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Time Machine: 80 years ago, missing B-26 bomber found in Flat Tops
A flash flood washed away a small bridge in Gypsum and caused mudslides in other parts of Eagle County, the Vail Trail reported. “Though no one was injured, several homeowners said the high water spread over their lawns and seeped into basements, causing some damages,” the Trail reported. “At least two retaining walls near homes were washed away in the brief downpour. High water on Gypsum Creek also threatened to destroy a number of other bridges in town. Residents said a surge of water rose to a level even with the top of many bridges, and even lapped against the large Eagle Street bridge, but damaged only two bridges in town.”
Drug task force seizes over 23 pounds of cocaine on I-70 near Gypsum
The Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team seized over 23 pounds of cocaine in a traffic stop on Wednesday, July 17, on Interstate 70 near Gypsum. The multi-jurisdictional drug task force contacted the vehicle around 8 p.m., according to a Facebook post from Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. A K-9 was deployed and had a positive alert, prompting a search of the vehicle.
Gents top Vail in home opener
The Gentlemen of Aspen rugby team opened the home 2024 season at Wagner Park with a bang on Saturday, taking two big wins over rival Vail. The Gents got a win in the Rocky Mountain Rugby league standings first with a 56-22 win, then successfully reestablished the club’s B-side with a reported 50-26 win. Vail hung with the red and black early, but once Aspen got in a rhythm — and started working downhill in the second half — the Gents easily continued a win streak that, according to club staff, has dated back to 2018.
Young composers write songs for Bravo! Vail musicians
With the help of Bravo! Vail musicians, kids got to learn how to write their own music during the Very Young Composers Program, and the songs will be played live for the public July 23-24. The students range in age from 8 to 15 in this summer’s program and met...
Jaap van Zweden’s gives final performances with the New York Philharmonic at Bravo! Vail
Jaap van Zweden’s pandemic-interrupted tenure with the New York Philharmonic came to a close at Bravo! Vail over the weekend. The disciplinarian Dutch conductor, who was hired in 2018 after his intense style revived the Dallas Symphony, looked right at home in Vail on Friday night. “He has brought...
Trail of the Week: Day Trip to Piney River Ranch
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Vail Valley Bike, Hike and Outdoor Adventures Magazine. Piney River Ranch is a spectacular 40-acre mountain ranch set on the edge of Piney Lake and at the foot of the Gore Range, just 12 miles outside of Vail. It is best experienced over the course of a full day, with so much to do – and see.
Ray Harrington to headline Vail Comedy Show
Vail Comedy Show is flying in international comedian Ray Harrington for shows on Wednesday, July 24 at Second Street Collective in Eagle and on Thursday, July 25 at Gambit at The Sebastian Hotel in Vail. Ray Harrington has been on “Conan” and is part of the “Funbearable” podcast. Comedian Kimbles Hume will return to Vail Valley from San Diego for the shows, which will be hosted by Mark Masters. Tickets for all shows are available at VailComedyShow.com. Harrington answered these questions in advance of his visit.
The 10 Events if Colorado Had Its Own Olympics
From well-known events such as swimming and gymnastics to lesser-followed competitions like taekwondo and dressage, athletes from 32 different sports, with 329 events across those sports, will compete during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the end of July. What if Colorado hosted its own Olympic games? The events would appear...
Vail Recreation District’s 10k and 5k at 10,000 feet sees near-record turnout
There was near-record turnout for the Vail Recreation District’s ’10k and 5k at 10,000 feet’ trail run race on Saturday. The town series race had 340 finishers — just two shy of the event’s record, said Beth Pappas, the recreation district’s sports event and partnership director.
Has Colorado ever been picked to host the Olympics?
Yes. — The International Olympic Committee awarded Denver the 1976 Winter Olympics in 1970, but the state turned down the opportunity two years later after voters made it illegal to use state tax revenue to fund the event. Voters passed a constitutional amendment forbidding the use of state funds...
Colorado awarded $328 million in IRA climate funding grants
The Colorado Energy Office and the Denver Regional Council of Governments will receive a total of $328 million in new grant funding to support the state’s efforts to speed up the clean energy transition. The funding, set to be announced Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, comes from a pot of $5 billion to […] The post Colorado awarded $328 million in IRA climate funding grants appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Score Free Ice Cream This Weekend At Colorado Dairy Queens
It's been one of the hottest summers ever in Colorado, and Dairy Queen is helping you cool down with free ice cream to celebrate "National Ice Cream Day." How can you get free ice cream this weekend?. Free Ice cream at Colorado Dairy Queen Locations. While it's not been in...
Democrat representing parts of Boulder County drops reelection bid, citing integrity concerns
State Rep. Jennifer Parenti, a first-term Democrat from Erie, announced on Friday, July 19, that she is not running for reelection, citing the job’s conflicts with her values. “The way the legislature currently operates is not compatible with my values — not in terms of particular points of policy,...
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