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The big meeting room at the Eagle County Administration Building rarely fills. When it does, there’s often something controversial brewing. But Tuesday’s crowd came to celebrate. The Eagle County Board of Commissioners, joined by scores...

The new year was ushered in with trepidation around the U.S. economy, but the volunteer-member Eagle County Housing Task Force remains committed to doubling down on bringing regional housing solutions to fruition. If there’s anything...

Housing affordability continues to be a struggle across the U.S. and Canada. At the end of 2022, median-priced single-family homes and condos are less affordable in 99% of U.S. counties when compared to historical averages. The supply of...

Senate Bill 1 would transfer $5 million from the General Fund and $8 million from the Housing Development Grant Fund to the Unused State-Owned Real Property Fund. The money would

On Jan. 9, the Colorado legislature commenced and we began our work serving our great state. The start of the legislative year provides a spirit of optimism, as we seek to bring solutions and ideas...

The last spots to get filled out are Dotsero to the Gypsum Duck Ponds, Horn Ranch to Edwards, EagleVail to Dowd Junction, and Dowd Junction to Minturn.

Slippery road conditions in Eagle County are behind multiple closures and extended delays for motorists. Interstate 70 is closed at mile marker 170 eastbound near Dowd Junction for multiple motor vehicle accidents, according to an...

The town of Vail is heading into next year with a cautious outlook as the Town Council approved its final 2023 budget. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the Town Council approved its 2023 budget in a...

ECO Trails, the Eagle County department responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the Eagle Valley Trail, was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Multi-Modal Transportation Options Fund. ...

Jack Oleson, 97, always had an unlit cigar in his mouth, an entertaining story to share, and a purpose. He was a kid from humble beginnings in Gypsum, who made it big but never forgot...