Just for fun, I decided to look up the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects in all the places I’ve lived in the United States. What I found is astonishing. From Connecticut to Vermont to New Jersey to D.C. to Avon, Colorado, each has a special place made possible by the LWCF, a bipartisan […]
Sarah Smith Hymes
Special to The Colorado Sun
Email: shymes@avon.org
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: What “Build Back Better” recovery could mean for Colorado
Communities across Colorado are struggling with the immense challenges of the pandemic and its severe economic impacts. Thanks to the CARES Act adopted in March, many Coloradans were saved from immediate financial ruin, but this was a short-term fix. To reinvigorate the economy and improve the lives of all Coloradans for the long term, the […]
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Opinion: We need a federal rule that applies to all oil and gas development on public lands
The town of Avon is nestled in the beautiful Vail Valley, nestled between the Holy Cross Wilderness and the rugged, remote Gore Mountain Range. This valley is home to over 50,000 people and draws visitors from around the globe to experience world-class skiing opportunities, as well as hiking, biking, fishing and camping. Our community, along […]