Teacher resignations are down by more than 50 percent this year for Eagle County Schools, which has classically struggled with keeping experienced teachers in classrooms.

Gypsum has them, Eagle has them, Avon has them, and Vail has them. They are community assets.

After last night's presentation of the wildlife impact report for Eagle River Station, I now feel that I am not only qualified, but compelled to submit my own "expert's" report on this issue.