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The City of Gunnison at their September 22 meeting.

Three planning commission members resign

Three members of the City of Gunnison Planning and Zoning Commission resigned between Sept. 25 and Sept. 30 following a decision by the City Council to initiate a formal notice and hearing process …

Water conservancy approves drop in Taylor Reservoir level

The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Board of Directors approved lowering the Oct. 31 reservoir level at Taylor Reservoir from 50,000 acre-feet to 48,000 acre-feet at its Sept. 28 …
Flock cameras such as this one in Gunnison will be removed in both county and city.

Gunnison law enforcement cancels contract with Flock Group

Effective Sept. 30, the Gunnison Police Department (GPD) and the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) suspended their use of the license plate reading system through Flock Group, Inc. The …
Left to Right, Mayor Pro-Tem, Marisela Ballestores, Councilor Audry Zahradka, Mayor Diego Plata, Shelley Thompson Western Colorado University Vice President of Advancement, Councilor Loren, Ahonen, and Councilor Matt Schwartz.

Gunnison City Council recognizes 125 years of Western Colorado University

At the September 22 meeting of the Gunnison City Council, a proclamation in recognition of the 125th anniversary of Western Colorado University was read. Mayor Diego Plata presented Shelly Thompson, …
A United Express E175 (Operated by SkyWest Airlines) lands at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. The aircraft is equipped with satellite-based navigation affording pilots greater flexibility when approaching and landing from the east.

Gunnison airport takes off

Not that many years ago, some locals didn't even consider Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport when making travel plans. Flights were few, fares were high and cancellations were so frequent that …

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Event spotlight

Book signing at Townie Books in Crested Butte

On Saturday, October 17, join a book signing from11:00 am— 1:00 pm at Rumors/Townie Books,414 Elk Avenue. Featured is Gavin Von Horn's book Sensoria:  From the mating calls of …

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The Big Green vs. City of Gunny
Gunnison holds 5th Annual soccer tournament
On Sept. 18, the City of Gunnison held their 5th annual Welcoming Week community soccer tournament at 6 pm at Katy O. Rady soccer field at Western Colorado University.  Welcoming Week is an …
Participants showing off their ferments
Producers Guild holds annual Fermentation Fest
The Gunnison Valley Producers Guild partnered with Gunnison Extension and Gunnison Gardens to host their annual Fermentation Fest on Sept. 27 at the Fred Field Center. Fermentation Fest, now a …
League of Women Voters hosting informational meetings on ballot issues
Ballots for the November 3 election will include 14 state measures, one Gunnison County measure, one Town of Crested Butte measure and one Town of Mount Crested Butte measure.  The Gunnison …
Western Colorado University art and design faculty exhibition opens Oct. 9
Western Colorado University’s Art & Design Department will present its Faculty Exhibition on Friday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Quigley Gallery in Quigley Hall on the Western Colorado …
Western Colorado University Art & Design Faculty Exhibition Opens October 9
Gunnison, Colo. — Western Colorado University’s Art & Design Department will present its Faculty Exhibition on Friday, October 9, from 5–7 p.m. at the Quigley Gallery in Quigley Hall on …

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Sports

Gunnison falls to highly ranked team from Delta

Gunnison's Ayden Sims (24) goes for a tackle against Montezuma-Cortez's Zell Utecht during a recent game. (Photo by Don Emmert)
The Gunnison High School football team fell to Delta Friday, Oct. 2, making it its fifth loss in a row after starting the season out with two straight wins. The two teams met for a league match …

Cross country team gets back in action with meet in Salida

After a week off, the Gunnison High School cross country team traveled east to Salida for the Salida High Mountain Desert Twilight on Saturday, Oct. 3. Salida, which has hosted a meet …

Volleyball team rebounds, sweeps Coal Ridge and Basalt

The Gunnison High School volleyball team went 2-0 last week, beating a team that swept them earlier this season in the process. The Cowboys hosted Coal Ridge on Thursday, Oct. 1, and then …

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Obituaries
Rodney Lull
Rodney Allen Lull passed away peacefully, leaving behind a loving family, many friends, and many cherished memories. He proudly served his country and community. He will be remembered for his …
Rodney Allen Lull
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rodney Allen Lull. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. May his memory live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind …
Polly Oberosler
Mary Pauline (Polly) Cranor Oberosler was born Feb. 19, 1957, in Almont, to Thora Belle and Forest Cranor. Polly was the third of four Cranor children. The family was in the resort business in Almont …
Nicholas Burns Noble
Nicholas Burns Noble, known to family and friends as Nick, Tex, or Old Fart, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sept. 4, 2026, at his cabin in Gunnison. He was 70 years old. Nick was born March …
Lorena Ellen Riddle Sherman
Lorena Ellen Riddle Sherman was born May 15, 1935, to Simon and Ruth Riddle of Gibson City, Il.  She passed away September 13, 2026, at the Gunnison Valley Senior Care Center. On July 6, …

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Opinion
Columns

Guest Viewpoint: Contain a wildfire? Call in the cows

When fire commanders try to figure out how to contain a major wildfire, the last thing you might expect them to deploy is a herd of beef cattle. But during the recent Gold Mountain Fire in western …

Real liberty

Like it or not, artificial intelligence is being foisted upon us. I think we can all see the writing on the wall – the day is coming when every car, computer, phone and other electronic device will …

Gunnison's strength Is who we already are

Through June, City of Gunnison sales tax collections were up 5.35% year to date. But that number needs context. City Finance Director Ben Cowan noted that collections from the City's top 20 …

Hope for the gray days

Do you struggle sometimes, often, or always with darkness and discouragement?  Me too. There is no shame in feeling darkness and discouragement. It is so common, even among people of deep faith. …

Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

Had Donald Trump been president in 1973, when Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into federal law, the Gunnison sage-grouse would be extinct. Close to 90 percent of all Gunnison …

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Letters to the Editor

Lindeman ends campaign for House seat

Editor: It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing an early end to my campaign for HD58. Due to circumstances outside of my control, I am unable to continue my bid for this Colorado House …

Vote ‘No’ on 83

Editor: I've hunted and fished in Colorado for over 50 years, and I do have an elk tag this year. I've been a member of a number of sportsmen organizations and worked closely with Colorado Parks …

Book Bus offers its appreciation

Editor: After wrapping up a fabulous 15th summer season and our Quinceañera year, Señorita Rita’s Rockin’ Reading Route Book Bus would like to thank this valleywide community for the many …

Hats off to Scott Truex

Editor: As with your article about the RTA, I've had numerous residents and visitors comment on how amazing the RTA service is. I can't imagine that the RTA would have reached this point without …

A consolidated water treatment plant is needed

Editor: I’ve been thinking about the issues and information surrounding the quality of our drinking water. Currently, our city water is supplied selectively by about a dozen wells that are …

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Features
Students from Western Colorado University visited Peru on an expedition led by Karuna Expeditions.

Karuna Expeditions partners with Western Colorado University for transformational cultural immersion

Crested Butte-based Karuna Expeditions partnered with Western Colorado University in August to deliver a powerful cultural engagement experience and an 11-day expedition into the heart of the …
The cast of Calvin Curry's murder mystery, Stiff in a Barrel, at the Gunnison Arts Center after their performance in the Black Box Theater on October 2. From left to right are, cast picture: Mike Callihan - Director; Nieset LeFevre as "Dolly P from Tennessee," Jennifer Zeikus as "Lisa Stone," Steve Barnett as "Stone, P.I."; Dusto McGuinness as "Dandy Lyons," Calvin Curry as "Fred Friendly," and Karen Bathje as "Polly Pleasant." Cast members not pictured are John Waters, who played "Marley Weedlove,” and Duane Vandenbusche, who played "Mobster Muggs."

Stiff in a Barrel serves up laughs, mystery at Gunnison Arts Center

For more than 40 years, Six Points Evaluation and Training has been doing something that comes naturally in a small community: helping neighbors help neighbors. On Oct. 12, the Gunnison Arts …
Cinthia Saenz has won the Colorado Health Foundation’s 2026 Dr. Virgilio Licona Community Health Leadership Award.

Celebrating Cinthia Saenz: A leader, advocate and bridge to better health

On Oct. 9, our community will have the opportunity to celebrate one of Gunnison Valley’s most remarkable leaders when Cinthia Saenz receives the Colorado Health Foundation’s 2026 Dr. Virgilio …

When VA leadership comes to Gunnison, our voices belong in the room

We know what it takes to make the drive, rearrange a workday, find someone to help at home, or ask a neighbor for a ride. For a veteran seeking health care, an appointment can involve all of those …

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In case you missed it
Colorado Municipal League joins growing coalition opposing Amendment 82
The Colorado Municipal League (CML), which represents nearly 270 of Colorado's cities and towns, announced this week that they voted to formally oppose Amendment 82, adding the voice of municipal …
Cowboys settle for 3-3 tie with Basalt
Late last week, the Gunnison High School boys soccer team moved to 6-4-2 on the season after a 3-3 tie with Basalt. The two teams met Friday, Oct. 2, for the first time this season. For the …
GHS drops doubleheader to Montezuma-Cortez
The Gunnison High School softball team dropped two straight to Montezuma-Cortez on Saturday, Oct. 3, and fell to 7-14 on the season. A week after sweeping their double-header against Meeker, the …
Western soccer team beats New Mexico Highlands, 3-0
Western Colorado soccer earned its second consecutive win with Saturday's 3-0 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference shutout of host N.M. Highlands University, a win that slides the Mountaineers up the …
Mountaineers fall to Skyhawks in three sets
he Western Colorado women's volleyball team returned to Paul Wright Gym on Tuesday night for a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) matchup against Fort Lewis College. The Mountaineers battled …
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