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Retail pulls in a chunk of cash A bright light in the local economy was turned on in August for the …
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Foothills annexation plan back to drawing board
Town says stay away from affecting wetlands It’s back to the drawing board for the proposed Foothills Annexation proposal. The proponents, …
Read More »County’s draft 1041 rules draw fresh criticism
“We feel it has some fatal flaws” With the second draft of Gunnison County’s 1041 Regulations for Special Development Projects out …
Read More »Rifle season just around the corner in Gunnison County
Elk population stays steady, deer took a hit last winter Like the changing colors and the cooler nights, hunting season is …
Read More »Taylor Reservoir studied for hydropower potential
“This is a low risk opportunity” Following a tour of local waterways in mid-September, several organizations are considering the Taylor Park …
Read More »Curecanti recreation area may add 10,000 acres
Congress must pass measure before plan takes effect A plan to redraw some borders of the Curecanti National Recreation Area is …
Read More »Chamber takes hard stand against Lucky Jack mining
Amenity economy vs. mining—no contest Businesses in the north end of the valley seem overwhelmingly opposed to the Lucky Jack molybdenum …
Read More »Groups file protest over Lucky Jack mine’s water rights
Town decides to step back on this one The Crested Butte Land Trust, the High Country Citizens’ Alliance and local property …
Read More »Town walking fine budget line during shaky financial time
Council dealing with budget short on green … With the town of Crested Butte predicting a decrease in sales tax revenues …
Read More »Drier winter may be in store for Crested Butte
Almanac calls for big storm in early December In a little less than two months, the lifts at Crested Butte Mountain …
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