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02/14/2025

Midwinter traffic is at an all-time high right now. Between the hockey tournament, ice skating and general tourism, there is a lot of traffic on the ice.

Midwinter traffic is at an all-time high right now. Between the hockey tournament, ice skating and general tourism, there is a lot of traffic on the ice. With that said, fishing as far away as you can...

02/14/2025

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02/14/2025

Check out more snowy reader photos at: https://www.skyhinews.com/news/reader-photos-grand-county-residents-and-visitors-capture-images-of-snowy-scenes-and-wildlife/
📸 : Ingrid Karlstrom spots a moose through a kitchen window

02/14/2025

The board of trustees approved a contract with MW Golden Constructors to preform ADA upgrades and roof renovations to town hall.

The Fraser Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Feb. 5, and approved two construction contracts for town improvements. Each of the projects is expected to cost over $300,000. During the public comment period, Winter Park Town...

02/13/2025

Valentine’s Day means love is in the air and, in Grand County, will also mean snow and cold weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Grand County below 9,000 feet in elevation, including the cities of Kremmling, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake and Hot Sulphur Springs. The advisory is set to take effect at 5 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, and remain in place until Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.

Valentine’s Day means love is in the air and, in Grand County, will also mean snow and cold weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Grand County below 9,000 feet...

02/13/2025

SKI Magazine has released its annual list of the top ski resorts in the West, and there are — well — some surprises.

SKI Magazine has released its annual list of the top ski resorts in the West, and there are — well — some surprises. Each year, SKI Magazine asks readers to share their thoughts and opinions...

02/13/2025

02/13/2025

According to a news release from the police department, the incident ended with the arrest of three suspects, including one who reportedly discharged a firearm.

On Feb. 7, the Fraser Winter Park Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance at a local bar. According to a news release from the police department, the incident ended with the arrest...

02/13/2025

In the Los Angeles area, where more than 12,000 homes burned in January, displaced residents face similar challenges, drawing out the rebuilding process, which can take years.

Nearly four years to the day since the East Troublesome Fire burned through Grand County, Jeremy Krones moved back into his rebuilt home. The wildfire, which sparked in October 2020, came at the worst time,...

02/13/2025

The Winter Park Town Council considered a proposal at its Tuesday, Feb. 4, meeting to add a new classification of housing development to the town’s municipal code.

The Winter Park Town Council considered a proposal at its Tuesday, Feb. 4, meeting to add a new classification of housing development to the town’s municipal code. Currently, single hotel units cannot be owned by...

02/12/2025

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can get ready for a fun-filled evening tomorrow, Feb. 13 at Colorado Adventure Park. Register in advance for tubing by calling the Granby Recreation Department at 970-887-3961.

Children are asked to bring warm snow clothes and a ski helmet (if they have one).

The Granby Recreation Department is set to host some fun events and classes. Information on how to sign up is below. Fitness classes If you want to get in shape this winter, the Granby Recreation...

02/12/2025

Winter Park Resort operates on Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest land. Currently, the 124 ski resorts that operate on U.S. Forest Service land have to pay a permit fee that goes directly to the U.S. Treasury.

However, there is no guarantee that these funds go back to the national forests bearing the brunt of the recreational activity, which is what the SHRED Act aims to change.

Colorado congressmen are taking another shot at keeping revenue from ski area fees in the local communities where resorts operate.  U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, reintroduced the Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development,...

02/12/2025

Kremmling rancher Paul Bruchez will not reapply for his position on the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

Bruchez has been involved in water management through various organizations for the past 15 years, most recently on the state board. The water conservation board is seeking to fill Bruchez’s position representing the Colorado River main stem.

Kremmling rancher Paul Bruchez will not reapply for his position on the Colorado Water Conservation Board, according to an announcement by County Manager Ed Moyer at the Grand County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 28....

02/11/2025

CO Government Vehicle Auction - Closes Feb. 12

Bidding is now open on 400+ pieces of government and fleet vehicles equipment, available through Roller Auctions! Vehicles, automotive tools & more equipment from Colorado government agencies! Bid easily online, lots begin closing 2/12 at 9:00am MT

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02/11/2025

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, until 11 a.m. Wednesday for mountainous areas near the Continental Divide, including Grand County. The advisory area includes Rocky Mountain National Park, Berthoud Pass and Winter Park.

After unseasonably warm temperatures last week, National Weather Service meteorologists say gusty winds, double-digit snowfall and cold temperatures could bring hazardous conditions starting Tuesday evening. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 2 p.m....

02/11/2025

Sue Castillion of Grand Adventure Balloon Tours shared this photo of a fox resting with a group of magpies in the Fraser Valley.

To see your photos online and in print, email [email protected].

02/11/2025

Better water management is a win-win for Colorado and its downstream neighbors, which are locked in negotiations over future use of the Colorado River.

Enter House Bill 1115, a bipartisan proposal from a group of Western Slope lawmakers that would create a new statewide snowpack measurement program using emerging tools like light detection and ranging technology, known as lidar.

Amid mounting challenges to Colorado’s water supply, lawmakers are seeking to upgrade the decades-old method of tracking the state’s primary water source: snowpack. Since the mid-1960s, scientists have been measuring the amount of liquid water...