Paving Project Resumes on Tuesday The good news for commuters who do have to work this Labor Day holiday is that traffic on Highway 24 south of Leadville should be smooth sailing on Monday. Well, at least as far as […]
Tenderfoot: From Placer to Farm By Kathy Bedell © Leadville Today Pull out the Old West dictionary and the term “tenderfoot” could be found to describe a newcomer or novice, especially a person unaccustomed to the hardships of pioneer life. […]
Have you ever heard the Loch Ness monster tale of Twin Lakes? If not, sit back as Leadville Today contributor Brennan Ruegg regales the whispers from southern Lake County on this soupy Sunday where most of the state is socked […]
Deputy Manny Quinn: Stiff Arm of the Law Deputy Manny Quinn of Twin Lakes may be a soft-spoken, man-of-few words, but he is still the badge-wearing protector of Lake County’s southern portal along Highway 82. So, be sure to give […]
Born On The Fourth of July: Independence Pass By Kathy Bedell © Leadville Today So much of Colorado’s history is associated with mining. Ultimately, it’s the reason that so many flocked to the region in the late 19th century. So […]
I-70 Update, Impact to Highway 82 Update: Friday, August 13, 2021 “A tremendous infrastructure loss,” for one mile. This afternoon’s #mediazoom meeting with #CDOT was #bythenumbers as officials outline the plans for a partial reopening of I-70 thru #GlenwoodCanyon on […]
Mission Assurance: Meet Rocketman Neighbor Jeff Ashby Did you know that today’s historic space mission has a Leadville Connection? Well, at least a Lake County connection! If you haven’t already, meet your Twin Lakes neighbor and Chief of Mission Assurance […]
** Update: Sylvan Fire ** June 22 10 a.m. EAGLE, Colo. – Firefighters today will continue working to keep the Sylvan Fire within a defined area as they strengthen firelines and incorporate natural barriers such as aspen stands and rocky […]
TransRockies Run Permit Approved By Council “So they are required to have a vaccination card to participate?” Leadville Mayor Greg Labbe asked the representative from TransRockies® Run who was presenting before Leadville City Council on June 1, 2021. “Yeah, yeah,” […]
Independence: The 35-Foot Rule Independence Pass is officially open for the summer. Yes, last Thursday, May 27, at high noon the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) workers unlocked the seasonal closure gates reopening Colorado Highway 82 on each side of […]
TV Star Suffers Heart Attack When it comes to a Wild West tale about the unexpected death of a gold miner, Lake County doesn’t have to look any further than last summer to find a good script. It’s one of […]
Virtually Alone, Yet All-in-It-Together Self-timed. Race-from-Home. Backyard Trails. Virtual. These words might seem like carry-overs from the 2020 event scene, but they remain central to Leadville’s winter schedule in the new year as well. In fact, for the events that […]
