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How one Colorado mountain man became a beaver believer
This story is part of the Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program, a collaboration between KSUT Public Radio, Fort Lewis College, and Rocky Mountain PBS. The project gets support from the Walton Family Foundation. Independent producer Adam Burke provided story editing. It was a windy fall day in Gunnison, Colorado. In...
Lake City construction company facing thousands of dollars in extra costs due to closure of U.S. 50
A Lake City-based construction company can't start its first job of the season due to the bridge closure on U.S. 50 between Montrose and Gunnison. Coal Creek Construction's heavy equipment is stuck in Montrose. It was set to start work for the U.S. Forest Service in Crested Butte at the beginning of this month. The company says it would cost thousands of dollars to move its equipment using the I-70 detour. 74-year-old Mike Schell heads the small, family-owned and operated business. He has nearly four decades of experience in construction and dirt work. He wants to see the Lake City Cutoff open to commercial vehicles (in excess of 16,000 GVWR) doing business locally.
Baseball Game Recap: Cedaredge Comes Up Short
Cedaredge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Gunnison Cowboys. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Cedaredge couldn't push the score so high this time. Cedaredge's...
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,...
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.
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