“It’s a possibility, but not definite” Mail service on the mountain’s tumultuous past spans four decades. What started as a quest …
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County approves Gems letter of support with a split vote
New letter urges a creative approach to Whetstone Despite a meeting room overflowing with people representing seemingly every user group with …
Read More »Town tapped to get huge grant awards from GOCO
Ice rink roof and more open space… The Town of Crested Butte received more than $1.7 million in grants from the …
Read More »County ready to okay subdivision of Land Trust’s Niccoli property
Land Trust plans to sell The Crested Butte Land Trust (CBLT) got the blessing of the Gunnison County Planning Commission to …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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