In Eagle County, a look back at history reveals a significant event 70 years ago, when the county's only recipient of capital punishment was sentenced to death.

Further back in time is not the only notable event, as 30 years ago, a major development plan was halted. The plan to redevelop a 62-acre railroad property in Minturn was called off by East West Partners after the Surface Transportation Board denied a request to abandon the Tennessee Pass line.

Details of the abandoned plan and the reasoning behind it are available from the Vail Trail, which reported on the decision and its impact at the time.