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Democratic incumbent Rep. Elizabeth Velasco is outraising and outspending her Republican opponent, Russ Andrews, ahead of November's race to represent Colorado House District 57. Velasco's committee has raised roughly $67,000 and spent around $38,300 as of the reporting period ending Sept. 30. Andrews has raised roughly $18,800 and spent just over $14,700 during the same…
Millions of dollars are flowing into November's election in an effort to sway Coloradans' vote on two ballot measures related to the state's income tax system. Supporters of Amendment 87, which would replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system, had disclosed around $1 million in spending as of the Oct. 6 filing…
With staffing shortages at the forefront of the Nov. 3 Eagle County sheriff's campaign, Gypsum officials this week confirmed their relationship with the sheriff's office is 'strained,' and that they're 'frustrated' with their current contract and what they're getting for their money. 'I can't speak to what's going on in the sheriff's office, because I'm not there,…
Traveling takes me to a lot of different destinations. Luckily my wife recognizes the sickness and tries to pick places where I can also fish. As a result I need to carry flies that work in a variety of situations, attract attention and elevate my enjoyment. Top water poppers are flies that do all these…
First the news part of this 17th edition of our Trailblazers: A celebration of life honoring former Vail owner George N. Gillett Jr. will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the newly renovated Dobson Arena in Vail. The celebration is open to the wider 'Vail Valley community and to all…
In discussions between Vail Valley Partnership and local business leaders, a common theme started to emerge: Businesses were struggling to retain young adult staff. One representative from their team said that while there were a variety of factors causing this, it all kept coming back to the absence of community and meaningful relationships. Young adults…
Just days after getting married, going on her honeymoon and starting a brand-new job, Lynn Blake suffered cardiac arrest on Valentine's Day in 2007. The 27-year-old was fit and active, but her miraculous survival led her to a life dedicated to helping save others. Her story will be told on Oct. 20 at The Bookworm…
My expression for deception is 'True Lies.' Besides being the title of one of my favorite classic movies, the juxtaposition of 'truth' and 'lie' captures the essence of deception. When a hotel uses 'resort fees' to mask price increases, that is deception. The hotel says, 'Our room prices have not increased,' which is technically true.…
At age 12, Trevor 'Bones' Davis witnessed Carlos Santana in concert, and it was life-changing. Friday, he and Santa Rios bring the sounds of Santana to life at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. After experiencing four drummers on stage at the Santana show, Bones knew he wanted to be drummer. He had…
The FreeFall Bluegrass Festival was held at Nottingham Park in Avon Oct. 9-11 and featured bluegrass hitmakers like Railroad Earth, Molly Tuttle and Bluegrass Generals. Other crowd favorites were Drew Emmitt Band, Hot Buttered Rum and collaborations like Ross James Electric Deadgrass featuring Nicki Bluhm, Alex Koford, Garrett Sayers, Bill McKay plus special guests Bill…
Think you have the best haunted house on the block? The town of Gypsum is inviting residents to dust off the cobwebs, fire up the fog machine and get your home or business ready for the spookiest showdown in town. Whether you lean toward creepy classics, magical mayhem or a pumpkin lover's dream — the…
Vail police arrested Cody Jamison Boyles Monday afternoon in connection to the theft of campaign signs throughout the town of Vail. In a press release, the town of Vail thanked the community for its tips and feedback in the investigation, and also noted that all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Police…
Vail Comedy Show is back on Wednesday with views, cocktails and laughs. Organizer and comedian Mark Masters is bringing Denver comedian Sam Adams to town along with Lisa Lane. 'Avon has been really good to us, and we are excited about our intimate show and the big show up the street with Craig Ferguson at…
Core Transit, the Eagle-County based transportation system, has been named the 2026 Large Community Transit Agency of the Year, and its Rider Education Campaign was named Marketing Program of the Year. These awards were recognized by the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies and celebrated Core Transit's work to take rider feedback and put it into…
How does one begin to describe or define a person's life that spans an entire century? If you are describing Ella Marie (Warren) Burnett — it would be gumption, grit and grace. Long before Eagle County was what it is today, and ski 'resorts' were unheard of, Ella and her family were true pioneers in…
