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After a unanimous decision from the Silverthorne Town Council, Silverthorne Police Advisory Community and the public at a community open house in Jan. 2025, a site for the new Silverthorne Police Facility has been selected. The new facility will be located at the Cottonwood South site, north of Silverthorne Elementary School and south of the new Summit Fire & EMS Silverthorne fire station.
This site was selected because it has:
- Potentially three access points
- Room to expand and/or collaborate with the Summit County Sherriff
- Protection of the elementary school
- Most similar land use of adjacent lots
The police facility project will be in the design phase through 2025 with construction expected to begin in 2026 and a grand opening in 2027.
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Honoring Black History Month
February is Black History Month and in Summit County, the community honors and recognizes Barney Ford, an important businessman in Summit County history. You can learn more about Barney Ford and his legacy by visiting the nearby Barney Ford House Museum.
Community members can also honor Black History Month by attending a variety of events happening this month across Colorado. These educational celebrations honor Black History Month through dance, art, music, lectures and more. Find a virtual or in-person event here.
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Molly Pitney joined the Town of Silverthorne police department in April 2024 and was appointed the town’s first School Resource Officer in November 2024. Now, her days are divided between routine patrol work and Silverthorne Elementary, where she begins her mornings ensuring moose aren’t coming onto the playground. “This frequently happens,” she laughs. “It’s a Summit County thing.”
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If you live in Summit County, you’ve probably seen the work of Erica Nicol. From murals in Silverthorne to sculptures and mosaics in local businesses such as The Pad and Breck’s Empire Burger, it’s everywhere. Her newest piece in Silverthorne illuminates a popular fly-fishing spot hidden under an otherwise unappealing underpass, right at the town’s entrance.
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Silverthorne is the perfect base camp for outdoor recreation with its access to trails, nearby peaks and the Blue River. But what about when you want to stay indoors and still do something fun? At Hidden Table Games, there are plenty of ways to explore inside, including board games, trading card games (TCGs), and tabletop wargaming.
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The Town of Silverthorne recently created a road map to keep Silverthorne a healthy place to live, work and recreate for generations to come. Transportation is a necessity, but private vehicles exact economic and environmental tolls. Creating effective mobility solutions is the fourth pillar of the Town of Silverthorne’s Sustainability Strategic Plan adopted in 2024.
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Upcoming Events
Friday, Feb. 21 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by open dancing until 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $10 per person.
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Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Join instructor Michael Marin for Bachata and Merengue dance lessons from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 10:30 p.m. This FREE event is open to all, regardless of dance experience. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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Silverthorne News
The Town of Silverthorne is now accepting applications for the 2025 business grant program. The Town of Silverthorne will award site improvement and economic development grants in the amounts of up to $10,000 to local Silverthorne businesses. Applications for the 2025 business grant program are due Thursday, Feb. 28.
The Silverthorne Art Board is pleased to announce the 2025 Public Art Grant Program. Businesses and artists can apply to receive funding for projects that provide opportunities for the extended community to come together to share common and diverse histories, traditions and customs, as well as enjoy permanent, temporary and spontaneous expressions of art and culture. Applications for the 2025 Public Art Grant program are due Thursday, March 20.
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Know Before You Go: Avalanche Safety
When heading out into the backcountry, know before you go. Whether you are backcountry skiing or snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snowshoeing, it is essential to always check the avalanche forecast before heading out. Always carry the necessary gear, know how to use the gear, and don't go out alone. Learn more about recreating responsibly during winter here.
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