6 The council decided that it would shift the start time of its meetings. They will start regular meetings at 6 …
Read More »News
Snowmobiler survives unplanned night out in Kebler backcountry
Chalk one up to emergency preparedness Disaster was averted last week when a local 25-year-old man was found walking toward the …
Read More »Schools preparing to launch PR campaign to promote dialogue
Board approves committee to explore mill levy override With repeated failures at the state level to find a bigger and more …
Read More »Board taking a fresh look at Performing Arts Center
RFPs going out to architects A lot can happen in a year and a half and the Mt. Crested Butte Performing …
Read More »State to U.S. Energy: Start over with the VCUP
…and things will be different next time. In a January 9 letter, the Colorado Attorney General’s office informed mining company U.S. …
Read More »School evacuated for sewer backup on Monday
Frozen pipe to blame With more than a whiff of adolescent irony, students and staff at the Crested Butte Community School …
Read More »Town and GCEA take small step toward solar power production
You aren’t doing it for the money… The Crested Butte Town Council on Monday took a small, primarily symbolic step toward …
Read More »Tech team tries new approaches to improving regional Internet service
“There are a lot of moving parts on this one…” The options being explored by the local technology planning team to …
Read More »Iced Lightning: The slippery slope of walking in a winter wonderland
Crested Butte’s icy sidewalks present challenges… “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and …
Read More »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 »