Town approves 2011 budget After holding a public hearing and conducting several work sessions, the town of Mt. Crested Butte approved …
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Briefs Crested Butte
Atmos franchise agreement After combing through the Atmos Energy Franchise Agreement with a fine-toothed comb, the town agreed to adopt the …
Read More »Ski area scores a “B” on 2010-2011 Environmental Report Card
CBMR makes Honor Roll It’s not quite a “worst-to-first” turnaround, but close, as Crested Butte Mountain Resort recently propelled itself to …
Read More »Hidden Gems plan gets positive response from commissioners
Disagreement over Whetstone not enough to sway county With changes coming to Colorado’s congressional delegation, organizers of the Hidden Gems Wilderness …
Read More »Powder advisory: La Niña favors Colorado this winter
“La Niña means good, good things” Does La Niña equal “The Big One?” Are we headed for another epic winter? The …
Read More »Mt. Emmons prospecting permit set for hearing
New rules allow for more public comment Is a proposed tunnel in Mt. Emmons the start of ramped-up mining activity or …
Read More »The Appleseed Project: teaching marksmanship, history
“It would really make us proud if you would get involved” “Shooters, your preparation period has ended… Load… Fire!” The order, …
Read More »Local experts cautiously hopeful with winter ski season forecast
“Our community at large is at a great place” After a record-breaking summer for many businesses in the north end of …
Read More »Crested Butte recycling program increasing with special events
Everyone is being creative Since the town of Crested Butte implemented a voluntary but highly encouraged recycling program for special events …
Read More »Briefs Gunnison County
Capital projects update The county’s two major capital projects at the jail and public works facility are both on schedule and …
Read More »County Planning Commission gets look at Wilder’s second phase
DOW raises concerns about conflict with elk Developers of Wilder on the Taylor took their first steps toward expanding the subdivision …
Read More »Ranchers and sportsmen work together to feed the hungry
Elk, deer, beef, even a moose donated this year For about the last year, health and human services director Renee Brown …
Read More »Ski resort opens with fresh snow, new outlook
New North Village Nordic trail opens soon Weren’t the mountain bike trails still dry this time last year? After getting whacked …
Read More »DDA approves budget for 2011
Update: Adventure Park revenues up The Mt. Crested Butte Downtown Development Authority’s 2011 budget is tightened up after the agency’s meeting …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte Council
Keeping a close eye on the cats The council approved changes to the town code to restrict snowcats in town. Essentially, …
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