Maybe it’s the new proliferation of jet contrails that someone called to tell me about. They appeared this week, dulling our …
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Art, ranching, film, biking, cow pies and our backyard
Art is meant to be enjoyed but also make one think. Here is a shout out to the Crested Butte Film …
Read More »Cycles and color…
It is almost as if the valley itself is asking its people to chill. It is that time in the cycle …
Read More »Don’t let light beer taint our soul
It is interesting to see how Whatever is indeed impacting the soul of the community. We can debate all day about …
Read More »Lessons learned in fun
A lot of people asked me during the Whatever, USA party what I was going to write about this week. I …
Read More »It’s not a CB experience but it is a learning experience
Given the early bombast of Whatever USA taking over Crested Butte, it would now be hard to characterize this Town Council …
Read More »Passion, respect, fun, trust and money
For those who support the MSEOTH for publicity…you got your wish. It is everrrrrrrywhere in the world. Locally, there were plenty …
Read More »Finding promotional balance between beer, weed, open space and sports?
Could in the end, the MSEOTH (Major Special Event on the Horizon) be—too mild? Painting the streets blue and playing Twister …
Read More »Getting real with the fantasy…
As generally outlined in last week’s CB News, I am a supporter of Crested Butte hosting the major special event on …
Read More »Being pretty darn pregnant but still having no idea what the baby will look like…
When it comes to the major special event on the horizon (MSEOTH – an acronym that sounds like an army from …
Read More »Busyness reminder: Don’t assume you have the right-of-way
As we head into what is traditionally the second busiest weekend of the summer I’d like to throw out another safety …
Read More »Thoughts running on fumes…
For the last couple of weekends the family project has been staining the house. My wife and two boys have real …
Read More »When “plan” becomes more than a four-letter word
An update on the local water planning situation On or near the end of this month, Gunnison River Basin Roundtable …
Read More »Marijuana dispensaries are a real business in town— and a good business
The Crested Butte News office is located at Third and Belleview. About six months ago this astute newspaper reporter-type started noticing …
Read More »Quick thoughts on bus service, backcountry respect, art centers, name changes and seniors…
You asked for it…so use it or lose it. As Ken Kesey once said, “You’re either on the bus or off …
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