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An iconic ranch in the Fryingpan Valley that oozes Colorado rustic charm was sold in late May after 49 years of ownership by the Dallenbach family. Dallenbach Family Partnership sold the ranch 2 miles east of Basalt for $15.5 million to CR Land Management LLC, according to a deed filed May 22 with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder.

There was a lot of noise over the winter about great snowfall. Eagle County’s story was a bit different. A couple of dozen people gathered June 1 at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards to talk about the state of the Eagle River and, by extension, the Colorado River. Assistant...

Everyone loves donuts and if you are looking for some of the best places to get your donut fix, you've come to the right place. I have had donuts from all over the country and some are leaps and bounds above the rest. Colorado's donut scene is always innovative with...

The Shift Bike electric bike (e-bike) share program is expanding to offer more eco-friendly transportation options across Eagle County, Colorado. The service is designed to help residents and employees shift away from single-occupancy, short car trips to e-bikes for daily commutes.

UPDATE 4:50 P.M. FRIDAY, JUNE 2: Interstate 70 is now reopened in both directions at the Canyon Creek exit west of Glenwood Springs. The eastbound lanes of I-70 originally closed at 3:21 p.m. following a wreck, a Garfield County emergency alert states. Support Local Journalism. Readers around Glenwood Springs and...

Principals serve a unique role in schools, providing guidance and support for teachers, staff and students alike. For Eagle Valley High School’s Greg Doan, his philosophy is simple: “You can’t high jump over a low bar.”. Doan, who will be moving to a new role as principal...

Editor’s note: This article previously misstated that the band named Dustin Elliot and The Broken Rodeo will be performing when really the band’s name is Dustin Elliot and The Broken Radio. The band is scheduled to play from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 on the festival’s main stage....

Eagle County wants its property owners to choose to rent to the local workforce instead of becoming vacation rentals. The county’s housing authority hopes to incentivize that through its relaunched Lease to Locals program, which is being marketed and administered by Placemate, a California-based company. Through the new program,...

A week after a rafter from Vail died in Glenwood Canyon, the body of longtime Aspen and Snowmass resident Tony Welgos, 73, was found Monday in the Roaring Fork River near Basalt’s Lazy Glen neighborhood. “We got the 911 call of a person in the water with jeans and...

As Eagle County School District closes out the school year and celebrates the graduation of the Class of 2023, it is also saying goodbye to four principals who collectively represent 80 years of experience in the district. Eagle County Charter Academy’s Kim Walter is retiring after leading the K-8 school...

Two juveniles have confessed to the vandalization of Carbondale Community School following a criminal mischief incident that took place on May 30. Officers responded to an incident at 8:36 p.m. on Tuesday and worked with Carbondale Community School Principal Sam Richings-Germain and Executive Director Michael Hayes for tips to narrow down those responsible for the vandalization.

Amid spring showers and the annual runoff in the High Country comes the reminder for homeowners, renters and businesses to review their flood risk and preparedness. The challenge, however, is that risk varies throughout Eagle County. Spring runoff in the valley typically peaks between mid-May and mid-June. The risk of...

Thunder River Theatre Co. artistic director Missy Moore didn’t just read the script for “The Lifespan of a Fact,” she devoured it. It’s one of those plays, she said, that “literally captures you in the first sentence.”. That’s because the play, based on John D’Agata...

Stephanie Fitzpatrick is known far and wide in the Roaring Fork Valley because she’s been such an active community member, and has worked many jobs, including volunteer efforts. At 72 years old, she can still out-ski, bike, hike, and compete in tennis better than most people her age! For those who have lived in the valley a long time, Stephanie ran the Local’s Corner, which was Mt. High Ice Cream, a gas station, and a T-shirt shop.

Richard Carnes’ recent column in the Vail Daily and must take exception. As a transplant from Kansas, one of the many things I like about Eagle County specifically, and Colorado in general, is the diversity, inclusivity and tolerance of the people. Cities have an obligation to celebrate their residents and whatever they embrace. Martin Luther King Day, Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Christmas, Hanukkah or Adopt a Dog Day. Cities celebrate all types of cultural events. Pride Month should be no different. You don’t have to agree with a particular event but you can respect others.

White River National Forest officials are reminding people planning to recreate in the forest about the important seasonal trail closures in place in critical areas within the Eagle-Holy Cross and Aspen ranger districts to protect calving elk. The White River National Forest has worked closely with Colorado Parks and Wildlife...

At approximately noon on May 30, Vail Police, Vail Fire, Eagle County Paramedic Services and Vail Mountain Rescue responded to an inflatable tube stuck in Gore Creek between the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District building and the Sandstone roundabout on South Frontage Road. The reporting party spotted the tube in the water against a bank in a narrow, fast flowing area of Gore Creek. No individuals were in the vicinity, and it was unknown how long the tube had been in the area. Emergency responders walked the creek bank and were unable to locate anyone associated with the tube.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Eagle County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

I want to acknowledge the incredible team of 29 people who played essential roles in repairing a water distribution pipe failure on Valley Road in Gypsum on May 26. Within just 10 hours, from start to finish, they successfully restored services. I extend my gratitude to the outstanding team at...

Due to low ridership, CDOT will no longer run the free commuter shuttle service after Friday, June 2. Shuttles will continue to run this week, on the schedule listed below, but Friday will be the last day. The Paonia pick up location is at Paonia Town Park. The Carbondale drop-off and pick-up location is at the RFTA Carbondale Park & Ride. The free shuttle service is available for the remainder of this week due to the road damage and safety closure on Colorado Highway 133 north of Paonia.