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For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon; 970-748-4087 / 970-331-4078jwalker@avon.org
Vehicle Accident Explosion at I-70 Interchange Causes Avon Road Closure
At 9:55 a.m. today, there was an... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMay 7, 2012Contact: Chief Robert Ticer970 748 4040rticer@avon.org
FRIDAY NIGHT FELONIESAvon Police involved in high-speed chase and drug trafficking arrest
Avon, CO—Friday, May 4th, 2012... Read on...
Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Avon Police Department Carries Special Olympics Torch
Avon, CO—The Avon Police Department will participate with other... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseApril 18, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon | Community Relations 970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Nottingham Bike Path to be Impacted by Construction
Avon, CO—The Nottingham bike path... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseApril 17, 2012
Contact: Yvonne Ramirez970-748-4040yramirez@avon.org
Click it or Ticket Campaign Results
Avon, CO—The Avon Police Department joined in the nationwide Rural Click-it or... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseApril 16, 2012
Contact: Chief Robert L. TicerAvon Police Department970-748-4040rticer@avon.org
Avon, CO—On April 10, 2012, Chief Robert L. Ticer in front of the Avon Town Council had the... Read on...
Press ReleasesApril 12, 2012
Barry SmithEmergency Management Director970-328-3545barry.smith@eaglecounty.us
Test tornado warning to occur on April 17
April 12, 2012 – Eagle County and the Vail Public Safety... Read on...
For Immediate Release April 11, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Avon to Enforce Noxious Weed Ordinance
Avon, CO— The goal of Avon’s Noxious... Read on...
Public Service Announcement Eagle County Sheriff’s OfficeContact: Jessie Mosher, Public Information Officer 970-376-7078
Thursday March 29, 2012, Eagle County Sheriff Joe Hoy, in a cooperative effort with Local... Read on...
For Immediate Release April 9, 2011
Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avonjwalker@avon.org
Avon Cleanup Week April 16 - 20
Avon, CO—Due to the unseasonably warm weather, Avon’s Clean... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 30, 2012
Contact: Officer Yvonne RamirezAvon Police Department970-977-0083yramirez@avon.org
Buckle Up Rural Colorado – No Matter How Far You TravelLaw Enforcement in 49 rural... Read on...
Request for Qualifications For Facilitation Services
Town of Avon, ColoradoOne Lake Street / PO Box 975Avon, CO 81620Contact Name: Patty McKennyContact Number: 970-748-4035
Date: February 28, 2012Due Date... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 1, 2012
Avon Town Offices and Avon Recreation Center Close for SnowBall, Avon Transit Has Modified Schedules
Avon, CO—The Avon Municipal building will close Friday, March 2 and re-open for... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 13, 2012
Contact: Chief Bob TicerAvon Police Department 970-748-4040rticer@avon.org
Chief Ticer Attends Prestigious Department of Justice Program Focused On Protecting Avon’s... Read on...
IMPACT NOTICEFebruary 8, 2012
Re: Second Annual SnowBall Music Festival Less Than 30 Days Away
Avon Property and Business Owner,
As you may be aware, the second annual SnowBall Music Festival will be coming to... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 10, 2012
Contact: Jaime Walker, Community Relations970-748-4087 or jwalker@avon.org
Public Hearing on Avon Recreational Trail Master Plan Amendments
Avon, CO—The Avon Town Council... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 8, 2012
Contact: Krista Jaramillo970-748-4006kjaramillo@avon.org
Avon Police to Hold CALEA Accreditation Phone Session
Avon, CO—The Avon Police Department will have an on-site... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 1, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon Community Relations jwalker@avon.org; 970-748-4087
Temporary Closure on Eagle Valley Trail Next Week
Avon, CO—The Eagle Valley Trail just... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 24, 2012
Contact: Jaime Walker, Community Relations970-748-4087; jwalker@avon.org
Avon Issues Proclamation in Support of “One Book, One Valley” Reading Campaign
Avon, CO—The Avon... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 10, 2012Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations Office 970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
The Town of Avon Starts the New Year with Change in Management
Avon, CO—Avon Town Council... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 28, 2011
Town of Avon 2012 Budget Approved
Avon, CO—The Avon Town Council approved... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 8, 2011
Contact: Customer Service Department, 970-477-5451 Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Cold temperatures can lead to water damage; Keep water meters and... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2011
Contact: Garry PadillaAvon Public Works970-748-4118 gpadilla@avon.org
Christmas Tree Disposal Offered to Avon Residents
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon will offer curbside... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 9, 2011
Avon Police Department Supervisors Complete Top-Notch Leadership Training Program
Avon,... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 5, 2011
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon Community Relations970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Avon Accommodates Transit Riders for Birds of Prey Women's Races
Avon, CO—In... Read on...
12/5/2011
Pipeline Construction CompleteWe have finished pipeline construction and temporary road repairs have been made until final paving can be completed in the spring. Temperatures must be at least 50 degrees for a... Read on...
*****MEDIA ADVISORY-PRESS CONFERENCE*****
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 2, 2011
Contact: Chief of Police Robert L. TicerAvon Police Department970-748-4040rticer@avon.org
SERIAL BURGLAR CAPTURED-36 CASES... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 30, 2011
Avon Director of Finance Appointed to GFAO
Avon, CO—Avon’s Director of Finance,... Read on...
Pipeline Construction CompleteWe have finished pipeline construction and temporary road repairs have been made until final paving can be completed in the spring. Temperatures must be at least 50 degrees for a consistent... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 22, 2011
Refurbished Nottingham Power Plant Waterwheel Installed
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 22, 2011
Town of Avon Supports Colorado Gives Day, December 6 Give Where You Live! Nine... Read on...
Contact: Officer Yvonne RamirezAvon Police Department970-748-4040yramirez@avon.org
Gore Range DUI Task-Force Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Avon, CO—State and local law... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 15, 2011
FREE Program: COPS, KIDS, and Hoops-Basketball with the Cops!
Avon, CO—Beginning... Read on...
11/21/2011
We are in the final construction stages and anticipate performing pipeline testing the week of November 28. We test the pipeline using 400,000 gallons of water at a high pressure to test for leaks and ensure... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 18, 2011
Public Hearing on 2012 Avon Budget to be Held November 22
Avon, CO—A public hearing... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 9, 2011
Sections of the Eagle Valley Trail to be Close for Black Diamond Ball Avon, CO—In... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 08, 2011
Contact: Lt. Greg Daly Avon Police Department970-748-4040ldaly@avon.org
Avon Police Detectives Search Resident and Find Cocaine / Marijuana
Avon , CO—On the evening of... Read on...
Sixteen Residents Graduate from the Avon Citizens Police Academy
Avon, CO—On November... Read on...
For Immediate Release
November 2, 2011
Gore Range DUI Task-Force Halloween Results
Avon, CO—Avon along with state and... Read on...
We thank CDOT for their ongoing help with snow removal, which allows our work to continue during inclement weather.
Final paving along U.S. Highway 6, in the Eagle-Vail Business District, and at and around Post Boulevard... Read on...
10/31/2011
We thank CDOT for their ongoing help with snow removal, which allows our work to continue during unfavorable weather conditions.
Eagle-Vail Business DistrictThe Eagle-Vail Business Districtis located on U... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 27, 2011Contact: Detective Jeremy Holmstrom970-748-4040jholmstrom@avon.org
Property Manager Arrested
Avon, CO—On October 25, 2011, Avon Police Department arrested Eric Whitney on... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 25, 2011
Tree Removal This Week on the Eagle Valley Trail in Avon
Avon, CO—Weather permitting,... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 26, 2011
Contact: Bert JaramilloAvon Police Department970-748-4007Bjaramillo@avon.org
Stay Alert, Slow Down, and Stay in Control
With winter here, the Avon Police Department... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 24, 2011
Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087
The Fall Edition of the Avon Ambassador Available Online
Avon, CO—The fall edition of the Town... Read on...
This week, permanent paving work along U.S. Highway 6 continues at and around Post Boulevard and in the eastern end of the Eagle-Vail business district.
CDOT continues to help us with snow removal to allow work to... Read on...
10/18/2011This week, permanent paving work along U.S. Highway 6 will happen at West Beaver Creek Boulevard, Prater Road, Stone Ridge Road, Eagle Road and at the eastern end of the Eagle-Vail business district.
CDOT... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 11, 2011
Harry A. Nottingham Lake Has Sprung a Leak
Avon, CO—Harry A. Nottingham Lake has a leak... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 12, 2011
Contact: Lieutenant Greg Daly Avon Police Department970-748-4049gdaly@avon.org
Avon PD Opens Secure Booking and Processing Facility
Avon, CO—Avon’s Mayor Rich Carroll... Read on...
10/12/2011Due to weather, permanent paving along U.S. Highway 6 in Work Zones 1 and 2 continues at West Beaver Creek Boulevard, Prater Road and Stone Ridge Road.
Over the past week, we worked closely with CDOT to make... Read on...
Terms Reached Between the Town of Avon, Traer Creek Metropolitan District and BNP... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 27, 2011
Contact: Matt Jamison970-748-4434mjamison@avon.org
Avon Citizen’s Police Academy Still Has a Few Openings
Avon – The Avon Police Department will be hosting the third... Read on...
Highway 6 Road Closure ContinuesEncountering and trying to break up a large boulder to install new natural gas pipeline in front of Bachelor’s Gulch has extended the full closure of U.S. Highway 6 through at least Sept. 27... Read on...
9/19/2011
Highway 6 Road ClosureInclement weather has extended the full closure of U.S. Highway 6 through at least Sept. 20. The highway is closed west of Avon from the east side of West Beaver Creek Boulevard/Prater... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 19, 2011
Gore Range DUI Task-Force to Operate Throughout the Fall
Avon, CO—The Gore Range... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2011
Contact: Commander Craig Bettis, 479-2352Vail Police Department
Vail Officers & DUI Task Force Recognized At MADD Awards
(Vail) – Two Vail Police Officers and the DUI Gore... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 15, 2011
Avon to Repair Section of Eagle Valley Trail
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon will... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 7, 2011
Gore Range DUI Task-Force Results from Labor Day DUI Enforcement
Avon, CO—State... Read on...
9/07/2011
Work Zone 1The first construction crew continues installing new pipe east of Avon Road.
Work Zone 2The second construction crew is installing new pipeline through the Eagle/Vail business district with a... Read on...
Town of Avon Offices Closed Monday
Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 6th. The Avon Recreation Center... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 23, 2011
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of AvonCommunity Relations Officer970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Avon Town Council Forwards Avon Sustainable Transit Project to the November... Read on...
USA Pro Cycling ChallengeAvon Stage 4 StartFriday, August 26thwww.avon.org/usaprocyclingchallenge
Avon Hosts the Stage 4 Start of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Friday August 26
Avon is excited to host the Stage 4... Read on...
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon970-748-7087jwalker@avon.org
Town Offices Closed on Friday for USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Avon, CO-- Avon Municipal Offices will be closed... Read on...
For Immediate Release August 18, 2011
Media Contact: John Dakin (970) 777-2015jdakin@vvf.org
Time Running Short To Register For “Scout The Stage” Citizen’s Ride As Inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 18, 2011
Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations Officer970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Avon Readies for World-Class Cycling EventAvon prepares to welcome over 130 pro-cyclists and... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2011Contact Heather Krug, Rogers & Cowan 310-854-8156 or hkrug@rogersandcowan.com or Kat Stolpa, Rogers & Cowan 310-854-8158 or kstolpa@rogersandcowan.com
Best Lineup For North... Read on...
August 8, 2011 Kristen Belschner Walking Mountain Science Center
Walking Mountain Science Center Opening August 20
Avon, CO--It’s official! The new Walking Mountains Science Center will be opening to the public... Read on...
USA Pro Cycling ChallengeRace-Day Guide for Businesses and NeighborhoodsAvon Stage 4 StartFriday, August 26th
As you may be aware, the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be coming to the Vail Valley August... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 08, 2011
We want YOU! Be part of our upcoming Citizens’ Police Academy.
Avon – The Avon Police Department is excited to host the... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2011
Contact: Chief Robert L. Ticer970-748-4040rticer@avon.org
Avon Police Department Thanks National Night Out Sponsors
Avon, CO- The Avon Police Department would like to... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2011
Media Contact: John Dakin(970) 777-2015jdakin@vvf.org
Two Weeks Remaining To Register For “Scout The Stage” Citizen’s Ride For Inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge
VAIL,... Read on...
Substantial progress made last week as project construction continues
Last week, the first construction crew finished installing new pipeline between Knudsen Ranch Road and Beaver Creek Road. That segment of roadway was... Read on...
Contact: Patty McKennyAssistant Town Manager970-748-4035pmckenny@avon.org
Avon Seeks Public Comment on Transit and Special Events Tax ProposalsBusiness and Community... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 4, 2011
Contact: Matt PielstickerAvon Community Development970-748-4413mpielsticker@avon.org
Avon Community Development to Host Meeting on Beaver Creek Lookout Trail
Avon, CO—The... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 2, 2011
Tour de France Top Three Confirmed to Compete in USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Cadel Evans, Andy Schleck and Fränk Schleck Headline Colorado Race along with Top American Rider Tom... Read on...
8/1/2011
Construction began on Monday, May 16, and weekly construction schedules updates are posted on Mondays. Please note that inclement weather may impact the upcoming project schedule. Work on U.S. Highway 6 occurs in... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 29, 2011
Avon Strives to Eradicate Noxious Weeds
Avon, CO—Over the last several weeks,... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2011
National Night Out Comes to Avon, August 2nd
The 28th Annual National Night Out will be celebrated throughout the United... Read on...
STATE OF COLORADO )COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SSTOWN OF AVON )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE WORK SESSION AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 26TH, 2011... Read on...
Press Release
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 14, 2011
Contact: Chief Robert TicerAvon Police Department970-748-4015rticer@avon.org
Avon Police Credit the EC Alert System with Finding Missing ManOn July... Read on...
During the early morning hours of July 13th, 2011 a suspected impaired driver collided head-on with an Avon Police Officer while he was conducting traffic enforcement on Interstate 70. While monitoring traffic from the... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 12, 2011
Contact: Jenny StrehlerAvon Public Works and Transportation DirectorTown of Avon970-748-4115jstrehler@avon.org
Avon Council Reviews Options to Fund Transit, Special Events... Read on...
Gore Range DUI Task-Force Results from July 4th Events
7/11/2011
Construction began on Monday, May 16, and weekly construction schedules updates are posted on Mondays. Please note that inclement weather may impact the upcoming project schedule. Work on U.S. Highway 6 occurs... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 7, 2011
Contact: Heidi HeltzelVail / Avon USA Pro Cycling Challenge Celebrations Chair303-475-0127heidiheltzel@gmail.com
Citizens Ride “Scout the Stage” Gives Locals the Chance to... Read on...
For Immediate Release July 5, 2010
Avon’s Noxious Weed Ordinance Enforced
Avon, CO— The Avon Public Works... Read on...
7/1/2011
6/27/2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 20, 2011
Contact: Matt PielstickerTown of AvonTown Planner970-748-4413
Trail Construction on Singletree to Avon Trail Postponed Until Next Monday
Avon, CO—Due to the inclement... Read on...
Colorado Bike to Work Day is June 22
June 15, 2011Ellie Caryl, ECO Trails, 328-3523
Leave your keys at home and don’t spend a cent to fill up the gas tank. Wednesday, June 22 is Colorado Bike to Work Day and local... Read on...
6/20/2011Construction began on Monday, May 16, and weekly construction schedules updates are posted on Mondays. Please note that inclement weather may impact the upcoming project schedule. Work on U.S. Highway 6 occurs in... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 14, 2011Contact Stacie Lange, EVP of Marketing and Communications 303-592-3800 slange@consumercp.com
USA Pro Cycling Challenge Announces Participation of World’s No. 2-ranked team,... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 13, 2011
Volunteers Sought for Trail Construction on Singletree to Avon Trail
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon is working in... Read on...
Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJune 8, 2011
Gore Range DUI Task-Force Results from Memorial Day and Prom Weekend Crack... Read on...
Your Opinion Matters!
If you haven’t already completed the Sustainable Transit and Events Survey, there is still time. By completing the survey, you will join other Avon residents and businesses in helping the Town... Read on...
For Immediate Release June 8, 2010
Avon, CO— Under Avon’s noxious week... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJune 7, 2011
Tom JohnsonEagle County Public Works Director970-328-8882tom.johnson@eaglecounty.us
orJaime WalkerTown of AvonCommunity Relations970-748-4078jwalker@avon... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2011CONTACT: Allison McGee Johnson303-507-8355amjohnson@upcc.com
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Jaime WalkerTown of Avon Community Relations970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
USA Pro... Read on...
6/6/2011Construction began on Monday, May 16, and weekly construction schedules updates are posted on Mondays. Please note that inclement weather may impact the upcoming project schedule. Work on U.S. Highway 6 occurs in... Read on...
IMPACT NOTICEJune 7, 2011
Re: Inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be Riding through Avon August 25th
As you may be aware, the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2011
Gary PadillaTown of Avon, Public Works970-478-4118gpadilla@avon.org
Street Re-striping This Week
Avon, CO—Avon Public Works will be restriping all roads in the town limits... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJune 1, 2011
Street Re-striping Next Week in Avon
Avon, CO—Avon Public Works will be restriping all roads in the town... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMay 31, 2011
Avon Officials Urge Caution during Spring Run-off
Avon, CO—Heavy snow amounts in... Read on...
Xcel Energy is hosting a public Open House on Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 pm at the Avon Public Library, 200 Benchmark Road, to provide a construction update as we replace eight miles of natural gas pipeline along U.S. Highway... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Allison McGee Johnson 303-507-8355 amjohnson@upcc.com
OrJaime WalkerTown of Avon, Community Relations970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
USA Pro Cycling Challenge Announces... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMay 25, 2011
Click it or Ticket Campaign Through June 5th.
Avon, Co—The Avon Police Department will... Read on...
May 24, 2011Town of Avon Offices Closed MondayTown of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, May 31st. The Avon Recreation Center... Read on...
For Immediate Release May 23, 2011 Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087 jwalker@avon.org
Avon, CO—The Avon Police... Read on...
SERIAL BURGLAR CAPTURED-25 CASES... Read on...
For Immediate Release May 23, 2011 Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087 jwalker@avon.org Avon Police Department Carries Special Olympics Torch Avon, CO—The Avon Police... Read on...
Avon, CO – If you have participated in the free blood screenings at the Avon Recreation Center (ARC) through their monthly free blood screenings, then please come again for a re-test! This Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30... Read on...
Avon, CO – Due to the recent warm weather, Nottingham Lake will officially be open for the private boating season April 10 through October 31, 2012. The Town of Avon would like to remind park users that motorized crafts are... Read on...
The ARC Second Quarter Brochure is now available for viewing and download.