A story of Western grit: new book chronicles Grand County’s 150-year history
Grand County is full of living history. Nineteenth century stagecoach stops that provided respite for travelers have been transformed into museums, such as Cozens Ranch in Fraser. By Winter Park Resort, trains rumble through the...
Winter Park Resort hosts Big Mountain Competition
On March 4-5, junior freeriders will compete on Winter Park Resort’s steepest, most extreme terrain during the Big Mountain Competition. The competition is hosted and judged by the International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association. Big mountain...
Grand County Real Estate Transactions, Feb. 19-25
Real estate transactions totaled $10,723,810 across 14 sales for the week of Feb. 19 to 25. 855 Pawnee Lane, Granby 6,468-square-foot, three-bedroom, 3 ½-bath, single-family residence on 0.33 acres of land. Seller: Jacqueline Kelly and...
Colorado grocery, convenience stores uncork wine sales starting March 1
It’s almost wine-o-clock. As Coloradans browse the aisles of their local grocery and convenience stores in March, looking for the right loaf of bread or reasonably priced eggs, they will soon have a new option for...
Applications now open for the Paul Cuthbertson Foundation scholarship
The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Live for Those Who Cannot scholarship. The Live for Those Who Cannot scholarship is awarded periodically to mountain youth with a passion for...
Colorado bill would ban ‘facility fees’ from certain medical bills. Hospitals say it could end their outpatient care
A proposal in the Colorado legislature would ban “facility fees” from certain medical bills, a move the legislation’s sponsors say will save patients from unexpected costs while hospitals argue it would threaten access to health...
Colorado could soon start using a new avalanche forecasting method following Joint Budget Committee recommendation
The Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 21, voted in favor of sponsoring a $1 million funding effort to help the Colorado Avalanche Information Center transition from a fixed zone forecasting method...
Upcoming West Meadow Metropolitan District meeting will discuss excluding land
The West Meadow District’s Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Feb. 28 at 1 p.m via video and telephone conference. The meeting will be held so the board can discuss excluding certain land...
Grand County fishing report: Rainbow and brown trout starting to stack up near inlets
Grand Lake: Currently, the lake is in very good condition especially if you plan on fishing the areas with quite a bit of traffic. Ice is averaging 8-15 inches throughout the lake. The area in...
Grand County Economic Development offers federal grant opportunities workshop March 1
Join the Grand County Economic Development Department for an educational conversation about federal grant opportunities that are available for local transportation and water infrastructure projects. Participants will learn what federal funding is available, what types...
West Grand High School athletes sign college letters of intent
February 21 was a day of achievement for two West Grand High School seniors, Wyatt Howell and Parker Graves. Flanked by their families and coaches, the students signed their letters of intent to play football...
Congressional Art Competition open for submissions
The annual Congressional Art Competition accepts submissions from high schoolers across the country and declares a winner from each U.S. congressional district. Rep. Joe Neguse announced Feb. 22 that the Colorado 2nd Congressional District’s competition...
Wolford Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament boasts big turnout
Although the Wolford Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament kicked off at subzero temperatures, the sun quickly rose in a bluebird sky, warming the competitors. The Kremmling tournament celebrated its 26th year running, with a large crowd...
Pregnancy Resource Connection hosts annual fundraising banquet
On Feb. 19, Pregnancy Resource Connection hosted their 2023 Fundraising Banquet at Young Life Camp at Crooked Creek Ranch in Fraser with nearly 200 guests attending the free event Rachael Miller, media coordinator for Pregnancy...
International student workers say they’ve faced financial stress after Vail Resorts failed to provide them adequate working hours
After flying 5,000 miles from his home country, Rodrigo Queiroz was excited for his second season working at Keystone Resort when he arrived in late November. During the 2021-2022 ski season, Queiroz said he saved...
