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Vail to begin annual enforcement of deed restriction violations
As the volume of employee housing units increases in Vail, the town continues to crack down on violators through its annual compliance process. In 2023, the town had a total of 1,033 deed-restricted properties. Of these, 47 properties — 4.5% — were found non-compliant, either with the terms of their recorded deed restrictions or in completing the process. Now, the town is preparing to begin the process of enforcement, which includes issuing summons to appear in the Vail Municipal Court.
Gypsum’s biomass plant has closed, apparently permanently, leaving facility’s future in doubt
Gypsum’s Eagle Valley Clean Energy Biomass Plant has closed, apparently for good. The news came to employees on Tuesday. In an April 16 email to Gypsum Town Manager Jeremy Rietmann, Paola Cadau, vice president of operations for wind for Greenbacker Capital, which owns the facility, wrote that the company had made the “difficult decision that it is no longer financially viable for us to continue operations.”
Judge denies bond reduction in Basalt death case
An Eagle County District Judge denied a request Tuesday to reduce the bail for one of the defendants arrested on charges connected to the death of a man at Lake Christine outside of Basalt last month. Angel Lopez-Escobar, 21, of Lazy Glen, has been held in Eagle County jail on...
Maloit Park residents press school board for answers on housing development
For the Eagle County School District, Maloit Park in Minturn represents an opportunity to add around 138 units of employee housing to its inventory. Starting the 2023-24 school year with 62 vacant positions, the development represents a significant opportunity to tackle one of the district’s top challenges: recruiting and retaining quality educators and staff.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to support watershed education on April 18
The Eagle River Coalition will host the Ninth Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, presented by TPG, at the Riverwalk Theater in Edwards on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The nonprofit fundraiser includes door prizes, a virtual silent auction and the chance to participate in the fifth annual Peak Flow Prediction Contest.
Vail Valley firm Lambert Tile and Stone earns national award for a ‘Mountain Glam’ project
Lambert Tile and Stone of the Vail Valley has announced that it has won the prestigious NTCA Five-Star Project of the Year Residential Grand Prize for the company’s work on the Mountain Glam project. This marks Lambert Tile and Stone’s second NTCA Five-Star award, having won its first 10 years ago.
Longtime Eagle County Schools administrator named principal at Glenwood Springs Middle School
Glenwood Springs Middle School will welcome a new principal in the upcoming school year. After a year under Interim Principal Sarah Casatello following former Principal Joel Hathaway’s promotion to RFSD executive director of schools in May, Eric Olsen, an experienced educator and administrator, will assume the role, according to a Roaring Fork Schools news release.
Semi truck takes to the streets of Lionshead Village, creating a long night for Vail Police
Interstate 70 closures can often result in problematic situations in the town of Vail, and police officers dealt with one of those situations on Tuesday morning during the most recent extended closure of Vail Pass. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said the eastbound I-70 closure had started prior to...
Family Learning Center in Edwards set to close after 25 years unless it can find a new child care space
Nearly six months after celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Family Learning Center in Edwards announced to parents and teachers that it would be closing in August 2025. After that time, the nonprofit child care provider will no longer have a space. The Family Learning Center has rented its preschool center...
Van Beek: Information is power
In a world full of constant verbal static, it is important to receive accurate information from primary sources. When it involves public safety, timeliness is critical. Due to the variety of communications necessary to keep everyone appraised of events and news, specialists are necessary to assure accuracy in reporting and that the information is presented in a manner that can easily be interpreted by a diverse community.
Romer: Our airport is a community asset that drives our economy
Eagle County Regional Airport plays a crucial role in the economic growth and tourism industry of Eagle County. The EGE Air Alliance, a nonprofit public-private partnership (501-c6) founded in 2002, supports the local flight service program to attract flights to EGE and maintain a thriving aviation industry in the region. Together, the airport and the alliance support Eagle County’s economy and serve locals and visitors alike.
Trust Our Land: Conservation action this Earth Week
There’s something about spring that makes folks in Eagle County eager to lend a hand. The seasons are changing, the snow is receding, and the elk and other wildlife are on the move. Plus, Earth Day is next week, April 22. People want to clean up, steward, and enjoy the landscapes and natural resources that make this place so special.
Baseball Recap: Greeley Central has no trouble against Adams City
Greeley Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Adams City Eagles with a sharp 21-1 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Greeley Central as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak. Xander...
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