The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
“An encouraging decision” A Gunnison County rancher took on the Internal Revenue Service and won in a court case to determine …
Read More »News
Mining company soliciting public comments in early June
“There are no preconceived notions…” While things might not be moving at lightning speed, the company hoping to mine molybdenum from …
Read More »Summer bus route to Gothic a go
Schedule will be tweaked to build ridership The feds have spoken and cleared the way for summer bus service to Gothic …
Read More »Teen substance abuse high at Crested Butte Community School
High school cocaine use “alarming” Being a resort town, it isn’t surprising that Crested Butte has seen more than its fair …
Read More »Vandalism incident at Grand Lodge causes a stir
“Hannibal Lector” chair used In the early hours of the morning on May 9, a drunk and disorderly man went on …
Read More »Forest Service urged to extend comment period on Irwin ski plan
Lynx issues, removing trees by the lake? At the request of several Irwin townsite residents, the Crested Butte Town Council will …
Read More »CDOT closing Riverland’s south entrance this fall
Landowners working to create new, safe entrance point A large wooden sign stands along Highway 135 marking the south entrance to …
Read More »RTA forced to make cuts to air and bus programs
“We’re taking an optimistic path” The number of jet flights into the local airport will be reduced next winter, along with …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte set on having at least one issue on November ballot
Admission tax is top dog The town of Mt. Crested Butte will be asking voters to consider at least one ballot …
Read More »Methane gas to provide electricity
Capturing 90,000 tons/year Several energy companies and Western State College are teaming up to put methane captured from an abandoned coal …
Read More »