1 year ago: Residents reflect on bulldozer attack that changed the face of Granby

June 4, 2004, was a watershed moment for Granby: The town’s violent destruction created a martyr named Marvin Heemeyer whose actions traumatized residents and galvanized anti-government movements and keyboard warriors. The bulldozer attack caused a building count instead of a body count, with the attacker’s suicide being the only death. However, as much as the perpetrator tried to destroy the town by mowing down the community’s spirit like the buildings he razed, he only achieved at making Granby stronger. As a part of the anniversary, the Sky-Hi News spoke with several residents and business owners about the attack and what has happened in the 20 years since it occurred.

— From the June 5, 2024, edition of Sky-Hi News

5 years ago: Middle Park celebrates Class of 2020 with golf cart parade

Middle Park High School’s Class of 2020 had a graduation to remember May 30, 2020. The senior class spent the morning decorating golf carts that were the main feature of their unique graduation ceremony. After a flyover, students circled up on the football field and went one by one to receive their diplomas with their families. Students placed a glass piece on class mosaic and then picked up their diplomas. Afterward, the students rushed the field with confetti and cap throwing. They hopped back into their carts and paraded through Granby where citizens throughout town cheered on the grads.

— From the June 3, 2020, edition of Sky-Hi News

10 years ago: DNA analysis confirms animal killed near Kremmling was a wolf

Following an extensive analysis by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Ore., the agency confirmed May 28, 2015, that the animal killed near Kremmling on April 29 was a gray wolf. The animal was shot by a legal coyote hunter, who immediately notified Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which then notified the Fish and Wildlife Service. It is not clear whether the hunter, whose name has not been released, will be subject to prosecution. It’s not uncommon for lone wolves to turn up far from their known range, and at this point, officials say there’s no reason to believe that there is an established population of wolves in Colorado.

— From the June 3, 2015, edition of Sky-Hi News

90 years ago: Local stockmen elect officers to grazing board for public lands

A large number of stockmen turned out to the grazing election held at Hot Sulphur Springs June 4, 1935. The board recommends the issuance of licenses to users of public lands, and are authorized to form and recommend special rules and regulations regarding stock grazing on public lands within their district. During the election, 75 votes were cast, with Andrew Lindstrom elected to represent the cattlemen, Mike Noonen for the sheepmen and George Steele for the “free use” grazers who have less than 10 head of stock.Grand and Summit county are in Precinct 2 of District 2, and the elected members will sit on a board comprised of members from Eagle, Walden and Steamboat Springs.

— From the June 6, 1935, edition of Middle Park Times

110 years ago: Grand County Fair Association picks time for 1915 fair

The directors of the GrandCounty Fair Association have voted to bold their 1915 fair in the latter part of September or first part of October. The State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners have also doubled their prizes over former years — there are five classes for Colorado-bred horses and mules, and the awards are $30 for first place, $20 for second and $10 for third. The fair association is planning on charging a 50-cent admission fee with an aim to increase the prizes and purses offered at the fair. The county commissioners have also recently taken advantage of a new state law and have contracted to buy a 40-acre tract adjoining the town of Kremmling, where the race track was then located, to establish a permanent home for the fair.

— From the June 4, 1915, edition of Middle Park Times