Leslie Thomas
Vail Pass: From Protested Tribute to World-Renowned Name
In Colorado’s high-country lore, even the most easy-going mountain communities can fiercely guard their traditions—especially when it comes to cherished…
Climax Mine to Halve Output Through 2020
OverviewIn a move prompted by the global COVID-19 crisis, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced on April 24, 2020, that it…
Merilee Maupin Honored as a Colorado Sportswoman
By Kathy Bedell © Leadville Today On Sunday, March 13, Merilee Maupin—longtime Race Director of the Leadville Trail 100 (LT100)—will…
Matchless Mine Temporarily Closes for Rehabilitation Work
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (NMHFM) has announced that the Matchless Mine will close temporarily for rehabilitation…
Doctor Gifts Her Practice to Local Hospital
St. Vincent Health and Rocky Mountain Family Practice Unite On May 3, 2021, St. Vincent Health announced a landmark collaboration…
A Tale of Two Passes: Monarch vs. Vail
Colorado’s mountain communities are known for their laid-back attitude—until the topic of local road names comes up. Consider the story…
Leadville Business News Roundup
Legacy Lumber Yard Shutters After 115 YearsLeadville’s business landscape has always shifted, with enterprises launching and folding, partnerships forming and…
The Endless Search for Princess Falling Rock
Travel Colorado’s highways and you’ll spot the familiar “Watch for Falling Rock” warnings—but there’s more to those signs than meets…
Bagging More Than Big Game: A Reminder to Leave No Trace
Colorado’s first rifle elk season opens Saturday, October 16—kicking off the most active weekend of the 2021 hunting calendar. Alongside…
Leadville Education Spotlight: From Personal Reinvention to Community Health Honors
Reinventing Life Through Learning at CMC When 42-year-old Denver native Jennifer Penn found herself emerging from a difficult divorce and…
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