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Jan 12, 2025 |
skyhinews.com | Tara Alatorre
Berthoud Pass Ski Area was owned by the U.S. Forest Service and was a popular place in the 1920s for backcountry skiers. By 1933, the train allowed easier access to the area, and it became even more popular for recreationists, despite no formal ski area established there. Skiing Berthoud meant driving to the top of the pass and sending a car to the bottom to retrieve skiers after their run.
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Dec 14, 2024 |
skyhinews.com | Tara Alatorre
There is no shortage of amazing scenery and wildlife in Grand County, which is home to the headwaters of the Colorado River, ski resorts, Grand Lake — the largest natural lake in the state — and seemingly endless recreation opportunities on surrounding public lands. Despite all these stunning places, readers voted Rocky Mountain National Park as the Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners in this year’s Best of Grand contest.
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Nov 21, 2024 |
skyhinews.com | Tara Alatorre
Fraser Valley Community Media, which operates KFFR 88.3 FM, announced the expansion of its FM radio signal with the goal of reaching all of Grand County by the end of 2027. The local media organization secured a second frequency, 89.1 FM, that will operate under the call sign KWTR that reflects “its identity as a community station at the headwaters of the Colorado River.” This expansion took years of planning and is possible through collaboration with local organizations and leaders.
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Nov 12, 2024 |
skyhinews.com | Tara Alatorre
The Sky-Hi News strives to deliver powerful stories that spark emotion and focus on the place we live. Over the past year, contributions from readers like you helped to fund some of our most important reporting, including coverage of the East Troublesome Fire. If you value local journalism, consider making a contribution to our newsroom in support of the work we do.
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Nov 6, 2024 |
skyhinews.com | Tara Alatorre
Preliminary election results from the Grand County Clerk and Recorder’s Office show that the town of Fraser Ballot Question 2A is approved by voters with 294 yes votes and 121 no votes.
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