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Copper Mountain Resort offers year-round skiing on real snow for 12 consecutive months. Copper Mountain’s winter season begins this year on November 8.

The Town of Gypsum is holding an infornmational meeting about the construction of a new water treatment plant. The meeting will be held October 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Gypsum Town Council Chambers.

The Town of Minturn is hosting a Trick or Treat party at town hall on Wednesday, October 30. This event goes from 5:30 to 7:30. Stop by for Photo Opportunities and candy, until it runs out.

The Vilar Performing Arts Center’s Underground Sound concert series continues on Wednesdays through the fall. Concert Passes, which include a drink at each show, are available by e-mail at [email protected].

The Gypsum Creek Recreration Area Masterplan public meeting will present findings from community input and gauge resident’s interest in upcoming projects. The meeting will be held on October 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Gypsum Town Council Chambers at Town Hall.

The Town of Vail is hosting their FreeFall Bluegrass Festival from October 11th to the 13th in Vail Village. Music kicks off Friday at 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at noon.

The Stifel Birds of Prey men’s and women’s World Cup Ski Races are being held in Beaver Creek from Dec. 3 through the 15th. New this year are the women’s races in Beaver Creek the weekend following the men’s races. You can find more information at bcworldcup.com.

A resurfacing project is underway on Battle Mountain from U.S Highway 24 at mile point 147, just south of Minturn, to mile point 158, just past Red Cliff.

The I-70 Westbound onramp in Dowd Junction will be closed through mid-August as CDOT replaces a wall along the interstate. Additional delays along U.S. Highway 6 are to be expected Monday through Friday business hours with flaggers alternating traffic between mile points 174.3 to 173.4.

Gypsum Ponds will be undergoing improvements and road work beginning late this summer, with completion time estimated for fall. The goal is to better control water levels in the ponds and remove invasive species.

The Town of Eagle’s Marketing and Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for events in 2025. Instructions for the potential funding of special events and grants, can be found at townofeagle.org.

Roundabout construction between Edwards and Avon on Highway 6 began this spring and is scheduled to be completed on October 29. The two roundabouts will be at the intersection of Arrowhead and Highway 6 and the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Highway 6.

The Vail Ski Swap is happening at Dobson Arena from Frida

Copper Mountain Resort offers year-round skiing on real snow for 12 consecutive months. Copper Mountain’s winter season begins this year on November 8.

The Gyptober Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 this year at the Lundgren Amphitheater from 2 to 5 p.m. in Gypsum. Festivities include Trunk-N-Treat, the Great Pumpkin Race (for kids), a Stein Holding Contest, a Halloween Costume Parade for all ages, DJ, Bounce Houses with Food and Beer available for purchase.

The Town of Eagle is accepting nominations for the 2024 Community Impact Award. This award honors individuals, businesses or organizations that make a positive impact on the Eagle Community. Nominations for the award are being accepted in the Eagle Town Clerks office through Sept. 30. The Eagle Town Council will review all of the nominations and vote for the recipient. Winners will be announced later this year by the Town Council.

The Vilar Performing Arts Center’s Underground Sound concert series continues on Wednesdays through the fall. Concert Passes, which include a drink at each show, are available by e-mail at [email protected].

The Stifel Birds of Prey men’s and women’s World Cup Ski Races are being held in Beaver Creek from Dec. 3 through the 15th. New this year are the women’s races in Beaver Creek the weekend following the men’s races. You can find more information at bcworldcup.com.

This is the peak week for leaf peeping here in the Eagle River Valley. So get out there and enjoy the beautiful fall weather and foliage.

A resurfacing project is underway on Battle Mountain from U.S Highway 24 at mile point 147, just south of Minturn, to mile point 158, just past Red Cliff.

The Town of Avon is asking the public to dismount and walk their conveyance when they approach the playground and sand volleyball courts on the north side of Nottingham Lake. This is to help protect the patrons of the park.

The I-70 Westbound onramp in Dowd Junction will be closed through mid-August as CDOT replaces a wall along the interstate. Additional delays along U.S. Highway 6 are to be expected Monday through Friday business hours with flaggers alternating traffic between mile points 174.3 to 173.4.

Gypsum Ponds will be undergoing improvements and road work beginning late this summer, with completion time estimated for fall. A project to better control water levels in the ponds and remove invasive species is the goal.

Roundabout construction between Edwards and Avon on Highway 6 began this spring and is scheduled to be completed on October 29. The two roundabouts will be at the intersection of Arrowhead and Highway 6 and the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Highway 6.

Austin Richardson
Austin Richardson
You can reach Austin at [email protected] or at (970) 949-7625

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