Tag: Eagle County
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As Colorado’s population growth slows, some metro counties see losses
Population growth in Colorado, which had helped drive the region’s burgeoning economy over recent years, has slowed markedly, with some counties in metro Denver experiencing losses, according to a new report. From 2024 to 2025 the state added just 33,151 residents, marking one of the lowest annual growth cycles it had posted over the past…
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Mountain town’s solution to reduce crowd on popular trail? Ban parking at the trailhead
According to the Town of Vail, the trailhead parking lot for Booth Lake Trailhead will be closed through the fall in an effort to reduce crowding on the popular East Vail route. As noted by the town, there’s no parking allowed in the surrounding neighborhood, Booth Creek Park, or the nearby Vail Mountain School, with…
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New wildfire with multiple start points under investigation in Colorado ski country
At about 10:30 a.m. on May 14, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office warned the public about a new wildfire that popped up with multiple starts in the area of Squaw Creek Road and Highway 6, both of which were closed due to the blaze. Per the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, the entirety of Eagle…
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Drug bust in Colorado mountains uncovers 80 pounds of suspected meth
A high country drug bust that took place on April 3 led to the seizure of more than 80 pounds of suspected methamphetamines. According to the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, the bust took place during a traffic stop near Eagle County’s town of Gypsum, said to highlight the continued efforts of the Gore Range Narcotic…
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Federal judge dismisses claims against medical contractor for Eagle County jail suicide
A federal judge dismissed the claims against a medical contractor for the Eagle County jail and its employees earlier this month, concluding there were insufficient allegations that they violated the constitutional rights of a man who died by suicide in custody. U.S. District Court Judge Philip A. Brimmer noted a doctor with Your Hope Center…
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Guide to a Vail visit: This mountain town goes year-round with great recreation, food, and more
Although some might say ‘it’s too commercialized,’ Vail earned its international fame for a good reason. The town is popular among mountain lovers for its world-class skiing while its charming, European-style base villages offer high-end dining and shopping. There’s also no shortage of local nature, with the dramatic landscape around the town offering amazing hiking,…
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Some of Colorado’s most iconic skiing terrain is finally open for the season
On February 5, Vail Mountain announced that they’re “kicking off the weekend early” with a limited opening of terrain in Blue Sky Basin and the Legendary Back Bowls – two spots often said to offer some of the best skiing in Colorado. Per the Vail Mountain website, 12 of the 26 runs in Blue Sky…
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This legendary skier has called Colorado home – and Vail named a run after her, too
Lindsey Vonn is one of the world’s most successful female ski racers to ever hit the slopes, and recently, she came out of retirement. Although Vonn isn’t originally from Colorado, the skier has roots in one of the Centennial State’s most famous mountain towns. Vonn commuted to train in Vail, and later moved to the…
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Eagle County leads the way in fire mitigation as winter drought deepens
In 2011, Eagle County had what it considered a robust Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), which it developed and then discussed with community leaders. But after the devastation wrought by the 2020 fire season, in which three fires — Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, and Pine Gulch — consumed nearly half a million acres, Eric Lovgren,…
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Plane crashes in Colorado mountains following engine failure
On January 11, Eagle’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a small plane crashing in the mountains north of Dotsero. According to a report on the matter, a Garmin alert about the incident was received at about 2 p.m. indicating that the incident had occurred near 1230 Sweetwater Road. This is located about…