By scott miller VAIL — It wasn’t long after the first gondola car clattered up Vail Mountain in 1962 that people started wondering where everyone was going to live. Now, 54 years later, Vail’s housing problem may be as serious as it’s ever been.That problem has created a new focus at Vail’s town hall, where […]
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By Edward Stoner EAGLE — A vigil for the victims of the terrorist and hate massacre in Orlando, Florida, will be held at the United Methodist Church of Eagle Valley this Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.“Our gathering will be a time to come together in a place of prayer to mourn the loss of life […]
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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — Nobody at the town of Eagle is debating the merits of the Rocky Mountain School of Discovery program.In fact, the preschool that is currently open at a Gypsum location and has taken over operations at Sunshine Mountain Preschool was roundly praised for its emphasis on outdoor activities and its efforts […]
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By scott miller EDWARDS — In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Colorado-Eagle River Ride, SOS Outreach has announced that the annual event, scheduled for July, 23 is expanding to include a new mountain bike ride, the Roadhouse Ride and a VIP pre-race celebration hosted by the Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek.For the first […]
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By scott miller VAIL — The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District recently issued $23.3 million in new bonds to fund required improvements to its wastewater treatment system. The bond issuance was authorized in May 2014, when district voters passed a ballot measure (70 percent in favor) approving the new general obligation debt, to be [&hell
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By scott miller VAIL — The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District recently issued $23.3 million in new bonds to fund required improvements to its wastewater treatment system. The bond issuance was authorized in May 2014, when district voters passed a ballot measure (70 percent in favor) approving the new general obligation debt, to be [&hell
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By John LaConte EAGLE COUNTY — The renowned FIBArk festival doubles as the whitewater rafting national championships this year, and several locals will paddling for a shot at the gold.The six-person whitewater rafting championships are comprised of a downriver sprint, a slalom, a head-to-head battle and a time trial, beginning today. The winning
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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — Flight Days, Eagle’s signature summertime celebration since 1922, will return this year with some new events and a tweaked schedule.This year, Eagle Flight Days encourages partygoers to “Get Your Cape On” with its superhero theme. All of the Flight Days fun will be condensed into two days — Friday, June […]
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By Pam Boyd EAGLE — A stroll through the Eagle City Market during October is all it takes to experience the popularity of hunting in the Colorado high country.Beginning with archery seasons in the late summer and stretching until the final rifle season in November, big-game hunting produces a huge influx of visitors, particularly for […]
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By Krista Driscoll VAIL — The Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show recently announced the second season of its Farm to Table Dinner Series, featuring Vail chefs and farmers and a sampling of fresh, local ingredients. The series consists of three dinners throughout the summer.New this year, the first dinner, on Saturday, June 25, will [&helli
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