Human remains found in rugged area near Wolcott
At 9:38 a.m. Friday, the local dispatch center received a call — a man who was target shooting just north of Wolcott had found human remains. In a news release sent out later that afternoon,...
Lindsey Vonn’s surgeon talks about new non-opioid treatment in road to recovery
When the 2026-27 Stifel US Alpine Ski Team team roster was announced earlier this month, there was one particular name that raised some questions. While it may seem odd that there would be any speculation...
Former Eagle Town Council member, tireless advocate for Western Slope, Matt Solomon dies
Two-time former Eagle Town Council member and Eagle gun store owner Matt Solomon died recently, according to Club 20, a nonpartisan coalition of Colorado Western Slope counties and businesses where Solomon served as chairman of the...
Eagle County groups rally behind state effort to curb dangerous e-bike use
On Oct. 12, Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a public advisory reminding people of the e-bike regulations from HB25-1197, a recent bill that classifies e-bikes into three categories based on controls and speeds. The legislation...
Analysis | Taylor: If you were running Vail Resorts, what changes would you make?
If you own Vail Resorts stock, the last two weeks have likely been among the happiest times for you since you bought the stock. The shares have skyrocketed by around 13% since the beginning of...
Vail Resorts accuses Oasis Management of conflict by working with Prince in board bid
In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission on Monday, Vail Resorts accused Oasis Management, the Hong Kong-based investment group currently running a slate of four directors for seats on Vail Resort’s board, of...
Colorado’s record-shattering water year was ‘ridiculously warm,’ a little bit ‘scary’ and offered a ‘new perspective’ on how climate change will affect the state
Colorado climatologists say the past water year was one for the record books. The 2026 water year smashed heat records across the state and was also one of the driest on record, according to an...
Trailblazers: Some somewhat PG Packy Walker tales ahead of his book signing at Vail Library
So you think you’ve heard every Packy Walker story in the book, right? The drunken shenanigans in the early days of Vail, the satirical Fourth of July parade costumes that sometimes got him tossed by...
Why Choose Eagle Airport for Your Next Vail Getaway?
For travelers planning a Vail vacation, choosing the right airport can make a big difference. Denver International Airport is the best-known gateway to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, but Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) offers a convenient...
Eagle County commissioners pass resolutions backing increased education funding, tax cuts for vast majority of Coloradans
Colorado is ranked 43rd in the nation for K-12 public education funding, and the Eagle County Board of Commissioners Tuesday passed several resolutions supporting a local ballot question and two statewide amendments and propositions to try to rectify...
Pasta deals, mezcal tastings, dinosaurs, Halloween happenings and more this weekend in the Vail Valley
Parent’s Night Out Kids Skate Party Skate Club Vail has been operating since 1977 and has helped many skaters achieve their dreams on ice. The club’s big fall fundraiser is happening this Friday and parents,...
‘Dark money’ groups are spending millions opposing Amendment 87, which proposes graduated income tax in Colorado
Millions of dollars are flowing into November’s election in an effort to sway Coloradans’ vote on two ballot measures related to the state’s income tax system. Supporters of Amendment 87, which would replace the state’s...
At Trump’s order, U.S. Department of Agriculture asks Colorado to review state wolf policies, protection status
Just over a month after President Donald Trump ordered the federal government to look at delisting gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking the...
Vail Stoke Sessions free concert series returns to Checkpoint Charlie for second year
The Vail Stoke Sessions concert series is back for a second year, kicking off on Friday, Nov. 13 — Vail Mountain’s Opening Day. This free, outdoor concert series brings high-energy performances, local culinary favorites and...
More snow on the way for Colorado’s Western Slope as temperatures drop
October is bringing in another round of stormy weather to wrap up the cooling month, translating into rain — and later, snow — for parts of western Colorado. So far, this October has been “wetter...
Money flows into the fight over Colorado’s proposed constitutional hunting and fishing right
Just two weeks out from the November midterm election, money is continuing to pour into the fight over whether Colorado should add a right to hunt and fish to the state’s constitution. Amendment 83 —...
Locally-owned Surefoot looks to the locals with 20% October Madness ski-boot sale in Vail
With winter-like weather starting to creep back into the Vail area this week, and opening day only three weeks away, Vail’s locally owned and operated Surefoot ski-boot store this weekend will be hosting a massive sale aimed...
Offseason is deal season in the Vail Valley
In between the busy summer months and the ski season is a special time that most locals know as deal season. This is when things slow down and there’s a little more time to go...