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Council debates recent influx of lighting on Elk Ave.
Tacky or vibrant? Does the proliferation of new lighting on Elk Avenue come across as nice, mountain-town ambiance or a gaudy …
Read More »County lifts Stage-2 fire ban after recent rains
“We’re not out of the woods yet…” With the recent consistency of afternoon rains, the extreme fire danger has passed and …
Read More »ORE introduces new loan fund for home energy improvement projects
Making small home improvement projects accessible A new loan fund aims to help Gunnison, Eagle and Pitkin County residents make energy …
Read More »Rocky Mountain Biological Lab opens new facility
“This is really just a first big step in a broader campaign” The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory started a new chapter …
Read More »Senator announces plan to protect Gunnison County public lands
Hopes to build consensus before introducing legislation U.S. Senator Michael Bennet strolled along the Slate River on Thursday, July 5 to …
Read More »Local trees feel impact as tent caterpillars set up camp across county
Local insects take advantage of mild winter No matter where you go in the Gunnison Valley right now, some kind of …
Read More »Town tennis courts need some love too
Planning is relatively cheap… One of the first things people notice as they arrive in Crested Butte is the tennis courts …
Read More »County OKs huge Bear Ranch house
“Size is almost hard to comprehend” The Gunnison County Planning Commission has approved the construction of a 21,762-square-foot single-family residence on …
Read More »Public hearing scheduled to amend county regulations for oil and gas
Water body setbacks are focus of final change The Gunnison Board of County Commissioners finally moved forward in the process of …
Read More »Bears making their summer presence known
Bruin killed in CB South. “No one wants to see them destroyed…” We have hit the midsummer mark in the valley …
Read More »Fire situation not as extreme but stage 2 restrictions still in place
Safety officials all want to be on the same page… UPDATE:The Gunnison Basin Wildfire Council decided on Thursday, July 12 …
Read More »Year-to-date losses at the hospital top $1 million
“Talking about institutional survival” The financial picture at Gunnison Valley Hospital still looks grim. Operating losses year-to-date total about $1.2 million …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center almost half way there
“Founder’s Phase” of fundraising could wrap up next summer The Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center (MCBPAC), which is shaping up …
Read More »Cliggett ready to take seat at GCEA board
Against raising rates… Crested Butte’s Chuck Cliggett was elected to the Gunnison County Electric Association board of directors last week, defeating …
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