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Armstrong-Contador duel should divide – and liven up – Tour de France
Book Review: Magnificent Desolation
The O. Report
Energy boom just to the west of Vail carries some scary vestiges of Cold War era
The Bookworm Sez
Book Reveiw: The Depression Cure
Fairways and Greens
Try it before you buy it: Sonnenalp Golf Club demo day set for Friday
Vail Fashion
Vail Fashion show still strong despite wet weather
Pitchforks coming out over new gas drilling regs on Western Slope, lawmaker says
State Rep. Laura Bradford says ranchers and landowners in and around Grand Junction and Mesa County are enraged by new, more environmentally stringent drilling regulations keeping them from fully developing their oil and gas mineral rights.
“Our stance is the erosion of private property rights has gotten to the point that the pitchforks are about to come out...
Revamped VailVelo.com looks to boost Vail Valley's biking profile
For years, Vail’s bike trails survived under the radar. While locals and avid cyclists enjoy the path less traveled, others typically bypass the area in favor of riding destinations like Fruita and Moab. That may change, thanks to a revamped site at VailVelo.com.
Vail Velo, a cycling club established in 1989,...
May shows increase in sales and transactions, but numbers still well off from peak levels of 2007
May saw a 30-percent jump in real estate transactions compared to the previous best month so far this year and the dollar volume showed an increase of 16 percent, according to an analysis by Land Title Guarantee Company.
A total of 79 transactions were closed in May for a total sales volume of $70,751,600, which resulted in an average sales price of $895,590....
Polar exploration company Quark Expeditions signs on as major sponsor of Vail Valley Foundation
The Vail Valley Foundation has figuratively gone to the ends of the earth to find their newest Cornerstone Partner as Quark Expeditions, the acknowledged leader in polar adventures since 1991, has signed on to help support the nonprofit organization’s overall slate of programming.
Based in Norwalk, Conn., Quark Expeditions features the largest and most diverse...
A call for stories of Vail's ghosts and haunted houses
A new housing project in West Vail has raised old rumors about a haunted house which used to sit at 2657 Arosa Drive. The old A-frame home was creaky, drafty, and emanated gloom from its eye-like windows.
The Town of Vail bought the property in 1995 for employee housing, but had trouble renting the place – partly because of the condition of the house – but...
Eagle County Airport closed for the summer for runway repairs
Eagle County Regional Airport, (EGE) located between Eagle and Gypsum and serving both the Vail and Roaring Fork (Aspen) valleys, is closed for commercial service April 15 through Aug. 31 for scheduled runway work.
When service resumes on Sept. 2, American Airlines will provide flights through the fall season into winter. The decision to close EGE through the summer...
Westin Riverfront at base of Beaver Creek offers huge ski holiday discounts on trips booked in July
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa recently announced its "Christmas in July" promotion, offering more than 50 percent off standard ski-season pricing on holiday vacations booked in the month of July.
The offer is good on studio suites and spacious 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom condominiums -- all of which feature a fireplace, living area and a fully stocked kitchen ideal for...
Vail America Days Fourth of July celebration packed with activities for all ages
This year's Vail America Days celebration on Saturday, July 4, will include activities for the whole family, the annual parade, street entertainment, patriotic concert and fireworks, which will be followed by a public safety campaign that enlists parental supervision of younger family members.
Here are some tips for a memorable celebration in Vail:
Vail America Days...
Randall named co-chair of the Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation
President of Vail Valley Medical Center’s (VVMC) Board of Directors Ron Davis last week announced the appointment of Mary Randall as co-chair of Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Randall will join Dr. Jack Eck in the co-chair position. Randall, a member of the Vail Valley community for more than 10 years, was formerly president of...
Gymnastics, golf, skating and more: VRD youth sports camps keep rocking in June
The Vail Recreation District's youth sports camps continue this month with the first of two Vail Figure Skating Camps for ages four and older, plus a Mini-Hawks Sports Training Camp for children ages four to six and the return of the Girl's Soccer Academy for ages six to 16.
The first of three Vail Gymnastics Camps also will take place this month for ages four and...
Beaver Creek dining options abound as resort cranks up chairlift, opens Spruce Saddle
Beaver Creek kicks off the summer season with the annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue festival, May 23-24, and on Saturday starts scenic weekend chairlift rides that can be packaged with bike and lunch deals.
Chairlift rides on the Centennial Express Lift (#6) will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends only from May 23-25 (including Monday), May 30-31 and...
Vail rafting
Rafting in Colorado is perhaps the most enjoyable summer activity available – and trips for all ability levels are available throughout spring, summer, and autumn.
For brochures and information on half-day, full-day, or multi day rafting adventures anywhere in Colorado, call the Colorado River Outfitters Association at (303) 280-2554.
Here are...
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