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“Pulling dandelions is harmless” What may look like a field of yellow pasques or white alyssums from afar could really be, …
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Korkowski considers run for U.S. Senate
An informal meeting was held at Izzy’s Restaurant in Crested Butte last week for Luke Korkowski, who announced his exploration of …
Read More »Butte Bucks were a success but towns not ready to print any more right now
$25,000 in Bucks remain unspent The summer Butte Bucks promotion has been a resounding success. According to Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte …
Read More »Hydroelectric project could produce power for Crystal River
Gunnison County on board. Plan hinged on land decision from Forest Service Larry and Dana Darien would hate to see a …
Read More »35% Affordable Housing not enough?
Foothills discussion The Crested Butte Planning Commission wants a lot of affordable housing in any new annexation. They sent that message …
Read More »Service cuts likely as Crested Butte faces tough 2010 budget
Cut services? More partnerships? No cut in employee benefits? A consistently declining revenue stream in the town of Crested Butte has …
Read More »Tri-State Generation buying wind power on Colorado plains
Clean energy and Colorado jobs The supplier that provides electricity to the valley has agreed to expand its clean energy source. …
Read More »DOW decides to cull Blue Mesa lake trout
“The relationship is out of balance” If you’re looking for a great kokanee salmon and lake trout fishery, Blue Mesa Reservoir …
Read More »Busy holiday weekend keeps law enforcement officers on their toes
“Extreme distances” The Fourth of July weekend, like many holidays, is usually a busy time for local law enforcement. But there …
Read More »Foothills moving toward sketch plan
Rankin wants more public comment meetings Proponents of the Foothills of Crested Butte annexation have done the math and want to …
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