970 Grand County
970 Grand County
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He came for one winter, stayed 30 years, and now he’s shaping Grand County’s future
13 minutes Posted Oct 5, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
Meet Commissioner Ed Ragner
First Winters and Lasting Roots
Early Jobs and Mountain Life
Seasons, Community, and Pace of Life
From School Board to County Seat
The Steep Learning Curve of Water
Colorado River Headwaters Context
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We sit down with Commissioner Ed Raegner to trace how a one-season trial in 1994 became a 30-year commitment to Grand County. We talk skiing, small business, water policy, and a town-by-town tour of what makes this place feel like home. • moving from Denver to Grand County in 1994 • early jobs at Silver Creek and a local real estate office • school board service leading to county commissioner • why water policy is complex at the Colorado River headwaters • favorite seasons, sports, and getti...