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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 …
Read More »Chamber of Commerce ‘Butte Bucks’ come with a new twist
The official coin of the 2013…fireworks? The Butte Bucks promotion that is meant to spur business at local stores is slated …
Read More »Briefs Crested Butte
Better trail signs wantedCrested Butte Mayor Aaron Huckstep has consistently brought up one of his pet issues at recent town council …
Read More »Briefs Mt. Crested Butte
Town Center parking garage buttoned up for winterCrested Butte Mountain Resort is taking a winter hiatus from the parking garage being …
Read More »Bandit trail near Signal Peak keeping BLM on its toes
Plans for recreation area in the works Bandit trail makers near Signal Peak are giving the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) …
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