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Stranded Snowmobilers Rescued After Overnight Backcountry Ordeal
Late Saturday afternoon, Lake County Dispatch received word that two snowmobilers—a 53-year-old and a 45-year-old—had failed to return to their…
Honoring Leadville’s Fallen Medic: Edgar Lee McWethy Jr.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, it’s fitting to remember those who secured our freedom at great personal…
Leadville Voters Head to the Polls for Sanitation and Hospital Board Seats
Today, Tuesday, May 3, Lake County residents will cast ballots in two separate special district elections—one for the Leadville Sanitation…
Poverty Flats Changes Hands: “We ♥ Leadville” Site Sold at Last
After years of stalled deals and dashed hopes, the long-awaited sale of the “We ♥ Leadville” parcel—better known locally as…
The Long Descent to Camp Hale: A Rider’s Perspective
For mountain bikers tackling the Leadville Trail 100, few stretches are as eagerly anticipated—and as utterly thrilling—as the sweeping downhill…
Rediscovering Lake County’s “Delimitations” Obelisks
If you’ve spent time exploring Lake County, you might have stumbled upon two sleek, miniature monoliths—galvanized-steel obelisks that seem to…
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