Winter Park Express train tickets on sale now
The weekend ski train that runs from Denver’s Union Station to Winter Park Resort will start up again Jan. 13, but tickets are on sale now. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 26, the...
Highway closures are a big part of winters in Colorado, but how are those decisions made?
Plow truck drivers for the Colorado Department of Transportation put a significant amount of work into keeping roads open, but because of severe weather or vehicle wrecks, some road closures are unavoidable. Speaking to the...
Granby’s finance director wins statewide Finance Professional of the Year recognition
This November, Sharon Spurlin, the town of Granby’s finance director, received statewide recognition for her work in all aspects of the town’s accounting and budget. She won the Finance Professional of the Year award from the Colorado Government Finance...
National Weather Service issues winter storm warning and avalanche watch
With high winds and over a foot of snow expected to fall on the Northern/Central Rocky Mountains beginning Thursday evening and into Friday, the National Weather Service has issued both a winter storm warning and an avalanche watch for parts of...
‘All kids want to go fast’: Bruce Manske talks about the growth of the Winter Park Nordic program
When Bruce Manske first took over the Nordic program at Winter Park Resort’s Competition Center, there were just 16 dedicated young athletes, now there are 55. And although the team is still in its infancy,...
Kremmling hires interim police chief
The town has hired an interim Police Chief, Officer Jesse Lisenby, who assumed the role on Nov. 21. Lisenby is replacing former Police Chief Hiram Rivera Jr., who left the force on Oct. 3. Lisenby...
Grand Chorale Singers ready to bring ‘Joy to the World’ (and other carols) to Grand Lake on Dec. 10-11
The Grand Chorale has been delivering public Christmas concerts for over 30 years and the tradition continues this month with caroling for Grand County audiences. The Grand Chorale will perform two free public concerts in December. The Chorale will perform traditional carols and...
Big game habitat seasonal closures begin around Steamboat Springs
As harsh winter weather closes in on wildlife, herds of deer and elk will seek places for shelter. To ensure herds remain undisturbed by humans as they forage for food under snowfall, the US Forest...
Forest services to conduct fire fuel reduction program in December
The Colorado State Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service and Denver Water will work with private landowners to reduce fire fuels on private land across 125 acres east of Fraser. A state forest service press release...
Fraser Valley Lions Club and Granby host holiday events
The Fraser Valley Lions Club hosted its Festival of Trees event Friday night while Destination Granby kicked off its Hometown Holidays events with a tree lighting. The Lions’ event featured trees and wreaths decorated by...
Winter Park announces more terrain openings, including Mary Jane
New terrain opened at Winter Park Wednesday, Nov. 30, with the High Lonesome Express lift providing access to the High Lonesome Trail, Hobo Alley, Lonesome Whistle, Switchyard, Whistlestop, Upper Cranmer and more of Village Way....
Steamboat Museum to host exhibit exploring arborglyphs created by sheepherders
An exhibit set to open at the Tread of Pioneers Museum in Steamboat Springs on Friday, Dec. 2, will highlight the arborglyphs etched into local Aspen trees and the connections this area has to the...
Grand Park fills vacant metro district board seats to represent residents
The residents of the West Meadow district in Fraser’s Grand Park development are now being represented on their special metro district board. During the district’s board meeting Nov. 15, three residents were appointed to the...
Winter Park opens uphill access for the season
On Thursday, Dec. 1, Winter Park Resort announced the opening of uphill access on any trails open in the normal uphill access areas. To snowshoe or uphill ski or snowboard, guests need to review the...
It’s open enrollment season, here are expert tips for buying health insurance in Colorado
While it may be the time of year when your home decorations change from turkeys to Santa Clauses, on the health care calendar it is open enrollment season. And that means it is time, once...
Granby man arrested for felony menacing
Granby police arrested Steven Szloboda, 28, of Granby, on Nov. 7 on a Class 5 felony charge for menacing with a deadly weapon. Szloboda’s sister-in-law had seen him near the Granby McDonald’s that day, according...
Great horned owl stuck in pickup grill rescued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff
A great horned owl that got stuck in the grill of a pickup truck is recuperating after wildlife officials rescued it. The wildlife incident happened on Monday night in the Colorado Springs area, Colorado Parks and...
Woman charged with multiple felonies after high-speed chase
After noticing the Subaru she was driving had no license plates and a defective tail light Oct. 31, Grand County Sheriff’s deputies said they attempted to pull over Evergreen resident Melodie Raab, 34. Raab did...
Local guides look to help beginners prepare for winter recreation
During the summer exploring Grand County’s mountains can be as simple as hike on a trail in the sunshine — while some may worry about wildlife in the woods, most people don’t find it very...