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2-Sport Athlete Riley Taylor Commits to Western Colorado for Swimming
Versatile Riley Taylor from Coeur D’Alene Area Swim Team will suit up for the Mountaineers next fall. Current photo via Riley Taylor. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Montrose house movers talk about the impact of the U.S. 50 bridge closure
With each passing day, small business owners who depend on the highway are calculating the impacts of the U.S. 50 closure between Montrose and Gunnison. According to one Montrose family, the closure is significantly affecting their livelihood. We'll hear from them in this story. In the coming days and weeks,...
Mental health awareness takes center stage in off-season
New support groups, a men’s group and successful Green Light Campaign. When Crested Butte State of Mind (CBSOM) launched its first Green Light Campaign in 2021, the first beacons of unique lighting color began to pop up throughout the valley’s business districts and outside private homes, sharing a message of hope and understanding around an increasingly common subject—the struggle with mental health.
Monarch Pass accident claims life of Crested Butte man
The one-vehicle accident on Monarch Pass that resulted in the death of Crested Butte’s Jim Harlan on April 20 is not suspected to have involved alcohol or drugs, but excessive speed is suspected as a contributing factor. According to Colorado State Patrol trooper Gabriel Moltrer, the incident remains under...
North Valley Trails Project Decision greenlights 9 miles of new trail construction
The Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, in partnership with the Gunnison Ranger District, is pleased to announce a Decision Notice that approves commencement of the North Valley Trails Project. This proverbial greenlight from the District Ranger means CBMBA can now move forward on a variety of projects that, when completed,...
CB alley maintenance to continue but not town priority
There will be no increase in the traditional maintenance of the Crested Butte alleys this summer. In fact, the Crested Butte town council on Monday, April 1 said it was leaning on the side of providing low versus high maintenance of town alleys while continuing what has been done in the past to maintain historical access.
School board begins to review calendar pros and cons
During a work session on April 22, the Gunnison Watershed School District board began the process of reviewing the pros and cons of the current district calendar and Wednesday early release schedule over the coming year for potential future calendar changes based on their findings. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Nichols shared...
Mountaineer from Rifle climbs to the highest peak of awards from Western Colorado University
Rifle native, Brayden Kammers is being awarded the 2024 Alumni Award for Excellence from Western Colorado University, home of the Mountaineers in Gunnison, Colorado. Kammers graduated from Coal Ridge High School and received a scholarship for cheerleading for attendance at WCU, which he’s still doing. He held the senator, senate chair and vice president titles at different times for involvement in Student Government at WCU. Kammers also was president of Spectrum Club, the LGBTQIA+ club on WCU campus, a university press release stated.
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