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Veto shows lack of respect for Western Slope ag

As livestock producers in Gunnison County, we are beyond frustrated with the Governor’s decision to deny the will of the legislature and veto SB23-256, Management of Gray Wolves Reintroduction. This decision has disregarded the needs of our industry and the voices of producers. This bill would have provided much-needed flexibility in wolf management practices to protect the livestock industry. SB23-256,... READ MORE >

‘Will it all happen again?’

Every year, as summer finally begins to look like more than just a rumor, Memorial Day offers an opportunity to pause and honor those who sacrificed themselves to defend the visionary promise that America has held since its founding. And every year, that message seems more or less the same. Successive ceremonies at the cemetery are practically identical — which, of course, is part of what makes ritual so powerful: mindful repetition. ... READ MORE >

Letters to the Editor, May 25, 2023

VanTuyl is part of our city, valley and way of life Editor: Thank you for your excellent column in last week’s paper pulling together the details of the city’s proposed industrial-grade water treatment plant on our VanTuyl property. One has to wonder, how did it come to this? City residents, strapped as we are by brutal inflation, face dramatic water... READ MORE >

Births, May 25, 2023

Riley Jane Bergman On Feb. 24, 2023,  Riley Jane Bergman was born to Rod and Whitney Bergman of Gunnison. She was seven weeks premature and weighed only 3 lbs. 12 ozs. at birth and measured 17 inches in length. Her grandparents are Cletus and Amanda Zerr of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and Kevin and Erin Bergman of Vero Beach, Florida.... READ MORE >

Wedding, May 25, 2023

Zoe Rachelle weds Ryan Jackson Helzer Todd and Yvonne Marshall of Gunnison are thrilled to announce the wedding of their daughter Zoe Rachelle to Ryan Jackson Helzer on April 29 at the Hillside Vineyard in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Numerous friends and family members were in attendance, including Ryan’s parents, Andrea and Jacks Helzer of Maryland, Grandparents, Tom and Marilyn Marshall... READ MORE >

Obituary, May 25, 2023

Fred Haverly memorial service The family of Fred Haverly invites you to share in a memorial service in his honor on June 3 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Gunnison. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers please donate to Rick Barton Ministries, PO Box 1155 Gunnison, CO 81230 or Lighthouse Pregnancy Center, PO Box 7103 Gunnison... READ MORE >

Gunnison Country Times, May 25, 2023

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Classifieds May 25, 2023

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Letters to the Editor, May, 18, 2023

Voting in school board elections should be a priority Editor: It has come to my attention that the first Gunnison Watershed School Board election in over 24 years is going to be held this November. Many people that I speak with are unaware that the Gunnison school board members have all been appointed and not elected by the people. Therefore,... READ MORE >

Home beam advantage

Lili Davis, an optional-level gymnast, mounts the balance beam during a preseason exhibition at the Gunnison Rec Center on Wednesday, May 10. For more, see B8.... READ MORE >