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Crested Butte’s icy sidewalks present challenges… “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and …
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Judge grants Leatherwood break in bond
“We may as well say it, the school district lost money” Without actually entering a formal plea at an arraignment held …
Read More »Busy holiday period fills buses, shops and coffers
It seemed busy because it was busy From the ski area to local shops and restaurants, business was hopping in Crested …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Nice picture!Council received a good look at the new $10,000 aerial photo commissioned by the town at the November 5 meeting. …
Read More »Regional plan hopes to hold onto local water for ag, rec and conservation
“Strongly opposed” to trans-mountain diversion The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District has been busy developing a plan for future water …
Read More »Emergency backcountry help comes from Irwin, SAR, EMS
The goal is activating 911 as soon as possible From skiers and snowboarders to snowshoers, fat bikers and snowmobilers, the Crested …
Read More »Positive vibe Palpable at WSCU
A conversation with Brad Baca There’s no denying change is in the rare, high-altitude air surrounding Western State Colorado University in …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center hits latest fundraising goal
$17 million in pledges takes MCBPAC to next step The concept of a Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center (MCBPAC) has …
Read More »Retail weed sales still a few weeks away for CB
Welcome to the Budroom In Colorado weed world, January 1 was a big day in the state. That is when it …
Read More »US Forest Service backs off push to claim ski area water rights
Tipton continues to push The United States Forest Service announced last month that it will no longer pursue a course of …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Parks and Rec…new signs and locker rooms…somedayCrested Butte parks and recreation director Jake Jones reported to the council that local stakeholders …
Read More »Towns fund four requests for Growing Winters grants
“We kept their skin in the game” The towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte awarded four grants totaling $12,675, …
Read More »Elevation Hotel’s new owner happy with new challenge in Crested Butte
“Crested Butte is what Aspen was…” After getting its start in the commercial real estate business more than 20 years ago, …
Read More »Town’s two major guide services join forces in sale
Irwin and CB Mountain Guides The two biggest guide companies in Crested Butte have announced a merger. Irwin Guides has purchased …
Read More »County courthouse to undergo major facelift
“This is a once-in-a-century project for the county” The halls of the Gunnison County Courthouse and county administration are quiet. The …
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