The latest rankings of the Highest-Paid Executives at Public Companies in Jefferson County have been released, highlighting top leaders based on their total compensation in fiscal year 2023. While stock options, bonuses, and other benefits often drive up total earnings, a closer look at base salaries alone offers a different view of how much local…more
Butterfly Pavilion, based in in Westminster, and the Government of Mexico have joined forces on new project aimed at restoring the wintering grounds of monarch butterflies in Mexico’s Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The project was unveiled during a joint press conference at the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores in Mexico City. The monarch butterfly, known for its…more
The City of Arvada, Jeffco Public Schools and Apex Park and Recreation District will celebrate the grand opening of the new Arvada Aquatics Center (AAC) on Saturday, Nov. 23. The AAC, a collaboration between the three entities, is designed to be one of the largest natatoriums in Colorado, enhancing aquatic recreation and competition in the…more
Snow has fallen this week across all regions of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere operations, signaling the start of winter and the 2024-25 ski season. Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest ski resort, opened early today with nearly 90 inches of snow since Nov. 1. In addition to Whistler, resorts such as Vail, Breckenridge and Andermatt-Sedrun…more
Vail Resorts, the Town of Vail and East West Partners have partnered to develop the West Lionshead area into a fourth base village at Vail Mountain. The new base village will be located where the Ever Vail project was previously planned. The base village will provide access to Vail’s 5,317 acres of terrain and is…more
Broomfield-based Vail Resorts announced the opening dates for the 2024/25 winter season at its various mountain resorts. The season kicks off in mid-October at Keystone Resort, pending early season conditions. Listed below are the scheduled opening dates for additional resorts: Mid-October: Keystone (CO) Nov. 8: Breckenridge (CO) Nov. 15: Vail Mountain (CO) Nov. 22: Whistler…more
The National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS), in collaboration with Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, has selected Keystone Resort as the venue for its 2025 Annual Summit. This event will bring together 58 member clubs and thousands of supporters worldwide for a week of winter sports activities. Slated to run from Feb. 22 to March 1, 2025, the…more
Golden emerges as the city featuring the most attractions in Jefferson County, according to an analysis of Jeffco attractions. The comprehensive breakdown of attractions by city sheds light on the region’s tourism landscape. Golden’s 56 attractions include the Colorado Railroad Museum, Coors Brewery Tour and Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center, among other places of interest. Following…more
Broomfield-based Vail Resorts Inc. has completed the purchase of the Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, a well-known ski location in Switzerland, marking their second investment in European ski resorts. The resort spans over 1,400 meters of skiable terrain with 140 kilometers of trails, accessible from five airports and train stations. It is also located two and a…more
Lakewood-based Christy Sports, a leading outdoor rental and retail service provider, announced it will be closing all of its stores in New Mexico, following the conclusion of the 23/24 winter ski season. The company presently operates six stores in New Mexico, encompassing four in Taos Ski Valley and one each in downtown Taos and Santa…more
On April 1, 2024, Vail Resorts, Inc. announced the appointment of Courtney Goldstein as its new executive vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO). Starting from April 29, 2024, Goldstein will be reporting to Kirsten Lynch, the CEO of Vail Resorts, and joining the company’s executive team. Goldstein is a seasoned professional with over two…more
Life Time Inc. (NYSE: LTH) has launched its seventh Colorado location — the Denver West Athletic Country Club. The new facility, which sprawls across three stories and nearly 111,000 square feet, situates in the foothills of Wheat Ridge and brings a unique health, wellness, and work experience to its patrons. The extensive club features amenities…more