Vail music icon Phil Long set to retire
“It’s 4:45 on a Saturday, the regular crowd shuffles in …” Anytime Phil Long sings Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” he shouts out to the crowd to ask what time it is and adjusts the lyrics...
Eagle County rancher reports employee killed King Mountain wolf pack matriarch
The King Mountain wolf pack’s matriarch was reportedly killed by a ranch hand while it was approaching cattle in northwest Colorado, according to new details revealed in public comment sent to the U.S. Fish and...
Holdout condo owners still dug in as Evergreen redevelopment project moves forward in Vail
Peter Knobel’s Solaris Group development company has 17 of the 19 condo owners at the Evergreen Lodge onboard with his plans to convert the hotel and condos next to the main Vail Health hospital into what he...
Town of Vail details plan to reduce water use by half during extreme drought summer
The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has asked the town of Vail to reduce its water use by one third this summer, and the town plans to go beyond that with an aggressive plan...
These guns will soon require a permit and training course to be legally purchased in Colorado
Starting Aug. 1, Coloradans will need to complete hours of safety training and obtain a permit to purchase a wide variety of semi-automatic guns. The new rules stem from Senate Bill 25-003, passed last year...
EagleVail local who lost it all in Marshall Fire says being ready starts with your homeowner’s policy
Michael Friedberg has held many quintessential Colorado jobs growing up in Boulder and skiing and ski coaching in Vail, from U.S. Ski Team mogul skier to sports marketer to restaurateur to professional cyclist. But the...
Democrats emphasize experience, collaboration in June 30 Eagle County sheriff’s primary race
Two Democrats with extensive experience in local law enforcement and similar campaign platforms are facing off in the June 30 primary election with the winner taking on incumbent Republican Eagle County Sheriff James van Beek in the...
Vail planning to showcase Dobson Ice Arena remodel with a big concert Thanksgiving weekend
If the low-snow winter was good for one reason, it quickened the pace of Vail’s $55 million remodel of Dobson Ice Arena. The project is now targeting September for substantial completion. The Vail Town Council...
In her debut XC short track mountain bike race, SRAM engineer takes GoPro Mountain Games crown
Deanna Mayles knows how to make a debut. “It was good,” the late-blooming 32-year-old said on Friday morning after taking the women’s XC short track mountain bike title at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail....
Opinion | Qualman: A farewell and a call to action for Eagle County School District
After 22 incredible years with the Eagle County School District, including the last seven serving as superintendent, the time has come for me to say goodbye. Serving this district and this community has been the...
Weekend Picks: The GoPro Mountain Games return to Vail
If you were to visit Vail for one weekend in the summer, you’d experience a huge slice of the mountain lifestyle during the GoPro Mountain Games. Its tagline: Athletes, Art, Music and Mountains, pretty much...
Colorado is likely to see drought emergency declared to address widespread impacts
The Colorado Drought Task Force is seeking an official drought emergency declaration from Gov. Jared Polis — a move that could free up additional resources to address statewide impacts to agriculture, municipal water supplies, wildlife...
Vail Valley Anglers teams nab YETI Catch Wars podiums
Two Vail Valley Anglers fly-fishing teams got on the podium during the second day of the GoPro Mountain Games. Team Hoosier Daddy, composed of Andy Leister and Greg Harvey, accrued 295 points to win the...
Colorado saw the lowest skier turnout in more than 35 years this past winter
Visits to Colorado plunged off a cliff this past season, hitting the lowest levels in more than three decades after one of the warmest and driest winters on record. Statewide skier visitation numbers published Thursday...
Allman Betts Family Revival comes to Vail
As sons of the legendary Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman — co-founders of The Allman Brothers Band, which defined Southern rock in the 1960s and 1970s by fusing blues, country, jazz and rock into their signature...
A spectator’s guide to the 2026 GoPro Mountain Games
The GoPro Mountain Games returns to Vail June 4–7, transforming the iconic mountain town into the ultimate celebration of adventure sports, art, music and mountain culture. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Mountain Games veteran, here’s everything you...