Ash Lohmann
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Female police officers make an impact valley-wide
When asked to picture a police officer, many might conjure an image of a tall, strong man in uniform. However, female police officers throughout the valley subvert expectations, proudly vowing to serve and protect their... → Read More
Correcting the record on proposed change to Second Gulch Trail’s 50-inch access law
At the Feb. 27 Eagle Town Council Meeting, the town’s Open Space and Recreation Director Brian Lieberman presented a recommendation from the Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee to increase the motorized width limit of... → Read More
Proposed widening of Second Gulch Trail in Eagle for side-by-side access stirs up locals
With major trail reroute and restoration projects slotted for later this year in the Hardscrabble area located between Eagle and Gypsum, discussions of modifying motor vehicle access arose at the Feb. 27 Eagle Town Council meeting. Members... → Read More
Two new members sit on Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission
Two vacancies on Eagle’s Planning and Zoning Commission were recently filled by Weston Gleiss and Keith Montag. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission leads the department, which works to “provide safe, efficient and orderly development... → Read More
Local police take to the powder for patrol
Spotting an in-uniform officer on skis may seem out of the ordinary, but at Vail and Beaver Creek, officers from agencies valley-wide have been taking to the slopes for patrol for years. While on the... → Read More
The behind-the-scenes operations of Eagle County detentions
While other law enforcement professionals in the valley are out on patrol, in the courthouse or out and about engaging with the community, certain individuals work with people behind bars at the Eagle County Jail. ... → Read More
Marshall Burrow leaves a legacy of safety and service
Marshall Burrow was a former Vail Resorts Mountain Safety Patrol supervisor and a Vail Fire and Emergency Services seasonal wildland firefighter who passed away on May 3, 2022. In his memory, Burrow’s family and friends... → Read More
Eagle County woman reported missing, authorities seek suspect in alleged domestic violence incident
Eagle County resident Norma Bustos Teran called in sick to work last Friday and hasn’t been seen since. Law enforcement officials are concerned for the 59-year-old woman’s safety for various reasons, including that she was... → Read More
Gov. Polis appoints Jonathan Shamis of Leadville to 5th Judicial District bench
Jonathan Shamis of Leadville has been appointed by Gov. Jared Polis to fill the Eagle County vacancy in the 5th Judicial District Court following the retirement of Judge Mark Thompson. Shamis was previously a Lake... → Read More
Eagle hires Melissa Daruna as assistant town manager
Eagle has hired Melissa Daruna, who has spent the past four years leading Keep It Colorado, a statewide conservation nonprofit, as its assistant town manager. In November, Eagle embarked on the search for an assistant... → Read More
Wildlife Trail Ambassador Program’s new campaign aims to change perspective on wildlife
In Eagle, wildlife and humans exist within each other’s backyards. With that coexistence comes a sense of responsibility for residents to respect and protect surrounding wildlife. Through education and jarring imagery, a new wildlife campaign... → Read More
Hardscrabble trails under review and set for improvement
Alongside the Hardscrabble Trails Coalition and the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance, Eagle’s Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee is gearing up to propose major improvements to Eagle Trails within the Bureau of Land Management... → Read More
Eagle Police officer commended for rescuing man from Eagle River after crash on I-70
Megan Heil of the Eagle Police Department jumped into action on the afternoon of Jan. 2 as soon as she noticed something was wrong on her way to work. Thankfully, being in the right place... → Read More
Presales begin for first phase of residences at Haymeadow in Eagle
Eagle residents have first dibs on the first units set to be built at Haymeadow, the sprawling 200-acre development that was first approved by the town back in 2014. A part of the new development... → Read More
Wanderlust Dogs in Eagle set to expand operations
Nearly at its 10-year mark, Wanderlust Dogs has all paws on deck for its 8,500-square-foot expansion. On April 1, what once was Wanderlust Dog Ranch will debut its new building and new branding. Now Wanderlust... → Read More
Civil trial involving Gypsum contractor over disagreements in Leadville development gets underway
On Monday, what is expected to be a weeklong jury trial got underway at the Eagle County Justice Center in Judge Paul Dunkleman’s district courtroom. A six-person jury will hear the case in a civil... → Read More
Kids, Cops and Hoops offers opportunity to play with police
Since 2010, Avon Police officers have laced up sneakers to shoot hoops with children within the community. Still meeting every Tuesday, Avon Police Department’s Kids, Cops and Hoops program is seeking more youth in fourth... → Read More
Avon Police Department’s Al Zepeda recognized for Special Olympics work
On Saturday, Jan. 28, Avon Police Officer Al Zepeda was presented the 2023 State Directors Individual Award by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a facet of Special Olympics Colorado. Zepeda was honored for his extensive... → Read More
Surveillance shows theft from unlocked cars in Edwards
The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, in social media post, said there has been an influx of thefts that could have likely been prevented by ensuring vehicles were locked. Among them are a series of thefts... → Read More
Nominating commission selects candidates for 5th Judicial District Court vacancy
The nominating commission for the 5th Judicial District has announced two candidates have been selected for possible appointment to the district court’s judiciary vacancy: Courtney Holm of Edwards and Jonathan Shamis of Leadville. Mark Thompson... → Read More