Large cocaine bust on I-70 in Eagle County results in prison sentences for 2 men
Erik Manuel Garcia Maradiaga, the second of two defendants charged with smuggling 43 pounds of cocaine through Eagle County, was sentenced to eight years in the Colorado Department of Corrections in August, closing the case...
Former CU Buff runner and Footlocker cross-country All-American wins inaugural Bighorn Road Strava segment title
The inaugural Bighorn Road’s gran fondo format was perfect for Strava segment slayer Seth Hirsch. “It was awesome. The route was really cool,” the former DI distance running star said after posting the fastest combined...
New short-term rental organization wants to address regulatory issues in Colorado鈥檚 resort towns
Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the spelling of Julia Koster’s name. The Colorado Short-Term Rental Alliance, a nonprofit volunteer organization known as COSTRA, officially launched in September, promising to be a unified...
Oktoberfest, live music, classic cars and more in the Vail Valley this weekend
The Black Crowes at The Amp The Gerald R. Ford summer concert series is winding down but not before AEG Presents and the Vail Valley Foundation brings the debut of The Black Crowes to The...
Colorado鈥檚 highest peaks are starting to see snow 鈥� but summer isn鈥檛 over yet
Colorado’s highest peaks are starting to get dustings of snow as wetter, colder weather has pushed into the mountains after a hot, dry summer. Meteorologist Seth Linden 鈥� who runs Seth’s Weather Report, a popular...
Vail community celebrates the life of John Dakin, the legendary PR specialist and ski racing fixture
When ski media legend John Dakin died in April, many tributes focused on his impressive career. Dakin, who was inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame in 2022, served as the chief of press...
Eagle County cyclist wins combined Bighorn Gravel and Bighorn Road title
Good things come to those who wait. After finishing one place off the podium at Bighorn Gravel the last two years, Haley Dumke took the top prize at the inaugural Bighorn Road event on Saturday....
Vail Social Community Potluck brings together a ‘cast of characters that nobody can match’
Hundreds of people from all over Eagle County donned creative costumes and brought homemade food to the streets of Vail Tuesday night for the Vail Social Community Potluck. The idea for the event hearkens back...
Vail Valley restaurants are going to the dogs 鈥� hot dogs, that is
In addition to the stunning views and incredible outdoor activities, the Eagle River Valley is also known as a culinary destination. From Michelin-recommended establishments to world-famous chef-driven concepts, these celebrated restaurants offer up the finest...
For Eagle County’s health care providers, federal, state funding cuts will take a toll
Federal and state changes to health care funding and accessibility will impact Eagle County residents’ ability to access care. Vail Health and Mountain Family Health Centers, two health care systems that serve patients in Eagle...
9/11 golf tournament at Country Club of the Rockies restores hopes for military veterans
In remembrance of those lost in the 9/11 attacks on United States soil 24 years ago, the Military Warriors Support Foundation, the Vail Veterans Program and Country Club of the Rockies golf club gathered for...
Town of Vail updates emergency evacuation plan
The town of Vail has updated its emergency evacuation plan, which includes important instructions for residents and visitors, modernized procedures, and lessons learned from recent emergency management experiences. The plan is available for review at Vail.gov/evac. ...
Female-led search by Vail Mountain Rescue Group uncovers new clues that may finally close the case on missing hiker Michelle Vanek
After nearly 19 years, the search for Michelle Vanek may be over. A team of women from the Vail Mountain Rescue Group finished the job in a little more than three weeks. Vanek, a 35-year-old...