News Briefs


Monarch extends ski season

Monarch Mountain announced it is extending the ski season for an additional week after the most recent storm cycle. Closing day will now be Sunday April 16, 2023. The Gunbarrel Challenge will be held on closing day. 

For more information on Monarch Mountain, visit www.skimonarch.com or call 719-530-5000

 

Hwy. 50 construction begins March 20

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin construction of a 1.5 mile passing lane along Hwy. 50, about 25 miles west of Gunnison near Blue Mesa Reservoir, on March 20. Motorists should plan for intermittent single-lane, alternating traffic through the work zone. 

Between March 20 and May 31, work will occur Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. until a half hour before sunset. After May 31, work will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The project is scheduled to be completed early October 2023. 

 

High schoolers eligible for cash prize for distracted driving video

High school students around the state are invited to create an anti-distracted driving video for the chance to win up to $5,000 from the Colorado Department of Transportation. All videos should be 30 to 90 seconds and reflect what they think will convince Coloradans to stop driving distracted. 

The winning PSA will be featured as part of the department’s distracted driving educational campaign. Submissions will be accepted from Feb. 15 to April 10, 2023. For more information, visit www.codot.gov/safety/distracteddriving. 

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