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Anglers test the waters at Sylvan Lake in 2014. The lake and adjacent cabins and campsites are closed while the dam is replaced.

Sylvan Lake among state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access

June 23, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues visitor advisory for Sylvan Lake and Rifle Gap state parks. Extreme drought has forced both water and boating restrictions.

Skiers descend Vail Mountain on Jan. 10. The mountain is seeing historically low snowpack, which is affecting tourism revenue in the town of Vail.
(John LaConte, Vail Daily)

Dozens of trails remain closed at major Colorado ski mountains as spring break kicks off amid hot, dry winter

March 17, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

As the spring break holiday kicks into high gear, most of Colorado鈥檚 major ski resorts have yet to open all of their terrain.

Homeland Security Investigations agents leave a home in Dillon Valley after executing a search warrant on Sept. 16, 2025. (Kit Geary/Summit Daily News)

Colorado immigration lawyers say leaked ICE memo is enabling agents to make illegal arrests

February 6, 2026 at 8:09 a.m.

As immigration enforcement operations increase in Colorado, immigration lawyers say a leaked federal memo could embolden immigration enforcement officials to violate long-standing Fourth Amendment protections.

Vail to make budget cuts as slow season affects town revenues

February 5, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Colorado鈥檚 historically low snowpack is affecting Vail鈥檚 economy, prompting town officials to lower revenue forecasts and recommend millions of dollars in budget reductions for 2026.

A backcountry skier stands near the crown of an avalanche that occurred near Vail Pass on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2025. One skier was caught and carried about 30 feet in the avalanche but sustained no injuries and was able to self-extricate themselves from the snow.
(Provided by Colorado Avalanche Information Center)

Avalanche accidents near Keystone, Vail highlight need for caution even as avalanche danger in Colorado declines amid a dry spell

February 5, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

Across much of Colorado鈥檚 northern and central mountains, there is a persistent slab avalanche problem, especially on steep, wind-drifted slopes, experts say.

Demonstrators gather in Vail Village in early January as part of a wave of protests that took place in the United States over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

(Carly Finke/Courtesy photo via Vail Daily)

Ripple effects of ICE enforcement linger in Eagle County as officials brace for Colorado crackdown

January 27, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Police confirmed at least seven people 鈥� some of whom were on their way to work in Vail 鈥� were detained by ICE in EagleVail last week.

VAIL, CO - DECEMBER 7: Skiers, snowboarders and pedestrians are able to walk on dry pavement due to a lack of snow as they head towards Vail Village on December 7, 2021 in Vail, Colorado. The current snowpack at most Colorado resorts is dismal but a weekend storm could bring relief to areas for more snow and increased snowpack in the high country. Winter weather alerts are posted for many mountain regions of Colorado as a potent storm is forecast to move across the state between now and Saturday morning. The storm could drop upwards of 3 feet of snow and will pack winds of 50 mph bringing winter into areas that haven脮t had snow or moisture in months. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Rumored ICE activity strikes fear in Vail as some businesses shut down, close early

January 23, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

Vail Mayor Barry Davis said he was flooded with calls from citizens concerned about potential ICE action in Vail Village.

A rendering of the Red Lion building's proposed redesign, which is currently making its way through the Vail Design and Review Board. The next meeting on the project is scheduled for Wednesday at Vail Town Hall; the meeting will start at 2 p.m. and the Red Lion building is the last item on the main agenda. (Vail Daily)

New Red Lion building in Vail Village won鈥檛 contain Red Lion restaurant

January 19, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

A proposed redesign of Vail Village鈥檚 Red Lion building does contain a restaurant, but that establishment won鈥檛 be the Red Lion, say the current owners.

MAGNA, UTAH - AUGUST 02: California Gulls sit on an exposed sand bank at the Great Salt Lake on August 02, 2021 near Magna, Utah. As severe drought continues to take hold in the western United States, water levels at the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, have dropped to the lowest levels ever recorded. The lake fell below 4194.4 feet in the past week after years of decline from its highest level recorded in 1986 with 4211.65 feet. Further decline of the lake's water levels could result in an increase in water salinity and could generate dust from the exposed lakebed that could impact air quality in the area. The lake does not supply water or generate electricity for nearby communities but it does provide a natural habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 99 percent of Utah is experiencing extreme drought conditions. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Colorado winter bird migration carries increased risk of avian flu exposure to wildlife, domestic animals

December 16, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife expects an increase in wild birds infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza during late fall and winter.

A view of the Sun-Up Express lift on Vail Mountain in April. (Chris Dillmann, Vail Daily)

Vail chairlift accident sends 2 to hospital

December 15, 2025 at 5:50 p.m.

Two men fell from a Vail Mountain chairlift on Monday, according to the resort.

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