By scott miller With more mixed news about the fate of Greece and the state of the United States economy, the major stock indexes were volatile again last week. However, a strong, if somewhat inexplicable, finish, saw the S&P 500 inch to new highs on both Thursday and Friday, while the Dow climbed within 16 […]
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By John LaConte On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte takes viewers on a longboarding tour of Vail in the first episode of On the Hill Summer Edition for 2015. Vail Daily reporter John LaConte uses a GoScope pole […]
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By John LaConte VAIL — Locals were saddened to learn of the death of 20-year-old Logan Jauernigg, of Edwards, over the weekend. Jauernigg, a 2013 graduate of Battle Mountain High School, drowned May 15 in a kayaking accident on the Green Truss section of the White Salmon river in Washington state.As of Sunday, official reports […]
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By Ross Leonhart While many people think of spring cleaning as simply clearing cobwebs and dust, the tradition can renew more than just a home. Unused, worn-out items, unorganized stacks of important papers and dirty windows subtly create stress; the brain registers it as work to be done, which can lead to emotional wear and […]
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By Randy Wyrick Julio GarciaSchool: Battle Mountain High SchoolFavorite moment from any year: My entire senior year has been the most memorable year I’ve had throughout my time in high school. It’s been the most fgun, craziest year, and I will never forget all the good memories I have.Give a shout out: I would like […]
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By John LaConte AVON — Hoping for more events in the future, the Town Council has approved $20,000 in funding for a one-night Dance Festival test event this summer. The Vail International Dance Festival has reached a level of success where it can “hold its own against anything in the world, any cosmopolitan city that […]
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By John LaConte EAGLE COUNTY — At the beginning of the season, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail managers held a meeting with their staff. “We said, ‘We had an amazing year last year. There is every chance that we will outperform ourselves, but won’t be recognized,’” said Alpine Director Karen Ghent.After being awarded Club of [&hel
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By John LaConte AVON — Hoping for more events in the future, the Town Council has approved $20,000 in funding for a one-night Dance Festival test event this summer. The Vail International Dance Festival has reached a level of success where it can “hold its own against anything in the world, any cosmopolitan city that […]
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By Chris Freud Male Champions 1. John O’Neill 43:072. Cameron Moore 44:523. Paul Moth 46:00Female Champions1. Rachel Viele 52:082. Myriah Blair 52:493. Kylee Schuler 53:11Male 19 & Under 1. Cameron Moore 44:522. Nathan Maddox 48:363. Michael Niemeyer 51:034. Brandon Sheard 51:545. Aiden Brach 54:426. Dean Smith 57:217. Matt Jordan 59:218.
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By Chris Freud DENVER — At state track and field, the Battle Mountain girls took 13th with 21 points, while the Eagle Valley boys were 15th with 19.While not diminishing those solid finishes, Day 3 at Jeffco Stadium was about sending off some marvelous student-athletes be they Devils or Huskies.“It’s a such an accomplishment to […]
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