Know how you’re covered The Town of Crested Butte is encouraging all its citizens—not just those living near creeks and rivers—to …
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Mum’s the word for local officials on Mt. Emmons mine
Maintaining silence for quasi-judicial purposes While a community-wide effort to keep a mine from opening on Mt. Emmons wages on, some …
Read More »State board may review tunnel
Tentative date set for hearing A new exploratory tunnel approved by the state of Colorado on Mt. Emmons will likely be …
Read More »Expansion plans at City Market include Starbucks and gas
Potential effect on local business undetermined It might be possible to get a Frappuccino and a fill-up at the City Market …
Read More »County’s electronic voting machines get okay from state
Paper balloting bill moves ahead Gunnison County voters will likely be using electronic voting machines when they head to the polls …
Read More »Lodging officials call foul over state plan for visitor fee
Hopeful state won’t act on concept A potential visitor’s fee on lodging and car rentals has local officials up in arms …
Read More »State legislators cracking down on off-road OHV users
“Don’t go off the road—period” The Colorado State Assembly passed a measure on February 29 aimed at discouraging illegal off-road activity, …
Read More »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 …
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