Record snow pack exacerbates danger, officials say A blocked mine drainage tunnel in Leadville has been a festering problem for years, …
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Land swap pursued by adventure camp
160 acres near Kebler Pass A non-denominational Christian camp in Taylor Park is seeking a land swap with the U.S. Forest …
Read More »Town Council encouraging a new, energy efficient ice rink
Working group hires architect Green ice isn’t exactly what Crested Butte Town Council members are hoping for when the new proposed …
Read More »County may help new home buyers with down payment
Linkage fee funds may be used in new programIf you’ve always wanted a home in Gunnison County but could never quite …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte wants police living in its community
Majority of force commutes With a multitude of new homes and condominiums slated to be built in the town of Mt. …
Read More »Man accused of kidnapping accepts one year of jail time
Guilty of menacing and false imprisonment A man who was accused of multiple felonies including kidnapping and sexual assault in Crested …
Read More »Feds crack down on illegal “smoke shacks”
Some skiers cited United States Forest Service law enforcement agents have been searching Crested Butte Mountain Resort this past week investigating …
Read More »Recalled beef pulled from RE1J kitchens
Health hazard considered remote Some of the beef recalled by a California meat company on Sunday, February 17 has already been …
Read More »State approves mine exploration permit
New tunnel proposed Drilling activity on Mount Emmons could significantly increase this spring due in part to a decision made by …
Read More »Town agrees Chamber can run Visitor’s Center and still lobby
“Able to resolve our issues” After two months of discussions, the Town of Crested Butte and the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte …
Read More »County to weigh benefits of high-altitude testing locally
Proponents see possible economic boost There’s no question that the big red British-made Sea King helicopter currently high-altitude testing at the …
Read More »Winter’s bounty has everyone laboring over where to put it
There’s just so much Where oh where shall it go? Town officials are struggling to figure out just where to move …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte to change building plan review process
Noticing and single-family reviews to be altered The Town of Mt. Crested Butte is considering making several changes to its design …
Read More »Flu cases increase in Gunnison County
Colorado leads the nation in flu cases Some healthcare officials are reporting an increased number of respiratory illnesses this winter, including …
Read More »RTA working out the details of new transportation plan
Completion by end of ‘08 The Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority is about to begin a transportation study that will ultimately …
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