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Sheriff’s office, school district address rumors following alleged homicide of student
Eagle County School District this week canceled a soccer match between Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley high schools and pledged to increase law enforcement presence at future games. In a statement to parents on Tuesday evening, Superintendent Philip Qualman said the cancellation was made “out of an abundance of caution...
Alleged accomplices in Edwards hit and run fatality arrested, charged with felonies
Prosecutors on Tuesday alleged that Eagle County residents Jaime Ledezma and Stephanie Whitmarsh acted as accessories in connection to the hit-and-run that killed Mario Vildozola Romero of Edwards on Jan. 7. Sidney Whitmarsh, in that case, is accused of hitting and killing Romero with her car on Highway 6 in...
Stone Creek Charter School celebrates recent facility accomplishments
On Tuesday, April 30, Stone Creek Charter School invited current and prospective family members to share facility milestones at both its East and West campuses. Between property consolidations, modular installations and a building purchase, Stone Creek is looking to build upon its foundation with these changes. “This was not done...
Eagle Valley High School student dies after stabbing incident
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - An Eagle Valley High School Student died Wednesday after an incident in Gypsum Park. The Eagle County Sheriffs Office confirmed that the High School Student died after being stabbed multiple times at the park. Deputies responded to the disturbance at 2nd Street Park around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, the teen was found with serious injuries and was transported to the hospital where they died due to the extent of their injuries. After an investigation a suspect was taken into custody.
Eagle County Board of Commissioners names Beth Oliver the new county attorney
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners Tuesday named Beth Oliver as county attorney today. Oliver was working as the interim county attorney and has 29 years of combined private practice and local government experience. She joined the county in 2012 as assistant county attorney and has served as deputy county attorney since 2016.
Eagle County, State Land Board forge a one-year deal for Eagle River access in EagleVail
Eagle County and the State Board of Land Commissioners have finalized a deal for improved boater access to the Eagle River in EagleVail. But the deal is only good for one season. The current access point is now near the ECO Transit bus stop at the intersection of U.S. Highway...
Obituary: Dolores J. (Dee) Gleason
May 5, 1940 – April 23, 2024. Dolores (Dee) Gleason, 83, passed away peacefully in Eagle, Colorado on April 23, 2024, following a loving good morning kiss by her daughter Linda, and with the surrounding prayers and love of family and friends both near and far. Dee was born...
Van Beek: Spring is a time of celebration
Spring is a physical representation of the renewal of hope. Warm weather, colorful mountainsides, clear lakes, amazing trails and the excitement of wildlife and their new babies. As we pack away our winter gear and dust off our summer toys, we make plans for adventures, where our minds exceed our body’s abilities. Yet, we keep doing them.
Highway 24 reopens following vehicle fire
U.S. Highway 24 was briefly closed in both directions south of Minturn for a vehicle fire according to an Eagle County Alert that came in just before noon on Monday, April 29. The road was reopened around 12:15 p.m., according to another alert, but drivers were warned that there is still construction in the area.
Teen dead after altercation at Colorado mountain town park
A juvenile has been killed in the Colorado mountain community of Gyspum. The Eagle County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident at the town's Second Street Park on Wednesday following the report of a disturbance that involved several people with multiple individuals injured, one of whom was a seriously injured teenager. A juvenile suspect had also reportedly fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement. ...
Letter: Adopt, rather than buy pets
I am writing about the community engagement service that has encouraged me to volunteer more in my community. For this service, I decided to volunteer at the animal shelter in Eagle. My love for animals is what brought me to choose this area as my main community service. This organization...
Eagle County’s annual Aging Well Expo is set for Friday morning at the Edwards Field House
Eagle County’s population is aging, but that population is an active group. Eagle County Healthy Aging, Vail Health and Mountain Recreation will host the annual Aging Well Expo at the Edwards Field House Friday morning. The event features educational information, new activities and health screenings for balance, blood pressure, glucose levels and more.
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