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Gunnison prairie dog also getting fresh look The U.S. Department of Interior will reconsider federally designating several declining wildlife species as …
Read More »Minimum wage increase has light touch in Crested Butte
State increases minimum pay from $6.85 to $7.02 The statewide minimum wage increased by a matter of a dime, a nickel …
Read More »Internal search for new superintendent
“Open to anyone within the district with administrative experience” After functioning for more than half a year without a permanent superintendent, …
Read More »Reclamation efforts continuing at Standard Mine
Contaminated water treatment considered New information obtained through two recently completed studies may help with reclamation efforts at the Standard Mine …
Read More »CBMR’s goals include new buildings and more for 2008
Major projects to hit the dirt this spring Some common New Year’s resolutions might be to quit smoking, recycle more often, …
Read More »UGRWCD hoping to breathe life back into Whitewater Fest
Donates $10,000 for 2008 event The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) decided to give $10,000 to support next year’s …
Read More »No injuries after plane accident at airport in Gunnison
Plane severely damaged Five family members emerged unscathed from a small-plane accident at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport on Saturday, December …
Read More »Plumber and puma meet in crawlspace
"He was in pounce mode" Imagine you were on a routine work call and came face to face with a snarling …
Read More »Backcountry rescue saves stroke victim
Responders combat minus 55 degree wind chill A 64-year-old man survived a life-threatening stroke this past weekend due in part to …
Read More »Economic action plan now on the table
Groups identify overall goals Community members, business owners and Town officials presented the first draft of the Community Action Plan in …
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