John Laconte

vail, colorado, united states

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aaspentimes.com

ppostindependent.com

ssteamboatpilot.com

ssummitdaily.com

vvaildaily.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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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

Authorities say female witnesses were not involved in alleged murder of Gypsum youth

Authorities say female witnesses were not involved in alleged murder of Gypsum youth When 14-year-old Jackson Davis died following a brawl at Second Street Park in his hometown of Gypsum on April 24, 2024, an emotional rollercoaster ran through the commun... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 6, 2026

VIDEO: Vail Mountain finally getting some snow

VIDEO: Vail Mountain finally getting some snow Vail Daily reporter John LaConte snowboards down Ben’s Face on Vail Mountain, which reported 6 inches of fresh snow to start the day on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Vail Daily reporter John LaConte snowboards down ... See more

vaildaily.com•John Laconte•Jan 6, 2026

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Bachelors, Communications, English at Carroll UniversityGraduated: 2003

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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

Authorities say female witnesses were not involved in alleged murder of Gypsum youth

VIDEO: Vail Mountain finally getting some snow

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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

Authorities say female witnesses were not involved in alleged murder of Gypsum youth

VIDEO: Vail Mountain finally getting some snow

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