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Sticking with “Gang of Nine” decisions [ By Mark Reaman ] As we move into deep winter, the U.S. Forest Service …
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County sees some COVID-19 hospitalizations and steady numbers
But Gunnison County remains in decent shape [ By Mark Reaman ] Gunnison County did not see a big spike in …
Read More »Mountain Mentality: Free suicide prevention training Thursday
Shredding the Stigma about mental health: a local snowboarder’s awareness project [ By Victoria R. Jarosh ] If you didn’t know, …
Read More »Upping trash tonnage: Waste Management in COVID times
Recycled materials demand is also high [ By Katherine Nettles ] Crested Butte is recycling and cleaning out old junk more …
Read More »Mountain lion interactions in the area taper off
Some report seeing lion on Columbine Hill [ By Katherine Nettles ] It appears mountain lion interaction season might be drawing …
Read More »National Guard/county to provide free COVID tests
Vaccines expected in Colorado within the next two weeks [ By Katherine Nettles ] Gunnison County has coordinated with the U.S. …
Read More »Mt. CB interested in InDeed affordable housing collaboration
“We recognize that housing is a regional issue” [ By Kendra Walker ] In an effort to provide more affordable housing …
Read More »Crested Butte Council revitalizing the Slate River Working Group
Developing an Aperture put-in before next floating season [ by Mark Reaman ] Refocusing some efforts on the Slate River Working …
Read More »Blewett pleads not guilty on felony charges
Trial set for June 1, 2021 [ By Katherine Nettles ] A Crested Butte man charged with eight felonies in Garfield …
Read More »Vail gives grants to local non-profits
Company’s climate change commitments also making progress [ By Kendra Walker ] During the 2019/20 season, local Gunnison Valley organizations received …
Read More »Land Trust and Mountain Roots awarded $127,292 GOCO grant
Funds will support Glacier Farm, community food insecurities [ By Kendra Walker ] Last month, the Crested Butte Land Trust, in …
Read More »STOR Committee proposes fees for heavily used backcountry areas
Goal is to mitigate heavy-use camping and day-use areas [ By Kendra Walker ] With more and more recreation enthusiasts discovering …
Read More »Hunter Ridge plan in holding pattern
Commissioners delay plan extension decision at request of Mt. CB [ By Katherine Nettles ] Gunnison County commissioners agreed this week …
Read More »School superintendent Nichols selected for statewide task force
Goal to offer in-person learning second semester [ By Kendra Walker ] Despite most of Colorado’s school districts having shifted to …
Read More »Verzuh Ranch public access trail to remain unchanged in the new year
New cattle guards and access gate; future decision on closure still in the works [ By Katherine Nettles ] After a …
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