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Local reps fly to D.C. to bend ear of national pols
Congressman Salazar tuned in to Crested Butte mine situation Representatives from the town of Crested Butte have been in Washington, D.C. …
Read More »Allergy season hitting the valley
“It’s not just humans…” You might see them on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte or Main Street in Gunnison, walking …
Read More »Fight continues against noxious and invasive weeds
“Pulling dandelions is harmless” What may look like a field of yellow pasques or white alyssums from afar could really be, …
Read More »Korkowski considers run for U.S. Senate
An informal meeting was held at Izzy’s Restaurant in Crested Butte last week for Luke Korkowski, who announced his exploration of …
Read More »Butte Bucks were a success but towns not ready to print any more right now
$25,000 in Bucks remain unspent The summer Butte Bucks promotion has been a resounding success. According to Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte …
Read More »Hydroelectric project could produce power for Crystal River
Gunnison County on board. Plan hinged on land decision from Forest Service Larry and Dana Darien would hate to see a …
Read More »35% Affordable Housing not enough?
Foothills discussion The Crested Butte Planning Commission wants a lot of affordable housing in any new annexation. They sent that message …
Read More »Service cuts likely as Crested Butte faces tough 2010 budget
Cut services? More partnerships? No cut in employee benefits? A consistently declining revenue stream in the town of Crested Butte has …
Read More »Tri-State Generation buying wind power on Colorado plains
Clean energy and Colorado jobs The supplier that provides electricity to the valley has agreed to expand its clean energy source. …
Read More »DOW decides to cull Blue Mesa lake trout
“The relationship is out of balance” If you’re looking for a great kokanee salmon and lake trout fishery, Blue Mesa Reservoir …
Read More »Busy holiday weekend keeps law enforcement officers on their toes
“Extreme distances” The Fourth of July weekend, like many holidays, is usually a busy time for local law enforcement. But there …
Read More »Foothills moving toward sketch plan
Rankin wants more public comment meetings Proponents of the Foothills of Crested Butte annexation have done the math and want to …
Read More »Helmet Cam Video of the 2009 Chainless Race
Video courtesy of Kevin Reinert.
Read More »County officials question housing survey data results
“I don’t know…” Preliminary results from the county’s March housing needs assessment survey are in and they’re raising more questions than …
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