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State Senator Gail Schwartz attended Gunnison County Electric Association’s (GCEA) 70th annual meeting to commend GCEA for its leadership and hard …
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Alternatives for Irwin ski proposal being developed
“Putting some meat on the bones…” The proposal to operate a snowcat ski operation in the Irwin area continues to move …
Read More »Density reduced in Forest Hollow sketch plan for annexation
Public hearing continued Developer Gary Garland may have been hoping that he could speed up the annexation process in the town …
Read More »An unexpected life: The rise and fall of Beth Coats
In her Skyland apartment, Beth Coats is surrounded by pieces of her past: a picture taken from the face of El …
Read More »Mosquitoes hatch late but expect a summer buzz in Crested Butte
Cold keeps early hatch down, makes second hatch worse They’re out en masse, biting our flesh and drinking our blood, but …
Read More »CB South starts wastewater treatment plant expansion
New plant will more than double district’s capacity The effort to expand the Crested Butte South wastewater treatment plant is under …
Read More »Mandatory Mussel inspection not keeping boaters away from Blue Mesa reservoir
Inspections to last as long as mussel threat Despite the new launch restrictions and mandatory checkpoints for motor boaters at Blue …
Read More »Local water district marks fifty years of providing a vital resource
Passionate about water When you see the crystal clear water flowing down the East River, they are helping protect it.
Read More »Fourth of July festivities will finish with Mt. CB fireworks
Expect a half hour of big bang, new Adventure Park The biggest fireworks display ever held at the north end of …
Read More »Bikers shift area business activity into extra gear
“We’re definitely doing pretty good.” Large herds of two-wheeled travelers helped provide some much-needed traffic at businesses here this past week. …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte South
Two Crested Butte South board of directors seats are up for election this year, and no one is running yet. Please …
Read More »Schools get technology budget
Costs could exceed $1 million Equipping all Gunnison RE1J school district classrooms with 21st century technology is a top priority the …
Read More »Turning over the dirt
Dirt To some people, it is one of our most precious natural resources. By some, I mean 50 million Americans, and …
Read More »Briefs Mt. Crested Butte
DDA makes agreement for adventure parkThe concrete was already starting to cure when the official agreement was signed between Crested Butte …
Read More »Slate River pedestrian bridge coming this fall by Brush Creek Road
New route will connect communities and keep people off Hwy. 135 With a shift in strategy from last year, Gunnison County …
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