Kael Deslatte, a student at Western Colorado University, passed away at his home in Parker on Nov. 7. He’d been home to celebrate his birthday.
Nov. 10 marked Gunnison County’s inaugural Take a Turkey to Work Day, and local businesses stepped up to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity obtain the ingredients needed to prepare a holiday meal.
The third annual Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) Assisted Living Craft Fair will take place Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, offering the community access to unique, handcrafted arts just in time for the holidays. The event features the work of both staff and residents.
Crested Butte Mountain Theater’s in-house improv theater group, Subject to Change, performed at the Gunnison Art Center’s Black Box Theater on Friday, Nov. 14. Photos by Jacob Spetzler
Local band, Sugarbush, performed at the Whammy Bar on Friday, Nov. 14. Despite the tight quarters, attendees found space to boogie, both alone and in pairs. Photos by Jacob Spetzler
On Saturday, Nov. 15, dancers of Gunnison’s High Altitude Dance Academy took the stage with a multiple style dance performance of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. Kids of all ages showed off …
Karolina Szumilas taught a workshop on how to cook homemade pierogies in the Gunnison Art Center’s teaching kitchen, Dot’s Kitchen, on Friday, Nov. 14. Photos by Jacob Spetzler
The Northern lights put on a vivid display on Monday night in the skies above Colorado. (Photo by Evan Bjornstad)
The Gunnison Arts Center hosted a show of local artist Patricia Amlin’s body of work, titled Kenetica, for the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 7.
On Tuesday, the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the newest restaurant in town: Sky Thai Pho & Sushi, located at 308 E. Tomichi Ave. (Courtesy Gunnison County …
The Gunnison Creative District hosted a fundraiser talent show in the Western Colorado UniversityTaylor Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 8. The event raised money for the Gunnison Creative District and …
The Gunnison Elks Club hosted its annual Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31. Two local bands, Gypsy Jazz Social Club and ThetPets played sets and burgers were served.
The Western Colorado University club hockey teams hosted a Spook Skate event at Jorgensen Ice Rink on Saturday, Oct. 25. A live DJ, photobooth and halloween treats filled out the event before a costume contest. (Photo by Jacob Spetzler)
An estimated 650 people marched on Main Street in Gunnison before gathering at the IOOF Park to rally in protest against the adminstration of President Donald Trump. The event was held in conjunction with more than 2,500 such rallies around the nation. (Photo by Jacob Spetzler)
Tenderfoot mountains iconic "W" was lit ablaze on Oct. 10, marking the celebration of Western Colorado University's homecoming celebration.
A carnival and soup supper on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Fred Field Center raised money to support the High Attitude Dance Academy. The fun included carnival games and face painting.
The annual Gunnison High School homecoming parade closed down Main Street on Friday. Crowds lined the sidewalks to support students and show their Cowboy pride.
On Thursday, Sept. 11 Cowboys of all generations filled the Gunnison High School auditorium to commemorate the tragic 1971 Monarch Pass bus crash that took the lives of eight GHS football players and one coach. Survivors, students, alumni and faculty all listened to the accounts of many perspectives while reflecting on the positives of everyday life.
Mountain Roots hosted its annual "Harvest Hoedown" fundraiser event at South Main on Friday, Sept. 26. After attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner of locally sourced ingredients, the Big Silly String Band led square dancing. There were also booths for art making, face painting and several large fire pits set up.
The 11th annual Color Run was held Thursday, Sept. 25, sponsored by the PTA and Off Center Design. The event received strong support from the Western wrestling and cross country teams, whose efforts were essential to its success. More than 200 students participated in the run, joined by their families and friends, making it a lively and colorful community celebration.