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Keepin’ it simple One member of the public attended a hearing on Tuesday, June 21, regarding the redrawing of county commissioners’ …
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County delays decision on North Fork flowback pits
Decision expected July 12 Gunnison County is one step closer to granting approval for two applications for centralized water containment ponds, …
Read More »CS Irwin development stymied by conflicting permit approvals
Trying to be good environmental stewards If it’s the thought that counts, then CS Irwin is trying to make everyone happy. …
Read More »C.B. Council leaning toward Town allowing (some) livestock
Don’t look for the chicken police It appears the Crested Butte Town Council is amenable to allowing some livestock in town. …
Read More »Library expansion moving forward
Two initiatives on the November ballot Every year, Gunnison County libraries see about 130,000 visits. With a county-wide population of just …
Read More »Local Search and Rescue teams having busy summer
“Most people know it could be them” If you’re ever lost or stranded in the backcountry, rest assured Search and Rescue …
Read More »Andrew Kastning named head Nordic coach at University of Alaska
Movin’ on up… Andrew Kastning, born and raised in Crested Butte, was recently named head Nordic coach at the University of …
Read More »Gunnison sage grouse marches toward endangered species listing
County grapples with local impact Things are heating up for the Gunnison sage grouse—and not because it’s mating season. The U.S. …
Read More »Multi-million-dollar county building projects nearly complete
Timing is everything When the Gunnison County commissioners toured the new county public works facility and the Public Safety Center last …
Read More »Mt. CB council weighs extension to expired Solstice PUD approval
“I for one am very concerned” The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council is considering an extension to the zoning plan approved …
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