Carolyn Paletta
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Avon considers site near Home Depot for employee housing development
The Avon Town Council is preparing to build over 40 housing units for government employees in what will be its largest investment in affordable housing to date, but council members have yet to determine the... → Read More
Avon opens community survey to identify priorities for La Zona project
Avon opened a survey last week asking community members to rank their priorities for the redesign of La Zona, an area that encompasses the recreation center, library and former fire station property. The survey will... → Read More
An Indigenous perspective on climate change: Shoshone Nation leader shares insights at Colorado Mountain College
Walking Mountains Science Center invited Darren Parry, the former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, to share his thoughts and observations on climate change from an Indigenous perspective as part of its... → Read More
Avon Town Council rejects pricey bid for Nottingham Park bathrooms
The Avon Town Council unanimously rejected the only bid that it received to construct bathrooms at Nottingham Park after the price came in at over four times the estimated budget for the project. The town... → Read More
Sweet Coloradough opens in Eagle, sells first 1,000 donuts in less than an hour
Valentine’s Day was extra sweet in Eagle this year with the much-anticipated opening of a new Sweet Coloradough location Tuesday on Chambers Avenue. The Eagle community showed a ravenous appetite for the shop’s handmade, award-winning... → Read More
Mikaela Shiffrin leads the call for climate action from the International Ski Federation
Mikaela Shiffrin is leading the call for the International Ski Federation (FIS) to increase its sustainability efforts and address the “existential and urgent” threat of climate change to competitive snowsports. Shiffrin’s signature topped a list... → Read More
NBS SnowPros create path for members to become part of the ski industry
Among the many patches and colors seen on club jackets at the National Brotherhood of Skiers summit this past week are those of the NBS SnowPros, a service club of licensed instructors dedicated to giving... → Read More
Five decades of soul on the slopes: National Brotherhood of Skiers returns to Vail for milestone summit
The National Brotherhood of Skiers is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its annual Black Summit this week, bringing more than 1,200 predominantly Black skiers and snowboarders from around the country to Vail for competitions, parties,... → Read More
Local wind ensemble selected for state conference performance
A student wind ensemble from Eagle Valley High School was selected as one of 32 school bands to perform at the annual Colorado Music Educators Association conference at The Broadmoor last week. Each year, the... → Read More
Dotsero mobile home residents experience rent increases, rule changes under new ownership
In June, the residents of the Dotsero Mobile Home Park lost their $5.8 million bid to purchase the property they live on and become a resident-owned community. Instead, former owner Jim Condit accepted an all-cash... → Read More
Avon moves forward with new emergency response route into Wildridge
The town of Avon is moving forward on the June Creek Trail Project, which will expand the existing June Creek Trail to make it accessible to first responders in the event of significant emergencies such... → Read More
Gypsum approves 40% wastewater fee increase
The Gypsum Town Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to raise wastewater fees in order to fund a $65 million dollar update to the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The annual rate hikes will begin on... → Read More
US Soccer on a roll after the World Cup? Vail Symposium talk examines game’s domestic growth
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar this winter ended in what many have argued is the greatest World Cup final in history: a head-to-head battle between the legendary Lionel Messi of Argentina and next-generation star... → Read More
Avon reports steady use of electric bike programs
The town of Avon launched two new electric bike programs last year to encourage sustainable transportation and recent reports show that both the regional Shift Bike share program and town-wide rebate program are steadily gaining... → Read More
Battle Mountain boys basketball defeats Vail Mountain School in rivalry game
EAST VAIL —The Battle Mountain boys basketball team defeated upvalley rival Vail Mountain School, 47-32, on Thursday night on the Gore Rangers’ home court in a non-league game. The Huskies were able to remain ahead... → Read More
Gypsum approves largest investment in capital projects in town history
The town of Gypsum recently approved a 2023 budget that more than doubles last year’s total general fund expenditures at $22.8 million and features the largest investment in capital projects in the town’s history. The... → Read More
Walking Mountains launches free Climate Speaker Series this month
Walking Mountains Science Center is kicking off its second annual Climate Speaker Series this month, hosting the first of three speaker events on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. The series, which is sponsored by... → Read More
Avon considers new landscaping standards to limit water consumption
The Avon Town Council is considering an amendment to the town’s landscaping standards that will reduce water consumption and improve fire resiliency in both public and private landscaped areas. The primary change would be the... → Read More
State warns of dangerous avalanche conditions following four fatalities: ‘We need to stop this deadly trend’
Colorado is experiencing heightened avalanche risk in the backcountry this month after heavy December and January snowfall, with four avalanche fatalities recorded in the past three weekends and nine people caught in slides since the... → Read More
Battle Mountain graduates open new gym in Eagle
A new gym founded by two Battle Mountain High School graduates opened in Eagle on Dec. 26, featuring three workout spaces, a diverse range of equipment and soon to offer 24-hour services and personal trainers.... → Read More