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Here’s how to treat mom on Mother’s Day in the Vail Valley
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so if your greeting card isn’t in the mail, make sure to hop on the phone and call your mom. According to some fun trivia in “Town and Country” magazine, 122 million calls are made on the second Sunday in May each year and the greeting card is the most popular gift with 152 million Mother’s Day cards sent out annually. Mother’s Day also marks the third highest-selling holiday for flowers and plants, behind Valentine’s Day and the Christmas/Hanukkah season.
Letter: In the heart of Vail
In the heart of Vail, there’s a tale of resilience and kindness embodied by Martin Sandoval, my father. Born in Mexico, he ventured to Vail in 1979 with nothing but the clothes on his back, seeking a brighter future. Little did he know that the kindness of certain people would shape his destiny.
Prep notebook: Vail Mountain School advances in 4A boys state lacrosse tournament after first-round overtime win
No. 10 Vail Mountain School defeated No. 23 Mullen 10-9 in overtime in the first round of the 4A boys lacrosse state tournament on Wednesday. The Gore Rangers scored four fourth-quarter goals to send the game into an extra period. Erik Jaerbyn led the team with five scores. Charlie Vidal...
Girls Soccer: No. 13 Grandview blanks No. 20 Adams City 6-0 to advance to 5A state 2nd round
AURORA | The offense the Grandview girls soccer team has been working on for the entire season came through in a big way to open the Class 5A state playoffs. The 13th-seeded Wolves had been kept off the scoreboard in two of their last three regular season contests — both against outstanding opponents — but they followed that by scoring their second-most goals of the season Tuesday evening in a 6-0 win over No. 20 Adams City.
North Pole eludes Meghan Buchanan again, but explorer from Edwards still has her eyes on the prize
It wasn’t a worldwide pandemic or geopolitical events that prevented explorer Meghan Buchanan from attempting once again to trek to the North Pole in April. It was a crack in the runway. Meghan Buchanan, a resident of Edwards, has been on a quest to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam,...
Browning: Why not volunteer to help the wilderness areas you love?
“Volunteers needed to help preserve, maintain and protect the wilderness areas in Eagle and Summit counties. Pay is nonexistent, but the working environment is spectacular. Job satisfaction is high, hours are flexible (whenever you want) and your coworkers are wonderful people who share your love of the wilderness.”. I did,...
Romer: Our kids are counting on us
The importance of community simply cannot be overstated. Communities play a crucial role in fostering social cohesion, which in turn has significant implications for health and wellbeing. It is no secret we are going through a thing or two in our community right now. And it’s not just the past...
Carnes: Exploding Styrofoam and sturdy beer bottles
I never fully appreciated how busy “Grand Army of the Republic Highway” can be on a Saturday morning. Walking precariously alongside the almost non-stop traffic while picking up discarded items tossed out vehicle windows by local idiots constantly reminded me of the two tragic hit-and-runs we’ve had so far in 2024.
HEAD 2024 Organizes Gear Testing for New Race Skis and Boots in Vail and Mt. Hood
HEAD is excited to unveil the latest race skis and boots for the coming 2024/25 season. Building on a stellar performance in the 2023/24 season, HEAD reaffirms its dominance in the Alpine Ski World Cup. Lara Gut-Behrami’s outstanding performance secured the coveted Crystal Globe for the overall World Cup title. In addition, the Swiss athlete claimed two more Crystal Globes in the giant slalom and super-G events. Adding to the glory, Cornelia Hütter from Austria claimed the downhill Crystal Globe. In total, the HEAD World Cup Rebels proudly attained the top step of the podium a remarkable 17 times this season, with an also impressive tally of 22 second-place finishes and 17 third-place finishes.
Hundreds of volunteers sack mountains of trash on miles of Eagle County roadways
The numbers alone are impressive — thousands of pounds of trash removed from dozens of miles of roadway in Eagle County over the weekend. But the number that’s the most encouraging is the fact that some 800 people got together to do it. The Eagle River Coalition, with...
SYNC Performance: Pioneering Cut-Resistant Ski Clothing for Safety and Performance
Safety has always been a paramount concern in the adrenaline-fueled ski racing world. Recent incidents, such as the severe injury to Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, have once again thrust the spotlight onto the need for cut-resistant gear that doesn’t compromise performance. One company leading the charge in this arena is SYNC Performance, based in Edwards, Colorado. Ski Racing Media caught up with SYNC’s team to delve into their journey, challenges, and hopes for the future of cut-resistant ski attire.
AvonLIVE! concert lineup announced
After a winter hiatus, Avon’s beloved weekly summer concert series is back with a bang, showcasing an array of award-winning nationally touring, regional and local talent. The AvonLIVE! concert series at the Avon Pavilion, located in Harry A Nottingham Park remains free for all to enjoy and promises entertainment for every generation. Attendees can indulge in delicious food offerings and a selection of craft brews, chilled wines, refreshing cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the Hahnewald Bar. The excitement takes place on Wednesdays throughout the summer with the first concert being held on June 12 featuring the Battle of the Bands starting at 5:30 p.m.
Colorado company seeks to hire 'professional cow cuddler'
An RV camping membership website called Harvest Hosts that operates out of Vail, Colorado has a rather unique job opening – they're looking for a 'professional cow cuddler.' According to the company's website, the person in the role will "have the extraordinary opportunity to immerse [oneself] in the tranquil and therapeutic practice of cuddling with cows, baby cows, and mini cows" while curating cow cuddling experiences across the country at Harvest Hosts locations. ...
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