By Randy Wyrick EAGLE-VAIL — Rebuilding earthquake-devastated Nepal is not complicated, it’s work. They’re not the same thing.One year ago today, two major earthquakes hit within minutes of each other, toppling buildings and killing thousands of people. Those quakes came just two weeks after a massive tremor shook the Mount Everest re
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By Ross Leonhart EAGLE COUNTY — In the Eagles Nest Wilderness, they give directions, talk about wildlife and flowers, offer sunscreen and have some fun along the way. They’re the Friends of Eagles Nest. Volunteers take one mandatory training class and then go for a hike with an experienced volunteer ranger. This year’s training is [&h
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By Randy Wyrick Adaline AdkinsVail Christian High SchoolFavorite moment from any year: Kickball Prom week – grades against other gradesGive a shout out: Hi mom Summer plans: Work up at Piney River Ranch Where are you headed this fall: Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaIf you are leaving Eagle County, what will you miss the […]
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By scott miller EAGLE COUNTY — Trees don’t vote. If they did, the U.S. Forest Service wouldn’t be facing the kind of budget crunch it does.The numbers are daunting: Since 2008, the budget of the White River National Forest — which includes the Eagle and Holy Cross ranger districts in this part of Eagle County […]
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By scott miller EAGLE COUNTY — Normal is good, particularly when it comes to snowfall and streamflow. Right now, it looks like abundant snow in the mountains will provide a good season of rafting, fishing and water supply from Gore Creek and the upper Eagle River.The latest snowpack numbers from the federal National Resources Conservation [&helli
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By Randy Wyrick Zoya PetrovskaEagle Valley High SchoolFavorite school moment from any year: All the times my friends and I laughed uncontrollably and all of our little adventures.Give a shout out: Thanks to my friends, family, and teachers for all the good times and for all they have taught me.Summer plans: Hang out with friends […]
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By Krista Driscoll Editor’s note: High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains successful. This is a big-bang-for-the-buck lemon dessert! It’s lush and creamy, like velvet on the [&hell
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By Krista Driscoll VAIL — Vail Valley Medical Center, The Steadman Clinic and Eagle County Paramedic Services will provide free high school pre-participation physicals for all Eagle County student-athletes on Saturday at Battle Mountain High School. Last year, nearly 250 high school boys and girls took advantage of this free offering. “(Vail Va
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