Wildfire in western Colorado balloons to 8,140 acres overnight with more ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected
A wildfire in western Colorado more than quadrupled in size overnight, quickly becoming the largest blaze burning in the state. The Turner Gulch Fire burning about 8 miles northeast of Gateway ballooned from 1,470 acres...
Eagle Town Council member arrested, charged on suspicion of driving under the influence
Eagle Town Council member Nick Sunday was arrested outside Eagle Town Hall on Wednesday night for suspicion of driving under the influence. Sunday, 44, was parked in the building’s back lot when he was contacted...
Crash that closed I-70 near Vail involved a stolen vehicle
An early morning interstate closure Thursday was the result of a crash involving a stolen vehicle, the Vail Police Department has confirmed. The driver “fled from an attempted traffic stop and crashed,” said Ryan Kenney...
Why is it so hazy in Colorado? Smoke from multiple wildfires wafts toward I-70 corridor
A haze of smoke from wildfires burning in Colorado wafted into counties along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor on Wednesday, prompting an air quality health advisory. The smoke is from four wildfires burning in western...
Beloved local teacher starts independent school for deep learners
A former Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy teacher is starting a nonprofit microschool for high schoolers that offers a high-level, nontraditional educational program. Classes begin in September. Ask a random collection of Vail Ski and...
Sweetwater Lake isn’t a state park yet, and it may never be
The battle over the identity and future of Sweetwater Lake wages on as federal workforce turnovers temporarily stall the project’s National Environmental Policy Act process and Colorado works to address the concerns of the local...
Eagle County commissioners, in 2-1 vote, approve Edwards River Park plan after building height change
In a split vote, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners on Monday night gave initial approval to the amended Edwards River Park plan after the developer agreed to drop the height of the two tallest...
WATCH: Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares first footage of state’s newest wolf pups
Earlier this week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed and released the names of three new wolf packs in northwest Colorado. At its Thursday commissioner meeting, staff shared the first photo and video of pups born...
Here’s what interior designers say will amplify your backyard patio
When snow is long gone in Colorado and skis are swapped for mountain bikes, apres drinks turn into backyard patio pitchers. With mountainous views visible from many mountain town backyards, local designers say that people...
Judge orders discovery to move forward in long-delayed lawsuit against Vail Resorts
A federal magistrate judge has ordered Vail Resorts to move forward with discovery and disclosure obligations in a five-year-old lawsuit brought by company employees who allege they were improperly denied pay under the Fair Labor...