“Historically we have not followed that track” The Gunnison County Planning Commission is wondering just how far its authority will go …
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Briefs: Crested Butte
Skip has a few ideas—snowplowing, and Christmas treesFormer town councilperson Skip Berkshire came to the council asking them to consider changing …
Read More »Juneau leaving school district better off than she found it
New audit shows fewer areas for improvement Nearly three years ago when Stephanie Juneau started her new job as the Gunnison …
Read More »The Carbon Conundrum: Part 1
Tip of the iceberg How’s this for a New Year’s Resolution? “I will cut down on my carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.” …
Read More »Keeping locals in town a top priority for CB council
Linkage fee increase and annexation requirements top discussion The Crested Butte town council is moving along in its effort to keep …
Read More »HCCA permitted to appeal mining company’s “prospecting drift” proposal
Mt. Emmons Moly Company confident they will prevail The High Country Citizens’ Alliance will get a chance next month to make …
Read More »Gunnison County planners hear dangers of gas drilling
Earthjustice urges stricter regulation After learning the ways of natural gas operation from land managers and the gas companies themselves in …
Read More »Montrose attorney appointed acting D.A.
Serra returns to court February 11 Montrose defense attorney and former prosecutor Dan Hotsenpiller will take the reins as the acting …
Read More »Recent storm causes travel hiccups
Tour buses tripped up by treacherous conditions Chains required. Travel with caution. Despite the warnings, treacherous road conditions led to both …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Council loving new downtown promotional group The Crested Butte council awarded the newly formed Downtown Crested Butte Lodging Association the second …
Read More »Irwin looks to extend snowcat route
Council to consider request January 3 Like the issue of snow banks along Elk Avenue, the subject of snowcats in Crested …
Read More »The “Perfect Storm” pounds local mountains
Storm totals could easily reach 8-10 feet Who doesn’t love La Niña right now? The Pineapple Express is slamming the Elk …
Read More »Comment period open on mine proposal
A public meeting will be held in January Given the sensitivity of anything having to do with a proposed Mt. Emmons …
Read More »CBMR adding new protocol for terrain openings
Skiers and riders packing beacons will get first ups on the High Lift and NFL With season snowfall totals reaching 144-plus …
Read More »County approves bigger budget for 2011 to cover capital expense
Not everyone happy to see a bigger budget After a year of surprising ups and expected downs, Gunnison County has finished …
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