Leslie Thomas
Leadville’s Winter Lineup: Ski Joring Returns, Art Spotlight, Ice Fishing Derby Seeks New Hosts, and Loppet Date Set
Ski Joring Gallops Back to Harrison Avenue After a one-year detour, Leadville’s iconic Ski Joring competition is charging down Harrison…
Leadville’s Melanzana Company Switches to Mask Production Amid COVID-19
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold, Melanzana—the beloved Leadville outfitter known for its microfiber hoodies—pivoted its sewing operations to produce…
Leadville Backcountry Skiers Survive Avalanche on “Sleeping Indian”
On the morning of March 7, two Leadville residents on a spring break backcountry ski outing triggered an avalanche on…
Bigfoot “Sightings” Surprise Trail Users on Leadville’s Mineral Belt
When Leadville’s Mineral Belt Trail regulars began spotting eight-foot-tall Sasquatch cut-outs tucked among the trees, reactions ranged from startled yelps…
Twin Lakes: Resilience in the Face of Disaster
Nestled beneath the towering peaks of Mount Perry and Mount Elbert, the village of Twin Lakes—accessible via Independence Pass—has always…
Scenic Byway Status Threatened for Lake County
Update: Local officials have swiftly addressed earlier communication gaps with the Colorado State Scenic and Historic Byways Commission. Vice-Chair Charlotte…
Former Mayor Bud Elliott Becomes Lake County’s First COVID-19 Fatality
By Kathy Bedell © Leadville Today On February 22, Lake County recorded its first resident death linked to COVID-19—a somber…
Leadville Trail 100 Run Fills Up in Just 48 Hours; Other Events Still Accepting Registrations
Registration for the iconic Leadville Trail 100 Run—known as the “Race Across the Sky”—opened at midnight on January 1 and…
Women Ride the World: Rebecca Rusch’s Iditarod Challenge
On March 1, as Women’s History Month dawns, ultra-endurance cyclist Rebecca Rusch lines up at the start of the 2020…
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Awards $591,600 to Regional Nonprofits
On Friday, April 26, the Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation distributed a total of $591,600 through its 2013 Climax Area…
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