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State agency also has more questions of U.S. Energy The local watchdogs keeping an eye on the voluntary cleanup plan (VCUP) …
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CB Council struggles with Major Special Event ordinance
Expecting some unintended consequences—but… A public hearing about a proposed ordinance dealing with new permitting requirements for “major” special events in Crested …
Read More »Council adds use tax to sales tax increase request
Another additional $30K for the town…. The Crested Butte Town Council approved the ballot language asking voters for a tax increase …
Read More »Home alone: to rent or not to rent in CB
Crested Butte locals have for many decades bragged about the town’s notorious pay-to-play to live in paradise, and its legendary employment …
Read More »Green Lake Rd. trespassing issue resolved for time being
Bottom line: Stay on the road and respect private property After hearing about and witnessing some carelessness from hikers and drivers …
Read More »Pro Challenge organizers focus on fundraising
LOC looks to raise $60,000 With less than a month until the second stage of the USA Pro Challenge bicycle race is …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Town water rights and gaugesLocal water expert and Coal Creek Watershed Coalition president Steve Glazer approached the Town Council at the …
Read More »County Commissioners authorize enforcement of land use regulations
Who knew they needed to? It would seem that the passage of laws, regulations and permit requirements would come with automatic …
Read More »County kicks in more money to help facilitate Chamber/T.A. clash
Roles and responsibilities of tourism-oriented entities at issue Research is under way to determine critical issues related to tourism in the …
Read More »HCCA takes flack for partnering with Eleven over Fielder appearance
LIC calls off protest A decision by the High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) to host a fundraising event at Eleven’s Scarp …
Read More »Marijuana is a booming business in CB
Majority of customers are not from Colorado On Monday afternoon, I decided to pay a visit to the three marijuana dispensaries …
Read More »CBMR summer in full swing
Mountain biking offers major draw Since opening for the summer season a month ago, Crested Butte Mountain Resort has been rocking …
Read More »CB council brings up issues to address in the near-term
Some heavy lifting out there The Crested Butte Town Council finished up the July 7 meeting having a discussion about future …
Read More »Proposed Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center shifts gears to expand mission
Board has been “wowed” by initial design It started as an idea to construct a major performing arts center in the …
Read More »CB Council moves ahead with regulations for major special events
Dealing with the really big ones… The Crested Butte Town Council is obviously anticipating a new major event to hit the …
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