[4] The climate of Eagle is characterized by cold winters, hot summers, and relatively little precipitation.

In January 2010, voters defeated a 582,000-square-foot (54,100 m2) lifestyle center project called Eagle River Station.

In January 2012, voters approved allowing the medical marijuana dispensary to stay in business.

The owners of the marijuana dispensary then took it to the vote of the people and the business was allowed to stay open.)

In May 2012, voters approved the second vote on the now 732,000-square-foot (68,000 m2) lifestyle center project still called Eagle River Station.

ECO Transit provides local transportation from Eagle to Dotsero, Gypsum, Edwards, Avon and Vail.

Union Pacific Railroad's tracks cross Eagle, linking the town to Denver, Grand Junction, and Pueblo.

The closest Amtrak station is located in Glenwood Springs, 31 miles (50 km) to the west, with daily service of the California Zephyr.

Bustang, Colorado's state-run bus service, connects Eagle to both Grand Junction and Denver.