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The Summit County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation after a man’s body was found in a field west of the Summit Cove neighborhood on Saturday, April 27. The man was identified as Fernando Ruiz Hernandez, 27, of Dillon, several days later. The cause and manner of death are pending the results of an autopsy.
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...
Panel featuring women in the outdoor industry coming in May
Eagle County-based nonprofit the Gore Range Gravity Alliance is hosting Making Waves in the Outdoors: A Female Perspective on Thursday, May 30 at the Vail Golf Club. The event will help amplify the female voice in the outdoor industry while showcasing women-owned businesses. The event features a reception and expo filled with diverse businesses showcasing their trade. A silent auction will also be hosted, helping raise funds for Gore Range Gravity Alliance to continue growing their programming of educating women in the outdoors.
Highway 24 reopens following vehicle fire
U.S. Highway 24 was briefly closed in both directions south of Minturn for a vehicle fire according to an Eagle County Alert that came in just before noon on Monday, April 29. The road was reopened around 12:15 p.m., according to another alert, but drivers were warned that there is still construction in the area.
Popular Colorado mountain bike races Breck Epic, Session Series highlight 2024 | Trail Trax
Nestled at the center of one of the world's best sprawling and interconnected backcountry-trail networks sits Breckenridge, Colorado. You can thank Victorian-era gold and silver miners for creating the foundational trail systems in the 19th-century surrounding the town — now used today to pedal mountain bikes up and down on during summer and fall months.
Letter: In the heart of Vail
In the heart of Vail, there’s a tale of resilience and kindness embodied by Martin Sandoval, my father. Born in Mexico, he ventured to Vail in 1979 with nothing but the clothes on his back, seeking a brighter future. Little did he know that the kindness of certain people would shape his destiny.
Summit County Coroner’s Office identifies man found dead near Summit Cove as investigation continues
The Summit County Coroner’s Office has identified the individual who was found dead in a field west of the Summit Cove neighborhood late last month. Fernando Ruiz Hernandez, 27, of Dillon, was the man whose body was found Saturday night, April 27, Summit County Coroner Amber Flenniken said in an email. The cause and manner of death are pending the results of an autopsy.
A diverse group of graduates celebrates closing one chapter at CMC Vail Valley commencement
Colorado Mountain College’s Vail Valley campus celebrated its most recent class of graduates on Friday at The Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. The 2024 graduates — a diverse group that included parents, first-generation students, high schoolers, local employees and more — were celebrated for the varied journeys they took to the commencement on Friday evening.
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