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The Best Wild West Saloon in America is Right Here in Colorado
This history of the Wild West is still alive to this very day in Colorado. The days of the Wild West are long gone, but there are still places you can go that keep the memory still fresh in the high country. One of those places is rich with the...
Letter: Some praise for the sheriff
I wanted to send some praise for Sherrif James van Beek for declining to read a book chosen for him by the Brave Books story hour at the Eagle Library. I have never heard of these books or the title that was chosen for him, “The Island of Free Ice Cream.”
Eagle County School District breaks ground on Gypsum Early Learning Center and employee housing
Eagle County School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gypsum Early Learning Center and accompanying employee housing on Thursday, Aug. 29. Employees and board members of the Eagle County School District, as well as representatives of the construction companies RA Nelson and Haselden Construction Company, gathered on the cleared site that will soon become homes and an educational facility to kick off the journey. The early learning center and housing site already belong to the Eagle County School District, located in Gypsum near Gypsum Creek Middle School and Red Hill Elementary School.
Eagle County’s senior population continues to grow, and so does the need for services
State demographers used to refer to a growing senior population as a “silver tsunami.” But tsunamis recede. The senior population is growing, and that’s going to require more services — and more funding. In the short term, the funding request — although it isn’t formal yet...
Former Blue Angels solo pilot to speak at Vail Symposium
As the lead solo pilot for the legendary Blue Angels flight team and the pilot who did the flying in the iconic film “Top Gun,” John “Gucci” Foley exemplifies the pinnacle of excellence, mastering the art of flying among the top 0.01% of U.S. military pilots. On Saturday from 5-6:30 p.m. at Vail Mountain School, Foley joins Vail Symposium for a special interactive program that kids and “kids at heart” can enjoy.
Frisco Hosts Fall Fest on Main Street and Historic Park
On Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the Town of Frisco will host the annual Arts at Altitude art show, a celebration of local and regional artists and a nod to the changing of seasons, at the Frisco Historic Park and Museum and on Main Street. On Saturday, September 7 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the art show will be joined by Frisco Fall Fest, which will feature German beer, food, free live music, and more.
Letter: Let’s keep political agendas out of the public library
Kudos to David O. Williams for reporting on James van Beek’s decision to not read the children’s book written by conspiracist and right-wing activist Jack Posobiec. I followed the link provided through the Vail Daily website to access the book, as well as “Brave Books Story Hour” — the website/group behind these books.
Vail Recreation District wraps up mountain bike town series with Vail Grind
Holly Trouche told herself the same thing after every town series mountain bike event this summer. “I said I wasn’t coming back after, like, all of them,” the Vail Health emergency nurse said. “And then I came back for all of them.”. The Vail Recreation District wrapped...
Breckenridge pledges more money for program that pays people to convert units into workforce housing
Breckenridge’s deed-restriction acquisition program, Housing Helps, saw such high demand in 2024 that the town spent its entire budget for the program by mid-August. While presenting to Breckenridge Town Council at an Aug. 27 meeting, housing manager Laurie Best said the community’s interest isn’t waning and suggested an expansion for the program’s budget.
East Brush Creek Road will close Sept. 3 for a culvert replacement project
Hunters and others planning fall recreation in Eagle County need to be aware that East Brush Creek Road (NFS Road 415) will be closed beginning Sept. 3 while the U.S. Forest Service replaces a failing culvert. The closure continues through Oct. 19. On the west side, the road will be...
Dillon hires new town attorney, allowing town business to resume after extended disruption
The Dillon Town Council has hired a new attorney, which will allow the town to move forward on a handful of business items that have been delayed since its previous town attorney resigned in July. The Town Council voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, to hire Erica Romberg,...
Vail Veterans Program helps wounded heroes build connections on links
The Vail Veterans Program’s Golf in the Rockies event creates community, one stroke at a time. A beautiful setting, a slowed-down pace, appreciation of the surroundings and the frustratingly addictive nature of the game are what build bonds quickly. That is why the Vail Veterans Program created Golf in the Rockies in 2012.
From Canvas to Community: Discover the Magic of Dillon’s Fall Fest
For nearly two decades, the town of Dillon has been a beacon for art lovers, hosting some of the most anticipated art festivals in Summit County. What started as a modest gathering has evolved into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community, thanks in large part to the vision and dedication of Darren Skanson of ColoradoArtWeekend.com. For 16 of these 18 years, Darren has been the driving force behind these festivals, turning them into must-see events.
Breckenridge moves forward with privately funded, all-electric workforce housing development
A local builder is working to bring a privately funded all-electric housing development to Breckenridge that is geared toward the local workforce. Applicant Tom Begley with builder Breckenridge Lands received unanimous approval from the Planning Commission at an Aug. 20 meeting for a 44-unit, deed-restricted housing development slated to be in the Highlands Riverfront area on Colorado Highway 9.
Letter to the editor: Frisco doesn’t have adequate control over short-term rentals
As former full-time Frisco residents, we recently came back to visit and thought we would rent a condo via Airbnb. What was shown as a very nice unit online, was not. When we opened the door, we were horrified. The unit was not as beautifully pictured. It had mold in...
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