Time Machine: 20, 30 years ago, plans for new ski resorts in Minturn, Eagle
Vail Trail/Vail Daily archive
10 years ago
Dec. 16, 2014
A 14-year-old boy pled guilty to first-degree murder and attempted criminal extortion after killing his father in their Gypsum home.
The boy was sentenced to serve seven years in juvenile detention for the murder and three years in adult prison for the extortion charge.
One of the boy’s attorneys said he wanted the court to know that he loved his dad, the Vail Daily reported.
“He was the person in the world he loved the very most.” the Daily reported. “He wants the people here to know he was a good man, a good dad, and he really was his hero.”
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20 years ago
Dec. 16, 2004
Luxury real estate developer the Ginn Co. purchased 6,000 acres of land between Vail Mountain, Red Cliff and Minturn for $32.75 million with the intention of building a private ski resort, golf course and luxury homes, the Vail Daily reported.
“People familiar with skiing and the lay of the land above Gilman on Battle Mountain said the area would lend itself to developing ski runs,” the Daily reported. “The land between Minturn and Gilman has long been eyed as a new base village for the south side of Vail Mountain as well as a golf community, private ski area and residential subdivision.”
Preliminary development discussions between the purchaser and Minturn officials centered on a development containing up to 500 homes on the lower portion of the 6,000 acres near Bolts Lake, south of town, the Daily reported.
30 years ago
Dec. 16, 1994
A coalition of environmental groups and private citizens filed a lawsuit protesting the Eagle County Commission’s decision to grant a fifth extension of a plan for the ski and golf community known as Adam’s Rib in Eagle, the Vail Trail reported.
“The sketch plan was first presented in 1982,” the Trail reported. “Specifically, the suit says the commissioners exceeded the scope of their authority according to county land-use regulations and that the fifth extension constituted an abuse of discretion.”
Concerned citizen Gerry Eedrizzi said the group’s goal was to have the extension approval overturned and force Adam’s Rib to submit a new sketch plan.
“After all, a lot has happened in 12 years and their original plan no longer meets social, environmental, or economic needs of today,” Eedrizzi said. “Let’s be current with this thing.”
50 years ago
Dec. 20, 1974
President Gerald R. Ford was expected to spend the Christmas holiday in Vail, the Vail Trail reported.
“The stage is set, the national press (some 75 strong) are here — parties are planned and, as usual, we have good snow,” the Trail reported. “This next two weeks will be interesting for Vail … never before have we had such an array of personalities both governmental and national press.”
Vail Trail editor George Knox encouraged the national press to allow Ford some space while he was in town.
“Vailites know and admire Ford, the man, and it would be a shame, if being President, a visit to his favorite skiing and summer vacation spot should be spoiled due to over exploitation,” Knox wrote.
80 years ago
Dec. 15, 1944
Sgt. Walter W. Lively of Burns was awarded a Silver Star for outstanding gallantry in Italy, the Eagle Valley Enterprise reported. He was a technical sergeant in the headquarters company of the 3rd Battalion, Infantry Regiment.
Lively was awarded for showing gallantry in action on Dec. 18, 1943, as platoon leader of the A & P platoon of the 3rd Batallion.
“Sergeant Lively was in charge of packing supplies to the different companies of the battalion,” the Enterprise reported. “At this time it was necessary due to the mountainous and rocky terrain to hand carry the supplies a distance of 1 1/2 miles. Coming under enemy observation, the supply party was heavily shelled by artillery and mortars. Sgt. Lively placed his men under cover, reconnoitered an alternate route, through the hostile lines. Returning, he organized his party and, inspired by his example, they followed him through to reach their companies with the needed supplies.”
110 years ago
Dec. 11, 1914
A plan from Gov. Elias M. Ammons to rename a large proportion of state peaks and streams was being welcomed across the state, the Eagle Valley Enterprise reported, citing the Craig Empire.
“There are hundreds of streams called Elk, Bear, and the like, and dozens of Williams Forks, while duplications in mountain peaks are numerous,” the Enterprise reported. “The governor has succeeded in creating a commission to make a survey and see that each mountain and stream has a name of its own.”
