Seat belts save lives! Beginning July 12th, the Avon Police Department will be participating in a nationwide one-week seat belt compliance campaign in an effort to increase seat belt awareness, use, and to save lives. Read on...

With Colorado facing extremely dangerous fire conditions, Avon, in collaboration with local fire authorities, has decided to enact Stage II fire restrictions effective immediately. Eagle County, the BLM and the USFS have implemented the same restrictions. Read on...

Free community concerts are presented by the Town of Avon Read on...

The Town of Avon has implemented “Stage 1” fire restrictions that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 2nd prohibiting all open burning for private lands in the Town of Avon. Read on...

The Avon Town Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 20-08 at a special meeting on June 30, 2020 which establishes requirements for indoor face coverings. The indoor face covering requirement is effective immediately. Read on...

Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume Monday, July 6. The Avon Rec Center will be open during regular business hours on Friday, July 3 and closed on July 4. Read on...

Construction of the Eaglebend Drive Asphalt Overlay Project is scheduled to begin on Monday Jul 6. The Project consists of asphalt milling, asphalt repair and overlay, and pavement marking along Eaglebend Dr from Stonebridge Dr to the east cul-de-sac. Read on...

Join us in Nottingham Park on Wednesday, July 1 for great local musicians and family fun at the AvonLIVE! free concert. The Voice contestant during Season 6, Episode 6, Beau Thomas will take the stage at 6 pm with his band. Read on...

Beginning Friday, Jun 26, 2020, Avon Transit will operate the regular summer bus service from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. Please visit www.Avon.org/bus for the full schedule. Read on...

El Departamento de Policía de Avon realizará su 8a Academia de Policía para Ciudadanos Latinos con el propósito de educar e informar a los ciudadanos sobre las capacidades y papeles que los oficiales del departamento desempeñan. Read on...

Join us at the Avon Performance Pavilion in Harry A. Nottingham Park on Wednesday, June 24th for great local musicians and family fun at the AvonLIVE! free community concert. Burnsville Blues Band will open the series and take the stage at 6:00 p.m. Read on...

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Virtual meeting to gain input on draft survey slated for Monday, June 15 at 5:00 p.m. Read on...

Town of Avon awarded $1.6 million for two electric buses Read on...

Avon’s Zagster bike share program will not return in 2020. Zagster is ending their bike share service in Avon due to COVID-19 impacts. Read on...

On Saturday, May 30, the Town will hold the 5th annual Town Clean Up Day, providing residents a chance to clean-up areas of Town than need some extra attention. As always, free food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to all volunteers. Read on...

From paddleboarding to picnic shelters, Nottingham Park is ready for Summer 2020! Read on...

Avon Town Hall will be closed from Monday, May 25th through Friday, May 29th for construction. All members of Town staff are available for remote meetings, and a complete staff directory can be found at www.avon.org/directory.aspx. Read on...

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th. Transit services will operate uninterrupted. Emergency services are always available by calling 911. Read on...

The Avon Recreation Department is excited to reopen the Avon Recreation Center on Monday, June 1st at 6:00 a.m., resuming normal operational hours. The landscape of the Recreation Center, and the process to be in the building, will be quite different. Read on...

On Monday, May 18 the Town will start work on relocating utilities to facilitate the future demolition of the former Town Hall. The Town Hall parking lot and bike path south of the upper athletic field will be closed during construction through June 8. Read on...

The Wildridge Wildland Fire Evacuation Training will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 starting at 9:30 a.m. until approximately 12 p.m. This is a training exercise and will not require evacuation or road closures. Read on...

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Avon Town Council approved open container and public consumption of alcohol (aka BYOB) at Nottingham Park and on the Main Street Pedestrian Mall between 11:30 a.m. and until 30 minutes after dusk. Read on...

Avon Mayor Sarah Smith-Hymes joined more than 100 mayors and local elected officials from across the west in sending a letter to Congress urging them to include full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in upcoming legislation. Read on...

Avon Public Works will remove unwanted items left roadside from May 17th through May 24th Read on...

Avon Town Hall reopens to the public on Monday, May 11th after closing for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Avon Town Hall is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read on...

The Town of Avon will conduct wildfire mitigation on Town-owned parcels in the Wildridge subdivision starting May 4th, 2020 and continuing through the end of May. Mitigation efforts will focus on Town-owned open space parcels abutting private property. Read on...

At an April 28th virtual meeting, the Avon Town Council made the difficult decision to cancel the July 3rd Salute to the USA fireworks display and concert. Read on...

The Avon Tennis and Pickleball Courts in West Nottingham Park are now open! The Avon Recreation Department is pleased to offer this outdoor recreational activity and we know that many in the community are anxious to enjoy their favorite sport. Read on...

Town officials announced the seasonal opening of the entire West Avon Preserve (WAP) trail system following an extended closure this spring due to mud and snow. Read on...

West Benchmark Road will be closed to thru traffic between Avon Station and Mikaela Way beginning Monday, April 27th to facilitate construction of the West Benchmark Road On-Street Parking & Water Quality Improvements Project. Read on...

Avon honors beloved sculptor for contributions to Town’s bronze statue collection Read on...

The Avon Police Department responded to a report of a shots-fired incident at Eaglebend Phase III, 38609 US Highway 6 in Avon. The initial call came at 4:43 p.m. Read on...

El Pueblo de Avon cuenta con vouchers de comida para personas y hogares que lo necesiten. Los vouchers de comida se pueden usar en los restaurantes de Avon que vienen enlistados en la parte posterior del cupón. Read on...

The Town of Avon has take-out meal vouchers for individuals and households in need. The meal vouchers may be used at participating Avon restaurants which are listed on the back of the meal vouchers. Each meal voucher has a value of $20. Read on...

Sound the horn at 1:00 p.m. today in support of essential public transit employees working through the pandemic. Post video, audio, or photos online using the hashtags #SoundTheHorn and #HeroesMovingHeroes. Read on...

Avon Transit continues to provide vital transit service during Colorado’s COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order. For public health and safety, all passengers must comply with these guidelines: • Wear a face cover while on the bus to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Read on...

Town officials announced that the seasonal closure for the majority of the West Avon Preserve will extend beyond April 15th due to snowpack coverage and adverse muddy conditions. Read on...

Application available to nonprofit organizations providing relief to Avon residents and businesses suffering financially Read on...

Avon Town Manager Eric Heil has made the decision not to enforce the seasonal holiday lighting date restrictions in consideration of the suggested social practice of lighting holiday lights to lift spirits and demonstrate community solidarity. Read on...

38% of Colorado Households Have Responded to the 2020 Census Self-Respond TODAY online, by phone or by mail Read on...

The Avon Town Manager has suspended the $0.10 paper bag fee effectively immediately to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Grocery stores have reported that they will no longer directly handle reusable bags. Read on...

The Town of Avon is seeking community members to volunteer for the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). In May, three positions will be vacated and filled by appointment by the Avon Town Council. Applications will be accepted through April 17th. Read on...

Updates about the COVID-19 pandemic from around the Eagle River Valley Read on...

It’s been weeks of firsts, and now we have a hacked virtual Avon Town Council meeting to add to the list. Thanks to everyone who tried to participate, and deepest apologies for any disturbing content you may have witnessed. Read on...

The Eagle County Board of Commissioners has allocated $1.15 million to help the county and community respond to and recover from the COVID-19 outbreak. Read on...

The Avon Town Council will conduct its regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on March 24th, 2020, as a virtual meeting through Zoom. Zoom is an online application that allows participants to join and contribute to the meeting via the internet. Read on...

Updates and resources around COVID-19 in the Eagle River Valley Read on...

On Thursday, March 19th, Governor Jared Polis updated Public Health Order 20-22 to include all businesses offering “non-essential personal services” such as hair and nail salons, spas, and tattoo and massage parlors. Read on...

Colorado small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can seek individual small business loans up to $2M as part of the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Read on...

The Town of Avon has taken aggressive measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community. We have adjusted our protocols to emphasize social distancing practices in our day-to-day municipal operations. Read on...

Every day, as the acceleration of coronavirus infection rates are confirmed, our new reality comes into clearer focus. Eagle County is one of Colorado’s hot spots, with a disproportionate rate of infection based on test results to date... Read on...

The Town of Avon has taken aggressive measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community. We have adjusted our protocols to emphasize social distancing practices in our day-to-day municipal operations. Read on...

Dear patients and community members, In just a week, we’ve gone from 7 to over 50 confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases. The real number of local cases in the Eagle River Valley is more likely hundreds if not thousands of people. Read on...

Avon has taken aggressive measures to implement the Standing Public Health Orders issued by Eagle County Department of Health & Environment and recommendations from the CO Department of Public Health and Environment to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read on...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order to close bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, effective at 8:00 a.m. on March 17 for the duration of 30 days. Read on...

Town of Avon conducting business remotely when possible Read on...

This information was released in a joint effort by Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and Gunnison Counties. Read on...

With community level transmission, the testing and screening guidance is shifting. Read on...

The Town of Avon is taking immediate measures to implement the Standing Public Health Order issued by Eagle County Department of Health & Environment to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community Read on...

Avon has rapidly implemented the best protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) through our public facilities. “Community wide awareness and cooperation will be essential over the next several months,” says Mayor Sarah Smith-Hymes. Read on...

The August race will course through Snowmass Village, Avon, Boulder and Denver Read on...

La salud pública del condado de Eagle y sus socios dentro del sistema de atención médica se aseguran de que la comunidad esté preparada para COVID-19, comúnmente conocido como coronavirus. Read on...

Eagle County Public Health and its partners within the health care system are ensuring the community is prepared for COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus. Read on...

A daytime closure of Buck Creek Road will be in effect on Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th to facilitate subsurface soil investigation in conjunction with a road stabilization project at the switchback between the bridges this summer. Read on...

Silent Auction on Friday, February 21st and ‘Free for All’ on Saturday, February 22nd Read on...

Avon is the first community in Colorado to ban expanded polystyrene food containers Read on...

"Heart of the Valley” is back as the official tag line in Avon. At its first meeting in 2020, the Avon Town Council approved re-instituting the former tag line, “Heart of the Valley” and abandoned the tag line “Endless Possibilities” adopted in 2014. Read on...

Avon Town Council will conduct a public hearing on January 28, 2020, on the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19-11 Expanded Polystyrene Ban. The public hearing will be held at the Avon Town Hall at 5:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. Read on...

It is with sad hearts that we announce that the Eagle County Coroner, Kara Bettis has formally identified the deceased male who was found last night as Cole Michael Greenfield. Read on...

The Town of Avon is pleased to offer to Avon residents all day free parking on the weekends and holidays at the Avon Town Hall parking lot during the 2019-2020 Beaver Creek ski season. Overnight parking is not permitted. Read on...

Service runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. within Avon town limits Read on...

Avon residents can drop off their undecorated Christmas tree any Saturday in January from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Read on...

Purchasing renewable energy through the Holy Cross Energy PuRE program is an easy, affordable action individuals can take to lower their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner grid. Read on...

Town of Avon municipal offices will close at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th and will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Municipal offices will reopen on Thursday, December 26th. Read on...

Did you know Americans create 25% more trash during the holidays? On Saturday, January 11th, several organizations are teaming up to host the 3rd Annual Post-Holiday Recycling Event for hard-to-recycle items. Read on...

Closures will be in effect December 15 – April 15 to Protect Wildlife Winter Habitat Read on...

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The Town of Avon is seeking volunteers for the 2020 special event season. Volunteer duties may include distribution of marketing collateral, event set-up and tear down, greeting our guests, and supporting our sustainability “greening” efforts. Read on...

Five-month recreation center pass offered for $200 to Avon residents; $250 for Vail Resorts employees, $300 for non-residents Read on...

Town of Avon buses will transition to the winter schedule on Saturday, November 23rd. The new schedule includes the Skier Express Shuttle, which operates from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and serves all Avon lodges. Read on...

2020 Proposed Budget Now Available for Public Viewing Read on...

The Catholic Charities and Law Enforcement Immigrant Alliance Coat Drive is distributing coats this Friday and Saturday at Eagle River Presbyterian Church in Avon! Necesitas Abrigos? Estamos distribuyendo los abrigos a la iglesia Presbyterian en Avon.

On Monday, November 11th at 6:00 p.m., the Town of Avon will host a community meeting in the cafeteria of Avon Elementary School to update residents about the 2020 Proposed Budget and to engage residents in conversation regarding the Town’s work. Read on...

The Avon Town Council approved a resolution supporting Eagle County Ballot Issue 1A, which appears of the Composite Ballot for Eagle County’s Coordinated Election on November 5 and asks for approval to increase taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. Read on...

On Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. anyone who shows up to the Avon Pazzo’s, located at 82 E. Beaver Creek Boulevard in Avon, and signs up for 100% renewable energy through the Holy Cross Energy PuRE program will receive a FREE SLICE OF PIZZA. Read on...

Town of Avon municipal offices will be closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, October 15th. Read on...

In a work session conducted at the September 24th meeting of the Avon Town Council, the Town Council directed Town staff to prepare an ordinance that would prohibit food vendors from using disposable food service ware made out of expanded polystyrene. Read on...

Road will be closed for 2-3 weeks between Mikaela Way and Lake Street Read on...

East Beaver Creek Boulevard will be closed between Post Road and Chapel Place for two weeks beginning Monday, September 23rd. Read on...

Event will include free food, beer and live music from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Read on...

At the August 27th regular meeting of the Avon Town Council, the Council approved, on First Reading, an ordinance that would increase the Primary Residence Exemption amount home buyers can seek on the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) levied by the Town. Read on...

The Town of Avon, Colorado, invites qualified event production businesses, organizations, agencies and/or individuals to submit a proposal(s) to produce and host one or more special event(s) in the Town of Avon in 2020. Applications are due September 23. Read on...

Avon, CO: Town of Avon Municipal offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 3rd. Read on...

Enjoy free performances by Larry Keel on Friday, September 6th and Trout Steak Revival on Saturday, September 7th Read on...

Transit, traffic impact and road closures are expected from 12 – 4 p.m. on Friday Read on...

Stage 2 of the Colorado Classic will come through Avon on Friday, August 23rd starting at 12:00 p.m. and ending at approximately 4:00 p.m. The Town of Avon is thrilled to host the western hemisphere’s premier women’s standalone race. Read on...

Highway 6 Eastbound will be closed at Roundabout 5 (Avon Road) for road patching on Tuesday, August 13th between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A detour will be in place, directing traffic to Hurd Lane, Stonebridge Drive, and back out to Highway 6. Read on...

More than 50 swimmers will converge on Nottingham Park on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 for the Open Water Championships. Nottingham Lake and Beach will close from 10 am to 4 pm on Sat, August 10 and from 10 am to 2:30 pm on Sun, August 11. Read on...

The Vail Dance Festival welcomes Alonzo King LINES Ballet and the Colorado Ballet to Avon for a free, family-friendly show on the outdoor stage of the Avon Performance Pavilion, together with other Festival artists. Read on...

Join your Eagle County Law Enforcement agencies to celebrate police-community partnerships in crime prevention efforts on August 6th. This is a great opportunity to bring neighborhoods together with law enforcement under positive circumstances. Read on...

Defending Champion Katie Hall and former winner Sara Poidevin along with Amber Neben and Chloe Dygert-Owen highlight the most competitive field in race’s history Read on...

The Town of Avon is now accepting applications for the 2020 Town of Avon Community Grant Program. Read on...

Residents are encouraged to bring in two incandescent or compact-florescent bulbs and exchange them for two LED bulbs, free of charge, during regular Avon Recreation Center hours for the month of August. The LED bulbs will be located at the front desk. Read on...

Grammy-award winner Peter Rowan is a singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades. Rowan has built a devoted, international fan base through a solid stream of recordings, collaborative projects, and constant touring. Read on...

The Town of Avon has demonstrated its continued support for local homebuyers by granting $50,000 to the Eagle County Loan Fund (ECLF). Read on...

Avon is excited and proud to host Stage 2 of the Colorado Classic bike race on Friday, August 23, 2019. Avon is actively recruiting volunteers to work three or four-hour shifts on August 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read on...

Join us at the Avon Performance Pavilion on Wednesday, July 24th for family fun and music at the Avon LIVE! free community concert. Freddy Jones Band will take the stage at 7:00 p.m., with local act Tierro Band opening the show at 5:30 p.m. Read on...

Full closure of East Beaver Creek Boulevard and Beaver Creek Place intersection on Tuesday, July 23rd from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Read on...

Construction of the Beaver Creek Blvd Streetscape Improvements Project continues with paving operations at the intersection of East Beaver Creek Blvd and Beaver Creek Place. Periodic lane closures will take place on Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24 Read on...

As part of an effort to make world-class fitness free and accessible in beautiful public spaces across the country, the Town of Avon has partnered with National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to bring a Fitness Court to Harry A. Nottingham Park. It opens July 17. Read on...

Routes for Women’s-Only Road Race Will Showcase Scenic Colorado in Action-Packed and Fan-Friendly Formats Read on...

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San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere one-ring circus features aerialists, acrobats, family foot jugglers, clowns and more –all performed by a live six-piece band! Read on...

Join us at Nottingham Park, on Wednesday, July 17 for family fun and music at the Avon LIVE! free community concert. March Fourth takes the stage at 7 pm, entertaining audiences with music along with performances by stilt-walkers, acrobatics and hooping! Read on...

Xcel Energy’s Edwards to Minturn Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement Project weekly update. Read on...