I know Breckenridge well since I have family living there. The sad truth is that this is like a poor man’s Vail. It is ski town and tourism runs the businesses. Many sandal wearing 60s types moved into the area years ago and managed to build up their influence in the local political scene. Remember that South Park (the cartoon) is based on Breckenridge and you will understand exactly how this happened
Acting out all their bitterness against folks who had nothing to do with their childhood anger problems.