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USFS provided a letter of support for coal company; conservationists request expedited emergency motion By Katherine Nettles An ongoing dispute over …
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Masking up: Tens of thousands of face coverings distributed
Systems in place appear to be working well by Mark Reaman Tens of thousands of masks have been distributed throughout the …
Read More »County COVID-19 numbers drop dramatically
State downgrades county to allow looser restrictions and adopts our Coronameter By Mark Reaman The local coronavirus numbers are looking great, …
Read More »Area aspen groves showing signs of stress this autumn
Drought, frost, hail, leafhoppers By Kendra Walker Even as the aspen trees around Crested Butte begin transforming their leaves from green …
Read More »BLM painting on Elk Ave slated for Monday
Big and yellow By Mark Reaman Crested Butte’s Black Lives Matter mural is scheduled to be painted on Elk Avenue starting …
Read More »Crested Butte council actions on COVID
Mask mandate extended, considers how to extend outdoor dining, looking at winter by Mark Reaman The town health order mandating that …
Read More »Fire district and town at odds on land for new fire station
Looking way into the future by Mark Reaman The idea of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District moving from its main …
Read More »Mt. CB looks at inclusivity alongside BLM committee
“Mt. Crested Butte intends to be a part of this” By Kendra Walker The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council, while not …
Read More »Council to discuss changing trail easements outside town
Alternative single track to Tony’s Trail? by Mark Reaman The Crested Butte Town Council will hold a work session on Monday, …
Read More »State recognizes Gunnison County COVID-19 efforts
By Mark Reaman Gunnison County received approval Tuesday for its request to be downgraded under the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. Because the …
Read More »Council votes to paint Elk Avenue with BLM mural
Emotional discussion. 7-0 vote By Mark Reaman Sometime after this week’s fall snow melts and before the winter season snow arrives, …
Read More »Local elections office poised for record voters
And as for voting by mail, “We have it down” By Katherine Nettles In less than a month, orange-striped ballots will …
Read More »Backcountry rescues in the area see end of summer flurry
Adventure on Avery just one of many last weekend by Mark Reaman The influx of people to the nearby backcountry this …
Read More »Mt. CB allocates admissions tax funds for bus shelters
Eight bus stop shelters slated to be installed by October By Kendra Walker The Mt. Crested Butte town council has agreed …
Read More »Winter in September: Early season snowstorm wreaks havoc
12 power outages across the county By Katherine Nettles For a mountain town that gets an average of more than 200 …
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