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Election Day is next Tuesday! Incumbent Crested Butte mayor Ian Billick is seeking a third term while councilmember Anna Fenerty is …
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Mayoral candidates Billick and Fenerty converse over town politics
Cars, parking, climate, second home tax, money By Mark Reaman A “Community Conversation” with the two candidates running for Crested Butte …
Read More »CB council split on street and alley funding tax increase
Does keeping rough edges mean bigger potholes and gravel streets? By Mark Reaman As part of the 2026 budget discussions, the …
Read More »County preps to take over regional housing authority
Focus on property management first By Katherine Nettles Gunnison County and local municipalities are preparing for the Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority …
Read More »Briefs: Gunnison County
By Katherine Nettles SNAP benefits temporarily on hold Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the United States Department of Agriculture …
Read More »Briefs: School District
By Kendra Walker Construction update Construction progress at Crested Butte Community School continues. Playgrounds are now in use as the rubber …
Read More »Cutting old Elk Ave. trees generates discussion
Two aspens will replace the spruce trees By Mark Reaman The cutting down last week of two large spruce trees on Elk …
Read More »Meet the candidates for CB mayor
Incumbent Crested Butte mayor Ian Billick is seeking a third term while councilmember Anna Fenerty has thrown her hat in the …
Read More »Council willing to keep discussing losing direct control over Center space with title transfer
County claim on title a major issue for some but not others By Mark Reaman There has been no shortage of …
Read More »Meet the candidates for CB mayor
Incumbent Crested Butte mayor Ian Billick is seeking a third term while councilmember Anna Fenerty has thrown her hat in the …
Read More »Park-and -ride at Brush Creek deferred
Priorities are roundabout, underpass, safety first By Katherine Nettles While there are several construction projects happening concurrently along Highway 135 in …
Read More »RMBL finalizes purchase of Crested Butte Hostel
Opening a new era for year-round science and community engagement By Jeni Blacklock, Executive Director, RMBL This October marks a transformative moment …
Read More »Town councils agree to additional Mountain Express funding for 2026
Including summer FirstTracks service and potential budget shortfalls By Mark Reaman and Kendra Walker In addition to allocating 2026 funding toward …
Read More »Briefs: Gunnison County
By Katherine Nettles Whetstone construction updates County manager Matthew Birnie said they are a couple weeks ahead on framing at the …
Read More »Briefs: School District
By Kendra Walker Superintendent hiring process The Gunnison Watershed School District board expressed interest to hire a third-party firm to help …
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