John Laconte

vail, colorado, united states

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ssummitdaily.com

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–Winner, Best Video Initiative, Local Media Association 2013 Best in Digital Contest–Winner, Colorado Associated Press "Online Special Package" award, 2013–Winner, Colorado Press Association Daily Website "Multimedia" award, 2013–Winner, Colorado Press Association "Breaking News or Non-Deadline Video" award, 2013–Winner, Colorado Press Association "Breaking News or Non-Deadline Video" award, 2014–Winner, Colorado Press Association Daily Website "Multimedia" award, 2014–Winner, Colorado Press Association Daily Website "Best Online Video Interview" award, 2014–Winner, Colorado Associated Press "Online Special Package" award, 2014

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Dozens demonstrate in Vail as part of nationwide ICE protests

Dozens demonstrate in Vail as part of nationwide ICE protests Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Vail Village on Sunday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of a wave of events organized across the country over the weekend. Photogr... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 12, 2026

Chair 26 opens at Vail, making Chair 10 the final front side lift still closed

Chair 26 opens at Vail, making Chair 10 the final front side lift still closed Most of the front side of Vail Mountain is now available to skiers and snowboarders following the opening of Chair 26 on Saturday. Chair 26, otherwise known as Pride Express, p... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 11, 2026

Vail Mountain opens 10 new runs in Game Creek Bowl and Chair 2 areas after receiving a foot of new snow

Vail Mountain opens 10 new runs in Game Creek Bowl and Chair 2 areas after receiving a foot of new snow Vail Mountain received a foot of new snow this week, and crews opened a large chunk of new terrain on Friday for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. The ... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 9, 2026

VIDEO: Winter conditions return to Vail for January, 2026

VIDEO: Winter conditions return to Vail for January, 2026 Vail Daily reporter John LaConte takes a cruise around Vail Mountain looking for new terrain openings during a winter snowstorm. Vail Daily reporter John LaConte takes a cruise around Vail Mountain... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 8, 2026

Town of Vail contemplating a tax-increment financing district for West Lionshead

Town of Vail contemplating a tax-increment financing district for West Lionshead West Lionshead and the areas surrounding it could be the next in Eagle County to join a wave of tax-increment financing districts that have been forming in communities across... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 8, 2026

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Dozens demonstrate in Vail as part of nationwide ICE protests

Chair 26 opens at Vail, making Chair 10 the final front side lift still closed

Vail Mountain opens 10 new runs in Game Creek Bowl and Chair 2 areas after receiving a foot of new snow

VIDEO: Winter conditions return to Vail for January, 2026

Town of Vail contemplating a tax-increment financing district for West Lionshead

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Dozens demonstrate in Vail as part of nationwide ICE protests

Chair 26 opens at Vail, making Chair 10 the final front side lift still closed

Vail Mountain opens 10 new runs in Game Creek Bowl and Chair 2 areas after receiving a foot of new snow

VIDEO: Winter conditions return to Vail for January, 2026

Town of Vail contemplating a tax-increment financing district for West Lionshead

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