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Nearby water basins eye Blue Mesa as potential water bank
Inter-basin study first of its kind In a proposal that would be the first of its kind since the creation of …
Read More »CBMR pleased to lead the region in skier visit increases
Looking to carry momentum into the summer Preliminary numbers are trickling in from ski resorts around the state, and so far, …
Read More »CB Council advised to close MMJ dispensaries
“We knew we were pushing the envelope…” Upon the advice of the town attorney, the Crested Butte Town Council will seriously …
Read More »Town tapping into QR code reading technology for trips back in time
Marrying history and modern technology It would seem an odd combination using Quick Response (QR) code technology on mobile Smartphones to …
Read More »Center establishes identity with planned expansion project
Community emphasized in arts center proposal While the effort to bring the amenities of a world-class arts destination to the upper …
Read More »2012 air program costs rise, number of seats likely to shrink
It’s all about fuel Negotiations between the Gunnison Valley RTA and the airlines serving the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport are in full …
Read More »School district finishes first draft of budget after struggling with cuts
After $1.1 million drop in revenue, just $23,000 in the red The first draft of the Gunnison Watershed school district’s budget …
Read More »Crested Butte Briefs
Which came first, the chicken or the problems?Councilperson Dan Escalante gave a heads-up to the rest of the council that he …
Read More »Commissioners say no to idea of linkage fee moratorium
Looking for a boost for the building community Gunnison County commissioner Phil Chamberland introduced the idea of an affordable housing linkage …
Read More »Big snow in spring means huge backcountry avalanches possible
Unusual conditions… It’s not just potential flooding that is a concern given the huge snowpack in the area, but avalanches are …
Read More »New property valuations showing huge decline in area
make no assumptions about your property taxes Property value notices have been hitting mailboxes across Gunnison County this month. In a …
Read More »Met Rec district donates $40,000
From the Nordic Council to Let’s Play Marbles… More than $15,000 was awarded in grants from the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation …
Read More »Forest Service implements new plan for Gunnison Basin travel
Rehab roadwork begins this spring Outdoor recreationists can expect to see roadwork around Cement Creek, Brush Creek, Double Top, and the …
Read More »Tiny homes not in the cards for county
No groundswell in demand for small homes in County There’s a new trend in home and cabin building: living small. Tiny …
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