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Town delays passage of noise ordinance to clarify provisions
Questions arise about prohibited noises Confusion over prohibited noises forced the Crested Butte Town Council to postpone the passage of Ordinance …
Read More »Ice rink proponents asking town to help open facility in 2008
Town recommits funds to the project With a new redesign, a more concrete timeline, and $1.7 million in community funding, the …
Read More »Town to spend $3 million to upgrade its wastewater plant
Back-up systems needed In order to meet minimal state standards and prevent a possible disastrous situation, the Town of Crested Butte …
Read More »Short on cash, Forest Service proposing cuts to area facilities
Gothic campground on the chopping block The U.S. Forest Service is accepting public comment on a proposal that could possibly limit …
Read More »Impact of mortgage crisis may be limited
Gunnison County may miss the brunt As the sub-prime mortgage collapse sweeps the nation, local housing experts and real estate agents …
Read More »Preserved ranch will protect grouse leks
BLM purchases Miller ranch Gunnison sage grouse habitat got a big boost last week in Gunnison County when the U.S. Department …
Read More »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 …
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