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Preschoolers in Vail and Edwards get a visit from Colorado’s governor
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Lisa Roy, the executive director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, stopped by two Eagle County preschools on Wednesday as the state prepares for the second year of its universal preschool program. Polis and Roy spent the morning meeting with administrators, educators and preschoolers...
Town of Dillon authorizes major development despite vocal public outcry
After a contentious second meeting, the Dillon Town Council voted 4-2 in favor of plans for a new "branded residence" development located along 626 Lake Dillon Drive in Colorado's mountains.While there were folks both in support of the development and against it that night, those in opposition to the plan were the vast majority, with enough people crammed into the town council meeting room that people were left standing and sitting on the floor.Part of that seems to be because of where the construction is planned to go; one of the most valuable spots in town, right along the lake,...
Improvements to roundabout at Post Boulevard and U.S. Highway 6 in Avon to begin April 1
The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a highway improvement project on U.S. Highway 6 and Post Boulevard in Avon in April. The project will construct a roundabout with three legs that connect Highway 6 and Post Boulevard. The project will also install new asphalt and improve the approaches, drainage, signing and striping in the area.
Citing recent hit and run, Minturn mayor urges CDOT to keep extra lane in Vail Pass ‘Narrows’ plan
The town of Minturn is joining the chorus in urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to stick to its original plan to construct an additional lane over the eastbound portion of Vail Pass known as the “Narrows.”. In a letter drafted to CDOT on Wednesday, Mayor Earle Bidez said...
Vail to increase fees associated with planning and development — but how much is the right amount?
The town of Vail is beginning a process to increase some of its fees associated with planning and development. On Tuesday, March 19, the Vail Town Council had a work session on its planning application fees and public way permit fees, both of which have remained stagnant for many fees.
City by City: Superior, Red Cliff, Wisconsin
Superior, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s music department will honor a Northland native during a show in April. “Crossroads of the North” will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30. The narrated concert will feature Bob Dylan’s music and explore the history of Superior. A history that features Dylan’s family and the family of record producer John Hammond. Tickets will be $10 at the door.
Even with more than $3 billion in sales, the Vail Valley real estate market took a step back in 2023
If Eagle County’s 2023 real estate dollar volume had immediately followed 2019, it would have been a new record. Instead, it represents a significant drop from the pandemic years. According to full-year data from Land Title Guarantee Co., the sales dollar volume for 2023 in Eagle County was $3.02...
Eagle County seeks applicants for advisory committee for updated land use regulations
Eagle County is seeking applicants for the advisory committee for the Eagle County Land Use Regulation Reform Project. Community members, agency partners and stakeholders will provide perspective and advice on policy issues and technical aspects of the county’s proposed new land use regulations. The committee will meet five times from May through December for approximately two hours per meeting. The application period is open until April 4.
Spring Down The Mountains
Get all the turns you can on prime late-season snow. The snow is melting in Boulder and Denver but not just yet in the peaks of Summit County and beyond. Spring skiing and snowboarding have arrived. You should be stoked. Long sunny days have returned and there’s still plenty of snow to ride. Colorado is home to around 32 ski areas during the winter peak season, but what about spring? Which mountain resorts are best (and open) for those bright spring days? Here’s the lowdown.
Conservation and wildlife management in Eagle County is a team effort
Wildlife on public lands is one of our most prized public assets in North America. Colorado’s robust wildlife populations are some of the most diverse and abundant in the country, and jurisdiction over our wildlife is tricky and can overlap between state and federal agencies. Management and conservation of...
Suspect arrested in deadly hit-and-run in Eagle
EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. — A suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Eagle County has been arrested. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said a warrant was issued for Sidney Whitmarsh, 24, in connection with the Jan. 7 crash and she was arrested in Clarendon, Arkansas on Thursday. CSP said...
Norton: Where high-quality dining meets family fun and intimacy
One of our favorite dining experiences is at Fattoria in Avon. As we allowed ourselves to experience everything that was happening around us, the more we realized why we enjoy this restaurant so very much. The exquisite food coupled with incredible service and watching as families dined and laughed, sharing their stories of skiing and snowboarding across three generations of family members, made our meal and our night out a wonderful experience.
New parking business aims to make more spaces available for skiers going to Vail, Beaver Creek
As skier traffic increases, so does the number of cars that arrive at Vail and Beaver Creek, vying for precious parking spots near the ski hill. While the town of Vail has demonstrated a commitment to providing overflow parking on the frontage roads until at least May 2026, a new parking business may offer another solution.
Trailblazing Women of Eagle Valley: Colorado change makers talk mentorship, resilience and action
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail is honored to host “Trail Blazing Women of Eagle Valley,” a panel discussion of diverse nonprofit leaders, college educators and all-around remarkable women delivering meaningful impact in communities throughout Vail Valley and beyond. Hear about their unique backgrounds, advice for members of the community, their “why” and vision and call to action for the future.
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