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Breckenridge, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Breckenridge! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Aspen Alleyās rebuild change your favorite Breck trail days?
- See where Christmas Vacation was filmed right here in Breckenridge
- Why Breckenridge leaders fought the rollback of a major land rule
Also on today's calendar: Memorial Day Breckenridge | Memorial Day at Kenosha and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking and breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 38.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 40 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Breck's popular Aspen Alley trail is getting a rebuild (krystal93.com) ā Aspen Alley, one of Breckenridgeās busiest dirt trails, is slated for a major rebuild this summer to widen the corridor and reduce conflicts between hikers and bikers, and the Forest Service is taking public comments now. A second proposed project, the short North Barton Trail linking Airport Road to Barton Trail, aims to serve a growing neighborhood if approved for construction this season. 
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ā¢ This 1,117-mile āmovie sets' road trip hits 12 silver screen spots in Colorado (denvergazette.com) ā Film fans in Breckenridge can visit the golf course area where Christmas Vacationās tree-cutting scene was shot and spot other Summit County locations from the movie. A new 1,117āmile Colorado road trip strings together 12 famous filming spots statewide, from Estes Parkās Stanley Hotel to Durangoās rail line and Tellurideās backcountry vistas, all explorable at your own pace. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ The Bureau of Land Management kills 2-year-old conservation rule for public lands (aspentimes.com) ā Breckenridge leaders joined more than 180 Western officials in opposing the Trump administrationās decision to rescind a key Bureau of Land Management conservation rule, arguing it threatens local economies tied to healthy public lands. The ruleās repeal, praised by energy and agriculture groups, shifts federal land policy back toward extractive uses, raising concerns about recreation, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience on millions of acres across Colorado. Ā Ā Ā
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Breckenridge Dining Passport at Kenosha | 2-for-1 Apps, Drinks & More ā
Kenosha Breck, 301 S Main St, Breckenridge
11:30 am
Thursday May 21
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Honor Cord Ceremony
Summit High School Breckenridge, CO 80424
4:30 pm -
Honor Cord Ceremony
Summit High School Breckenridge, CO 80424
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Memorial Day Breckenridge | Memorial Day at Kenosha ā
Kenosha Breck, 301 S Main St, Breckenridge
11:30 am -
Mark Masters Comedy: Hosting "Dumb & Dumber" screening (Breckenridge Film Festival) ā
The Eclipse Theater, 103 S Harris St, Breckenridge
7:00 pm -
2026 SMC #2 Tour De French Gulch ā
B&B Mine Trailhead Parking
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Monday May 25
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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Consejos de familias hispanas
SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE 1 PD-1-Ten Mile Room & Gallery (113), PD-1-Miners Creek (South Breakout Room) (23), PD-1-Willow Creek (North Breakout Room) (24)
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Trivia Night @ Highside Frisco ā
Highside Brewing & BBQ - Frisco, 720 E Main St, Frisco
7:00 pm -
Chess Tournament
Frisco Elementary School Keystone Conference Center, 633 Tennis Club Rd, Dillon, CO 80435, USA
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Hobo Village ā
6th Alley Bar & Grill, 28194 US-6, Dillon
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Frisco: Wax Nights ā
Highside Brewing & BBQ - Frisco, 720 E Main St, Frisco
5:00 pm -
Honor Cord Ceremony
Summit High School Breckenridge, CO 80424
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We're only a year in to living here, has everyone taken their snow tires off yet?
Last year, and my guess is people probably do this other, less draughty years, we took tires off at the start of June. But it seems like last week'sā¦ (Nextdoor Peaks 6 - 7) - Britt and Ben were amazing!
The two of them transformed our yard in two days. They came out and gave us a quote and the following week the work began and turned our yard into aā¦ (Nextdoor Peaks 6 - 7)
- Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Experienced Housekeeper in Breckenridge. Apply here.
- Breckenridge Grand Vacations posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Breckenridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Breckenridge here.
š Nearby News
Frisco
- Peak One Boulevard to close for construction Monday (summitdaily.com)
- Frisco man dies in Interstate 70 crash in Colorado mountains (aspentimes.com)
Keystone
- At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26 (coloradosun.com)
Copper Mountain
- BOA Fit Review Season-Long Testing (snowbrains.com)
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