Avon, CO - Volunteers are needed to help construct the new “Saddle Ridge Trail”, which will offer local communities and visitors an additional trail for hiking and mountain biking. Volunteers of Outdoor Colorado (VOC) will... Read on...
Avon, CO – A grand opening celebration for the “West Avon Preserve,” an open space property recently acquired by the Town of Avon, will take place at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. Please join the celebration and open space... Read on...
Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseContact: Chief Robert L. TicerAvon Police Department (970)-748-4040The Avon Police Department joins the Nationwide Click it or Ticket Campaign, May 20-June 2, 2013Avon, CO—Time to... Read on...
Notice is given that the Avon Town Council Meeting for Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is May 28, 2013. If you have any questions, please call 748-4035.
For Immediate ReleaseMay 13, 2013
Gary PadillaTown of Avon, Public Works970-478-4118gpadilla@avon.org
Benchmark Road Closed this week for roadwork at Avon Station
Avon, CO—Benchmark Road will be closed this... Read on...
Eagle Valley Land Exchange closed
Toby SprunkOpen Space Director970-328-8698toby.sprunk@eaglecounty.us
May 9, 2013 – The Colorado State Land Board, U.S. Forest Service, Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMay 3, 2013
Contact: Chief Robert Ticer970 748 4040; rticer@avon.org
Avon Police Officers and Gore Range DUI Task Force Recognized for Outstanding Dedication to Traffic Safety
Avon, CO—At a... Read on...
Ready, Set Go! workshops planned for May and June
Eric LovgrenWildfire Mitigation Manager970-328-8742eric.lovgren@eaglecounty.us
May 1, 2013 – For the second year, local fire agencies throughout Eagle County will... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseApril 23, 2013
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon, Community Relations Officer970-748-4087; jwalker@avon.org
The spring edition of the Avon Ambassador is available online
Avon, CO—The... Read on...
For Immediate Release May 1, 2013
Contact: Gary PadillaAvon Public Works; 970-748-4118gpadilla@avon.org
Community Cleanup Week May 6 - 10
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon Cleanup Week for residents will begin... Read on...
For Immediate Release April 15, 2013
Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Avon reminds residents to remove noxious weedsRemoval of noxious weeds keeps... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseApril 8, 2013
Contact: Peggy HatleyHR Assistant, Town of Avon 970-748-4415; phatley@avon.org
Avon Accepting PZC Applications through April 16
Avon, CO – The Town of Avon is still accepting... Read on...
For Immediate Release April 10, 2013 Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Residents reminded to take precautions to protect wildlife
Avon, CO—With the... Read on...
Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release
Contact: Officer Yvonne RamirezAvon Police Department (970)-748-4040
The Avon Police Department joins the nationwide Rural Click it or Ticket campaign, April 1, 2013 – April 7,... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 11, 2013
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon Community Relations970-748-4087; jwalker@avon.org
Construction moving along on I-70 Regional Transportation Operations FacilitySteel I-beams... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 22, 2013
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon Community Relations Officer970-748-4087; jwalker@avon.org
Avon says goodbye to two long-term employeesRecreation Director Meryl Jacobs and... Read on...
Town of Avon Offices Closed Presidents’ Day
Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, February 19. Transit services... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2013
Nottingham Lake Liner project timing and costs to be reviewed by CouncilThe... Read on...
January 16, 2013 Town of Avon Offices Closed Monday
Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, January 22. ... Read on...
Shawn MarkmannAnimal Services Director970-328-3647animalservices@eaglecounty.usAnimal Services offers cold weather tips for pet ownersJan. 4, 2013 - With recent temperatures dropping well below zero, Eagle County... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2012
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...
December 19, 2011
Town of Avon Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year's
Town of Avon Municipal offices will close on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year's... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 10, 2012
The fall edition of the Avon Ambassador is available online
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 17, 2012
Contact: Chief Robert Ticer970 748 4040rticer@avon.org
Avon Police Lieutenant Completes Master’s Degree
Avon, CO—Avon Police Lieutenant Greg Daly graduated with honors... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 27, 2012
Contact: Jane BurdenAvon Transportation Superintendent970-748-4111; jburden@avon.org
Avon Skier Shuttle to drop passengers at Vilar Center for Birds of Prey event
Avon,... Read on...
Town of Avon Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday,... Read on...
Town of Avon Supports Colorado Gives Day, December 4 Give Where You Live! 20 Local Non-Profit Organizations Taking Part in 3rd Annual Day of Philanthropy
Avon, Colorado – The Town of Avon has issued an official town... Read on...
Nottingham Lake Liner repair to occur spring 2013Winter ice-skating program cancelled due to lack of ice
Avon, CO—For nearly two years, Town of Avon Engineers have been struggling with a leaking Nottingham Lake. Twice... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 13, 2012
AVON AND TRAER CREEK ARRIVE AT SETTLEMENTCouncil’s Passage of Ordinance Creates Stay of Litigation As All Major Issues are Resolved
Media contacts:Jaime Walker, Town of Avon... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 19, 2012
Contact: Chief Robert L. TicerAvon Police Department970-748-4040rticer@avon.org
KIDS, COPS and HOOPS-Basketball with the Cops! Free at Avon Elementary School
Eagle Valley Land Exchange approved
Nov. 8, 2012 – Five Eagle County entities, one state agency, an arm of the federal government and a local... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2012
Contact:Eagle River Fire Protection DistrictGail McFarland, PIO970-977-1021; gmcfarland@eagleriverfire.orgorTown of AvonJaime Walker, Community Relations... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 6, 2012
Contact:Town of AvonJaime Walker, Community Relations Officer970-331-4078; jwalker@avon.org
Update: Avon Post Office remains closed
Avon, CO—The US Post Office in Avon... Read on...
Contact:Town of AvonJaime Walker, Community Relations Officer970-331-4078; jwalker@avon.orgorEagle River Fire Protection DistrictGail McFarland, PIO970-977-1021;... Read on...
Metcalf Road has re-opened. Thank you for your patients and working with our schedule during this construction project. The project is not yet complete so there will still be one-lane traffic with minor delays over the next two to three weeks.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 18, 2012
Contact: J.K. PerryPublic Access 5 TV 970-949-5657
"Meet the Candidates" Video Premieres Tonight on Channel 5
Avon, CO—With less than three weeks before the Nov. 6... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon970-748-4087 jwalker@avon.org
Avon Reminds Residents of Winter Snow Removal Operations
Avon, CO—Avon’s Public Works Department is... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 16, 2012
Seven Residents Graduate from the Avon Citizens Police Academy
Avon, CO—On October 15,... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 15, 2012
Contact: Jamie PappasTown of Avon Engineering970-748-4114; jpappas@avon.org
Metcalf Road closure scheduled for Thursday, October 18
Avon, CO—Metcalf Road in Avon is... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2012Contact: Dwight Henninger, 970-479-2218Vail Police Chief
Capt. Rich Duran, 970-945-6198Colorado State Patrol
Robert L. Ticer, 970-748-4040Avon Police Chief... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 3, 2012Contact: Jennifer Kirkland, 970-479-2231Interim Director, Vail Public Safety Communications Center
SCAM ALERT FROM VAIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
(Vail)--It has... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 10, 2012
Contact: Joe HistedAvon Parks Superintendent970-748-4105; jhisted@avon.org
Eagle Valley Trail behind Brookside in Avon to close for repairs
Avon, CO—A section of the Eagle... Read on...
October 3, 2010
Town of Avon Offices Closed October 8
Avon, CO—Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, October 8 for the holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 9.
Transit... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2012
Avon Police Officer receives MADD DUI Enforcement Officer of the Year
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 13, 2012
2012 Metcalf Road Drainage Project to begin September 17
Avon, CO—Starting September 17 and... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 10, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon, Community Relations Officerjwalker@avon.org; 970-748-4087
Interstate-70 bridgework over Avon road to commence
Avon, CO—Crews from G.A... Read on...
The Avon Recreation Center (ARC) will offer free blood screenings on the Monday, September 10 starting at 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, September 12 starting at 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Test results... Read on...
For Immediate Release August 30, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon, Community Relations Officer970-748-4087;jwalker@avon.org
Nominations for Avon Town Council announced
Avon, CO—The nominees for Avon Town... Read on...
Town of Avon Offices Closed Monday
Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 4. The Avon Recreation Center will be... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 29, 2012
Contact: Patty McKennyTown of Avon, Interim Town Manager970-748-4035; pmckenny@avon.org
Virginia Egger accepts Town Manager position for Avon
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 28, 2012
Contact: Gary PadillaAvon Public Works970-748-4118; gpadilla@avon.org
Avon clears clogged ditches through SeptemberResidents advised to remove private property from... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 23, 2012
Avon launches new website next week
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon website received a... Read on...
Impact NoticeUSA Pro Cycling ChallengeBeaver Creek FinishThursday, August 23www.avon.org/usaprocyclingchallenge
Beaver Creek Hosts the Stage 4 Finish of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Thursday, August 23: Highway 6... Read on...
For Immediate Release August 16, 2012
Contact: Town of AvonTown Clerk’s Office970-748-4025
Three Avon Town Council seats up for electionNomination petitions for Avon Town Council due by August 27
The Avon Recreation Center (ARC) will offer free blood screenings on the Monday, August 20 starting at 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 24 starting at 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Test results include total... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 27, 2011
Contact: Matt Jamison970-748-4434mjamison@avon.org
Avon’s Citizen’s Police Academy still has openings
Avon – The Avon Police Department will be hosting the fourth annual... Read on...
2012 Wildridge Paving ProjectStarting on August 14th, the Town of Avon will be paving the following roads in Wildridge: O’Neal Spur, June Creek Trail, North Point, Little Point, June Point, Flat Point, Coyote Ridge, and... Read on...
For Immediate Release August 3, 2012
Avon’s Town Council Election to be held on November 6, 2012
Avon, CO—Nomination petitions for three (3) openings on the... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseAugust 3, 2012
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon, after consultation with the Eagle River Fire Protection... Read on...
Avon Modifies Fire Restrictions to Stage 1
Avon, CO—The Avon Town Council agreed to join Eagle County and Eagle River Fire Protection District in modifying current Stage 2 fire restrictions to lesser restrictions as... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 26, 2012
Avon in Final Stages with Town Manager Search
Avon, CO—After an extensive assessment... Read on...
For Immediate Release July 18, 2012
Avon Reminds Residents to Maintain Ditches
Avon, CO—The Town of Avon would... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2012
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 ReleaseJuly 12, 2012
Contact: Patty McKennyInterim Town Manager, Town of Avon970-748-4035; pmkenny@avon.org
Avon Town Council narrows manager search to final five candidates
Avon, CO—The Avon... Read on...
When smoke is in the air and wildfire is in the horizon, citizen responsibility is your priority.
READY SET GO is your tool to be wildfire prepared.
Please attend Eagle River Fire Protection District’s READY SET GO... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 10, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon, Community Relations970-748-4078; jwalker@avon.org
Section of Eagle Valley Trail in Avon to close for asphalt repair
Avon, CO—On Friday,... Read on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2012
Contact: Customer Service Department, 970-477-5451 Drought intensifies: Reduce outdoor water use to lessen local drought impact
VAIL, Colo. – Drought is intensifying all over... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 5, 2012
Contact: Jaime WalkerTown of Avon, Community Relations970-748-4087; jwalker@avon.org
911 subscription service available to Avon and Eagle Valley residents
July 3, 2012 –... Read on...
For Immediate Release July 5, 2012 Contact: Jaime WalkerCommunity Relations OfficerTown of Avon 970-748-4087jwalker@avon.org
Town of Avon Reminds Citizens to Take Precautions to Protect Wildlife
June 28, 2011Town of Avon Offices Closed for the Independence Day HolidayTown offices will be closed Tuesday, July 3 to accommodate the 26th annual Salute to the USA celebration, Avon’s signature event, and on Wednesday,... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJune 26, 2012
Avon joins Eagle County in enacting Stage 2 fire restrictionsStage 2 fire... Read on...
Avon Town Council cites safety reasons for cancelling Salute to the USA fireworks... Read on...
For Immediate ReleaseJune 19, 2012
Town of Avon breaks ground on I-70 Regional Transportation Operations Facility... 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
Contact: Gail McFarland Tel: 970-748-4739Email: gmcfarland@eagleriverfire.org
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HONORS EMPLOYEES, LOCAL EMS PERSONNEL AT AWARDS CEREMONY
Edwards, CO – The... Read on...