Founding of Turning Point USA clubs at 2 Eagle County high schools sparks controversy
In October, two Eagle County high schools started Turning Point USA clubs, sparking community backlash that led to a petition to halt the club’s establishment at one school. Turning Point USA is a national nonprofit...
Colorado’s top election official dismisses Gypsum Republican’s campaign finance complaints in Eagle Town Council election
When Tony Martinez, the vice-chair of the Eagle County Republicans, filed campaign finance complaints in October against five candidates running for Eagle Town Council seats, he said he did so in an effort to prove...
Time Machine: 40 years ago, West Vail loses fight to become its own town
30 years ago Nov. 10, 1995 Eagle County residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of “de-Brucing,” a term for doing away with the TABOR amendment spending limits devised by Douglas Bruce. “With the successful deBrucing measure,...
Soaring sucess: How a Battle Mountain High School grad turned his dream of flying fighter jets into reality
In 2004, Taylor Roach answered a questionnaire for the Vail Daily upon graduating from Battle Mountain High School at 18. One of the questions asked was, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” “Flying...
Another reintroduced wolf from Canada has died, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says
Another of Colorado’s reintroduced gray wolves has died, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The agency said in a Friday news release that it received a mortality alert from a female gray wolf’s collar on...
Avon Police seek help in search for missing person
The Avon Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating Pablo Araya Rojas, who was reported missing on Oct. 31. “Our officers are actively investigating and working to ensure his safe return,” the...
Ski and snowboard gear in Colorado getting more expensive as a result of tariffs, according to industry experts
Hitting the slopes this ski season? Those planning to participate in winter sports should expect to spend more on gear this season due to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to industry experts...
Short-term rental tax defeated by 32 votes in Vail
A sharply contested effort to raise taxes on short-term rentals came down to the wire in Vail on Tuesday, with the measure trailing by just 32 votes after the final counts came in early Wednesday...
Eagle County School District assistant superintendent throws hat in ring for superintendent position
Eagle County School District is looking for a new superintendent to start work in 2026 after current Superintendent Phil Qualman retires at the end of the school year. Assistant Superintendent Katie Jarnot publicly declared her...
What are hunting seasons and limited tags, and why do we need them in Colorado?
Most of us agree that maintaining a healthy ecosystem is important, but when it comes to big game hunting, what does that entail? One important way in which land managers shape our ecosystem is through...
See how Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working to minimize wolf conflicts on ranch land
From riders on horseback surveying the landscape to electric barriers to ward off prey, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is deploying a slew of tactics to prevent and reduce conflicts with wolves as it continues its...
Frisco teen asking for assistance as he vies for spot on Olympic team
Frisco teen, Walker Robinson, is in the process of chasing a lifelong dream of qualifying for the Olympics. In the lead up to the Winter Games in February, Robinson will be competing in three World-Cup...