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Will Eagle County be impacted by the potential closure of Grand Junction psychiatric hospital?
On Tuesday, April 16, leadership from Mind Springs Health announced that it might have to close the West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction after a challenging five years. John Sheehan, the president and chief executive officer of Mind Springs, cited significant financial and staffing challenges, increasing claim denials as well as “reputational concerns, intense regulatory scrutiny and the cost of unprecedented compliance activity” among the reasons for possible closure.
Vail Gymnastics athlete qualifies for Level 9 Western Championships
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy’s first gymnast is now Vail Gymnastics first athlete to qualify for the USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program Level 9 Western Championships. Ava Knight, a freshman at VSSA, notched a 9.1, 8.9, 9.3 and 9.125 on vault, bars, beam and floor, respectively at the...
Hollywood on ice: Skating Club of Vail wraps up season with ‘Under the Silver Screen’
The Skating Club of Vail saw a record turnout for its annual ice show April 13-14, with new show director Gretchen Lentz returning to Vail to lead the effort after growing up in the program herself. This year’s theme was “Under the Silver Screen,” a showcase of Hollywood movies and...
Local Catholics have launched a $20 million capital campaign to build two new churches
The Catholic Church in the Vail Valley has outgrown its places to worship, and has launched an ambitious plan to accommodate the estimated 10,000 members of the faith in the valley. After a quiet start has raised $10 million, the local church is ready to go public with a $20...
A Vail Valley educator is working with a French eyewear company to combat dyslexia
For over two decades, Vail Valley educator Sandra Burner has been working to help neurodiverse students strengthen their executive skills and learn effectively. Burner currently works full-time as the resource director at Vail Christian High School, running its student success center. She also tutors kids and adults through her business The Learning Center.
Suspect taken into custody following armed barricade in Beaver Creek building
Police were active at the Tarnes on Bachelor Gulch Trail early Friday, April 26, responding to a report of an armed barricade. Just before 10 a.m., the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office reported that the armed suspect was taken into custody after four hours. Eagle County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded...
Popular Vail Village pizza restaurant, local hangout celebrates 40 years
It’s not easy for any business to make it 40 years, let alone a family-owned and operated pizza restaurant in a small ski town, but Vendetta’s in Vail is celebrating four decades this season. John Brennan, better known as “Popeye” around town, feels fortunate for the opportunities that...
Cut Meat and Seafood is opening second location in Eagle Ranch
Casey Glowacki won’t admit it, but he may have figured out the 26-hour day. Glowacki and his team already operate the Capitol Public House in Eagle Ranch, along with Wild Sage, across the street. He also owns the Drunken Goat and the Cut Meat and Seafood Market in Edwards.
Ski and Snowboard Club Vail freeride snowboarders claim three podiums at IFSA Junior Championships
The 2024 International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association junior championships were held in the Rocky Mountain region for the first time earlier this month. Ski and Snowboard Club Vail’s big mountain snowboarders capitalized on the home field advantage. The club qualified seven athletes to the event, held at Breckenridge Resort....
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