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Forest Service seeks public comment on Sweetwater Lake management plan
The White River National Forest has announced that the 90-day public scoping period for the Sweetwater Lake Recreation Management and Development Project Environmental Impact Statement will begin May 6. “Public involvement is an important part of determining the future of the Sweetwater Lake,” Eagle-Holy Cross District Ranger Leanne Veldhuis said....
Obituary: DAVID JAMES CARSON
David James Carson, 88, of Eagle, Colorado, died on April 27, 2024, of Parkinson’s disease. He was born on May 25, 1935, in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, to Lawrence Carson and Gladys McNutt Carson. David was happiest on the water paddling his red Old Town Canadienne canoe along the...
Eagle Valley High School student dies after stabbing incident
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - 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.
Vail Christian girls tennis qualifies entire lineup to Colorado 3A individual state championships
For the third-straight year, the Vail Christian tennis team is sending its entire lineup to the Colorado 3A individual state tournament. “I am so proud of our girls,” head coach J.D. Webster stated. “They won four state championships last year and all 11 players are going to state again this year. We are in the semis as a team. The future is bright for Vail tennis — we are truly blessed.”
Long: Why the LG Tri?
I grew up here in the Vail Valley and, after about six years living in New York City, I moved back to Colorado in 2021 and am happy to call it my forever home. I’ve been a participant in the LG Tri about five times now and believe me when I tell you how special this event is. The team at Vail Valley Charitable Fund does an unbelievable job putting on this event every year and the volunteer participation in the event always makes me so proud to be a member of this amazing community.
Vail Valley Foundation program shares unique pathways to what students can be when they grow up
It’s a question that every child hears repeatedly throughout their upbringing. The responses not only vary from kid to kid but evolve and grow as they experience the world, see different options and continue their education. This year, Vail Valley Foundation’s YouthPower365’s PwrHrs Afterschool program at Edwards Elementary School...
Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area due for renovation work starting in September
Colorado Parks and Wildlife this fall will start a renovation project on the Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area. Work is expected to begin in September and last for about two months. The area and the road leading to the ponds will be closed during construction. Pedestrian access and river fishing...
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 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.
Beaver Creek COO named to Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley board
Bobby Murphy, the vice president and chief operating officer at Beaver Creek, recently joined Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley’s board of directors. “Bobby is an active leader, willing to listen and implement change to benefit the community. His commitment to the ski and mountain resort communities combined with his 30 years in leadership roles will be an asset to our board of directors,” said John Welaj, Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley’s executive director.
Police look for vehicle that killed Pennsylvania man near Colorado ski area
The Avon Police Department has released a video re-creation of a Pennsylvania man's walk along a sidewalk last month in hopes of learning details about the driver and car that struck and killed him. John "Jack" Ladesic was found by a motorist lying on the ground near a bus stop at about 6:45 p.m. March 5. A caller to 9-1-1 said Ladesic's belongings were strewn about and he was unresponsive.Paramedics' resuscitation efforts failed; Ladesic was pronounced dead at the scene. State Highway 6 remained closed in that area for several hours as Avon PD officers, crime scene specialists, and detectives -...
Cowboy poetry event will harken back to Eagle County’s roots
The Eagle County Historical Society is hosting a night of cowboy poetry and music on May 11 at 4 Eagle Ranch, calling back to Eagle County’s roots. Cowboy poetry arises out of the Western tradition of long-distance cattle drives in the 19th century, when cowboys would spend significant periods of time battling the elements, separated from other people, in the company of their horses and cattle. The genre persists today, with modern-day cowboy poets reflecting on similar themes.
Vail Whitewater Race Series set to kick off on May 7
The 2024 Vail Whitewater Race Series returns on May 7, which can only mean one thing: Tuesday nights belong to the river rats once again. “I do consider myself a river rat,” said Vail Recreation District’s (VRD) new sports coordinator Wyatt Smith, who runs both the summer whitewater and trail run race series.
Avon Recreation Center to close temporarily for maintenance and repairs
The Avon Recreation Center will briefly shut down to complete annual maintenance and repairs at the beginning of May. The entire facility will be closed from Saturday, May 4 through Friday, May 17. Larger maintenance projects include repairing the facility’s plumbing infrastructure, upgrading the facility’s LED lighting in the pool...
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