The guiding philosophy that usually seems to work in this community is to make decisions that benefit the people living here …
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Give ski bums a chance
We could call it the Betty White storm. It died at 99, just short of the 100-inch mark according the resort. …
Read More »Hey, it’s an adventure storm so embrace it!
The forecast says it could be sunny January 2! Until then, don’t put away the shovel. And when the snowstorm does …
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Wishes and gratitude upon a star
There is as much night darkness this week as we will see all year. These are the shortest days. The days …
Read More »Tell me what’s causing more angst…Red Lady mining issues or Mt. CB actions
In the update discussion over the Red Lady mining issue Monday night, Gunnison Forest district ranger Matt McCombs said the process …
Read More »Maybe it’s time to go metaverse…or just light a luminaria
You can feel the growing angst in the early season. It is probably the same at every western ski town right …
Read More »On finding turns, apps, the realities and hope of a ski town
The recent cold nights provided hope that the manmade snow would guarantee an on-time opening for the 60th year of Crested …
Read More »Quick questions and sometimes quicker answers…
Lord knows change is constant, but I sort of like the autumns where things don’t change until the last minute and …
Read More »School board drama and animal totems
Walking out to the car in the dark before the five-hour school board meeting was officially over, a bushy-tailed fox ran …
Read More »Cyber Ninjas and farewell to a public servant
Was it voter fatigue or just public participation fatigue? This was certainly no Trumpian election that triggered emotions that then led …
Read More »The hostel, October snow and a crossroads…
It is too bad that the Crested Butte Hostel workforce housing deal fell through. The idea was to purchase the building …
Read More »Election thoughts on candidates and local issues
Hey everyone—now that break is over and the season is changing, go cast your ballots. The county needs them soon so …
Read More »Lawsuit against the school district is…disappointing
While covering a town meeting many years ago I heard the then town attorney for Mt. Crested Butte respond to a …
Read More »More chocolate and more housing…
Who would argue that chocolate doesn’t taste really good? There is a bit of a mood bump and there are all …
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