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Friday, May 24, 2024
GVH invests in Cora health care research
Western student highlights disparities in the systemIn coming years, Gunnison Valley Hospital (GVH) may better serve the valley’s Cora population with the help of research from a Western Colorado University graduate student. The report, drafted as part of a master’s thesis, laid out how GVH can overcome numerous cultural and language barriers that discourage Cora people...
GCS limits public access to property during school hours
Changes will impact disc golf course, parking near VanTuylMany Gunnison residents often stop by the Gunnison Community School (GCS) campus for an afternoon frisbee golf session, while others park behind the school to access the VanTuyl trail. To reduce the chance that students encounter strangers outside during recess or class time outside, the school district is closing the...
City receives $70K to reduce human-bear conflict
Bear-proof garbage cans, dumpsters to be distributed this summerSome campgrounds require visitors to store their food in bear-resistant lockers where the animals are known to wander through, reducing the chance of shredded tents and sleeping bags and car break-ins. When garbage is improperly stored, hungry bears can cause similar havoc in urban areas where public land and mountain...
Habitat builds hope along with housing
Two more homes in progress on South 6th StreetThe high-noon sun beat down on Lori Patin as she stooped down to the dirt to lift and move a jumbled mess of construction equipment. She crossed the property in West Gunnison, threading through neighborhood kids careening down the street on bikes. Around her, a group of volunteers worked to...
Gov. Polis signs bill reintroducing wolverines
Gov. Jared Polis joined staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) at Loveland Pass on May 20 to sign Senate Bill 24-171, giving the agency the authority to reintroduce the North American wolverine to Colorado. Thanks to bill sponsors Sen. Perry Will, Sen. Dylan Roberts, Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Rep....
Calling all cowboys
Gunnison Roping Club kickstarts its seasonA quarter horse stamped its hooves and glared into the Gunnison County Fairgrounds arena from the starting box. Saddled up on its back, Gunnison-based mechanic Gifford Jauregui turned to his son Caleb and nodded. The...
Science beyond the classroom
GHS teacher receives Environmental Educator AwardFor Gunnison High School science teacher Krystal Brown, the workday doesn’t end when the final bell rings. On May 15, students hunched over tables in Brown’s classroom late in the afternoon, finishing up assignments they’d...
‘Duty to defend’ doesn’t expire
I had the privilege to serve in the United States Army from Aug. 22, 2000 to March 1, 2017, yet I still see myself as on duty to defend the Constitution. There were sometimes difficulties...
GHS track and field accelerates at state
Julian Ryter overcomes all obstacles to take fifthThe GHS track and field team concluded its season with top results at the Colorado State Championship May 16-18 at the Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. The Cowboys were small fish...
Cowboys eliminated by Fury
GHS baseball falls in first round of playoffsThe Cowboy baseball season came to a frustrating end on May 18 when the team fell short of the Forge Christian Fury 10-0. The loss eliminated GHS from the first...
Girls golf concludes in Loveland
Tomlin leads Cowboys at state championshipThe GHS golf team, led by state qualifying players Allie Schwartz, Aiden Tomlin and Faith Pederson, battled against the Olde Course in Loveland on May 20 and 21. Tasked with...
Mountaineer track and field earns 10 all-region honors
NCAA championships this weekendThe U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association released its NCAA Division II All-Region list for 2024. Eight Western Colorado University athletes earned 10 all-region awards. Simon Kelati and...
The hunt for Robert Jordan
There was a moment, around four miles in, when the trail climbed steeper. The snow seemed impossible to push through and my mind focused on a single, discouraging thought: I am ready for this to be over. I stopped, took a deep breath of the cold air and looked out...
Hello from the Other Side!
I had the pleasure of traveling to the west side of the middle bridge last week to visit with Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce members who operate in Sapinero and beyond. I wanted first-hand intel on how they are experiencing life west of the bridge and to experience County Road...
Letters to the Editor
They saved a life Editor: I want to thank Bill Cote, Kathyrn Frey and Tara Laudick for their amazing lifeguard and lifesaving skills. I was swimming laps at the Rec Center on Sunday May 5 when another swimmer had an event. All of a sudden he was floating in the...
