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Letter: Matt Scherr is the clear choice
Happy election season! There are a lot of ballot issues to wade through this year, but I am writing about one clear choice as you mark your selections. Matt Scherr is running for reelection for Eagle County commissioner. Matt lives in District 1, and ably represents all of us throughout the county. I’ve had the privilege to serve alongside Matt since he was appointed in 2019, and we campaigned together when he won reelection in 2020.
Colorado’s Largest + Oldest Growing Organism is a Tree
We know what you're thinking, "of course, a tree has to be the largest, they're pretty big." To clarify, this is ONE single solitary organism that's actually multiple trees. I know; I know, I'm crazy, but that's beside the point. On Kebler Pass between Paonia and Crested Butte, there's a...
School Views: Recognizing those who make up our school district
As we approach November, it seems a good time to give thanks to all those who contribute to the success of our organization. On Sept. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month began. Obviously, with our diverse demographic in the valley in both our staff and student body, it is important to celebrate the countless contributions that have been made by the more than 60 million Hispanic Americans to our culture and society.
TIF, TIF: Fire chief says new ‘downtown development authorities’ are one more reason why .79% sales tax increase is needed
Understanding what downtown development authorities do for towns can be complicated, but the effect they have on the budgets of other governments operating within those towns is simple. The result is less revenue. Those are the words of Eagle River Fire Protection District Chief Karl Bauer, who says the formation...
Letter: Eagle River Coalition supports Eagle County Conservation District Measure 7A
The Eagle River Coalition Board recently passed a resolution in support of the Eagle County Conservation District’s ballot initiative 7A. The Conservation District provides many programs that align with and support the Eagle River Coalition’s mission of advocating for the health of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River watersheds through research, education and restoration projects.
Edwards outdoor ice rinks set to open again this winter
Volunteers and Mountain Recreation are again partnering to provide outdoor skating on a pair of outdoor rinks on one of the infield areas at the Freedom Park ballfields in Edwards. On Monday, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners heard an update about this season’s skating from county planner David McWilliams...
Parking, traffic, and parks: Concerns over Eagle’s 113-unit housing proposal
A 2019 agreement is the latest sticking point in the West Eagle housing proposal. During a Tuesday discussion of Eagle County’s proposal for a 113-unit workforce housing development, council members wondered why county officials are still balking at conveying the land the Eagle River Park sits on to the town.
Battle Mountain boys soccer holds on to complete season sweep of Eagle Valley
The Battle Mountain boys soccer team learned an important lesson in last week’s 1-1 tie to 5A Pine Creek. “A one goal isn’t enough — especially on the road,” said head coach Dave Cope, whose team applied the adage in Tuesday’s rivalry rematch against Eagle Valley in Gypsum.
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