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Trails, wildlife, ranching—what’s not to love? Another piece of the Slate River Valley open-space land puzzle is fitting into place. The …
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BLM initiates more stringent review of North Fork gas development
Environmental Impact Statement expected February 2014 The public is getting another chance to tell the federal government how they feel about …
Read More »County will reverse course with mosquito spraying plan
Giving targeted, on-the-ground spraying a shot Gunnison County will not conduct aerial spraying for mosquitoes this summer, opting for a more …
Read More »Restrictions on fires set for June 24
Fireworks shows haven’t been canceled… yet Tuesday brought with it an early evening thunderstorm that included lightening in the upper end …
Read More »More normal weather keeping fire restrictions at bay…for now
Hot and windy conditions bring summer’s first Red Flag Warning Remember last April when the snow wouldn’t stop and everyone’s mantra …
Read More »Gunnison County spearheads sage-grouse conservation efforts
We can’t say, “We’re fine here. Leave us alone.” Gunnison County met with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission last …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte searching for answers in affordable housing fix
Spate of foreclosures raises questions about future of program The town of Mt. Crested Butte is taking a closer look at …
Read More »Teachers call for smaller classes in the school district
“We have to decide what’s best for the district” The effects of several years of razor-thin budget margins are creeping in …
Read More »Chicago on the runway for direct flights to GUC
Potential for 660 new seats Breaking out of a southwest United States focus, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is pursuing an opportunity …
Read More »Grease problems being addressed in Crested Butte
New ordinance in works that will impact local restaurants Crested Butte officials will hold a meeting with restaurant owners later this …
Read More »Gunnison County fills two primary management positions
Gunnison County hired two new people to fill management positions this week. The airport and community development offices will have new …
Read More »Briefs County
Keeping the passes passableThe county has begun maintenance on Kebler Pass and Cottonwood Pass in preparation for the summer travel season. …
Read More »CBMR preps trails for summer
Reports increase in early bookings Snow may still occassionally be in the forecast, but the time for skiing has passed at …
Read More »County preps for changes in fire code
Commercial subdivisions face scrutiny The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will meet in a public work session on Tuesday, June 11 …
Read More »Peak runoff past, water managers plan for future water shortage
Governor’s executive order adds urgency With drought conditions in the Gunnison Basin stretching into a second year, local water managers are …
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