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CBS News
9 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Major expansion at veterinary hospital in Colorado's high country helps fill a gap in emergency pet care
Silverthorne Veterinary Hospital has reopened with eight times the space it once had, in part, as an effort to fill a gap in pet support often seen in Colorado mountain communities. CBS "It allows us to expand not only the amount of surgical procedures that we can do in a single day, the amount of patients that we can see in a single day, but it also allows us to expand our emergency services," owner and veterinarian Justin Milizio said. "Our first hospital just had ground floor, just hospital stuff. It was 1,000 square feet. ... This is 8,200 square feet. That's not to mention the an additional 4,500 square feet upstairs. Milizio said that's designed for built-in employee housing, with eight bedrooms total split between three apartments. Staying fully staffed will help them reach their eventual goal: 24/7 pet emergency medical response. "This hospital is really designed to expand hours and expand the capability, the machinery, the equipment, the staff that's needed to house animals so people don't have to go all the way down to Denver as much for emergency situations," Milizio said. CBS Summit County Resident Susan Burkey says she's counted on Silverthorne Veterinary Hospital with several of her dogs she trains over the years, and while she's had to make the trip to other veterinary hospitals in the past, she's hopeful this bigger version of SVH will limit those trips in the future. "It would be really great because then you don't have to go into Denver, Vail or anywhere else." CBS She said she's also eager for expanded hours. "You can come on the evenings, weekends and I know they're, you know, eventually, hopefully going to do 24/7 care." "All these emergency situations and some of them aren't necessarily too critical of emergencies, have always just been shunted down to Denver," Milizio said. "Sometimes the weather's bad and you can't make it down to Denver. Sometimes your car breaks down and you can't make it down to Denver. It is definitely a challenging part of pet ownership in this county, in this community."
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Silverthorne Fire Station for Summit Fire and EMS officially opens for growing Colorado community
After years in the making, Summit Fire & EMS has officially opened its newest fire station, bringing critical emergency services closer to the growing Colorado neighborhoods north of Silverthorne. This strategic new location will provide faster response times for neighbors previously relying on the Dillon station as their closest option. That closer location also has potential insurance savings for residents, as well as addressing long-standing concerns about traffic congestion and emergency access. CBS "Having this here eliminates a good mile of that traffic," explains Silverthorne resident Tim Boucher. "So it's really going to help a lot having the vehicles here, having the EMS here, you know, the medical, because there's so many homes around here that really need the medical." The new station, though starting with a small crew, is designed for immediate impact. "Right now, what we're running out of here is a two-person medic unit crew based off of one firefighter, paramedic, one firefighter/EMT," says Battalion Chief Ryan Cole of B Shift for Summit Fire and EMS. "They're still all hazards; they can still respond to any type of call that we would go to." While currently operating with a two-person crew, these highly trained individuals can operate a full fire engine, an ambulance, or a wildland truck -- a crucial asset in the high country. This nimble staffing ensures that even with a smaller initial footprint, the new station can respond effectively to a range of emergencies. Chief Cole notes that while the current call volume doesn't necessitate a full six-person crew, "it is growing that way." The "ribbon cutting" for the new Summit Fire and EMS station featured a fire hose instead of a ribbon. CBS Summit Fire and EMS has said the emphasis on speed and efficiency is intended to bring some peace of mind for the northern Silverthorne neighbors. "From the time the tones drop to the time the wheels are turning, we're looking for a 90 second turnout time," Chief Cole said. "It's being able to get there quickly for the people who are calling for what they're needing, whether that is simply a smoke detector set off by cooking or an actual medical emergency, we want to get there in a timely manner and provide the care that the people are expecting." For residents, they tell CBS Colorado the peace of mind is immeasurable. "Seconds away is a feel good for us older people because you never know what could happen," says Tim Boucher. "And having them here, having these vehicles here, the EMS here is wonderful. It's a big help." CBS Beyond immediate emergency response, the new station also offers a significant financial benefit: potentially lower insurance premiums. With quicker access to emergency services, residents north of Silverthorne can now demonstrate a reduced risk, which should have a positive impact on their insurance costs. This was one of the key factors residents advocated for in accelerating the station's development. As the neighborhoods continue to grow, Summit Fire & EMS anticipates expanding its crews to meet the increasing demand, ensuring the community remains safe and well-protected for years to come.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Gas main breaks in Silverthorne, police in Colorado mountain town send out evacuation order
Emergency officials in the Colorado mountain town of Silverthorne on Tuesday afternoon sent out an evacuation order after a gas main break. The order, called by the Silverthorne Police Department, applies to people in homes around where the gas leak is happening. It happened at Chipmunk Lane and Golden Eagle Road. That's about 2 miles north of Interstate 70. "Please leave the area immediately," the Town of Silverthorne wrote on social media.
