Haims: Small steps make a huge difference
There are few other communities where the summer activities are revered as much as here in our mountain communities. Regardless of age, people here love being outside and taking advantage of the many activities provided....
Letter: Military is a great option for career development
I found Jacqueline Cartier’s April 8 column in the Vail Daily not only of interest but also it gave a very precise idea of what options are available to those graduating from both secondary schools...
Letter: Thanks for beautiful new Red Sandstone
My daughter and I were lucky enough to attend the ribbon cutting for the new Red Sandstone Elementary School. Wow, it is beautiful. The view from the library of the Gore Range is one people...
Carnes: To impeach or not to impeach
Thanks to the Vail Daily, I am approached in public more often than one might think. Whether on the ski mountain, walking through the village, sitting in a bar or restaurant and even on the...
Cartier: Abuse of power
With this week’s release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report, both sides of the political spectrum are claiming victory. Yet, it is the American people who lost. Two years of investigation, at an estimated cost...
Norton: Learning the language of success
Have you ever had a desire to learn to speak a foreign language? Some, if not many of you are already bilingual or multilingual. If that is you, then you have my deepest respect as...
Van Ens: Every Sunday is Easter Sunday
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. `Tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning,” quipped Mark Twain, whose verbal asides aren’t glib. His...
Leonard: Why I believe Jesus rose from the dead
Amazing books have been written on this topic … I only have 800 words. Yikes! Here we go: At the end of the day, the core of my faith rests on my belief that Jesus...
Curious Nature: Celebrate the special trees in your life on Arbor Day
Do you love the sounds of Aspen stands blowing in the breeze or the scent of towering Colorado Blue Spruce near a stream? Then Arbor Day is your day. Arbor day is truly an environmentally-friendly...
Letter: Red-flag law could have saved my friend
I want to thank the Vail Daily Editorial Board for supporting the passage of the red-flag Law. I know any form of gun control is controversial, but laws that protect people over property are necessary....
Letter: It wasn’t Pete Seibert’s boo-boo
Actually the straight lift line up Golden Peak was cut by Chuck Lewis while Pete Seibert was away in Europe. This resulted in the departure of Chuck from Vail Associates. Pete’s solution to preserve Golden Peak...
Peterson: 20 years later, still looking for answers after Columbine
My daughter loved every second of first grade until that first Code Red drill. Then she told my wife and me that she never wanted to go back to school. We tried to explain that...
Voboril: Close calls and open arms
With a sidelong glance and a big grin, she blasts the afterburners and takes off ahead of me, a vision in black taking graceful, powerful turns on the creamy March bounty. Not slowing down, she...
Our Community Foundation: Food justice warriors come in all shapes and sizes
Editor’s note: The Vail Daily is launching two new columns in the month of April. The Vail Valley Charitable Fund will have a column that runs in the paper the first Friday of each month...
Valley Life for All: How to deal with bullies if you have special needs
Editor’s note: The Vail Daily, in conjunction with Valley Life For All, continues a monthly series of profiles about people in our community who have different abilities.Twenty-seven percent of Americans experience some disability. One hundred...
Letter: Let’s protect our wild neighbors, not destroy them
I am writing to commend Eagle County’s work on finding ways to locate, fund and build projects that will protect wildlife in our state by re-connecting habitat. I-70 is a “zipper” across the state, severing...
Letter: Let’s have a fun, safe closing weekend at Vail
As we enter closing weekend, on behalf of the resort, I want to say thank you to our staff, community and guests for an incredible 2018-2019 ski season. We experienced a legendary start to the...
Romer: Let’s define what we mean by ‘workforce housing’
Terms such as “workforce housing” and “affordable housing” are thrown around a lot, but what exactly is workforce housing, and why is it important? Workforce housing is generally used to refer to properties that are...
Trust Our Land: Waiting for wildlife and hiking with friends
Wildlife are one of our community’s most treasured resources. Deer, elk, and our other furry friends inspire and give us a reason to tread lightly in the backcountry. Protecting wildlife is a responsibility that unites...
Letter: Thanks to Kerry Donovan, Dylan Roberts
With less than a month to go in the 2019 legislative session, I would like to thank state Sen. Kerry Donovan and Rep. Dylan Roberts for their hard work in service to our communities. Their...
