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Author visits The Bookworm of Edwards to talk about living off-grid in Colorado
As housing and renting costs rise, people are getting more and more creative, and there seems to be a draw for many to rural areas. One such area is the San Luis Valley of southeastern Colorado, where after subdivision projects failed, 5 acre plots in the high desert can be purchased for relatively cheap. In May 2017, author Ted Conover bought one of those five acre plots to see what off-grid life looked like firsthand, and lived off that land over the course of four years. Conover wrote a book about his experiences and will be at The Bookworm of Edwards to share.
Setting up Eagle County’s new regional transit authority requires a lot more than handing over keys to buses
Changing the valley’s transit system from the Eagle County government-run ECO transit to the Eagle Valley Regional Transportation Authority — now Core Transit — involves more than just handing over the keys to more than 50 buses. Just about everything, from control of bus stops to ownership...
Are there more ground squirrels in Eagle County this year?
Beneath the surface of Eagle County are colonies of burrowing, and vocal, ground squirrels. Known as the Wyoming ground squirrels, the species are one of six kinds of ground squirrels in Colorado, according to the Colorado State University Extension. Occupying areas above 5,000 feet in the northern central and northwestern...
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens presents ‘What Did the Dinosaurs Eat?’
Paleo diets have become a trend in recent years, but what about cretaceous — in other words, dinosaur— diets? Join Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in welcoming Dr. Gussie Maccracken, Assistant Curator of Paleobotany at Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a talk on dino diets and the ecosystems that supported them on July 31 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity: The believers who helped build Adam’s Way
Every project Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley builds holds a place in my heart. Watching strangers come together to build neighborhoods and community is so inspiring. Building a home provides a solid foundation and strengthens our community. The development at Adam’s Way is possible because of the believers, the dreamers...
Dotsero residents allowed to return home after gas leak prompts evacuation
As of 5:10 p.m. Thursday, all Dotsero residents have been cleared to return to their homes, and power has been restored following an evacuation earlier in the day for a gas leak. Gas has been shut off within the affected area and all conditions were made safe at approximately 3:40...
Dance Theatre of Harlem features George Balanchine and recent works at Vail Dance Festival
Treasured classics meet new works as Dance Theater of Harlem takes center stage Saturday as part of the Vail Dance Festival. “They’re such a beautiful company. The audience is going to have a great time,” said Dante Puleio, Limón Dance Company’s artistic director. “They bring so much energy and such a different aspect to it — to see ballet on all these different bodies from different places.”
Vail Valley Theatre Company looks to future after streak of sold-out shows
The Vail Valley Theatre Company just came off a six-night streak of sold-out shows on July 16-21 for their production, “Cabaret” but the performers aren’t stopping anytime soon. The frenzy of rehearsals, building sets, sewing costumes, selling tickets and the energy of performing in front of a live audience can be addictive.
Dynafit Berry Picker Trail Run coming up on Aug. 3
The Vail Recreation District recently issued the following press release on the upcoming Dynafit Berry Picker Trail Run:. Trail running sometimes looks a lot like fast hiking, especially when you take on a race as challenging as the Dynafit Berry Picker Trail Run. See how long you can keep your running legs going as you race up one of Vail Mountain’s most loved trails on Saturday, August 3, for the fifth race in the 2024 Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series. We know you can do hard things; register today and prove it to yourself!
Vail Performing Arts Academy’s ‘Mean Girls, Jr.’ musical hits the stage
With the school year just around the corner, audiences will be brought back to high school a bit earlier this weekend with the production of “Mean Girls, Jr.” The Vail Performing Arts Academy has been putting the finishing touches on this popular movie and Broadway musical that teaches valuable lessons about friendship, accountability and authenticity.
Polis kicks off state’s ‘Heat Beneath Our Feet’ geothermal push with project in Vail
Holy Cross Energy President and CEO Bryan Hannegan, left, with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, center, and Vail Mayor Travis Coggin discuss the town’s new geothermal project, which received $250,000 from the state (David O. Williams photo). Colorado Gov. Jared Polis visited Vail on Thursday morning to show state support...
Vail Dance Festival, carnival action, multitudes of music and more this weekend in the Vail Valley
The 36th annual Vail Dance Festival will host its Opening Night performance at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The performance will offer a taste of what is to come in the next 10 days as the festival goes from The Amp to the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek to the Performance Pavilion in Avon and the streets of Vail.
Northwest Colorado News for Friday, July 26, 2024
The Kroger-Albertson’s merger, which are the parent companies of City Market-Safeway, has been put on hold until there is a ruling on the lawsuit filed to block the grocery store merger. Attorney General Phil Weiser filed that lawsuit. He’s been in Northwest Colorado this week, where he also warned of scams going around right now.
Colorado Slaughterhouse ban vote sets tone for local food, innovation
A land grant institution, Colorado State University’s role is to provide factual information where it is lacking. This, and CSU’s commitment to agriculture and the state’s livestock producers, was the motivation behind Dr. Jennifer Martin’s white paper detailing the potential economic impacts should the proposed ban on slaughterhouses in the city and county of Denver pass.
Here are the top 10 spots drivers are getting toll lane weaving tickets on Colorado interstates
DENVER — The board that oversees Colorado's toll lane infrastructure heard from state engineers this month about potential changes to entrances and exits to toll lanes to make them less confusing for drivers. The engineers told the board they are working with transportation officials to build an entrance to...
Officials warn public about 'hot and heavy' bear activity in Colorado
The season of hyperphagia is still months away and officials are already concerned about a spike in human-bear interactions that have been taking place in southwest Colorado. “We are having to handle a lot of bears right now,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Adrian Archuleta of Durango. “It’s been hot and heavy here for the last two or three weeks, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down. ...
Local Colorado Business Closed For Good After Over 100 Years
After over a century in Colorado, we're being forced to say goodbye to another longstanding local family-owned and-run Colorado business that has closed its doors for good. After Over 100 Years This Local Colorado Business Is Closed For Good. The goodbye list for small and local Colorado businesses that are...
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
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