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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 …

City council approves task order for electrical substation design

The Gunnison City Council approved a $192,800 task order for Cross Canyon Engineering to design and install a series of upgrades to the Gunnison Main Substation, thereby modernizing the substation. …

Council starts process for potential removal of two planning commissioners

Oct. 2 Update: Following the Sept. 24 publication of this article, three members of the Gunnison Planning and Zoning Commission resigned, including Julie Robinson, Travis Scheefer and Erik Iverson. …

Traffic stop under review by Gunnison Police Department

In the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 27, an officer with the Gunnison Police Department, with assistance from a local partner agency, conducted a traffic stop east of the City of Gunnison near …
Event spotlight

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 …

Things to do
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 …
Carlos Cagin (FORAGERS), Jesse Hope (HOT WATER), Chloe Campion (GATORVILLE) and Daniel Wright (FAMILY STRINGS) interviewed by Julian Rubinstein (THE HOLLY)
CB Film Festival - Photo Essay
Carlos Cagin (FORAGERS), Jesse Hope (HOT WATER), Chloe Campion (GATORVILLE) and Daniel Wright (FAMILY STRINGS) interviewed by Julian Rubinstein (THE HOLLY) 01 Photo by Leigh Alan …
Business Spotlight: Gunnison Arts Center celebrates fall with creative programming and ‘Rocky Horror’ screening
Explore fall programming at the Gunnison Arts Center, featuring ceramic workshops, adult dance classes, and a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ auditions set for Sept. 28
The Firebird Theatre & Center for the Arts would like to take the Valley on another strange journey with its fourth annual shadow cast screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Auditions for …
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 …

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 …

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, …
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 …
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 …
Features

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 …
Jorge Romero, Natalia Linares, and their children

Hyperwipe: The cleaning service built on caring for the community

When Natalia Linares first relocated to Gunnison in late 2021, opening a full-scale residential and commercial cleaning business was not one of her plans. Today, she owns and operates Hyperwipe—one …
Murdza directing the WCU chamber orchestra.

Western Music Dept. welcomes new strings professor

Gunnison bluegrass enthusiasts might know Drew Murdza from Black Canyon Ramblers, the Gypsy Jazz Social Club, or Storm Pass. Still, music students at Western Colorado University are getting to know …
Aaron, Megan, Aiden Lamprecht and Chuck and Colleen Vader

A new generation for Crystal Creek

After 33 years of managing Crystal Creek, Chuck and Colleen Vader are hitchin’ their wagon and moving to Missoula, Montana. Over the years, Chuck and Colleen have dedicated their lives to …
In case you missed it
Members of the Western Colorado University football team pose with the turnover pelt during Saturday's game in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Pictured from left to right are Jerry Witty, Drew Johnson and Mikey Smith. In the foreground is Jevon Young. (Photo courtesy of the Western athletics communications department)
Mountaineers score 52 straight in win at Highlands
Host New Mexico Highlands scored the first 17 points in the game, but No. 7 Western Colorado responded with 52 consecutive points to roll to a 52-24 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football win …
Bud Smith celebrated his 95th birthday at the Gunnison Senior Center on Sept. 28. "When you are 95, I hope you will have had a life as good as I have," said Smith.
Senior lunch brings Gunnison community together
For many older residents of the Gunnison Valley, lunch at the Gunnison Senior Center is about more than what is on the plate. The senior lunch provides a chance to sit down with friends, meet …
Colorado voters could see more poll monitors during the midterm election
This story was originally published by Colorado Newsline and is republished here with permission under a Creative Commons license. Common Cause Colorado and its partners are preparing to expand …
GVH awarded $4.5 million annually through Rural Health Transformation Program
Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) has been awarded $4.5 million through Colorado's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a federal initiative designed to strengthen rural healthcare systems, expand …
Commissioners discuss proposed legislation for Colorado Counties
The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on Sept. 22 to discuss proposed legislation for Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), during which they reviewed a long list of CCI bills and sought to …
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