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Seismic testing; 787 million gallons of water discussed By Cayla Vidmar A plan to develop more gas wells in the North …
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District moves kindergarten enrollment date to August 1
Policy takes affect in 2020; preschools will also make adjustments By Katherine Nettles The RE1J Gunnison Watershed School District (GWSD) approved …
Read More »Man jumps from Silver Queen
Few details and apparently a few teeth missing by Mark Reaman A man who was skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort …
Read More »Slate River Road to observe weight limit until mid-May to protect road
Commissioners vote to begin limits this week By Cayla Vidmar To preserve the Slate River Road from damage and resulting repairs, …
Read More »Town considers eliminating partial business sales tax refund
Will there be pushback over $61,000? By Mark Reaman The Crested Butte Town Council will consider a recommendation by town finance …
Read More »Turning down the TAPP on winter
Moving efforts to shoulder seasons, other winter sports By Cayla Vidmar The Tourism and Prosperity Partnership (TAPP), formerly the Tourism Association, …
Read More »Leaked memo shows split opinion between Met Rec attorneys
Violation of open meetings law? By Mark Reaman A response from the former attorney for the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District, …
Read More »USFS looks favorably on CBMR’s area expansion
Process stays on track with Vail Resorts By Mark Reaman The U.S. Forest Service has given the preliminary nod for Crested …
Read More »Alex Theaker shares insight on a miraculous survival story
Reaching for the light, calling on friends, finding new purpose… by Mark Reaman Alex Theaker believes in miracles. “They happen every …
Read More »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 …
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