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“Safety is our number one concern” The Elk Creek Mine in Somerset was temporarily closed on Tuesday, January 8 after a …
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Locals rescue stranded cow from snow on Schuylkill Ridge
“We owed it to the animals to not just say ‘screw it’” Beyond the point along Schuylkill Ridge where the skin …
Read More »Native son Aaron Blunck invited to compete at 2013 X Games in Aspen
Second place at Grand Prix puts Blunck in the mix The X Games dream for Aaron Blunck started when he was …
Read More »Mining plan reveals major impacts on community
Kebler is proposed to be a year-round road If a molybdenum mine in Mt. Emmons is approved and becomes operational, it …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte looks for way to sponsor local skier
“I think we need to be able to help when the time comes” After a breakout year on the world freeskiing …
Read More »Cloud seeding boosting winter storm snowfall
County contributed $10,000 Last August, North American Weather Consultants (NAWC) asked the Colorado Water and Conservation Board (CWCB) to renew its …
Read More »January looking up for resort
New Demo Center marks beginning of uphill program It’s been a good holiday season at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), where …
Read More »CBMR embracing uphill skiing
Resort implementing new skinning policies Uphill skiing is one of the fastest growing aspects of the winter sport. People strap on …
Read More »U.S. Energy optimistic about moly mine progress in 2013
Forest Service in holding pattern over PoO. HCCA will look at the plan… U.S. Energy Corp. is keeping its promise and …
Read More »Gunnison County looking at ways to mitigate future airport closures
De-icing, better communication top the list As a result of the recent Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport closures around Christmas, changes will …
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