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“Don’t go off the road—period” The Colorado State Assembly passed a measure on February 29 aimed at discouraging illegal off-road activity, …
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Garland and Academy may build private rink
Town hockey facility on ice The future of a proposed public ice rink in Crested Butte is uncertain this week, after …
Read More »Analyst predicts Kobex withdrawal
Opposition calls it good news At least one stock analyst is telling his subscribers to bet on Kobex Resources Ltd. pulling …
Read More »Environmentalists sue over gas pipeline
Are construction areas “roads”? Several Western environmental organizations, including High Country Citizens’ Alliance, are suing the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau …
Read More »Officials urge area residents to keep meters cleared off
Deep snow creates hazards After losing a home to a fire from an apparent fuel leak last week, fire prevention officials …
Read More »Crumpled pavilion won’t be replaced in time for picnics
Town’s insurance provider investigating cause It could be a long road ahead as the town of Crested Butte attempts to rebuild …
Read More »Forest Service ups fines for breaking law on public land
Some fines double Snowmobilers who like to go on those “epic rides” should use caution the next time they head out. …
Read More »Crested Butte News honored at press association awards
Five staff members take home awards On Saturday, March 1, five staff members of the Crested Butte News were honored with …
Read More »Open space and parking spots amongst CBMR’s revised plans
Mountaineer Square North gets “branded” Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s development plans are getting branded, so to speak. Plans for the proposed …
Read More »Eskew and Sharpe join council race in Mt. Crested Butte
Six people vie for three seats Two more Mt. Crested Butte citizens are making the run for the upcoming Town Council …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte okays some signs in town’s right of way
Open house signs now allowed in streets Despite the potential damage to snow removal equipment, the Town of Mt. Crested Butte …
Read More »County reduces its affordable housing fee for north valley
Same fee for entire county The Gunnison Board of County Commissioners moved Tuesday, March 4 to make the housing linkage fee …
Read More »Timeshare regulations spark debate over hopes and fears
Maintaining town’s character important Hopes and fears were the topic of discussion at the Crested Butte Town Council work session on …
Read More »HCCA files protest over proposed drift
County says tunnel will trigger review Local environmental group High Country Citizens’ Alliance (HCCA) is calling on the state of Colorado …
Read More »Local officials practice for pandemic
Pandemic preparations Imagine an overseas outbreak of avian flu that mutates into a human-spread virus, which quickly sweeps the population of …
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