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Valuation won’t decrease Despite a lagging economy and sluggish sales tax revenues locally, the value of homes in Crested Butte and …
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Restaurant owners sue over change in minimum wage law
Wooden Nickel and Trough protest voter-approved amendment Two local restaurants have joined in a lawsuit protesting a state constitutional amendment that …
Read More »CSAP changes model to track kids’ progression over time
“Help them become proficient” Starting this year, kids in school districts across the state will be evaluated by how their Colorado …
Read More »School district finalizes bond question it will take to voters
Any changes must be made before September 5 On the first day of classes at the Crested Butte Community School, students …
Read More »U.S. Energy files in water court to keep up its rights
Two big reservoirs possible U.S. Energy Corporation has filed its “résumé” of conditional water rights. The company has plans for a …
Read More »Town files to appeal on state permit for Lucky Jack Mine
Can go to court if needed The Crested Butte Town Council voted Monday to join with Gunnison County and the High …
Read More »Forest Service officers crack down on long-term dwellers
Illegal to “reside” on Forest Service lands Jeff Perambo awoke on Friday morning at his campsite in the Slate River valley …
Read More »An answer to health insurance quagmire
Chamber offers new insurance program A discounted group health insurance program for local businesses is now being offered through the Crested …
Read More »Annexation talks generating some heat
Back to the drawing board or a little tweaking? The process of whittling down the concerns of the town and the …
Read More »County asks court to dismiss a suit by contractor’s association
Housing fee questioned Gunnison County has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit seeking an end to the “workforce housing fee” …
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