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A man died earlier this week after a canoe capsized in Sweetwater Lake, a Garfield County Sheriff’s Office news release states Friday. Deputies received notice Wednesday that a woman was stranded on the cliffs north of Sweetwater Lake and during the rescue determined that her husband was still missing.

The Eagle County Fair and Rodeo has selected a new queen and princess for 2023. “Serving as rodeo royalty is a serious commitment with amazing rewards,” said Hanna Albertson, the Fair and Rodeo Advisory board chairwoman. “Reigning as queen and princess provides young women with the opportunity to serve as role models, helps them improve communication skills, builds their confidence, and allows them to serve their community.”

Vail Resorts and the town of Vail have traded several letters in recent months regarding Vail Resorts’ efforts to build employee housing in East Vail. On Thursday, Vail Resorts responded to a June 7 letter from the town of Vail, indicating that the company does not want to relinquish its rights to the property.

PARSHALL, Colo. — When a Colorado rancher moved to the mountains, she suddenly had to play hide and seek with her cows – and found a solution to her wandering herd through a new kind of technology. “It’s really easy for them to hide," said Deborah Fitch, standing...

You don't need to be skiing or snowboarding to catch a thrill in Colorado's High Country. There's another option for adventure seekers during the warmer months: the alpine slide. These coasters offer exhilarating fun against the backdrop of the Centennial State's beautiful mountain towns. Some of them are open in...

Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily is showcasing area chefs in a new series called “Meet Your Chef” so you can learn a bit more about those creating art in the kitchen. If you’re a local chef and would like to be a part of this series, please email Tricia Swenson (tswenson@vaildaily.com) and Sean Naylor (snaylor@vaildaily.com).

EAGLE — Gov. Jared Polis visited Camp Invention at Brush Creek Elementary School in Eagle on Friday, meeting the 74 young innovators currently participating in the STEM-focused summer program and viewing their showcased creations. Camp Invention is a science and technology summer enrichment program, developed and co-sponsored by the...

With the June Jan. 6 hearings wrapping up Thursday and Colorado’s primary election set for Tuesday, June 28, the debate over where candidates stand on the 2020 presidential contest – whether they still believe in “the big lie” or the fact of a free and fair election – is raging from Eagle County to Washington, D.C.

For 50 years, lacrosse enthusiasts from across the country and world have ascended to valley for the Vail Lacrosse Shootout. With nine divisions, there is a game for rising stars, NCAA champions, former pros and die-hard masters. While the lacrosse action promises to be riveting across the board, the U19 and elite fields provide local flavor and world-class athleticism — two ingredients deserving of a deeper dive.

Thinking back a couple hundred mass shootings ago, you may remember the Las Vegas shooting, where one man was able to shoot over 400 people, killing 60. He used a “bump-stock,” which turned his weapons into fully-automatic killing machines. Even Donald Trump could see how bad these devices...

A parking improvement project will impact the short-term parking lot at the Eagle County Regional Airport between June 27 and July 8. During this timeframe, passengers are directed to park in the long-term parking lot, which is the lot farthest to the west in the direction of the town of Gypsum.

The town of Vail is set to acquire an existing home in the West Vail neighborhood as part of its ongoing buy-down program for employees working at a business in Eagle County or the Vail town government. The home is located at 2059 Chamonix Lane, Unit 11, within the Vail Heights Condominiums.

A Vail, Colorado, mountain chateau that served as the holiday retreat for former US President Gerald R. Ford and first lady, Betty Ford has hit the market for $13 million, The Post has learned. Ford, an avid skier, is said to have lived in the home following his presidency in the late 1970s and into the 1980s, according to listing agent Tye Stockton with Compass, who is representing the seller. “On a rare occasion, I have the privilege of representing a storied property in Vail. 998 Ptarmigan Rd is that home,” Stockton told The Post. “Frequented by President Gerald Ford...

Get stoked to try the creative menu at Stoke & Rye, a new American modern grill concept by internationally acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon. Stoke and Rye blends the flavors of the Rockies with alpine inspired cuisine with dishes like the grilled...

The Yampa River Botanic Park will host its second annual Passport Through the Botanic Park gala from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the park with several different food and drink stations, which coordinate with different flora and fauna gardens, according to Jennifer MacNeil, the park’s executive director.

I need to start this letter by saying that I love dogs. I have always had dogs and it would be hard to live without one. So this is not a complaint about dogs, but it is a concern about allowing dogs off-leash in crowded places. In the past week,...

Vail, Colorado is a charming mountain town with a strong German/European feel. The architecture in particular has a strong Bavarian feel and made me feel like I was transported to somewhere outside of America.