1 year ago: Plow operator stops car being pursued by law enforcement on Berthoud Pass

A traffic pursuit ended on Berthoud Pass March 21, 2024, after a Colorado Department of Transportation plow operator maneuvered in front of the vehicle to shield traffic from a potential collision. Authorities say the driver initially fled when a sergeant with Grand County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop him after he drove past a safety closure point on U.S Highway 40 near the Mary Jane entrance in Winter Park. The vehicles collided about 5 miles east of the summit of Berthoud Pass. The plow sustained some damage while the other vehicle was totaled. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

— From the March 22, 2024, edition of Sky-Hi News

5 years ago: Efforts to combat COVID-19 ramp up with confirmed case in Grand County

A coronavirus response site opened at the Grand Lake Center on March 17, 2020, the same day Grand County announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Grand County Public Health confirmed a county resident tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving test results from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The health department said it was working on quarantine measures for the individual, which include trying to identify and contacting any other people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. County employees are still reporting to work, but county department heads are determining their necessary staff to reduce the number of people in the same room at a time.

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— From the March 18, 2020, edition of Sky-Hi News

10 years ago: Promotional runs seem to bode well for Ski Train’s return

As passengers disembarked the platform on the Winter Park Express’ inaugural journey March 14, 2015, one question seemed to be buzzing around the various passengers: Would the train return to regular service?

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“Here’s the question so many will be asking: Will Amtrak want to do this again after this weekend?” asked Jim Brzezinski, Amtrak’s route director for the train. “Well, the answer is, ‘You betcha.'”

Amtrak will confer with Winter Park Resort, Union Pacific and other stakeholders to make a “business-based decision” about possible train schedules and fares, Brzezinski said. The announcement seemed to confirm what has been speculated ever since the Winter Park Express was first announced in late February: that the train’s two-weekend excursions could be a prelude to regular service in the future. Stakeholders were expected to meet in April to discuss future service.

— From the March 18, 2015, edition of Sky-Hi News

90 years ago: New association aims to help with completion of U.S. Highway 40

The Grand County Lions Club drew larger-than-average attendance at its March 19, 1935, meeting, as the principal business of the evening was the report of the roads committee and the discussion of forming the No. 40 highway association to lobby for the speedy completion of the road from Denver to the West through Grand County. There was an enthusiastic response from many businesses around the county, and the club voted to sponsor the association. A meeting for anyone interested in joining the association will be March 27 in Hot Sulphur Springs. It is believed that our state senator will be in attendance, and Gov. Edwin Johnson may also attend.

— From the March 21, 1935, edition of Middle Park Times

110 years ago: Gambling machines seized in raid by Grand County officials

A raid was made on the Cullins and Bartholomew places at Tabernash on March, 16, 1915. Deputy District Attorney Brooks Fullerton and Deputy Sheriff Alex Klein seized eight gambling devices, which were brought to Hot Sulphur Springs. The money in the machines was ordered to be turned over to the clerk of the district court. In a March 18 ruling, Judge Class decreed that gambling must cease in Grand County and ordered Sheriff Sol Hones to have the machines dismantled and destroyed. The sheriff complied with the order that afternoon.

— From the March 19, 1915, edition of Middle Park Times

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