By scott miller EAGLE COUNTY — Calculating values used to determine property taxes is a complicated business. But the simple story behind the most recent round of valuations is that values, and, probably, property taxes, will rise next year.Eagle County Assessor Mark Chapin said that the notices of value recently mailed to property owners show [&
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By Edward Stoner VAIL — The Town of Vail will once again combine its community clean up with charitable contributions when the annual event returns on Friday, May 15. The first 100 participants will be awarded $25 to distribute to one of many area non-profits approved by the Vail Town Council. The charitable contributions have […]
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By scott miller EAGLE COUNTY — Calculating values used to determine property taxes is a complicated business. But the simple story behind the most recent round of valuations is that values, and, probably, property taxes, will rise next year.Eagle County Assessor Mark Chapin said that the notices of value recently mailed to property owners show [&
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By Edward Stoner VAIL — The Vail Recreation District Spring MTB Short Track Race Series will continue Wednesday at the Eagle County Fairgrounds in Eagle. This is the second race in the three-race series, which leads up to the summer’s seven-race Athletic Club at the Westin Mountain Bike Race Series. Race-day activities begin at 4:30 [&helli
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By Randy Wyrick EAGLE — Brenda Wright’s voice cracked slightly as she admitted embezzling as much as $158,000 Eagle County taxpayers.Wright, 55, pleaded guilty to theft and embezzlement of public property, both felonies.She has already placed $150,000 in the court’s accounts to repay the money, said District Court Judge Russell Grange
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By Randy Wyrick EAGLE — Brenda Wright’s voice cracked slightly as she admitted embezzling as much as $158,000 Eagle County taxpayers.Wright, 55, pleaded guilty to theft and embezzlement of public property, both felonies.She has already placed $150,000 in the court’s accounts to repay the money, said District Court Judge Russell Grange
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By Edward Stoner EAGLE COUNTY — Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush will host a “Community Conversations” at 5 p.m. Thursday in Eagle.The event takes place at the Eagle County Building, 500 Broadway.Join Eagle County’s state representative for a conversation wrapping up the 2015 legislative session. This is an opportunity for constituents to share t
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By John LaConte VAIL — A few years ago, the National Ski Areas Association released numbers confirming the existence of something to which many here have enjoyed contributing: An aging skier population.It said the average age of skiers and snowboarders jumped from 33.2 to 36.5 in just 10 years, that the proportion of visitors aged […]
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By John LaConte VAIL — A few years ago, the National Ski Areas Association released numbers confirming the existence of something to which many here have enjoyed contributing: An aging skier population.It said the average age of skiers and snowboarders jumped from 33.2 to 36.5 in just 10 years, that the proportion of visitors aged […]
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By Edward Stoner EAGLE COUNTY — Public Access TV 5 now offers viewers another opportunity to stay in touch with local government and watch other community events.The station recently began remotely broadcasting Vail and Avon town council meetings live, as they happen, on Channel 5. For show times, visit www.publicaccess5.org.In addition, all PATV
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