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Farmer’s Market will be backThe Crested Butte Farmer’s Market will return this summer. The council agreed to the weekly Sunday event …
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County considering biomass heat in building remodel
Clean, renewable energy source will save county money There’s a growing movement toward gaining energy independence by using the resources in …
Read More »EPA starting next phase of Standard Mine cleanup
Latest effort to finish in March 2010 Even though the piles of rock and the pond filled with mining waste are gone …
Read More »What a deal—Summer Butte Bucks could be available June 15
Popular winter program to see summer sun Who doesn’t like a 20 percent discount? That’s what a summer Butte Bucks program …
Read More »Finances could inhibit Crested Butte Energy Action Plan implementation
More than just lip service… The Crested Butte Town Council is ready to implement an Energy Action Plan (EAP) for the …
Read More »Crested Butte finances taking a big hit from reduced sales tax revenue
Reserves are healthy The warning bells over the town’s financial situation are going off. Crested Butte finance director Lois Rozman sent …
Read More »Local Red Lady Coalition funds detailed analysis of economy
Looking for unbiased data over 18-month period The Red Lady Coalition (RLC) has signed on to have one of the most …
Read More »Finances will impact number of summer Alpenglow concerts
$8,000 more needed for full six-concert schedule One of the most popular summer events in Crested Butte could be curtailed due …
Read More »CBMR turns in Master Plan to U.S. Forest Service
“It gives us a feel for where they’re going” Crested Butte Mountain Resort officials handed in the company’s Master Development Plan …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte council okays DDA’s new plans
Adventure park taking shape The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council has given the town’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) the official “go …
Read More »Commissioners drop deed restrictions from Skyland homes
Old covenants left too many questions Homeowners in the Skyland River Neighborhood will now be able to sell their homes on …
Read More »Gunnison Met Rec district appoints Crested Butte advisory board
High priority is continuation of grants The Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District has appointed a Crested Butte advisory subcommittee. That sub-district …
Read More »Property valuations questioned
One more week to appeal the valuations All over Gunnison County, assessed property values are on the move. But despite a …
Read More »Gunnison county rancher prevails in tax court case over conservation easement
“An encouraging decision” A Gunnison County rancher took on the Internal Revenue Service and won in a court case to determine …
Read More »Mining company soliciting public comments in early June
“There are no preconceived notions…” While things might not be moving at lightning speed, the company hoping to mine molybdenum from …
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