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“We’re in the same boat—but different ends” Citing the spirit of compromise, with some Town Council members feeling the proposed affordable …
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Commemoration set for Blue Mesa dam’s 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago, in the spring and summer of 1962, construction commenced on Blue Mesa Dam—a major part of the Colorado …
Read More »County seeks balance between development and protection
Still a long way from finalizing gas regulations The Gunnison Board of County Commissioners went back to work on the changes …
Read More »Council ponders new campground south of town
Should the $250K project be a priority? One thing lacking in or near the town of Crested Butte is a campground. …
Read More »New Bear Ranch residence could exceed 22,000 square feet
County can approve as long as it’s “unobtrusive” Bear Ranch, owned by billionaire Bill Koch, is seeking county approval to build …
Read More »Early season reservations show signs of good summer
Lodging and fishing off the hook Hopes are high and the early indications point to a summer season that’s going to …
Read More »Airport survey: Visitors make up 80 percent of traffic
Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) conducted an airport survey in March 2012, reaching 127 out of 5,964 passengers arriving into the …
Read More »Just one bidder at sale of Elevation units
Search continues for a buyer The sheriff’s sale of more than 260 units in the Elevation Hotel in Mt. Crested Butte …
Read More »RE1J school district sees smaller funding cut coming next year
Full-time counselor coming to Crested Butte The Gunnison RE1J school district got a little extra breathing room in its budget after …
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Changes coming to the Arts Festival The Town Council approved the Crested Butte Arts Festival special event application and saw some …
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