Rumors of possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action Wednesday night in Vail Village led to businesses shutting down early and at least two restaurants not opening for business on Thursday. But town officials say they had no contact with federal immigration officials and know of no arrests.
“We’re not aware of any ICE activity or federal law enforcement activity that occurred in the town of Vail last night or yesterday,” Vail Town Manager Russ Forrest said Thursday, acknowledging that ICE activity throughout Eagle County on Wednesday sparked fear.
Vail Mayor Barry Davis said he was flooded with calls Wednesday night and early Thursday from concerned citizens.
ICE confirmed that enforcement activity in EagleVail Wednesday morning led to the detention of seven individuals, according to Avon Police Chief Greg Daly. ICE officials did not respond to Vail Daily’s email requests for comment. .
