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Debate on finances, voting, livability… By Mark Reaman While discussing the general philosophy of whether to annex the Whetstone affordable housing project …
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Blue Mesa Reservoir seeing recovery after thirsty years
(Reprinted with permission of the Montrose Daily Press) By Katharhynn Heidelberg If you drive between Gunnison and Montrose very often, you may …
Read More »Housing Authority shares strategic plan and goals
Strengthen leadership, improve deed restrictions, increase homebuyer education By Kendra Walker During the June 6 Mt. Crested Butte town council meeting, …
Read More »Western president lays out strategic plan for county
Commissioners love the focus on community and liberal arts By Mark Reaman The Western Colorado University (WCU) board of trustees will this …
Read More »Area road openings showing promise… Kebler is close
Kebler, Ohio Pass and Highway 50 and 133 updates By Mark Reaman After weeks of dealing with major snow from last winter …
Read More »Crested Butte to deal with road work on its streets into July
Normally completed by now…but what a winter! By Mark Reaman The heavy snow winter and lingering cold and wet spring was …
Read More »GCEA board election concludes, and winner announced Thursday
More votes cast than normal By Mark Reaman While we will miss the letters to the paper, the election for the …
Read More »Briefs Mt. Crested Butte by Kendra Walker
New ballot drop box coming to Mt. CB Town staff is working with the Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder to install …
Read More »New numbers indicate a tourism bump for 2023 summer
Fewer air passengers, more drivers…more people, less lodging tax By Mark Reaman As it seems spring in the valley won’t let go …
Read More »CB council perturbed by snow storage remnants
Committee formed to improve the situation By Mark Reaman A small committee comprised of two town councilmembers and town Public Works staff …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte rolls out e-bike rebate program
$500 per bike to promote environmentally friendly transportation By Kendra Walker In an effort to incentivize residents toward reducing carbon emissions, …
Read More »Still no opening date for Kebler Pass Road
Getting a better handle on repairs By Katherine Nettles Although Kebler Pass Road remains closed over to the North Fork Valley, and …
Read More »Mt. CB council discusses town manager goals
“Town is chugging along pretty well right now” By Kendra Walker During their June 6 meeting, the Mt. Crested Butte town …
Read More »Standard Mine cleanup west of CB to start new phase
Closing the bulkhead for years to monitor impact By Mark Reaman The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will close the bulkhead at …
Read More »GCEA apologizes for recent Facebook post
Inadvertent wording gave wrong impression By Mark Reaman The Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and its chief executive officer Mike McBride …
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