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High school cocaine use “alarming” Being a resort town, it isn’t surprising that Crested Butte has seen more than its fair …
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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 »No home for Mt. Crested Butte’s Mountain Adventures program
Opens June 8 The Mountain Adventures program offered by the town of Mt. Crested Butte may have their young participants spending …
Read More »Trail users pack commissioners’ room to talk travel management
Strong support for trail-friendly alternative Mountain bikers, hikers and motorcyclists showed up in droves to the big yellow courthouse on …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Council wants to learn more about snow-cat ski proposalIn an effort to be “consistent” and find out more information, the Crested …
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