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Consider the conflictCrested Butte resident Sandy Shea appeared before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, December 4 to bring up …
Read More »2012-2013 school year starts out right on budget for RE1J
October count spot-on Despite the tumult in the school district’s cash flow in recent years, the business managers have maintained a …
Read More »Head-on collision on Highway 135
One man arrestedA collision near Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery on Highway 135 sent two drivers to the hospital Sunday evening and …
Read More »Opportunity in perspective
It’s the old “one door closing and another door opening” scenario. We wish now former Crested Butte town manager Susan Parker …
Read More »GCEA rate increase to hit in new year
Increase of almost 5 percent expected January 1 In case you missed the notice, the price of power is going up …
Read More »Driest fall in 39 years, but don’t panic yet
Change in the weather pattern in the works In a mountain town where December still finds us skiing on man-made snow, …
Read More »Crested Butte council seeks new manager
Parker resigns, Gillie filling in The town of Crested Butte is looking for a new town manager. Susan Parker resigned Monday …
Read More »Free “Beacon Brush Up” for backcountry users on Saturday
The Crested Butte Avalanche Center (CBAC), Crested Butte Mountain Guides (CBMG) and The Alpineer will host a “Beacon Brush Up” on …
Read More »Low snow could stymie local ski mountaineering race
“We’re not panicking yet, we’re biding our time” The formula seemed flawless at first. Irwin, Colo. is renowned for copious amounts …
Read More »Riverland batch plant approved by County
Silo to be built in Riverland The Gunnison County Planning Commission approved a concrete batching operation planned for Riverland in spite …
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