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BLM purchases Miller ranch Gunnison sage grouse habitat got a big boost last week in Gunnison County when the U.S. Department …
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Forest Service calling for input on CBMR plans
Main mountain plan up for review While construction of a new lift to carry skiers out of the traditionally “hike only” …
Read More »County readying itself for a potential lawsuit with Kobex
Mining company backtracks after lawsuit threat Gunnison County is preparing a lawsuit to defend its right to regulate large-scale projects in …
Read More »Anderson becomes newest public face of mining project
Former commissioner named community liaison Kobex Resources Ltd./U.S. Energy Corp. has selected a new person to head its community relations efforts …
Read More »New Red Lady Coalition takes first public steps this week
Asks municipalities and others to sign onto new initiative Opponents of the Lucky Jack mine are ramping up their efforts to …
Read More »UGRWCD signs on to support study of regional snowpack
Dust layers scientifically linked to early melting A recent study into the melting patterns of dust-laden snowfields has gained support from …
Read More »CBMR retools its management team as ski season approaches
"The mountain has fresh eyes" With several new physical changes taking shape at Crested Butte Mountain Resort before winter, the resort …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte still waiting for ruling on 2005 sewer spill
“We’re in an unenviable position” The ramifications of a sewer spill that occurred nearly two years ago in Mt. Crested Butte …
Read More »Whetstone Business Park inching closer to approval
Developers hope to break ground by spring The proposed Whetstone Business Park just south of Crested Butte on Highway 135 cleared …
Read More »Town struggling to fund arts and recreation projects
Council considers cuts With a drop in property sales in Crested Butte and a related decline in transfer tax revenues, the …
Read More »Police report seeing streak of local car burglaries
“More than usual” A recent rash of car burglaries in Mt. Crested Butte and surrounding areas has compelled some residents to …
Read More »Irwin Lodge bought by Florida investors
Development plans not revealed. The Irwin Lodge has sold, and development plans for the local treasure remain unknown.
Read More »Voters choose Betz, Escalante, Metsch
Ballot Issue 4A fails With the votes counted, Kimberly Metsch, Reed Betz and Dan Escalante will become the newest members of …
Read More »Healthcare professionals give advice for beating winter bugs
Flu shot clinic coming up Local physicians can all agree that cold weather can lead to increased respiratory problems, but local …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte residents report seeing mountain lion
Officials not overly worried Mountain lions have appeared locally once again. A recent rash of sightings in Mt. Crested Butte has …
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