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“We have concerns with any explosive” A decades-old, undetonated avalanche control explosive was discovered and removed from a home in town …
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Local officials react to Thompson Creek meetings
“He is missing the key issue…” Those who met with the Thompson Creek Metals chairman and chief executive officer Kevin Loughrey …
Read More »Will revised 1041 regulations really hamstring Snodgrass?
Latest draft of revisions is still weeks away The process of revising the county’s Special Development Project Regulations—commonly referred to as …
Read More »Mountain Express closing in on half-million ridership mark for the year
Tight budget eliminates pay raises With participation on the Mountain Express approaching a half million riders for the year so far, …
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Open container ordinanceMost people have assumed that you can’t walk down Elk Avenue with an open beer in your hand. Not …
Read More »Contractor’s lawsuit continues through district court system
Motion to dismiss is denied The sparring over the legality of Gunnison County’s “workforce housing fee” entered a new round last …
Read More »It must be winter—The town council is talking snow banks
“You can’t plow it until it falls…” “Walking down Elk Avenue as the snow falls in the early morning or evening …
Read More »And the survey says—people love living in town
Trails, rec center and a pool on people’s wish list Those living in the town of Crested Butte really enjoy it. …
Read More »Comments sought on drug and alcohol recovery center
“This deserves a lot of discussion” Is Crested Butte a good place for a drug and alcohol recovery center? More specifically, …
Read More »Extreme Teo-2 terrain opening uncertain for 08-09
Long-awaited expansion may have to wait some more Just because “Teo-2” is on the new trail map doesn’t mean the proposed …
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