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Arrow-dynamic competition
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Roughly 30 archers attended the Beaver Creek Classic 3D archery tournament on Sunday, June 8 at the Beaver Creek State Wildlife Area, just west of Gunnison.

A perfect performance
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On Friday, June 6, Quigley Hall hosted an unforgettable evening of music featuring Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, renowned violinist Yumi Hwang-Williams and other celebrated musicians from the Colorado Symphony.

Rolling into summer
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On June 8, the Rotary Club of Gunnison hosted Safe Wheels Day at IOOF Park, and gave away free tubes, bike lights and youth helmets.

Jumping into gymnastics season
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With summer in full swing, the Gunnison CARA Competitive gymnastics team has begun their practice at the Gunnison Rec Center.

Editor’s Picks

City may form EDC to jump-start economy

City may form EDC to jump-start economy

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Local leaders collaborate to spur growth

Bella Biondini | Times Editor | June 11, 2025

Economic development corporations (EDC), common across the state, exist in the neighboring communities of Delta, Montrose and Salida. Leaders at the City of Gunnison believe it may be the missing piece for reviving downtown. Corporations, which typically act as a nonprofit, help a town strengthen its economy by supporting existing...

Gunnison Valley Health considers new medical office building

Gunnison Valley Health considers new medical office building

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Project would bring outpatient care under one roof

Alan Wartes | Times Publisher | June 11, 2025

Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) administrators are exploring a plan to build a $35-50 million medical office building in order to consolidate outpatient services in one facility. If approved, the project — up to 50,000 square fee — will be built on a 4.2-acre parcel of undeveloped land which GVH owns....

Gunnison housing proposal  under planning commission review

Gunnison housing proposal under planning commission review

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‘West Thorn’ aims to begin work on 500 units by 2026

Alan Wartes | Times Publisher | June 4, 2025

After months of community outreach, Denver-based developer Urban Villages has formally launched a plan to create a 500-unit housing neighborhood in West Gunnison. In mid-April the group submitted a sketch plan to the City of Gunnison to initiate the review process. If approved, the project will be built on 25...

Federal budget cuts trickle into valley

Federal budget cuts trickle into valley

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City, county and nonprofits impacted

Bella Biondini | Times Editor | June 4, 2025

It has been slow and steady, but the pass-through impacts of the federal budget cuts introduced by the Trump administration are beginning to appear in Gunnison County.  For the valley’s local governments, such as the City of Gunnison and Gunnison County, funding uncertainties are clouding the timelines of major utility...

‘Rec stewards’  aid USFS this summer

‘Rec stewards’ aid USFS this summer

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STOR fundraising successful

Bella Biondini | Times Editor | May 28, 2025

A small seasonal crew, funded entirely by Gunnison Valley organizations and nonprofits, will lend a hand to the U.S. Forest Service this summer. These “recreation stewards” will take pressure off an agency that is facing budget cuts and a growing responsibility to protect the region’s public lands as more visitors...

News

Help shape community drought resilience

Help shape community drought resilience

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Alana Nichols | Special to the Times | June 11, 2025

Early in 2022, the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (District) began exploring the possibility of applying to a federal WaterSMART grant program to develop a new, comprehensive drought resiliency plan (DRP) for our basin. The district was successful and received just over $140,000 to support the project. Two years...

The warm, dry spring of 2025

The warm, dry spring of 2025

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Bruce ‘Barometer’ Bartleson | Special to the Times | June 11, 2025

Since I’ve been asked, and it is time for an update, here’s the latest news and data about our weather. Our spring, which includes March, April and May, just ended. This is locally referred to as “mud season” (or time to head for the beaches, Utah or wherever else). Again,...

Gunnison County lands on DHS ‘sanctuary’ list

Gunnison County lands on DHS ‘sanctuary’ list

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Memo citing immigration law noncompliance now withdrawn

Alan Wartes | Times Publisher | June 4, 2025

In late May, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memo listing over 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the country, including 41 counties and 15 cities in Colorado, as well as the Colorado state government as a whole. Gunnison County was on the list, which labeled the jurisdictions as...

Western’s nursing program gains traction with new director, grant

Western’s nursing program gains traction with new director, grant

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Seth Mensing | Special to the Times | June 4, 2025

Western Colorado University’s new nursing education program is gaining momentum this year with major funding support and a new director.  Western first started to explore the possibility of developing a nursing program focused on the unique needs of rural communities in 2023 after it received a $50,000 planning grant from...

Sage Grouse Lounge slated  for June opening

Sage Grouse Lounge slated for June opening

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Main Street nightlife may experience revival this summer

Bella Biondini | Times Editor | May 28, 2025

When he’s not in the kitchen at Blackstock Bistro, owner Luke Martin said one of his favorite hobbies is going down a rabbit hole of possibilities when he sees a vacant building. If there’s an empty building in town — the Gunnisack, Miller Furniture and Taco Bell — chances are...

Community

‘Trades Culture Bootcamp’ begins in Gunnison

‘Trades Culture Bootcamp’ begins in Gunnison

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Northern New Mexico students erect timber building at inaugural event

Alex McCrindle | Times Sports Editor | June 11, 2025

Last week, Western Colorado University welcomed four trade school students from Northern New Mexico College for the inaugural Trades Culture Bootcamp (TCB). The seven-day course challenged students to construct a timber frame structure, and helped...

A crazy little thing called ‘Beginner’s Mind’

A crazy little thing called ‘Beginner’s Mind’

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June 11, 2025

I recently attended a class on a subject which I know nothing about.     I was determined to learn the basics of percussion, and signed up for a class with a drummer near Hotchkiss I’ve...

Off-grid and online

Off-grid and online

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Taylor Hubbard’s alternate path to teaching

Seth Mensing | Special to the Times | June 11, 2025

When art teacher Taylor Hubbard (’24) walks into her classroom at Centennial School in San Luis, Colorado, she’s exactly where she wants to be. But it was a big move to get there.  Taylor and...

Tiki tavern coming to Boulevard Street

Tiki tavern coming to Boulevard Street

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‘Paddle Out’ set for fall opening

Alex McCrindle | Times Sports Editor | June 4, 2025

Gunnison’s newest hangout spot, “Paddle Out” is set to bring the flavor of the Hawaiian islands to Boulevard Street. Inspired by business owner Tina Fabulic’s days surfing Hawaii’s famous point breaks, the new bar will...

‘Riding the Range — A Saddle Story’

‘Riding the Range — A Saddle Story’

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GAC show honors shared history of cyclists and ranchers

Bella Biondini | Times Editor | June 4, 2025

When exploring the corners, nooks and crannies of the map in the Gunnison Country, many residents ride in two types of saddles: on the seat of a mountain bike and on the back of a...

Sports

Gunnison U14 baseball defeats Alamosa

Gunnison U14 baseball defeats Alamosa

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Boys win Summer Slam Tournament opener

Evan Bjornstad | Times Staff Writer | June 11, 2025

Gunnison's U14 baseball team thumped Alamosa 8-1 with dominant defence and precise pitching in the Summer Slam Tournament opening game on June 6. “Alamosa beat us twice [last week] and...

U12 softball falls against Montrose

U12 softball falls against Montrose

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Gunnison loses 15-9 in near-comeback

Evan Bjornstad | Times Staff Writer | June 11, 2025

On June 9, Gunnison’s U12 softball team nearly pulled off a comeback against fierce rival Montrose. The girls lost 15-9 in three innings. Gunnison started the first inning with an...

Gunnison softball scraps back against Miners

Gunnison softball scraps back against Miners

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Comeback cut short by weather delay

Evan Bjornstad | Times Staff Writer | June 4, 2025

The Gunnison U14 softball team surged back to tie the North Fork Miners on June 2, despite a rocky start and poor weather at Jorgensen Park. The Gunnison girls started...

GHS girls golf battles at state

GHS girls golf battles at state

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Cowboys take home 14th

Alex McCrindle | Times Sports Editor | May 28, 2025

The GHS girls golf team faced treacherous bunkers and slim fairways at the state championship at the Pueblo Country Club on May 19 and 20. As a team, the Cowboys...

Western stars at NCAA championships

Western stars at NCAA championships

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Beasley takes All-American finish

Gregg Petcoff | Special to the Times | May 28, 2025

Three Western Colorado University athletes faced off at the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 23 in Pueblo. Allison Beasley added another...

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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June 11, 2025

Serious concerns about West Thorn  Editor:  Reading about the proposed West Thorn project sparked serious concerns on how the numbers — particularly traffic — will affect the west side and ultimately Main Street and Tomichi Avenue. At this 500-unit, car-dependent development, the average daily trips would be 5,000 plus.  At...

Energy dominance harms our public lands

Energy dominance harms our public lands

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Barbara Vasquez | Writers on the Range | June 4, 2025

I live in Jackson County, in northern Colorado, where hundreds of inactive and abandoned oil wells litter the landscape. Not only are they an ugly sight, they are also just a few of the estimated 2.6 million unplugged wells across the country that leak methane, benzene and other toxic substances. ...

Letters to the Editor

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June 4, 2025

Field day was a team effort  Editor: I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the coverage of our recent field day in last week’s newspaper. The writing and photos captured the day well. I also want to clarify that, while the article mentioned my role, field day...

New tools in the works to protect our public lands

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Jon Hare | Special to the Times | May 28, 2025

Recently, local governments, our elected officials and our community have raised up three new valuable tools to protect and steward the public lands here in Gunnison County.  The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) identifies wildfire risks we face across the landscape and “outlines a plan to reduce those risks and...

We are not there yet

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Andy Spann | Special to the Times | May 28, 2025

With the news that several gray wolves have traversed into our region, it is clear the wolf introduction effort has come to Gunnison County. The Gunnison County Stockgrowers’ Association thought it would be a good time to give people an update on how we got here, and what is currently...

Podcasts

Think Radio: Jodi Payne

Think Radio: Jodi Payne

March 12, 2025

In this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Jodi Payne, executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. Listen to "Think Radio — Jodi Payne" on Spreaker.

The Game Plan: Swim Coach of the Year Tami Maciejko and Sam Jones

The Game Plan: Swim Coach of the Year Tami Maciejko and Sam Jones

February 28, 2025

Listen to "Gunnison Swimming: Coach of the Year Tami Maciejko and Sam Jones" on Spreaker. This week on the Game Plan: Alex McCrindle chats with senior swimmer Sam Jones and Head Coach Tami Maciejko on the state swim meet this month, the strong team culture and the exciting future of...

The Game Plan:  Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O’Rourke

The Game Plan: Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O’RourkeFree Access

January 31, 2025

Listen to "Gunnison Basketball: Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'Rourke" on Spreaker. Times Sports Editor Alex McCrindle sits down with GHS basketball head coach Cristian Aguilar and seniors Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'Rourke to chat about the rivalry win over Crested Butte, the brotherhood building in the Cowboy locker...

The Game Plan: Andrew Reichart and Tyler Halligan

The Game Plan: Andrew Reichart and Tyler HalliganFree Access

January 10, 2025

Following two defeats to UCCS and Fort Lewis, Western basketball stars Andrew Reichart and Tyler Halligan chat with Alex McCrindle about newfound momentum under Head Coach Zac Claus and a returning student section. Then, Alex recaps the Crested Butte Hockey team's recent defeats, and two first-place champions for the GHS...

The Game Plan: Winter Sports Preview

The Game Plan: Winter Sports PreviewFree Access

December 13, 2024

The Game Plan returns for Season 2 with a high school winter sports preview. Host Alex McCrindle covers updates from the swimming, basketball, hockey and wrestling teams ahead of a turbulent holiday schedule.   Listen to "The Game Plan: Winter Sports Preview" on Spreaker.

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