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Groundbreaking celebrates new Eagle County office and housing center in Edwards
Work has already started, but Eagle County officials on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a nearly $34 million county government services center in Edwards. The two-story office building will house space for the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, including a new election center, as well as space for the county’s Public Health and Human Services departments. The building will also hold a satellite office for the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office.
Frontier Airlines is flying into Eagle County this winter
Kerry Roach and Alison Wadey had the same two-word response on Monday when told Frontier Airlines would begin service this winter into the Eagle County Regional Airport. “That’s amazing!” said Roach, the owner of Skipper & Scout in Vail, who welcomed the news of the low-cost carrier coming to the local airport. She noted that the local resorts have been losing guests to areas such as Deer Valley, Utah, which have close-in air service.
Avon approves new restrooms in Nottingham Park
The east side of Harry A. Nottingham Park will have a new look by the start of summer 2026. The Avon Town Council approved $6 million in design updates to the Old Town Hall site, at 1 Lake Street, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Town Engineer Nicole...
Vail Town Council exploring a ban on single-use plastics
The Vail Town Council on Tuesday is scheduled to listen to a presentation and provide feedback on a potential ban of single-use plastics in town. Town staff, according to a memo issued Friday, is expected to explain to the council the steps needed to implement a ban, including community outreach, working with the town’s attorney to draft an ordinance, and sending that ordinance to the town’s Planning and Environmental Commission.
Peterson: Changing the conversation in the Vail Daily’s commentary pages
Want to talk to strangers about polarizing issues?. Well, that’s what I actually did on my birthday this year, and it was quite enjoyable. Here’s why: Nobody got into a shouting match, and nobody stormed off in a huff or was asked to leave. Here’s what did happen:...
Robbins: The unscientific realities of law
My early life — before I started law school — was in the sciences: physics, calculus, and immunochemistry. These are not exactly the stuff of law. My first bachelor’s degree was in biology with an emphasis in genetics. My graduate study was in genetics and human physiology. I even took a few courses in marine and aquatic biology and was accepted to medical school.
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