Editor: The thing that local ski resorts could do to most enhance skier safety and comfort is to clear snow from chairs about to be loaded.

Editor: Earlier this month, when SNAP food benefits were suddenly frozen during the federal shutdown, hundreds of Gunnison Valley families faced nearly two weeks of fear and uncertainty. Even after benefits were restored on November 13, it took several more days for many residents to receive their benefits, and the ripple effects have continued. As grocery and housing costs rise, more of our neighbors are struggling.

Editor: The photos in last week’s paper clearly showed the crowd size and the fun of that community Thanksgiving dinner. Now, here’s a bit of the “story behind the pictures.”

Editor: I’m writing regarding the Gunnison Country Times article on Dec. 4 about the recent wolf kill of another heifer in eastern Gunnison County on Nov. 22.

Editor: The holiday season brings joy and fun, but it can also bring grief and loss. Many of us experienced personal loss this year, whether from the death of a loved one, a heavy medical diagnosis or being let go from a job.

Editor: Not long ago, one night, just north of Parlin, driving home to Gunnison on that straight stretch of Highway 50, a wolf bounded across the road, heading southwest from the northeast. I’ve never seen one in the wild but this was a wolf.

Frustrated by rising insurance premiums, Colorado drivers and homeowners are giving state lawmakers an earful. Home insurance rates in our state have grown faster since 2020 than anywhere else in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Editor: I am proud of our community for collaborating with GCEA and supporting the OBJ community solar array. It provides so many benefits, including helping to stabilize long-term electricity costs. There has been some misinformation about its impacts and, in response, I wanted to share what the data shows to be true.

For the people in Gunnison County who love public lands – especially the folks who depend on public lands for their passion or income – 2025 should be remembered as an example of just how fast things can change when a new President is elected.

I woke this morning to a snow-dusted mesa, a couple of finches at the feeder and a raven rising up like a vision from the ravine. I was reminded of a recent trip to Yellowstone.

We just completed the warmest November in history based on an average temperature of 35.62 degrees. I can find nothing close to this in the record books until 1912.

Editor: The Elk Mountains Backcountry Alliance wants to let you know about two of the new projects we have been working on this year, one winter and one summer.

Editor: I just wanted to give a big shout-out to Gunnison Vitamin and Health for 30 years of bringing our community organic and local products.

I’m writing to inform our community about proposed developments in the historic town of Crystal. As many know, Crystal—home to the …

I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign — to those who lent their time, their encouragement and their faith in …

As Medicare open enrollment approaches (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7), many people will see advertisements for Medicare Advantage plans. While these plans may …

We want to thank you for the article last week describing efforts to pause wolf reintroduction efforts in the Gunnison Basin, and northern release areas …