“No change will be effected by vacating this cul-de-sac” In a split decision, the Mt. Crested Butte Town Council gave its …
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Body of missing hiker found in Black Canyon this week
Rangers at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park initiated search efforts for an overdue backpacker on Sunday.The backpacker had obtained …
Read More »Crested Butte Council made aware of squeeze in open space funds squeeze
Obligations gobbling up RETT this year The Crested Butte real estate transfer tax (RETT) has helped fund millions of dollars’ worth …
Read More »CBMR reports slight increase in skier visits for the 2012-2013 winter season
Season passes expected to go on sale in May In a season of below average snowfall and travel challenges that included …
Read More »Water concerns continue for Gunnison Basin as summer nears
Call on water averted, partially They said it wouldn’t happen two years in a row. They reminded us of 2002 and …
Read More »Hartman’s trails drying out and open for the summer season
Respect closures, avoid muddy trails While Tuesday looked like a midwinter powder day in both Crested Butte and Gunnison, it was …
Read More »CBMR to support Gunnison air service
Move to Montrose off the table…for now United and American Airlines flights will continue to serve the Gunnison Valley for the …
Read More »Noxious weed management ramps up as spring comes to the Gunnison Valley
Gunnison County Weed District works to preserve local ecology Warmer temperatures and longer days mean melting snow and blooming plants in …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Sales tax rising February sales tax numbers look optimistic. The numbers were up 4 percent for the month, bringing the first …
Read More »Council has intensive 48 hours planned as town manager candidates reach home stretch
Final Four playoff April 10-11 The final four town manager candidates will be put through the rigors of an intense couple …
Read More »Thompson Divide oil and gas leases could expire May 31
New legislation, local coalition seek ways to stop future development With two months to go before the expiration of several federally …
Read More »Gravity Ranch idea hits a snag so project is off the rails…for now
Contract for property terminated The recently approved Gravity Ranch project has been put on hold for now. Doug and Alexandra Hudson …
Read More »CBMR receives approval for long-term plan
Lots of things possible in the future The U.S. Forest Service has officially accepted the proposed Master Development Plan (MDP) from …
Read More »Local control emphasized in area’s sage grouse input
HCCA on board The deadline for public comments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposed rule to list the …
Read More »Mt. CB Council considers proposal to vacate Treasury Road cul-de-sac
“We need economic development. We’re dying here.” The town of Mt. Crested Butte is taking its time in deciding whether to …
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