By scott miller MINTURN — For longtime valley residents, the recent mine waste spill into the Animas River near Durango prompted memories of the winter of 1989-90, when the Eagle River through Minturn ran a dull, depressing orange. Its clarity today is thanks to constant work.The Eagle Mine — located in a tight valley between […]
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By scott miller MINTURN — For longtime valley residents, the recent mine waste spill into the Animas River near Durango prompted memories of the winter of 1989-90, when the Eagle River through Minturn ran a dull, depressing orange. Its clarity today is thanks to constant work.The Eagle Mine — located in a tight valley between […]
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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — Eagle’s Mushroom and Wild Food Festival is returning to town for its eighth year Aug. 21-23.Organizer Tom Boni has been involved with the festival since its beginning and he noted that the 2015 event includes some new options along with its already proven fare. As always the event will combine […]
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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — Eagle’s Mushroom and Wild Food Festival is returning to town for its eighth year Aug. 21-23.Organizer Tom Boni has been involved with the festival since its beginning and he noted that this year’s event includes some new options along with its already proven fare. As always the event will combine […]
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By Melanie Wong Rather than gain 5 pounds on vacation, visitors to the Vail Valley should go home stronger, fitter and more focused. At least that’s how Gaby Milhoan, co-owner of Peak Wellness Retreat, sees it. The wellness concierge company provides custom wellness retreats May through November and also hosts the Mountain Fit: Women’s
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By Melanie Wong On a gorgeous, sunny Saturday on Aug. 8 along the Eagle River, two fine young gentlemen were being recognized for their contributions to the dance community at the home of some of their greatest fans. Tom and Jennifer Hillman, along with Cheryl Holman, hosted a lovely brunch soiree with friends from near […]
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By Melanie Wong I read an article last week about making a visit to the veterinarian a “fear free” process for your pet. Instinctively, we have been doing just that for years at our hospital. Here are a few tips we would like to pass on. Lesson One: Chill Out. Your pet can feel your […]
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By Melanie Wong I was stranded in a nudist colony with a broken crank.Perhaps I should clarify. First of all, it wasn’t a nudist colony — it was a “clothing optional” hot springs. Secondly, my broken crank wasn’t a body part but a bicycle part.Several years ago I was cycling through Idaho when the crank […]
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By Melanie Wong EDWARDS — If hops and malts are your scene, then head to the fifth annual Ed Fest on Saturday. What started as a small gathering of brewers and breweries in The Riverwalk at Edwards has expanded to a festival that incorporates not just beer, but craft spirits as well; now it is […]
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By Melanie Wong EDWARDS — If hops and malts are your scene, then head to the fifth annual Ed Fest on Saturday. What started as a small gathering of brewers and breweries in The Riverwalk at Edwards has expanded to a festival that incorporates not just beer, but craft spirits as well; now it is […]
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