1 year ago: Amtrak train strikes person on track near town of Granby

A person on the train tracks near Granby was struck by an Amtrak train on July 21, 2024. According to an Amtrak spokesperson, the injured person had trespassed onto the track about 2 miles west of the town of Granby. The No. 5 train, known as the California Zephyr, was unable to stop in time, hitting the person on the tracks. The person was alert when they were transported to a hospital. The train was delayed approximately four hours while local authorities investigated.

— From the July 24, 2024, edition of Sky-Hi News

5 years ago: Wildfire south of Kremmling is 100% contained, held to under 30 acres

The Dice Hill Fire near the Summit/Grand county border has been 100% contained, according to officials with the Bureau of Land Management. The fire hasn’t grown since it broke out on July 20, 2020, remaining at 27 acres. Firefighters were able to construct containment lines around the entire area July 21, and spent most of July 22 seeking out remaining hot spots. Firefighting efforts included two days of air support dumping water and slurry on the blaze.

— From the July 24, 2020, edition of Sky-Hi News

10 years ago: Winter Park cyclist takes silver in USA Cycling National Mountain Bike Championships

Jacqueline Thomas finished second in the women’s pro downhill race at the 2015 USA Cycling National Mountain Bike Championships on July 19, 2015, in Mammoth Lakes, California. Many will recognize Thomas, 25, from Le Feet Lab, the boot-fitting and foot specialist business she and her father Jacques operate in Winter Park. She’s the first female member of Trestle Bike Park’s mountain bike team and is quickly making a name for herself as an up-and-coming rider.

— From the July 24, 2015, edition of Sky-Hi News

50 years ago: Mary Jane addition to Winter Park Resort nearing completion

The Mary Jane addition to the Winter Park is scheduled to open in fall 1975 and the project’s manager says work is well underway. Recently, downed timber and deadfall has been burned from the ski trails to clear the runs. The U.S. Forest Service has been been approving burning conditions and a crew of about a dozen monitors the fires to ensure they stay under control. The trails are estimated to be about 90% complete, while construction of four double-chair lifts are about 65% finished. A new base facility will provide space for a ski school, patrol offices, public lockers, bar, administrative offices, a cafeteria and 3,000 square feet of deck space. The first phase of a convention space will be completed before the new ski season starts, with additional room expected to be added later.

— From the July 24, 1975, edition of Middle Park Times

100 years ago: Good progress is being made on road through Byers Canyon

Excellent progress is being made by the Pioneer Construction co. on their “Byers Canon Project,” which, when completed, will mean a step further toward the completion of the shortcut of the Victory Highwat over the Parshall divide. As of July 23, 1925, The steam shovel had advanced 300 feet on the stretch covered by the new contract that started on June 19. J. N. Gordon said they expected to complete their section of road grade (within 400 feet of the site of a proposed bridge over the Colorado River) by the middle of November. The group of 28 men has encountered even harder rock than they had on the stretch of road the company completed last fall, but continue to report making good progress.

— From the July 24, 1925, edition of Middle Park Times

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