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Edwards neighborhood chipping program helping reduce wildfire risk
Edwards residents reduced wildfire danger to their homes with the neighborhood wood chipping program conducted by Eagle Vally Wildland Fire.
“It’s part of an ecosystem reset to reduce fire danger,” said Hugh Fairfield-Smith, Fire Management Officer for Eagle Valley Wildland Fire.
Homeowners in Edwards contributed 113,250 pounds of vegetation. That’s more than 200 truckloads of chips that were generated during the 4-month the curbside chipping program.
Materials consisted of branches, trees and brush that reduced the potential wildfire fuels load in and around neighborhoods in Edwards.
Eagle Valley Wildland (EVW) is an intergovernmental partnership between Eagle County, Eagle River Fire Protection District; Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and the Gypsum Fire Protection District to counter the growing wildfire threat within Eagle County. The program was formed in August 2019.
Eagle Valley Wildland also leads the Eagle River Fire Protection District Wildland Division, providing staffing and training functions for the district. In addition to these duties, EVW continues to work closely with its partners in Eagle and Gypsum, as well as the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
The Edwards Metropolitan District contributed $50,000 to the wildfire reduction effort in 2024, and the curbside chipping program will continue in 2025. Read More.
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A couple of months ago I posted a letter regarding vandalism to a mural in Edwards. It was such a depressing sight that my spouse and I changed our regular walking route. Now, to great...
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Massive West End development in Edwards gets the green light from Eagle County
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the West End development in Edwards, although there’s more work to do before construction begins. During deliberations, commissioners said the proposal by East West Partners isn’t...
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30th annual Eagle River Cleanup’s 250 volunteers clean up nearly 40 miles of Eagle County waterways
Dressed in bright orange and yellow high visibility vests, nearly 250 volunteers spread across the banks of Gore Creek, the Eagle River and the Upper Colorado River on Saturday to collect a summer’s worth of...
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West Lake Creek Road closures scheduled for Aug. 22, 29
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Colorado author Jerry Kopack visits The Bookworm of Edwards
With so much going on in the world and in our lives, it can be easy to forget that we only have this one short, wild and precious life. Colorado author Jerry Kopack recognized this...
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Eagle County locals connect with law enforcement, first responders during National Night Out
The Freedom Park parking lot in Edwards had a party atmosphere Tuesday evening — complete with live music, a bounce house, free food and more — as locals mingled with Eagle County’s first responders. This...
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Eagle County commissioners have more questions for developers of big, complicated West End project
The proposed West End workforce housing project in Edwards is big and complicated, and the Eagle County Board of Commissioners is taking its time in making a decision. The board has held three hearings so...
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Eagle Valley Land Trust breaks ground on new Conservation Center
The Eagle Valley Land Trust held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Conservation Center in Edwards on Wednesday. The land trust purchased the former Wildflower Farm property in 2022 after setting its sights on creating...
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Vail Valley’s best hand-rolled bagels at Village Bagel
When Connie Mazza couldn’t find authentic New York-style bagels in the Vail Valley, the kind that evokes the comfort and joy of home, her now-husband, Chef Anthony Mazza, decided to take matters into his own...
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West End project in Edwards faces its second hearing with county commissioners on Aug. 1
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is set for at least one more hearing for the West End proposal in Edwards. That hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. If approved, the project,...
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How one woman from Edwards is making it easier to reduce plastic consumption
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, at least that is what Sarah Will believes. The Edwards resident is working hard to help people rethink their plastic consumption and has now gained the support of...
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Mountain Recreation to replace Edwards Field House turf in July
Mountain Recreation will begin fully replacing the indoor turf at the Edwards Field House on Monday, July 29. The project is expected to be completed by Aug. 9. This upgrade marks the end of the...
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Edwards will have 2 new roundabouts by fall
In Edwards, as traffic increases and safety concerns persist along Highway 6, there are two ongoing projects to bring new roundabouts to the corridor by this fall. One will be located at the main entrance...
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West Vail, Edwards UPS stores remain open under new owner
The West Vail and Edwards UPS stores have a new owner, and he has big plans to expand and improve service. Andrew Dallakoti, who grew up in Littleton, took over the stores on June 29...
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Eagle Valley Transportation Authority expands schedule, fare-free zones
The Eagle Valley Transportation Authority launched its expanded fare-free zone and increased service frequency updates with the start of its summer schedule on Sunday, May 19. The fare-free service is now available on the U.S....
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