring Dillon, by boat

06/20/11 Linda Kelly with the Summit Historical Society conducts a tour of Dillon Reservoir with the Explore Lake Dillon Boat Tour Tuesday. > The tours begin this Tuesday, June 21 at 9 a.m., and run every Tuesday after for the rest of the summer out of the Dillon Marina.

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Gronholm wins Global RallyCross Championship

06/20/11 Two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Gr?nholm earned a hard-fought rallycross victory Saturday at the Global RallyCross Championship: Last Chance, held at Pikes Peak International Raceway near Colorado Springs.

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Private school baseball players recognized with all-district selections

06/20/11 With St. Thomas winning a second straight TAPPS 5A state championship, Episcopal again winning the Southwest Preparatory Conference and Second Baptist and Westbury Christian both at the TAPPS 4A state

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Pamela Ann Eagleson, 1963-2011

06/15/11 Pam Eagleson died in her home on June 11, 2011 with her partner of 21 years and other family at her side. Pam was born in Iowa in 1963, but spent most of her childhood in Wyoming. She attended college in Wyoming and Colorado befor Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit ...

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Another strong start for Niese

06/15/11 ATLANTA -- Jon Niese has shown promise before, but never has been able to sustain success in the majors. Despite his recent run, the lefty still isn't sure he can. When asked if he thought he might be becoming one of the better pitchers in the game following his...

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Flames Red Hots win eighth championship

06/15/11 The Flames of Nebraska 18-under Red Hots softball team competed in two tournaments during the past two weekends. The Flames retained their National No. 1 ranking based on USSSA points for Class B 18-U.

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Busy Summit County Boy Scouts visit Sand Dunes

06/14/11 Once again the scouts of Troop 188 have had a busy couple of months, whether they were braving the winds of the sand dunes or competing in the great race at Spring Camporee.

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Colorado fire forces evacuation of church camp

06/14/11 Wildland fire crews work to contain a wildfire that broke out near Keystone Resort in Colorado Thursday, June 2, 2011. Approximately 20 acres had burned as nightfall set in, but no injuries or structural damage had been reported.

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Summit County's close call

06/13/11 Wildland fire crews work to contain the wildfire that broke out at Keystone Gulch June 2. > Fire officials said they are in constant communication with local governments to ensure they have access to all parts of the county in the event of an emergency, regardless of nearby roadwork projects.

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CMC, Colorado Workforce partner to offer free workshops for job seekers

06/07/11 Job seekers, underemployed individuals and business owners seeking training for their staff can sign up for all or part of three different workshop series presented in June by Colorado Mountain College's Customized Business Serv Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily ...

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USA Pro Cycling Challenge Features Two 12K Peaks

06/06/11 The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge in August will feature the two highest climbs in competitive international cycling history.

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Tiger Tracker: Holly Robb

06/06/11 Holly Robb, shown here in high school, has owned Holly's Pizzazz Boutique in Breckenridge since 1992, where she does jewelry and clothing design, alterations, tailoring and gear repair.

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USA Pro Cycling Challenge route: a little bit for everyone

06/06/11 BOULDER, Colorado (VN) - Two 12,000-plus-foot mountain passes. An iconic, uphill time trial above 8,000 feet. Two perfect ramps for late attacks in Crested Butte and Breckenridge. Likely bunch finishes in Steamboat Springs and Denver

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