1 year ago: Officials say Colorado wolf likely died after fight with another wolf

The death of an adult male wolf in September was likely the result of a fight with another wolf, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a mortality signal from the wolf’s collar Sept. 9, 2024, in Grand County. The death of the adult male wolf — one of those that was brought in from Oregon in December — was confirmed the next day. Following the incident, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death. This was not the male wolf associated with the Copper Creek pack that died after being captured in early September.

— From the Nov. 13, 2024, edition of Sky-Hi News

5 years ago: Law enforcement investigating circumstances around hunter’s death

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation confirmed that 26-year-old Simon Jacob Howell from Ridgeley, West Virginia died in a hunting incident on Nov. 9, 2020. The Grand County Coroner’s office determined Howell died from a gun shot wound. The Bureau added that the alleged shooter, a member of Howell’s hunting party, has been cooperative with investigators and no arrests have been made. (A member of the hunting party was later sentenced to six months in county jail for an unclassified misdemeanor for careless hunting.)

— From the Nov. 13, 2020, edition of Sky-Hi News

30 years ago: Silver Creek Ski Area readies for season with new owners, improvements

The Silver Creek Ski Area plans to open next Nov. 22, 1995, with its annual locals appreciation day. The opening marks the beginning of the Granby-area resort’s 14th season. The ski area has new owners, which bought the area in September 1995. About $500,000 was spent on capital improvements during the offseason, which included a new run on the west mountain, expanding the rental and retail shop and adding a family park on the Buckhorn run. The locals appreciation day allowed free skiing to any local who brought at least one canned food item and a valid driver’s license to verify local residency.

— From the Nov. 16, 1995, edition of Sky-Hi News

50 years ago: Former Grand Lake police chief sues for pension payments and overtime

Former Grand Lake Police Chief Gary Myers has filed suit in U.S. district court to recover pension payments and overtime he claims are due him. The suit, filed Oct. 10, 1975, in Denver, seeks recovery of funds that Myers paid into the pension fund during his three years with Grand Lake. There is not an amount specified in the suit because it’s not clear how much Myers had paid into the pension fund, numbers they expect to get from the town after a trial date is set.

— From the Nov. 13, 1975, edition of Middle Park Times

90 years ago: Granby Woman’s Club sponsors educational movie showing

The Granby Woman’s Club has sponsored the showing of educational movies for another year, offering a unique opportunity for the children of Granby and the surrounding vicinity. Four reels of pictures were shown at the Kingston Hotel on Nov. 1, 1935, and it is expected they will be shown again soon. Local teacher Miss Robertson said these pictures are a great benefit to the school children in their work, and complemented the club for its efforts.

— From the Nov. 14, 1935, edition of Middle Park Times

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