ORE receives largest service grant donation The town of Crested Butte has completed 99 percent of its annual budget process and …
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Gunnison County not sure whether to keep cloud seeding
This year’s share would be $40,000 from a tight budget Some think it’s superstition, some think it’s science—and for the last …
Read More »Water board trying to figure out proper amount for mil levy
“The question has come up for several years” Many board members of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) feel …
Read More »Town and school on same page
“No big hurdles” After a few hiccups appeared between documents drafted by attorneys for the town of Crested Butte and the …
Read More »Utility bills to rise in town of Crested Butte
Look for 13% increase In an effort to play catch-up, the Crested Butte Town Council agreed Monday to raise water and …
Read More »National factors shaping winter outlook
CBMR says they’re “in better shape than most areas” Early indications of winter vacation reservations at two of the largest lodging …
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Believe it or not: BOZAR loosening up some guidelinesThe council is going along with proposed revisions to the Crested Butte Building …
Read More »Town Council creates new fund to focus on green ideas
Living in la-la land? Putting a “green” fingerprint on the 2009 budget, the Crested Butte Town Council Monday set aside approximately …
Read More »Town sacrifices several trees to get back alley right-of-way
Patio, trees, grass all encroaching on town property What appeared to be a nicely landscaped patio area on the west side …
Read More »School district and town still debating energy certification
Wrinkles in IGA and LEED issues expected to be ironed out There were a couple of hiccups this week in the …
Read More »National economy may impact marketability of school bond
“The bond market has gone crazy” At the same time that members of the RE1J school board campaign for voter consent …
Read More »DDA upset over road fix funding approval
“I don’t think that’s the best use of DDA dollars” Earlier this summer the town of Mt. Crested Butte began looking …
Read More »Council agrees to let “used car lot” remain on streets
“Is it really an issue?” Town manager Susan Parker got a lot of love from the Crested Butte Town Council on …
Read More »RTA approves tight budget for bus and airlines during ‘09
’08 budget to draw $370,000 in reserves The bus between Crested Butte and Gunnison may be free for passengers, but it’s …
Read More »Council seeks more accountability on tourism fund
Mt. Crested Butte voices concerns The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council and Gunnison County commissioners got together last week to shoot …
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