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Premiere High Altitude Aviation Training Facility Opens In Eagle

The premiere high altitude aviation training facility in the U.S. has opened in Colorado. The Colorado Army National Guard post celebrated the opening of the new building after two years of construction.

2013/04/26

Snowboarder Dies In Avalanche Near Vail Pass

Eagle County sheriff’s officials say a snowboarder has died after being caught in a backcountry avalanche south of Vail Pass.

2013/04/18

Vail Considers Mandatory Recycling For Town’s Residents, Businesses

The town of Vail is looking into making recycling mandatory, and the possible move could have implications for an entire county.

2013/04/06

Battle Mountain High School (credit: CBS)

Battle Mountain High School Student Allegedly Stabbed By Fellow Student

An Eagle County high school student suspected of stabbing a fellow freshman in a school restroom is facing assault charges.

2013/03/13

Eisenhower Tunnel Turns 40 Years Old

There was a celebration of the Eisenhower Tunnel this weekend marking 40 years of helping drivers get to and from the mountains.

2013/03/09

Carolyn Mickelson from the Daniels Ridge neighborhood in Castle Pines sent in this photo of a bear on Aug. 19, 2012.

Clashes With Bears Spike Sharply In 2012

In his 38 years in wildlife management, Perry Will has never seen a bear season like 2012.

2012/12/26

Robbers Make Big Mistake Stealing A Smartphone

Two men suspected of robbing a home and pulling a gun on the homeowner are now under arrest. Their big mistake was stealing a smartphone.

2012/12/03

Steve Lipsher with Lake Dillon Fire Rescue talks with CBS4's Jeff Todd (credit: CBS)

Nervous Fire Departments In High Country As Election Day Nears

It’s just a week from Election Day and there are nervous firefighters in the high country as at least four fire districts are asking for a tax increase.

2012/10/30