“It’s got to be economically feasible” The Taylor Dam’s ability to produce hydropower has never been in question. But its economic …
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Half-dozen sites being considered for fireworks
Custom program possible Efforts are under way to test various launch sites for fireworks in Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte, …
Read More »CBMR Adventure Park will feature 18 holes of mini golf
New course ready to play June 19 After completing its own research, the Mt. Crested Butte Downtown Development Authority agreed to …
Read More »Public raises concerns about new jail location
“I don’t need her walking past some sex-starved criminals” After scraping away some of the surface concerns the public has raised …
Read More »CBMR takes top NSAA honors in marketing, guest services
Fly Free program, employee training a winning combination First you have to get guests here… and then you need to “wow” …
Read More »County agrees to close Kebler Pass Road for FTBW chainless race
Fat Tire rolls on The 2010 Fat Tire Bike Week is scheduled for June 22-27, and the organizers are getting both …
Read More »Group sets ambitious timeline for jail and public works facility
Finished in 448 days Roy Blythe loves to be in a hurry when he comes to town. The owner of Blythe …
Read More »Town will explore “fee holiday” incentives to boost business
Looking for incentives to stimulate business Just like a late-month snowstorm in April, you can pretty much be guaranteed that when …
Read More »Details being ironed out over Kochevar property purchase
Three phases to take several years The Crested Butte Town Council has a lot of work to do in the next …
Read More »No motos allowed on the mountain
“Five years ago I had a guy jump over me on a snowmobile” Once the ski area closes, backcountry skiers and …
Read More »Crested Butte council suffering slow burn over July 4 fireworks
What is fair? It looks like the great fireworks debate of 2010 is starting to heat up. The issue is over …
Read More »Marijuana ordinance moving too slowly?
The state will likely play a role The approval of medical marijuana dispensaries in Crested Butte continues to move slowly through …
Read More »Butte Bucks will make a shoulder season return this coming June
June and September to get stimulus The popular local economic stimulus program, “Butte Bucks,” will make a comeback this summer. The …
Read More »Rafters and developer agree to mediation meeting over Taylor
“Our operation… is up in the air” At the request of Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, local rafters will sit down this …
Read More »Dust settling on local peaks has a big impact
Water managers are concerned The mountains surrounding Crested Butte are looking more like windswept dunes than alpine peaks. The dust is …
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