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Arson, murder, diamonds… In one very strange story, Crested Butte is connected to a tale of international murder, arson, diamond theft …
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Making It Work: Part 4 Conclusions
Diversity proves profitable for the valley This is the final installment of our series looking at the ways people are making …
Read More »More talk, no action on affordable housing
“Things are different…” The debate over how much developers should contribute to affordable housing in Crested Butte continues. Despite a three-and-a-half …
Read More »Briefs Gunnison County
CBMR road show hits the county Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) took its master plan to the county commissioners this week. …
Read More »“Rare earth” drilling proposed
Three drill sites in sage grouse habitat A Pennsylvania company hoping to find rare earth minerals near Powderhorn, Colo. has filed …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Be aware of loaders and plows! Town Finance Director Lois Rozman informed the council that under new state regulations and insurance …
Read More »Former D.A. Serra sentenced to one year in jail, four years probation
Special prosecutor doubts former DA will see any more jail time Former 7th Judicial District attorney Myrl Serra has been sentenced …
Read More »Local Rotary Club creates new award recognizing community service
“Service Above Self” In an effort to branch out and recognize local students who spend part of their time volunteering, the …
Read More »RTA, CBMR work to get ahead in air service debate
Will consider separating bus and air The Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority (RTA) and Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) are looking …
Read More »Making It Work: Part 3 Diversity proves profitable for community
Finding work in the Gunnison Valley isn’t always easy, but find someone with one job and you’re likely to find someone …
Read More »CBMR hopes recent snow will turn the season’s tide
But Extreme Comp postponed Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) received 18 inches of snow over the weekend and continued to receive …
Read More »Senators Udall, Bennett endorse Clark land exchange proposal
Planning for a future without “man camps” After offering up a 960-acre, family-owned in-holding in the middle of the Fossil Ridge …
Read More »Below normal inflow projected for Blue Mesa
Reservoir likely won’t fill, but no red flags yet Current projections suggest that Blue Mesa reservoir will not fill this coming …
Read More »Elk Mountains Byway selected for pilot kid’s program
Promoting kid-healthy vacations Gunnison County will help set the stage for a new program promoting family-friendly outdoor recreation. The Colorado Scenic …
Read More »RE1J School District dodges threat of more budget cuts
Recent revenue projections replace $89 million in state education fund The Gunnison Watershed School District won’t have to find $300,000 to …
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