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TAPP says 2026 tourism not as bad as expected
Declines mitigated by strong spring visitation by Katherine Nettles While local experts had predicted earlier this year that 2026 was likely …
Read More »Local school district shifts gears pursuing staff housing
Interested in purchasing or entering a master lease agreement by Kendra Walker The Gunnison Watershed School District is shifting its approach …
Read More »CB considers ban on gas-powered small engines in town
Goodbye loud leaf blowers? What about snowblowers? by Mark Reaman While admitting the technology is not yet in place to take …
Read More »Highway 50 crash results in one death on Sunday
On September 27, at approximately 5:26 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash at Highway 50 at mile …
Read More »CB begins budget process with more details coming October 5
Sales tax slightly down, capital budget not keeping up by Mark Reaman It is budget time in local government-land and Crested …
Read More »Crystal River Road east of Marble to be closed
Crews are conducting safety and maintenance work weekdays October 5-13 Crystal River Road (National Forest System Road 314) east of Marble …
Read More »Lower Verzuh appeal hearings with board of adjustment begin
Both continued to late October by Katherine Nettles The Gunnison County Board of Adjustment opened two appeal hearings last week that …
Read More »September stewardship—supporting the Gunnison Country’s watershed
High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA), in partnership with local governments, agencies and nonprofit organizations, completed three stewardship projects across the Gunnison …
Read More »Pedestrian safety near Whetstone housing is a concern
Underpass won’t be ready until end of next summer…but units could be ready to rent in January [ by Mark Reaman …
Read More »Mineral Point on verge of accepting renters
County backing out, VOA backing in… [ By Mark Reaman and Katherine Nettles ] Gunnison County has decided to not be the property …
Read More »Sherpa climbers bring Everest stories to Crested Butte
“Sharing our culture and connecting our mountain community to Nepal” [ By Kendra Walker ] This week in a sold-out gathering, the Crested …
Read More »Library District and CB South court hearing wrapping up
Library construction in CB South continues [ By Katherine Nettles ] The litigation between the Crested Butte South Property Owner’s Association …
Read More »CB debates design freedom outside historic districts
Is ugly the same as quirky? [ By Mark Reaman ] During the second work session on updating design standards with the …
Read More »CB council and Irwin residents hope to close road to townsite next summer
Lots of issues if no mitigation measures taken as USFS closes Lake Irwin for renovations by Mark Reaman After a lengthy …
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