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Here’s what delivered wet weather in the Vail Valley in late June — and why you shouldn’t get used to it
The last several days of cooler weather and showers is unusual for late June. It isn’t the monsoon, and don’t get used to it. Tom Renwick, a forecaster with the Grand Junction office of the National Weather Service, said, the push of moist weather last week came courtesy of Tropical Storm Alberto, followed by a southerly flow of moist air coming into Colorado.
2 Eagle County locals are attempting the Lead Challenge this summer
Two Vail endurance athletes kicked off their respective Lead Challenge attempts at Saturday’s Leadville Trail Marathon. Carrie Stafford completed the 26.2-mile trail marathon in 5 hours, 24 minutes and 28 seconds, winning her age group and placing 16th out of 184 women. Keith Kennedy finished the race — which includes over 6,000 feet of elevation gain — in 6:29:35. Jacob Skraba (3:47:12) and Mary Denholm (3:59:47) took the men’s and women’s titles, respectively.
Fourth of July fireworks are set to blast off in the Vail Valley with recent rains tamping down fire danger
As communities up and down valley prepare for their annual fireworks displays, moderate fire danger — propped up by recent rains, melting snowpack and current forest fuel conditions — is lending the perfect equation for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. “We’re not anywhere close to the...
Eagle County climber just misses qualifying for USA Climbing Lead/Top Rope nationals
Entering his third-career USA Climbing Divisional championship, Waylon Larson’s goal was to make it to finals. Upon advancing to a second competition day, however, the 13-year-old immediately reoriented himself toward a more ambitious target. “Then I wanted to make it to nationals,” Larson said. The Eagle Climbing and...
More Eagle County high schoolers on the meaning of patriotism
Editor’s note: Each year, graduating high school seniors in Eagle County can apply for a scholarship from the VFW Post in Minturn by writing an essay on patriotism. The Vail Daily is running a sampling of essays, with permission from the authors, ahead of the July 4 holiday. Paige...
New trails open for the season on Vail, Beaver Creek mountains
Monday marked the start of the season for soft surface trails in several parts of Eagle County, including Beaver Creek Mountain and the Back Bowls of Vail. Seasonal trail closures for elk calving run from May 6 to June 30 on Vail’s backside and much of Beaver Creek, and a seasonal closure on the 3 Sisters Trail in the Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space in Eagle also expired on Monday.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife beg people to wear life jackets
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is begging people to wear life jackets while on the water, especially with the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up. This as water-related deaths in Colorado are quickly approaching a new record. CPW said it will increase life jacket enforcement this holiday weekend amid a wave of drowning and deaths. This year there have already been more than 20 water deaths across the state which is outpacing last year when 32 people died during the summer season. During the pandemic in 2022, a record-breaking 42 people died. CPW officers will actively write tickets for boaters and paddlers who...
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
Details of Xcel's wildfire mitigation plan are hard to grasp
DENVER — Xcel Energy has submitted its plan to prevent its equipment from starting wildfires to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The 104 documents uploaded to the PUC's filings search last week detailed the aspects of the three-year, $1.9 billion plan. Part of the plan includes replacing tens of...
Massive Marijuana Recall Just Took Place in Colorado
Whether you like it or not, Colorado is well known for marijuana, given we were the first state to legalize it recreationally. Sometimes it can be unfair. In fact, we don’t even the number one place for marijuana anymore. The place that took the top spot for pot in...
Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. There are upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50, as of July of 2024. The number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
80% Percent of Colorado Parents Unknowingly Putting Children In Danger
All parents in Colorado want to keep their kids as safe as humanly possible. The last thing any parent would want is to put their child in a dangerous situation unknowingly. Many parents spend a lot of time researching and analyzing which car seat is the safest and most secure for their child. However, regardless of how much you spend, you could still put your child in danger because of their car seat.
One Colorado Sheriff’s Department Can Wear Cowboy Hats Again
For the first time this century, one Colorado sheriff's department will once again be allowed to wear cowboy hats while on the clock. It has been more than four decades since the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has worn cowboy hats and now, if officers choose to do so, they can once again.
Tourism In Colorado Takes Enormous Hit
I may be biased, but Colorado is a phenomenal place to hang out in. As a resident of Colorado, I see firsthand why thousands of tourists flock here each year. Whether they’re attending concerts at Red Rocks, skiing or snowboarding in Aspen, or exploring our national parks, Colorado offers something for everyone.
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