As we head into what is traditionally the second busiest weekend of the summer I’d like to throw out another safety …
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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 …
Read More »Riding the summer coaster
“I think we’ve been discovered…”—Biker waiting his turn to start riding the Lupine trail on Saturday It is understandable if you …
Read More »Caught in a bad housing circle
Coming back to Crested Butte from an east coast beach town I was struck by the difference in signs. Not the …
Read More »Talk about a favorite month…look outside. Better yet, get outside
I can’t help myself. While columnist and snow lover John Norton has voiced his preference for Favorite Month in Crested Butte …
Read More »Acronym overload…along with ticks, promotions, taxes and mines
It is a somewhat chilly Monday after a Sunday that sat on the cusp of winter and spring. And I’m in …
Read More »Crested Butte’s finances are really healthy, so…
A financial audit is like taking a physical. Actually, the process is probably like getting a tooth pulled without gas. But …
Read More »It’s not just the things, it’s the attitudes that matter
The impacts of “growth” don’t just come in the form of more good things (Norton’s Notions) or more bad things (Bill …
Read More »The growth discussion needs to be real and creative
We as a community seem to be at one of those points for a necessary discussion about the general idea of …
Read More »The Lower Loop parking situation: Things have changed a lot. So…
Driving from the town’s Butte Avenue boundary to the end of Peanut Lake Road on Tuesday morning was peaceful. Heading out …
Read More »Weather, resignations and ski bums
Honestly, the weather switch that came in last weekend and brought winter that lasted well into the week was a little …
Read More »Fun and creativity
The stoke around town Monday was big as word spread that not only was Hartman Rocks opening earlier than expected for …
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