Chris Dillmann

Rod Slifer's daughter, Adi Slifer, gives a tribute to her dad during his memorial Thursday at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail.

Melissa Etheridge headlines the Avon Salute to the USA event on Wednesday night in Avon. It is the 38th annual event. AvonSalute-VDN-070424-1-1

The Vail Precision Lawn Chair Demonstration Team performs during the Vail America Days parade Thursday in Vail. This year was the group's 40th year performing for the crowds during the July 4 holiday.

The Eagle Mine has been on the EPA’s list of Superfund sites since 1986, through which it receives federal oversight of water treatment and funding to perform additional cleanup projects

Rosé wines have come a long way since that box of white zinfandel with an easy-pour spout graced our refrigerators. Gone are the days of sweet, blush wines. Today, rosé wines are in a class...

Andy Waters, a deputy with the Eagle County Sheriff's Office, greets kid returning to school Tuesday at Gypsum Elementary School in Gypsum. Tuesday marked the first day of the academic year for public schools in Eagle County.

Brandy McWhirt, left, and Molly McCabe test their arms during Saturday's stein-holding competition at Beaver Creek Oktoberfest. Kids and adults compete in the Best Dressed competition for Beaver Creek Oktoberfest on Saturday in Beaver Creek. There were competitions for men, women and kids. The first prost of the Beaver Creek Oktoberfest happens as the official…

Annual event raises more than $56,000 this year, with 6,903 ducks adopted

But some groups still lag in views of security, safety

Chefs from Sweet Basil plate dishes in April during the Taste of Vail Apres Tasting in Vail Village. For the second straight year, Sweet Basil landed on Michelin's recommended list.