It’s not easy to go all kumbaya two weeks in a row, but every once in a while it puts local …
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Midseason blessings
Midwinter safety check. Stay aware but stop the dark season bitching… for at least a few minutes. For some reason I …
Read More »Something’s got to change
Writer’s Note: With the mine on Mt. Emmons gaining momentum, I found myself compelled to throw a few thoughts in the …
Read More »Start with common sense
First off… that reference to Dickie Brown as Klinger from the TV show MASH by forester Jeff Burch at the Mt. …
Read More »Tell me why the council’s knickers are in a knot?
If the Crested Butte Town Council is going to get its panties in a knot over something, I am somewhat perplexed …
Read More »Moving along
Things aren’t slowing down any on the mountain that rises above the town. If you care either way about a mine …
Read More »Gunnison Valley Health report from Phelps
Dear Community Members:It is an extreme privilege for me to share important initiatives at Gunnison Valley Health in 2011. We’re in …
Read More »Could councils consider combining cops
I like the police officers in this town. It ain’t always Mayberry north of C.B. South but the cops here are …
Read More »Beacons…
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was not happy that the National Football League cancelled Sunday’s game because of snow. “There was only …
Read More »Light
I’m part of one of those families who celebrate a lot of holidays. In December, we get Hanukah and Christmas. Both …
Read More »Be here now
With the upcoming Quiznos Pro Challenge bike race scheduled to roll through the valley in August of next year, there is …
Read More »Politicians like McCain shouldn’t ask or tell anymore…
It should be easy now. The political cover needed for even the most ardent hardheads and anti-gay voices like Arizona Senator …
Read More »Lose the monkey; bring on the light
A guy I used to work with would say his two favorite days were when he got his snowmobile permit and …
Read More »Mayor looks back and ahead
This week marks my first anniversary as mayor. Thank you for your support, encouragement and input. I appreciate the opportunity to …
Read More »Good News, Bad News…
Good News:Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte and Gunnison landed a cool event this past week. The Quiznos Pro Challenge road bike …
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