“Five years ago I had a guy jump over me on a snowmobile” Once the ski area closes, backcountry skiers and …
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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 …
Read More »Search and Rescue cards help cover expenses
“They do not pay for your rescue” Colorado Search and Rescue teams are non-profit organizations that get their funding primarily from …
Read More »County picks architect for jail, public works facility
Public meeting April 21 Roy Blythe must like it here in Gunnison County. Now that he and his company, Blythe Group …
Read More »Crested Butte Council adopts the Parks and Rec Master Plan
Looking for someone with passion for regionalization With little discussion, the Crested Butte Town Council approved a Parks and Recreation Master …
Read More »Briefs Mt. Crested Butte
Council transformation Prior to its April 6 meeting, the town held a reception for outgoing council members Bill Babbitt, Wendy Fisher …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Good news on the bid front… It could look like a busy summer for town construction projects. Public Works director …
Read More »CBMR locking in big leisure groups for next winter season
Fraternity coming in May; large groups booked for next year Next ski season starts right now for Crested Butte Mountain Resort …
Read More »Chamberland in the race as GOP’s candidate for commissioner
“A three-pronged platform” The Gunnison County Republicans have chosen Phil Chamberland to face Jim Starr in November’s race for County Commissioner.
Read More »RTA moves toward ski resort’s flight idea, hopes to fill seats
Smaller jets, more often… A little more than half the airline seats on planes flying into the Gunnison Airport this past …
Read More »HCCA takes hard look at mine test proposals
Mining company asking for series of tests High Country Citizens’ Alliance (HCCA) is busy reviewing a Plan of Operation (PoO) submitted …
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