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“There are some very real challenges that we have to confront now–not later–about the future of TV” By Katherine Nettles During …
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Crested Butte agrees to raise contribution for Mountain Express facility
Counting on federal grant funds By Mark Reaman The Crested Butte town council has agreed to pledge $1 million to help …
Read More »CB Community Plan could bring major changes to look of town
Bigger buildings, affordable commercial spaces, developer incentives By Mark Reaman Crested Butte councilmembers agreed on some general principles with the evolving town …
Read More »CB council addresses family involved in housing lottery error
Extra tickets provided for future lottery By Mark Reaman In a sometimes emotional discussion, the Crested Butte town council on Monday agreed …
Read More »Mt. CB readying for anticipated electric vehicles increase
Adopts EV readiness plan with Crested Butte By Kendra Walker During their April 1 meeting, the Mt. Crested Butte town council agreed …
Read More »Mt. CB grants funds for summer events
Council awards total of $213,244 By Kendra Walker The town of Mt. Crested Butte has once again allotted grant funding for local …
Read More »Pitch Mine site mitigation near Sargents continues
Uranium levels in Marshall Creek not meeting federal standards yet By Katherine Nettles Barrick Gold/Homestake Mining Company representatives presented Gunnison County commissioners with …
Read More »Five people elected in two special district elections this week
MetRec and CB Water and San…Dave, Sharon, Jennifer, Nancy and Jonathan By Mark Reaman Tuesday, May 6 was election day for …
Read More »Western hosts 112th commencement ceremony this Saturday, May 10
Expect busy roads and restaurants By Seth Mensing Western Colorado University will hold its 112th commencement ceremony at the Mountaineer Bowl on …
Read More »Western’s Nursing Education Program building momentum
“Our efforts to train nurses…resonated with The Colorado Health Foundation” By Seth Mensing, WCU Western Colorado University’s new Nursing Education Program …
Read More »Federal budget cuts from DOGE impacting the valley
AmeriCorps slashed this week… [ By Mark Reaman, Kendra Walker and Katherine Nettles ] Federal budget reductions, many through Elon Musk’s …
Read More »Drought conditions in the county improving slightly
Snow in the low and mid elevations mostly melted [ By Katherine Nettles ] Despite a somewhat lackluster snow season behind …
Read More »CB ready to start new Save As You Throw trash pricing program
But composting not getting traction… [ By Mark Reaman ] The Crested Butte town council is generally in support of starting a …
Read More »Whetstone financing terms finalized
Bonds saw a good day at the market [ By Katherine Nettles ] Gunnison County has settled the terms for financing its …
Read More »CB improving the affordable housing rental process in town
Gesture considered to right a wrong with impacted family [ By Mark Reaman ] After dealing with some glitches associated with …
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