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Experts discuss how county could fare if a recession hits
Housing bust could affect local economy Weakness in the nation’s housing market, compounded by huge trade deficits, the cost of oil …
Read More »Center discusses expansion options with Town Council
Members provide input on parking, Alpenglow and park space After a fundraising feasibility study found it would be too difficult to …
Read More »CBMR cracks down on riders using resort without tickets
“Lift tickets are our bread and butter” It has been nearly two months since CBMR’s Ski Free promotion ended, but as …
Read More »CBMR reports solid holiday visitors as they look to spring
“Very strong December” With President’s Day Weekend and Spring Break on the horizon, Crested Butte Mountain Resort officials say December was …
Read More »Is it time for you to buy flood insurance?
Deep snows could mean big run-off this spring The recent heavy snowfall and predictions of a warmer-than-average spring could be the …
Read More »Caucus voters point to Obama/Romney
Unprecendented turnout for both parties In an unprecedented show of voter interest, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney racked up …
Read More »Feds say prairie dog eligible for endangered list
Gunnison’s prairie dog declared candidate species The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the Gunnison’s prairie dog qualifies …
Read More »Bull Mountain pipeline making its way through county process
County holding public hearing on proposal With a lawsuit pending from several environmental groups, Houston-based SG Interests Ltd. and Gunnison Energy …
Read More »Governor honors fishermen for catching state’s largest trout
Record fish pulled from Blue Mesa The man who caught the state’s largest lake trout in Blue Mesa Reservoir was honored …
Read More »RE1J school district selects Jon Nelson as superintendent
New leader answers Q & A After an internal search this month, the Gunnison RE1J Board of Education on January 17 …
Read More »Tax breaks for land donations subject of IRS investigation
State looking at program Two investigations, one by the state and another by the Internal Revenue Service, could forever change land …
Read More »Reel Fest cancels 2008 event after mounting financial woes
Organization’s future uncertain The Reel Fest has been canceled for 2008 and organization officials say the event’s future is uncertain. In …
Read More »High Lift will be slower to open following order from ATF
Lift too close to explosives cache The High Lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) will be off limits a little …
Read More »Testing to go ahead for reservoir on Allen land
Allen family to receive $40,000 Following a recent settlement agreement, the Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District will be able …
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