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Reaching for the light, calling on friends, finding new purpose… by Mark Reaman Alex Theaker believes in miracles. “They happen every …
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Juuling is not so cool: The vaping epidemic hits our community
Local students hooked on juuling? by CBCS students Caroline Bryndal, Nola Hadley, Havalin Haskell, Samantha Lakoski and Nevada Scales A sophomore …
Read More »Muellers settle obligations with Mt. CB for nearly $3 million
North Village, Prospect properties under contract By Katherine Nettles Two different and very sizable real estate holdings belonging to former Crested …
Read More »Vail Resorts refunds $70,000 in grants
Unable to use airline marketing and buy-downs for a campaign By Katherine Nettles Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) owner Vail Resorts …
Read More »Town council delays nicotine possession ordinance until April
Protecting the kids rather than being punitive By Mark Reaman To help ensure that a kid caught possessing nicotine products isn’t …
Read More »West Elk Mine approved for 1,720-acre expansion
10 million tons of coal; projected two additional years in operation By Cayla Vidmar The U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of …
Read More »Council vote keeps sprinkler system requirements for triplexes
Saving lives or saving money? By Mark Reaman Fire suppression sprinkler systems will continue to be required for Crested Butte townhomes …
Read More »State to hold public hearing on discharge permit renewal
Neighbors voice concerns with Mt. CB Water and Sanitation permit By Mark Reaman A public meeting on the draft discharge permit …
Read More »Developers chosen for 108 affordable housing units
John Stock for Lazy K; Potentially Gatesco for Lot-22 By Cayla Vidmar Two affordable housing developments in the city of Gunnison …
Read More »CB Creative District looking to transition to Center for the Arts
Moving from a municipal organization to an arts organization By Mark Reaman A proposed restructuring of the Crested Butte Creative District …
Read More »Roof slides in area claim a life and bury local man
Air pocket was key By Mark Reaman Tragedy struck the valley last weekend when a man lost his life while shoveling …
Read More »Heavy snowfalls cause historic avalanche activity
Density a factor; more to come, verging on a record By Katherine Nettles With more than six feet of snow—and counting—during …
Read More »Silver Queen lift down for days after cable issue from wind
CBMR really doesn’t want to talk about it… By Mark Reaman Crested Butte’s primary lift was down for about four and …
Read More »ICELab Accelerator goes national
In its fourth year, Western’s ICELab is expanding its accelerator program nationally and specializing in outdoor recreational industries By Katherine Nettles …
Read More »Lake City avalanche warrants evacuations; help from Gallowich
Three injuries, including sheriff By Katherine Nettles An avalanche in Lake City, approximately 80 miles south of Crested Butte, struck the …
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