Sky-Hi News

06/07/2026

After Colorado Senators raised concerns with Gov. Jared Polis’ previous nominations for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, the governor has named three new appointees to the volunteer board tasked with guiding the state agency’s policies and regulations.

Polis announced the three appointments — in addition to reappointments for current commissioners, Gabriel Otero and Richard Reading — on Wednesday, June 3.

After Colorado Senators raised concerns with Gov. Jared Polis’ previous nominations for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, the governor has named three new appointees to the volunteer board tasked with guiding the state agency’s...

06/07/2026

As part of a community effort to digitize Grand County’s historic newspapers, hundreds of editions of Sky-Hi News have been added to the publicly available archive.

Editions from Nov. 9, 1951, to Nov. 17, 1967, can now be found at ColoradoHistoricNewspapers.org.

The digitization of these Sky-Hi News editions was funded by reader donations. Learn more about the archive project and make a donation at SkyHiNews.com/donate.

As part of a community effort to digitize Grand County’s historic newspapers, hundreds of editions of Sky-Hi News have been added to the publicly available archive. Editions from Nov. 9, 1951, to Nov. 17, 1967,...

06/07/2026

Sales of electric vehicles and hybrids in Colorado soared during the last few years. During late 2024, they constituted nearly one-third of sales. This year they have plummeted through the first three months.The Colorado Automobile Dealers reported in its quarterly bulletin that battery-electric vehicle sales during January-March in 2026 had declined 63% compared to the same three months in 2025.

Sales of electric vehicles and hybrids in Colorado soared during the last few years. During late 2024, they constituted nearly one-third of sales. This year they have plummeted through the first three months. Might rejiggered...

06/07/2026

Carver famously derided Eagle politicians as too liberal and progressive, including labeling the former Eagle mayor as “Bernie Turnipseed” — a riff on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Read full story at link.

When Slope & Hatch restaurant in Eagle’s downtown area closed this past winter, the owner posted online that it was due to a lack of sustained, year-round foot traffic along Broadway. During last year’s mayoral...

06/06/2026

Starting on Monday, June 8, registered voters in Grand County will be receiving ballots in the mail for the June 30 primary, with party elections for multiple local, state and federal offices. Winners from each party will advance to the November general election, where voters will decide on races for governor, U.S. Senate, the state House of Representatives and some local offices.

Starting on Monday, June 8, registered voters in Grand County will be receiving ballots in the mail for the June 30 primary, with party elections for multiple local, state and federal offices. Winners from each...

06/06/2026

The wildfire risk on Colorado’s Western Slope is expected to rise this month, and could remain elevated through the start of September, according to outlooks published June 1 by the National Interagency Fire Center.

Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center meteorologist Nickolai Reimer said wildfire risk in the Colorado mountains is expected to increase over the next two months, and it remains unclear whether a shift to an El Nino pattern will bring more rain to the drought-stricken region.

“June and July on the West Slope, along with the Front Range, will see above-normal (wildfire) potential, given the heat and the drought, and the uncertainty with how much potential monsoonal precipitation will actually make it into the area on a consistent basis,” Reimer said during the Monday briefing.

The wildfire risk on Colorado's Western Slope is expected to rise this month, and could remain elevated through the start of September, according to outlooks published June 1 by the National Interagency Fire Center.

06/06/2026

Visits to Colorado plunged off a cliff this past season, hitting the lowest levels in more than three decades after one of the warmest and driest winters on record. The estimated 10.5 million skiers and riders that turned out for the 2025-26 season is down by about 3.3 million from the previous season

Visits to Colorado plunged off a cliff this past season, hitting the lowest levels in more than three decades after one of the warmest and driest winters on record. Statewide skier visitation numbers published Thursday,...

06/06/2026

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: On Saturday, May 31, a couple were returning home from a dog walk when they encountered a cow moose near the Columbine Lake subdivision.

The cow moose charged at the couple and knocked the woman to the ground. She then managed to crawl under a small storage area next to their house, but the moose continued to charge in attempts to stomp her.

1 year ago: Man shoots moose in self-defense during encounter in Grand Lake On May 31, 2025, a couple were returning home from a dog walk when they encountered a cow moose near the Columbine...

06/06/2026

☀️ It’s official: Winter Park-Fraser has been named the 8th Continental Divide Trail Coalition Gateway Community in Colorado! To celebrate this milestone, Headwaters Trails Alliance is inviting the community to a weekend of adventure from June 4th–6th.

Kick off National Trails Day weekend with three days of community fun, including:

🎬 Outdoor Films & Trivia

🥾 Guided Hikes for all levels

🌌 Dark Sky Party under the stars

🎁 CDT Giveaways & Family Activities

Come celebrate Grand County’s connection to one of the world’s most iconic scenic trails!

🔗Register and learn more at: https://ow.ly/tFl450YS5So

06/06/2026

June 6 marks a special 50-year anniversary in Grand County history. Emily Warner broke barriers in 1973 as the first female pilot hired by a U.S. commercial airline. Three years later, she was promoted to airline captain.

Warner was born in Denver but lived in Grand County for 25 years. She helped establish Rocky Mountain Airways, which created the Granby Airport. She also gave flight lessons in Granby. To celebrate the occasion, hours will be extended June 6 at the Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum.

June 6 marks a special 50-year anniversary in Grand County history. Emily Warner broke barriers in 1973 as the first female pilot hired by a U.S. commercial airline. Three years later, she was promoted to...