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Sales tax up up up! Sales tax continues its big climb in Crested Butte. August sales tax was up 11.2 percent. …
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Sidewalk seating fees may increase for businesses next year
Elk Avenue was more vibrant this summer An initial town review of the summer landscape that is Elk Avenue brought out …
Read More »Rule change proposed for Black Canyon
Focusing on backcountry experience The National Park Service is considering a rule change in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park …
Read More »Red Lady summit offers local hiker a glimpse into Crested Butte’s past
Preserving small town history On a warm September day, Shelley DeGolyer hiked to the top of Red Lady; she hadn’t been …
Read More »Economic development seeks $100K in funding
Equal participation sought from whole valley Members of the economic development group that has been meeting since March appeared before the …
Read More »Meet the candIdates for the Crested Butte Town Council
The election is drawing near. Ballots will begin going out next week. They must be mailed or returned to the county …
Read More »Water fees going up as part of Crested Butte budget
Should locals get the bro deal? The Crested Butte Town Council is looking over the final budget proposal for 2012 and …
Read More »ORE programs boost area energy efficiency
Finding funding and savings for businesses and homeowners With rebates, grants and new low-interest financing, the Office for Resource Efficiency (ORE) …
Read More »School board supports state proposition 103 to fund education
“We may be setting the stage, if 103 doesn’t pass, for another mill levy override" The Gunnison RE1J School District is …
Read More »Crested Butte council willing to adjust new housing fees
Fees in real world a bit of a shock It appears the recently implemented Crested Butte affordable housing fees were too …
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