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“Monumental change for this community” By Katherine Nettles Gunnison County’s largest affordable housing project to date is moving forward, having sealed final …
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CB council approves utility extension to Whetstone
Risk versus reward… By Mark Reaman The Crested Butte town council on Monday unanimously approved an amended Utility Extension Agreement (UEA) …
Read More »FirstTracks okayed for coming ski season in Mt. CB
Summer service still up in the air By Mark Reaman The Mountain Express board of directors has approved funding for the …
Read More »Get out the vote: county election ballots go out on Friday
Commissioners, library district issue and more on local ballots By Katherine Nettles Election season is officially open to voters as of this …
Read More »Starview subdivision near CB South approaches sketch plan
A few last details to be submitted first By Katherine Nettles The Gunnison County planning commission held a final work session …
Read More »Historic Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall construction complete
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announce the reopening of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #839–Alpine Tunnel Road …
Read More »Senator Bennet introduces GORP Act to Congress
Incorporates Gunnison Valley input and would protect 700k acres By Katherine Nettles Last Thursday, September 26, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced …
Read More »Crested Butte business license fee going up
Chamber of Commerce needs more revenue By Mark Reaman Those doing business in Crested Butte will soon have to pay a little …
Read More »Chicago air service returning to the Valley this winter
First time since 2016 [ By Katherine Nettles ] The Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority (RTA) board approved going into a …
Read More »County commissioner candidate’s forum October 10 in Crested Butte
Come ask questions at the Center By Mark Reaman The Crested Butte News and KBUT will be co-sponsoring a candidate’s forum for …
Read More »Whetstone final plan public hearing next week in Gunnison
Combining preliminary and final plans Tuesday, October 8 By Katherine Nettles Gunnison County’s Whetstone Community Housing project may be entering its …
Read More »Mt. CB funds local winter events
Mark your calendars By Kendra Walker Fall is in full swing and with winter just around the corner, the community can …
Read More »How far should CB go with addressing plastic pollution?
A “feel good” move or will it make a difference? By Mark Reaman Crested Butte sustainability coordinator Dannah Leeman came to …
Read More »TAPP alerts county of tourism slowdown on the horizon
South Valley hit harder this summer By Katherine Nettles In an update to Gunnison County commissioners this week, Gunnison County Tourism …
Read More »Mt. CB on board to help fund Late Night Taxi
Intent to evolve into a more robust service By Kendra Walker The town of Mt. Crested Butte has agreed to contribute $57,200 …
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