The National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative addresses a public safety and public health issue.
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Local law enforcement agencies will be participating in the 20th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. Law enforcement personnel will be on-site and hosting collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations :
Vail Police Department: Vail Municipal Bldg, at 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail CO 81657
Avon Police Department: Walmart, 171 Yoder Ave., Avon, CO 81620
Eagle County Sheriff’s Office: City Market Eagle, 103 Market Street, Eagle, CO 81631
Carbondale Police Department: Police Station, 511 Colorado Ave #911, Carbondale, CO 81623
This is an opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets of all unwanted, expired or unused medications and have them disposed of safely. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.
VAIL There have been no press releases from Vail Mountain regarding Closing Day this season, and that’s probably a good thing.
A spokesperson from Vail Resorts said the regular Closing Day “five-gallon container” rule for backpacks (all packs must fit inside of one), will be in effect, and closing time is set for 4 p.m.
“As is standard on Vail Mountain closing day, one daypack per person will be permitted,” said Vail and Beaver Creek Senior Communications Manager John Plack. “This has been a very safe and successful season, and we appreciate everyone focusing on safety up until closing time at 4 p.m. MST.”
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Officers with Vail Police Department are inviting the community to join them for coffee and conversation this Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Yeti’s Grind in Solaris Plaza, 141 E. Meadow Dr.
The “Coffee with a Cop” sessions are a continuation of the department’s community policing efforts aimed at improving relationships between police officers and community members, and providing additional opportunities for community conversations, the department said.
The event will focus on Vail Police Department’s new strategic framework, including its updated vision, mission and values. Police officers and code enforcement officers who helped develop the framework will be on hand to answer questions and receive feedback, though officers will be open to any and all questions from the public.
Mattson said there was an officer from Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, two officers from the Eagle Police Department and four police officers from the Vail Police Department on hand to greet crowds and offer services.
Local snowboarder Zach Varon said despite the large number of police and security on the mountain, he was glad to see party goers feel free to let loose in the usual Closing Day gathering spots at Beaver Creek.
“I’m really glad I made it out here,” Varon said. “The terrain park was still in good shape and everyone was stoked to get together after missing out last year.”
Vail Police Department Chief Dwight Henninger speaks to the crowd during the groundbreaking event Monday at the Vail Interfaith Chapel. The chief spoke because he says the place of worship is far more than a church and that it s a pillar of the community used for a multitude of purposes.
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The Vail Religious Foundation announced that the Vail Interfaith Chapel building will be closed to the public on weekdays through June 15 for construction renovations taking place on site. However, the Vail Interfaith Chapel will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays for regularly scheduled worship services and special events throughout construction this spring.