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Maxfield and Town still in conflict Mt. Crested Butte homeowner James Maxfield was arrested on weapons and drug paraphernalia charges in …
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Continuance granted for Jailer’s trial
Rachel Stromayer enters plea The familiar refrain of “continuance” was sung again last week in the District Court of Gunnison County …
Read More »Fredo’s plaque missing from Peak
“It’s like someone stole the headstone from a grave” Ski patrollers at Crested Butte Mountain are mystified about why someone would …
Read More »RTA ground and air trying to find balancing act
“The RTA is trying to serve several masters” With declining revenues come difficult decisions, and 2011 isn’t looking any easier than …
Read More »Thought of Pioneer Ski Hill resurrection gaining steam
“The money to build it will come" Pioneer Ski Hill re-founder and community facilitator Al Smith is summoning the spirits of …
Read More »Draft school budget plan painful but pragmatic
No forced reductions in instructional staffing As Stephanie Juneau displayed an early draft of the 2010-11 budget on a new smartboard …
Read More »Richmond argues against Snodgrass appeal
Look for a decision in May In a 54-page “responsive statement” from Forest Supervisor Charlie Richmond to the appeal officer looking …
Read More »Crested Butte Youth Council gearing up
The young people in Crested Butte are uniting. Look for an uprising in the way of community involvement in the coming …
Read More »Spring Break spike coming soon
Expect 5,300 skier visits a day starting March 13 It’s feeling springy out there. President’s Day weekend, the Extreme Free Skiing …
Read More »County ready to appoint members to new Carbon Policy Task Force
Ten names to choose from Gunnison County is taking another small step toward a big environmental goal as it sets up …
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