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TAPP faces falling revenue Eyes turn to CBMR to invest in ski resort upgrades Bella Biondini Times Editor
NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY: (Left to right) Laura Osborne, Jodi Payne, Katie Dix and Arden Anderson cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Gunnison Country Food Pantry on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Employees and supporters gathered at the new space on 114 S. 14 St. to celebrate the milestone with food, drinks and a tour of the spacious building. For more, see A9. (Photo by Jacob Spetzler)
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NEWS: Conservation crew marked a succes, A13
COMMUNITY: New coffee roaster Jitter Juice opens doors, B1
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Local sellers anticipate impact during hunting season Abby Harrison Times Staff Writer
Those interested in purchasing a firearm in the Gunnison Valley will now have to wait three days to pick up their gun, following the passage of a new state law that went into effect on Oct. 1. The new waiting period, one of four recent pieces of gun legislation in Colorado, applies to sales at stores and gun shows.
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Colorado’s library-user privacy statute shields the identities of people who want public library books banned or reclassified, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on Oct. 5, upholding a 2022 Gunnison County District Court decision. The opinion from two judges on a three-judge panel of the state’s second-highest court is based on the “plain language” meaning of the term “ser-
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vice” in the law, which prohibits libraries from disclosing records or information that identify a person “as having requested or obtained specific materials or service or as otherwise having used the library.” The Gunnison County Library District, Crested Butte News Editor Mark Reaman and the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition each argued that people who ask for certain books to be banned or moved to another section of a library aren’t library “users” whose names should be redacted from “Request to Reconsider Materials” forms disclosed under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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The purpose of the law, as expressed by the legislators who supported it, is to create a “cooling off ” period to discourage heat-of-the-moment considerations of suicide or other gun violence. Sellers in the valley are expecting the law to primarily impact tourists and hunters who rely on being able to purchase a gun same-day. Three gun sellers are located in the City of Gunnison, while none exist in Crested Butte. Cody Rowe has worked at the gun counter at Gene Taylor’s for six years and said he anticipates some impact on the business, especially on hunters who are passing through and forget their own firearm or want a new one.
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New gun law Appeals court creates 3-day affirms library waiting period user privacy
SPORTS: GHS football wins at homecoming, B6
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Next year, the Tour ism and Prosperity Partnership (TAPP), the local organization tasked with marketing sustainable tourism in the Gunnison Valley, is expecting falling revenue for the first time in more than 10 years.
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of the week “Coyote often walks the crossroads and backroads, illustrating new ways of being, stalking us from the desert brush, reminding us of that which we cannot know.” — Wendy Videlock, Western Slope Poet Laureate
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BRIEFS Kokanee giveaways begin this week Salmon giveaways at the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery north of Gunnison are scheduled for Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10. Attendees should be in line by 9 a.m. to receive kokanee. Participants must present a valid 2023 Colorado fishing license to be eligible for the giveaway. Up to four youth may receive salmon if accompanied by a license-holding adult. Kokanee salmon were introduced to Colorado waters in 1951. These fish grow quickly, typically live about four years and naturally die after spawning. CPW conducts kokanee salmon giveaways to make sure the meat from spawned kokanee is not wasted. The kokanee run is low so far this year, and the number of fish handed out will fluctuate depending on the number of fish spawned during the week. Participants should call Roaring Judy at 970.641.0190 prior to the giveaway day to make sure fish will be available. “Our numbers have been lower the last couple of years because of the drought conditions,” said Roaring Judy Hatcher y Manager Seth Firestone. “The giveaways are a great program, and the fish we typically get here might be bigger. But Nighthorse or Dolores might have more fish, so people should consider that when planning on where to go.”
Virginia Ellen Koepsel Virginia Ellen Koepsel, née Kading, passed to eternal life on Oct. 2., 2023 in Gunnison, just before her 83rd birthday. She was born on Oct. 20, 1940 in Columbus, Wisconsin, grew
up in Lowell, Wisconsin and graduated from Howards Grove High School in Howards Grove, Wisconsin as class valedictorian. She then attended Lakeland College in Lakeland, Wisconsin. She was married on Aug. 15, 1959 to Robert Koepsel in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, enjoying 64 years of happy marriage. She followed her husband in his teaching career to Howards G rov e, We y a u w e g a a n d Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin with her role as mother and homemaker. She also worked many later years as a piano teacher, bookkeeper, income tax preparer and office manager. She was a member of Weyauwega Presbyterian Church and a
ing and playing games with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Robert, son, Keith (Gwen) and grandson, Riego, all of Gunnison, sisters, Marjean and Tina in Wisconsin, sister-in-law, Ruth of Bothen, Washington, brother-in-law, Richard of Madison, Wisconsin and a niece and nephew. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kaye, her parents and parentin-laws, and her brother, John. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Gunnison at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2023, followed by a reception.
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MetRec seeks master rec plan contractor by end of year Prop. HH may muddle incoming revenues Abby Harrison Times Staff Writer
The Gunnison Valley is a patchwork of private and public land, with no shortage of opinions on how those lands should be managed. The Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation (MetRec) District is one group in the fray, now tasked with creating a largescale plan that could shape the future of recreation at both ends of the valley. The MetRec board approved a Regional Recreation Master Plan in May of this year, meant to define recreation priorities along the Hwy. 135 corridor. It is a new endeavor for the board, which recently welcomed two new members and is working with its largest budget ever, thanks to a voter-approved ballot measure that increased its tax collections. The details of the plan are still nebulous, so it’s unclear what recreation projects will take priority. But board members reinforced their commitment that the plan will include both the north and south ends of the valley at a regular meeting on Sept. 20. Since the board approved the plan this spring, District Manager Derrick Nehrenberg has met with stakeholders around the valley to gather feedback on the plan, a process that will continue through the end of October. Although the geographic scope of the plan is still unclear, Nehrenberg said the most important question is the “functional relationship” MetRec pursues with the Town of Crested Butte, the City of Gunnison and land management agencies, among others. “To what degree will MetRec become a special district that owns and operates recreation facilities, who knows? It'll be
a long time before we're ready to do that, or at this scale right now,” Nehrenberg said. “ … I think these next few years will prove really important for establishing that trajectory.” District-wide recreation planning is an enormous endeavor, as the valley’s lands are managed by hundreds of landowners and numerous government agencies. The partnerships required to create a valleywide recreation plan are not only about meeting everyone’s needs, but about who shoulders the cost of future projects, whether it be MetRec alone or a
“We are a district, we make a plan for districts. And I don’t want to have to justify why we wouldn’t include [people] even if it’s only 5% of the population.” Earl Marshall MetRec board member
shared expese. Nehrenberg said the master planning process can help the board figure out what specific areas the plan will include and what projects are the most important. For example, more field and rink space in Crested Butte has been a priority for years that no agency has been able to deliver yet. “You can do a phased plan, where maybe you start working with an area you think you can get the most wins and make the most impact,” he said. “As you demonstrate value to the community, you grow that scope.” For Board President Loren Ahonen, the planning process needs guardrails sooner.
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“I don't like the idea of entering into an RFP at the scale of the amount of money that we're talking about paying somebody to plan recreationally with an unclear boundary. To me, it should encompass the whole district,” he said. “We are a district, we make a plan for districts. And I don't want to have to justify why we wouldn't include [people] even if it's only 5% of the population,” said board member Earl Marshall. The board has yet to set a final cost for the RFP process, but are working with a larger budget than ever before due to the passage of ballot measure 6B in 2022. The planning process could be disrupted by the passage of Prop. HH, a statewide ballot question this year which proposes, among other things, to reduce upcoming property taxes. If approved by voters, the measure could affect projected revenues for the District for coming years. “Even experts aren't really sure how this is going to land,” Nehrenberg said. “It may not pass. And even if it does pass, we can expect that there's going to be a legal challenge, a serious legal challenge.” MetRec will draft its budget as usual, but will be prepared to draft a secondary budget quickly if the measure passes. MetRec’s revenue are projected to increase 41% next year, which may provide some buffer were the measure to pass. “The scale of impact feels a little unclear,” Ahonen said. Nehrenberg will meet with the City of Gunnison, Gunnison County and the Sustainable To u r i s m a n d O u t d o o r Recreation Committee in the coming weeks. The goal is to issue an RFP before the end of the year. The public can weigh in at the MetRec next work session on Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Crested Butte Town Council chambers. (Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)
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In this week’s edition of the Times, we present the last of five Think Radio podcast interviews with candidates for a seat on the Gunnison Watershed School District school board. (The sixth candidate, Cori Dobson, declined to participate.) Next week, we’ll publish similar interviews with the four people running unopposed to become members of the Gunnison City Council.
I am grateful to have had extended conversations with each candidate, to hear their indepth thoughts about important issues facing the organizations they hope to represent. It was also a chance to get to know each of them better on a personal level. Elected officials are people, after all, not just cogs in a machine. It’s important to remember that as we vote — and then doubly important to keep in mind after the election, when those we will choose get down to the often messy business of translating good intentions into sound governance. If you haven’t already listened to these episodes, I encourage you to do so. There’s no better window into who the candidates are, how they think and what they hope to achieve.
It’s often frustrating as print journalists to conduct a lengthy interview and then be limited by a lack of space in the paper in what we can share. A good example exists in the short Q&A interview excerpts we’ve published to accompany the recordings. These are meant to be teases that invite you to hear more, not comprehensive coverage in themselves. Last week, that limitation was compounded by a slight breakdown in our proofreading process that let a few typos slip through. It happens. Though that did not significantly alter the meaning of any quotes, we apologize for any misperception of the candidates it created. (The corrected versions are available online.) Which only serves to illus-
trate the value in taking the time to listen to each of these great conversations. To support good decision-making in this important election, we’ve worked hard to give voters the kind of access to prospective leaders that’s hard to come by in other venues. Those people also took time out of busy schedules to make themselves available in the hope of being heard. Ballots got out next week. Now’s the time to be sure of your choices and to get to know the people who will represent you in the coming years. Go to gunnisontimes.com and give a listen.
younger member of this community to see how stakeholder groups with such differing needs, interests and perspectives surrounding land management can come together in these efforts. The particular types of volunteer events carried out on Gunnison’s public lands facilitate those connections, often bringing students and others new to the town in contact with land managers and residents who have been here for a while. It’s easy to strike up a conversation with your neighbor when you’re figuring out how to dig a hole in sandy soil, tearing out old fencing or puzzle-piecing logs together to create low-tech “jams” that aim to restore an area’s hydrologic function. I met my significant other at a Public Lands Day event, and have been joking since about how the best way to know whether a relationship will work is by carrying heavy rocks together. In the true fashion of mutual aid, “giving back” has always benefited me in return. In Gunnison’s extreme environment, any activities including volunteering can be made even more fun by a bit of competition — who can pull the most invasive species or collect the most wildflower seed? There’s also competition for numbers. Last weekend I knew of at least three coincident events in town, fighting for volunteers with offers of prizes, food and libations. In a town that prides itself on enjoying and managing public and private lands, having “too many” volunteer events is a great problem to have.
an amendment to the Colorado constitution. It was later voted on by we the people and became part of our constitution. It is known as the Bruce Amendment or the “TABOR” amendment. TABOR is short for “Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” The amendment basically says that any money collected by the government over and above what had been budgeted must be returned to the people. It also states that the government can’t increase taxes without a vote of approval by the people. I think you can understand why the people liked this amendment and why the government hates it. Over the years, the government has come up with one scheme after another to try to get the people to “deBruce.” In other words, asking the people to vote to give up their right to vote on tax increases. They have been very successful with what is called “deBruceing.” They always seem to find a very tasty carrot to dangle in front of you that looks too good to pass up. So here we are again. The government is promising to lower your property taxes a very little bit if they can keep the extra money they collect. This is a bad deal. You also lose your right to vote on tax increases in the future. I must admit, there is one good part of their offer that can be helpful to someone who is elderly and has a reverse mortgage. They would be able to transfer their homestead exemption to another property if they were to move. This is a good thing, but it should be done with a separate bill in the legislature. Ask your congressman to introduce such a bill next year. But for now, vote no HH. The carrot is not that good this time. Also, please read the argument against Prop. HH on pages 14 and 15 of the blue booklet sent to you by the state.
Vote yes on 2B
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LETTERS ‘Too many’ volunteer events is a great problem to have Editor: As someone who has spent a few years in the Gunnison Valley, a mainstay of each fall has been an abundance of public lands-focused volunteer events. This year, National Public Lands Day fell on Sept. 23, the autumnal equinox. That Saturday, a hearty group of volunteers worked to decommission defunct roads by Cabin Creek and planted about 500 big mountain sagebrush saplings. Beginning in 1994, federal agencies across the United States have hosted volunteer events in celebration every fourth Saturday in September. Here, the events have primarily been organized by the Bureau of Land Management. For at least seven years, the agency’s Gunnison field office has held “PLD” events, offering volunteers t-shirts and “fee-free” passes to participating parks and public lands. What feels unique to Gunnison is the interagency coordination involved in the day. Previous years have been co-organized with other federal agencies, state and local government bodies and non-profit organizations. During a previous year, I had the opportunity to help plan volunteer events through involvement with an organization now called the Gunnison Sagebrush Alliance. This group brings researchers, public lands practitioners, recreationists, ranchers and others around the common goal of preventing the spread of cheatgrass and protecting sagebrush. In p re v i o u s t i m e s, a n d throughout the West, mentioning sage-grouse could get one in a lot of trouble. The listing of conserved species was perceived as a barrier for those wanting to manage their own land (or land leased from an agency) as they saw fit. Here and now, it’s inspiring as a
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The carrot is not that good this time Editor: I urge you to vote no on Proposition HH. About 30 years ago, a state legislator named Douglas Bruce wrote
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Editor: There is an important ballot issue for the City of Gunnison in the upcoming general election. Ballot issue 2B asks voters to extend the 1% sales tax approved by voters in 2007 to fund the ice rink, community pool, trails and other recreation enhancements in the city. Seventy five percent of the original 1% sales tax increase approved in 2007 is scheduled to sunset in 2032, leaving Parks and Rec to operate on 0.25%, which is not sustainable. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Community (PRAC) strongly supports passage of this ballot measure to continue funding of our vibrant community recreation programs and facilities. Passage of the ballot measure does not increase the city sales tax, while ensuring that recreation programs and facilities can continue to be provided at a reasonable cost to community members. Removing the 2032 sunset also allows Parks and Rec staff to more easily engage in longrange planning to continue to meet the recreation needs of residents. PRAC also supports restructuring the 1% sales tax to allocate 0.37% for maintenance and rehabilitation of city streets with the remainder dedicated to Parks and Rec. After many meetings with city staff over the past year and a half, we are confident that the remaining 0.63% will allow for continued operation and maintenance of city parks and recreation facilities and programs with expansion as needed and desired by the community. If you have any questions about the ballot initiative feel free to reach out to any PRAC members. Vote yes on 2B. City of Gunnison Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
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LETTERS What our district needs Editor: I am writing in support of Anne Brookhart, Jody Coleman and Mark VanderVeer for the Gunnison school board. I am proud to say I have been working in this district for over 31 years and can attest that these three candidates are people who undoubtedly support our students and everyone on the staff who works with them. This year’s race is the first in my career, and I implore you — the staff and students of GWSD need you to come out — to vote for these three candidates. Anne, Jody, and Mark realistically understand our schools, including our successes and where we need to improve. They do not operate under false pretenses about what is and is not happening in the district. They have our students’ best interests at heart and in no way are pushing personal agendas as some other candidates are. These three candidates are sincere about inclusivity, diversity and equality for all students. They will ensure the district continues to demand high achievement from our students while balancing our students’ affective needs. Anne, Jody and Mark will guarantee that all students receive the resources they need to be successful upon graduation, including appropriate Colorado Department of Education vetted curriculums, the library books students want to read because they identify with the characters and lessons that teach them to practice empathy and kindness to all people. Currently, the school district and the teachers’ union have a great partnership, one with a common goal of doing what is best for our students. This team approach has been beneficial for both the teachers and the school board. Anne, Jody and Mark will continue this successful partnership. One of the other candidates has publicly stated that she is against the union and has even sent emails to teachers suggesting they should drop their union membership. The approach of breaking up a team methodology that has positively impacted our students is not what the district needs. The continued success of our schools, our kids, and our community will be determined by this election. The ramifications of electing people who have personal agendas will have negative long term effects. That is why I whole-heartedly support and will vote for Anne, Jody and Mark. Lisa Danos Gunnison
Community-focused candidates Editor: I really enjoy the genuine concern that school board candidates Lisa Henry and Cori Dobson have for the community. Lisa and Cori have continu-
ally been out in front of the public, whether it is holding multiple events in a week, personal one-on-ones with concerned parents, teachers or community members or going door knocking to meet the community and answer questions, respond to concerns and hear the people of the community that they are going to be representing when they are elected for the school board. I appreciate the fact that they know that these positions are to represent the people of the community, not their ideas, and are willing to hear and consider all avenues and opinions and make the best decisions for the betterment of our schools and our children. I think about Anne Brookhart and her boasting of herself at the last forums and how she was a part of all these things that the board has done. Then you think about the fact that she was not elected by the people for her position, and she was not somebody that the community may have wanted to be on the board in the first place. She was appointed because no one else wanted to take the position. Anne has done very little to improve our schools from what I have experienced and seen when I have reviewed the board meetings. She barely speaks up and has any opinion or concern for anything being presented. We need to not have board members that are simply rubber stamping the ideals of the superintendent. We need to have representation that represents the people and the children of this community. We need to focus our schools on educating and not indoctrinating. The fact that Anne's husband and herself are a part of the American Library Association does not impress me, I could sign up for that today. The things that they put into our libraries (public or school) are disturbing and not always educational. If you believe that pornography belongs in our school library or even our public library, then you and I are in a different place. When a parent comes to a board meeting and reads about sexual acts and the parent is shut down or removed from the meeting for a book that is in their library it should tell you something. When the gas station keeps the porno magazines hidden and something that only adults can purchase, it tells me that children should not be exposed to these images and articles. Is that age appropriate or banning? You tell me. Lori Hodges Crested Butte
Jody, Anne and Mark for school board Editor: We have attended early till late the two "School Board Candidate Forums" hosted in Gunnison and Crested Butte by the Gunnison Valley League of Women Voters. The forums, along with the
off-piste attention we've paid and discussions we've had about the upcoming election — the first election for school board in over 30 years — convinced us beyond a shadow of a doubt that Anne Brookhart, Mark VanderVeer and Jody Coleman deserve our vote and yours. Their heartfelt, honest, informed, sensible and direct statements about problems and their solutions in our schools and the nation's schools in general have been encouraging in the extreme. That our election is drawing so much interest — each of the available seats is being vigorously contested by two candidates — is worthy of even greater voter involvement. It is a rare opportunity to send a clear and ringing message: we care about our children and their education and are proving it with our votes for VanderVeer, Brookhart and Coleman. Mike and Susan Ritchey Gunnison
Henry, Dobson, Kruthaupt are focusing on improving schools Editor: I have been impressed with the ability of individual candidates Dobson, Henry and Kruthaupt to work together and be in the same room together often for the voters to come and speak with them and question them on their ideas for the schools. Kruthaupt is new in the race, but he quickly saw the opportunity to get in front of voters and has been attending the town halls that Dobson and Henry have had every other Wednesday at Ol’ Miner. It has been comforting to be able to sit with a group of them when it works into my schedule to ask questions and share concerns. I asked the individual candidates if the slate candidates had come to any of the town halls. The response was they came before they registered as candidates once and didn’t mention their interest in running to anyone at the meeting. It made me think, will these slate candidates be able to work with the individual candidates, or with one another even since they are not seen interacting in the community? Henry, Dobson and Kruthaupt are focusing on improving the schools. They see there is a breakdown happening from education being put to the side, to the mental health of our children, our community being forgotten, to safety for all in our schools from bullying to violence and they want to see real improvements in many areas in the school system. These candidates want to improve the presence of parents and trusted adults to be involved with the children. They want education to be the focus of the schools, as it should be. It seems voting for the slate will lead to more of the same issues in our schools of policies continued on A8
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TAPP from A1 From the TAPP board’s perspective, the development of its 2024 budget posed several challenges the organization hasn’t faced over the last couple of years, including high inflation rates and a projected decline in local marketing district (LMD) revenue, a tax that is levied on lodges and hotels. This is accompanied by new legislation that allows a portion of the LMD collections to be used for the development of workforce housing in the valley. LMD collections, also known as the “heads in beds” tax, usually generate close to $2 million annually. But in 2024, TAPP is projecting a 10% decline, pushing the board to cut programs that it believes are “underperforming” and dip into its reserves. Its reserves generally act as a buffer during years the valley experiences dry winters or forest fires. Based on its projections, the board recommended to keep tourism spending flat next year. Although visitor traffic has remained relatively strong in the Gunnison Valley during the summer months, TAPP Executive Director John Norton said the region is falling behind when the snow begins to fall. He noted a “competitive frenzy” among ski resorts in the West to make bigger, and better upgrades to attract crowds. To keep Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) in the running, Norton said TAPP plans to encourage the resort to pursue its own capital improvements in the form of new chair lifts and terrain expansions. “We've got challenges this year, probably in a bigger way than we've had for years or maybe ever … Revenues have
Gun law from A1 During the busy season, the store often sells up to 15 guns per day and between 3-5 during the offseason. Even before the three-day waiting period, sellers always maintain the right to refuse a gun purchase at any time, for any reason, Rowe said. “Even if they pass background checks, there’s nothing on their record and they answered all the questions correctly, if we pick up on something or they say something, we can decline it,” he said. The new rule was a part of a package of four bills that Gov. Jared Polis signed into law in April, which he called “common sense” legislation collectively meant to make Colorado communities safer. The three adjoining laws increase the purchase age from 18 to 21, make it easier for members of the public to sue a gun manufacturer and expand red flag laws. These laws allow judges to order the temporary seizure of a firearm if the owner is deemed a risk to themselves or others. The three-day waiting period and age limit laws have already
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declined for the first time since this group was working on growing lodging revenues,” Norton told the Gunnison County Commissioners during a regular meeting late last month. “It's mostly in the winter. The competitive posture of the ski industry is greater than I've ever seen.” TAPP presented its draft budget in which it opted to allocate $730,000 from its reserves to cover any spending gaps with a provision to not use greater than 30% of those reserves moving forward. This follows a decision approved by the commissioners earlier this year to use $1 million from the county’s LMD collections for the second phase of the county’s most recent affordable housing project, Sawtooth — something the TAPP board fully supports, said board president Bill Ronai. It is too early to know if the county plans to siphon money toward affordable housing each year. In 2023, LMD collections continued to pace behind last year, the bulk of the decline stemming from last ski season. This was followed by a slow start to the summer as snow lingered on the trails well into June. Although the number of visitors picked up in July, the overall downturn is projected to be 10% for the year. The winter 2022-23 was an all-time record year for ski industry spending in the billions across both Colorado and the West. Steamboat’s new Wild Blue Gondola will be the longest and fastest 10-person gondola in North America, while Alterra is heading a massive terrain expansion at Deer Valley in Utah. Monarch Mountain also recently released more details about its plans to open new terrain in the coming years. But in the North Valley, CBMR has not initiated any
significant upgrades since the early 1990s, with the addition of the North Face and High lifts. This was followed by what Norton described as a “30-year slide” that Vail Resorts arrested when it added the local resort to the Epic Pass. Norton said he planned to meet with management at CBMR to find a way to start grabbing skiers’ attention again. CBMR has approvals for an expansion of Teocalli 2, with plans for a lift that would run from the Veltri’s Ranch in the Brush Creek Valley back out of the remote bowl. The plans also include a new North Face lift at the intersection of Treasury and Daisy, the trail that runs from the top of East River down to Paradise. CBMR Communications Manager Julie Block told the Times that Vail made investments in the skier experience since it purchased the resort in 2018 when it replaced the Teocalli and Peachtree lifts. This comes on top of the purchase of new snowmaking compressors and snow cats. She declined to speak to any plans for new lifts at this time.
been challenged in court by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, a Colorado gun rights group. The age limit law was only in effect for less than a day before a federal district judge issued an injunction. It could now take years of back and forth in court before the age limit actually changes. G u n n i s o n S p o r t s m e n ’s Association Board President Steve Bathje said the new laws are an example of government overreach that will limit gun owners’ freedoms in the future. He said he’s worried that gun shows, which rely on sameday firearm sales, will be put out of business. The local gun show, after running for nearly a decade, is on pause after the city pulled out of primary sponsorship. “We can't have a gun show because now you have to wait three days if you want to purchase one. They're forcing [lawabiding citizens] to do these laws, but they're not the ones that are breaking the laws,” Bathje said. But for many Coloradoans, the laws are a welcome change after years of calls for stricter gun regulation. According to Gun Violence Archive, an independent group that collects
daily statistics from law enforcement, media and government nationwide, there have already been eight mass shootings in Colorado this year alone. Joe Dix, member of Gun Safety for Gunnison County, said the three-day waiting period has real potential to discourage gun-related suicides. “The fact that suicide by gun is contemplated in the vast majority for less than an hour — having that three day waiting period is very important,” Dix said. The waiting period begins when the seller initiates the required background check. For licensed gun sellers, breaking the law is a civil offense punishable by a fine of up to $500 for a first offense and $5,000 for a second offense. There are a few exceptions, notably that the waiting period does not apply to select United States military members or antique firearms. Traders Rendezvous owner Randy Clark said most of the business’ antique Winchesters are from the early 20th century, so they still require a background check and will be subject to the waiting period. Clark said he anticipates the wait may discourage sales, as the business welcomes tourists year-round.
Summer still going strong Visitor numbers during the summer season have stayed strong, but the Gunnison Valley’s competition is growing. Durango announced it is building one of the largest bike parks in the world, while Snowmass and Telluride continue to build more trails at their downhill bike parks, Norton said. Idaho’s Sun Valley has begun to run similar advertising to Crested Butte, marketing plentiful mountain bike riding opportunities heavily during the summer months. “People have noticed what’s happened here in the summer and in the mountain bike
industry, and they’re interested in making that part of the program,” Norton said. Between 2019 and 2022, Gunnison County had the eighth fastest growing tourism spending rates amongst the state’s 64 counties, according to a recent report from Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. TAPP’s marketing spending during that time fell at about $9.3 million, while visitors spent $1.4 billion within the county. Local earnings and wages for the tourism workforce topped out at $385 million. Capital investments in the ski industry over the last couple of years have totaled in the billions of dollars, with private investors following on the coattails of the resorts, said TAPP Marketing Director Andrew Sandstrom. “The rain follows the plow, and when the big dog starts investing, then lodges get upgraded and restaurants and other amenities are added,” Sandstrom said. “We haven't seen that. And because of that, we have seen a decline in repeat visitation rates.” Other ski resorts have some advantages over CBMR, which is known for its extreme ski terrain and is typically viewed as more difficult to reach due to its location. “We have such a particular demographic that comes here and it's so confined,” said County Commissioner Liz Smith. “When you have prices that are up, inflation and other kinds of economic stressors, I feel like that restricts us in ways that it looks like other places may not be as restricted.”
program viewed not only as a unique draw to Western, but the valley as a whole. Over the past two years, TAPP has contributed around nearly half a million dollars to help attract and support the school’s student athletes. Despite TAPP’s contributions, athlete numbers have fallen, particularly in the mountain bike program — down 37% this fall. Based on some of these performances, TAPP’s board recommended cutting its spending on Mountain Sports in 2024. Other cuts within the proposed budget are to Western’s Blister speaker series and the Rady School of Computer Science & Engineering capstone projects. Another $118,000 will be pulled from its community grant cycle, a gap Norton said he hopes MetRec’s growing pool of funding will help fill. In the past, TAPP has given to Gunnison Trails and the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, among others. Sandstrom said TAPP will continue to support Mountain Sports by integrating student athletes into the content it creates for travel marketing that often promotes extreme skiing and mountain biking. County Commissioner Laura Puckett Daniels encouraged the organization to find ways to overlap with Western beyond Mountain Sports. “We know Colorado doesn't do a good job funding higher education,” she said “This is a way we can make Western competitive. We want a healthy student body there, whether they're on the team or not.”
Budget cuts The ongoing success of Western Colorado University’s Mountain Sports teams attracted the attention of TAPP, the
(Bella Biondini can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or bella@ gunnisontimes.com.)
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“We get a lot of tourists in the summer that are just passing through and might see a gun they like and because they have to wait three days, that'll stop them from purchasing it,” Clark said. So far, most of Gene Taylor’s customers seem to understand the law and have not had a major issue, but it will be hard
to discern the overall impact until more time has gone by, Rowe said. (Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)
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Library ruling from A1 But Judge Lino Lipinsky de Orlov, writing for the Court of Appeals majority, disagreed after analyzing the words in the statute. “The die was cast when the library district created and posted a form to allow any person to seek the removal or restriction of any item in the library’s catalogue,” he wrote. “… The requesters’ completion and submission of the library’s reconsideration forms satisfy the plain meaning of requesting or obtaining a library ‘service’ for purposes of section 24-90119(1).” A library official, employee or volunteer who violates the provision can be charged with a civil infraction and fined up to $300. That potential liability for library workers is one reason library district director Andrew B ro o k ha r t s ou g ht a ju d i cial clarification of the statute after Reaman asked for unredacted copies of all “Request to Reconsider Materials” forms in early 2022. Reaman’s CORA requests followed Crested Butte resident Rebecca White’s submission of a form calling for the removal or reclassification of Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. White described the book as “pornographic,” according to the Crested Butte News, and later unsuccessfully sought criminal charges against Brookhart for allegedly violating the library-user privacy law. But the library district board did not move the book from the youngadult section following a wellattended public meeting.
Reaman, represented by attorney Rachael Johnson of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, appealed a ruling by Judge J. Steven Patrick that a library user “is not limited to someone who reads material in the library, or, checks out material.”
“The die was cast when the library district created and posted a form to allow any person to seek the removal or restriction of any item in the library’s catalogue.” Judge Lino Lipinsky de Orlov Colorado Court of Appeals CFOIC filed a friend-of-thecourt brief supporting Reaman, and the library district later argued in an appellate brief that “a person simply does not, and should not, have anonymity protections when they are trying to influence public policy and the decisions and resources that may be offered to the public at large by a tax funded entity, like a public library,” But the Court of Appeals disagreed with the library district’s suggestion that providing unredacted copies of the forms
under CORA would further “the principle that the people should be protected from ‘secret government.’ General principles of government transparency, no matter how noble, cannot rewrite the specific language the General Assembly chose to include in the statutes we must interpret in this appeal,” Lipinsky wrote. There is no dispute, the opinion adds, “that the content of the reconsideration forms, without the requesters’ personal identifying information, is a public record and, therefore, should be made available to the public. We perceive no persuasive argument that the library’s objective assessment of the requests or the public good would be enhanced by revealing the identity of the requesters.” Cour t of Appeals Judge Daniel Taubman wrote a dissenting opinion, concluding that the case is moot because the Gunnison County Library District “changed its position in this appeal, now agreeing that the identifying information should be disclosed, thus eliminating a case or controversy between the parties.” Taubman wrote that he would dismiss the appeal and “vacate the district court’s judgment.”
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LETTERS continued from A5 not being followed through on, no accountability, bullying and continued decline in education. Not to mention the slate seems to be supported by and supporting the teachers’ union with VanderVeer’s wife being a part of the teachers’ union and Coleman, a retired teacher. The teacher's union is represented heavily in our schools currently. A balance with more parental and student representation is needed. This volunteer position is one of the most important positions in a community. The children are the future, and they are becoming victims to a lost society of things such as: freedom of knowledge, which really means teaching social values not education, equal access which is special treatment, mental and emotional wellness which is saying that parents lack the ability to raise their own children. My vote will be for Cori Dobson, Lisa Henry and Greg Kruthaupt. Tom Warren Gunnison County
Unions, think for yourself Editor: During the National Education Association’s (NEA) annual meeting, July, 2021, policy NBI-39 was approved: “New Business Item 39 Action: Adopted as Modified The NEA will, with guidance on implementation from the NEA president and chairs of the Ethnic Minority Affairs Caucuses: A . Share and publicize, through existing channels, information already available on critical race theory (CRT) — what it is and what it is not; have a team of staffers for members who want to learn more and fight back against anti-CRT rhetoric; and share information with other NEA members as well as their community members. B. Provide an already-created, in-depth, study that critiques empire, white supremacy, anti-Blackness, anti-Indigeneity, racism, patriarchy, cisheteropatriarchy, capitalism, ableism, anthropocentrism, and other forms of power and oppression at the intersections of our society, and that we oppose attempts to ban critical race theory and/or The 1619 Project. C. Publicly (through existing media) convey its support for the accurate and honest teaching of social studies topics, including truthful and ageappropriate accountings of unpleasant aspects of American history, such as slavery, and the oppression and discrimination of Indigenous, Black, Brown, and other peoples of color, as well as the continued impact this history has on our current society. The Association will further convey that in teaching these topics, it is reasonable and appropriate for curriculum to be informed by academic frameworks for understand-
ing and interpreting the impact of the past on current society, including critical race theory. D. Join with Black Lives Matter at school and the Zinn Education Project to call for a rally this year on October 14 — George Floyd’s birthday — as a national day of action to teach lessons about structural racism and oppression. Followed by one day of action that recognizes and honors lives taken such as Breonna Taylor, Philando C a s t i l e, a n d o t h e r s. T h e National Education Association shall publicize these National Days of Action to all its members, including in NEA Today. E. Conduct a virtual listening tour that will educate members on the tools and resources needed to defend honesty in education including but not limited to tools like CRT. F. Commit President Becky Pringle to make public statements across all lines of media that support racial honesty in education including but not limited to critical race theory.” On April 22, 2023 the Colorado Education Association (CEA) passed this resolution: “CEA believes that capitalism requires exploitation of children, public schools, land, labor, and/or resources. Capitalism is in opposition to fully addressing systemic racism (the school to prison pipeline) climate change, patriarchy, (gender and LGBTQ disparities), education inequality, and income inequality.” This resolution is no longer found on the CEA website (cea. org). Do you want to vote for school board members who accept support from the NEA or the NEA affiliates, CEA or Gunnison County Education Association? Vote for Cori Dobson, Lisa Henry and Greg Kruthaupt. They will be influenced only by the local community. Rebecca White Neil Watko Crested Butte Gunnison
They bring years of education experience Editor: I am writing to express my support for Gunnison School Board candidates Jody Coleman, Anne Brookhart and Mark VanderVeer. They will bring years of experience in education and public finance, skills greatly needed for carrying out the board's work. T h e s e c a n d i d a t e s h av e expressed their desire to continue governance of the school district in a manner consistent with past school boards, which has enabled the Gunnison Watershed School District to achieve success after success in educating our community's children. That includes making student achievement in English, math, science and other hard academic skills needed to succeed in today's world the highest priority of the school district.
It also includes providing equal opportunity for each and every student, ensuring students are welcome and feel safe, making social and emotional wellness a priority, supporting athletics and other extracurriculars so that students are in an environment that sets them up to focus on learning. Our community is extremely fortunate in having a school district with outstanding teachers and staff, and that operates on a sound financial footing. Nevertheless, the district will always need to continue to refine and improve the services it provides to students. It needs to address areas of weakness in instruction or allocation of staff when they occur. It needs to always seek to make better use of the resources available to it. It requires a steady and unceasing commitment to excellence at all levels of the district to bring to fruition. This is the type of leadership Coleman, Brookhart and VanderVeer will bring to their positions on the school board. The statements above represent my own personal views and not those of the school district nor the board of education. Tyler Martineau Crested Butte
For Anne, Jody and Mark Editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Anne, Jody and Mark in the upcoming school board election. Their dedication to transparent governance, commitment to academic freedom without hidden agendas and unwavering support for our administration and teachers make them exceptional candidates for this vital role. Anne, Jody and Mark have demonstrated a clear and openminded approach to education. They champion the importance of open dialogue and critical thinking within our educational institutions. Their vision prioritizes inclusivity and ensures that a diverse range of perspectives is respected and valued in our schools. One of the key attributes that distinguishes these candidates is their unwavering commitment to preserving academic freedom. They believe in providing students with a wellrounded education that encourages intellectual growth and fosters a deep appreciation for learning. This dedication ensures that no book or idea is subject to unwarranted censorship, allowing students to explore diverse literary and academic materials in a supportive and nurturing environment. Furthermore, their dedication to supporting our administration and teachers is commendable. They recognize the critical role that educators play in shaping our children's futures and are committed to providing the necessary resources and support to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. Anne, Jody and Mark will work collabora-
tively with the school administration and teachers to create an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth. I’ve been fortunate enough to be employed by one of the greatest districts in the state for the past 25 years. I firmly believe that Anne, Jody and Mark possess the values, integrity and experience needed to guide our students in a positive direction. Their emphasis on transparency, academic freedom and support for the educational community ensures that our children will receive the best possible education. Shana Benson Gunnison
Hope future board will keep kids No. 1 Editor: As a term-limited member of the Gunnison Watershed School Board, I am wr iting to encourage the voters of Gunnison County to become more infor med about the responsibilities of a school board member and the underlying state and federal laws that inform those policies and responsibilities. Sources for that information include: the Colorado Department of Education website, Colorado School Law, the Gunnison Watershed website and individual school student handbooks. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve for eight years as a member of the school board as I kept the best possible education for each student in my heart. It is my hope that future board members will keep the kids No. 1 in their heart when making decisions regarding our students, teachers and administrators of our schools in this wonderful valley. LeeAnn Mick Gunnison
We better listen Editor: I grew up in Gunnis on County and went to Gunnison schools K-12. It was an educational opportunity for me in many fields. History, English, science, music and P.E. The great teachers of those departments gave me the tools to move forward. In public education what I learned in and beyond the classroom was also incredibly important to me. Ethics, morals, decision making and the ability to think critically about what I read or saw, were more important than I can describe. The school-aged kids and many adults now are pulling much of their information from social media, and a lot of it is false. It comes alive to everyone when those companies use algorithms to shovel content to folks based on what they reacted to in the past. Today’s kids are struggling to find a balance between the world and their own self-worth in ways that are impersonal. On your ballot is a
mixture of folks willing to take a seat on this school board, I have simply highlighted the ones I know will do a great job. Jody Colemen fully understands that. She is thought to be one of the greatest teachers this valley has ever had. She will blush at that, but it is true. She plays the organ for several churches on Sundays, is a lifeguard at the Rec Center and demonstrates a commitment to the community above her stellar high school teaching. Her focus is on the kids and their success and carries both her degrees in education and a Ph.D. in psychometrics (a combo of psychology and education) laced with compassion. Jody understands the need for kids to belong. Anne Brookhart holds a master’s degree in library and information science. She is currently secretary of the school board. Her value to the board is her ability to understand and organize the nuts and bolts of academic success. I do not know her well, but found her to be passionate about public education as well as helping to attain well-rounded outcomes for the students in a competitive world. Anne has high praise from a fellow school board member when it comes to policy. Mark VanderVeer is the chief financial officer at Gunnison County Electric where I served with him from my board seat. Also, I served with him at Gunnison Valley Health. He is diligent and precise. Mark came to GCEA with 30 plus years of experience as a CPA and seamlessly entered the world of power generation, transmission and distribution. He is more than suited for guiding RE1J financial matters. Mark has kids of his own. I couldn’t agree more with Greg Kruthaupt when he spoke of partisanship and mental health in a Gunnison Country Times interview. Who cares what your affiliation is, what matters are the kids and kids have an incredible amount of outsized pressure to fit in. The goal in education is to provide K-12 students with the tools to run the engines of this country. They have something to say, and we better listen. Polly Oberosler Gunnison
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A new era for the Food Pantry A crowd of community members gathered in front 114 S. 14 St. for the official opening of the new location of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry on Tuesday, Oct. 10. While the attendees enjoyed snacks and drinks, several people associated with the project gave short remarks, including Pantry Director Jodi Payne and board president Steve Secofsky. Aftward, Secofsky and other volunteers led tours of the new space. The board purchased the new building in early 2022. The pantry was originally supposed to open that same year, but a barrage of construction delays extended the timeline significantly. The new space is over four times the size of the old one and will offer mental and behavioral resources, alongside a clean water station.
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T h e G u n n i s o n Va l l e y Regional Housing Authority has signed on for a new down payment assistance program, which can ease the burden of purchasing a home for firsttime buyers. A down payment assistance (DPA) program can help a new homebuyer close on a house by providing a grant or loan to help cover the down payment, or other costs associated with the closing process. After considering the program this spring, GVRHA board members approved the proposal and gave Executive Director Andy Kadlec the green light to execute the agreement at a regular meeting in September. The Housing Authority is partnering with the Impact Development Fund (IDF) to manage the program. IDF works with local municipalities, nonprofits and housing authorities across the state to manage affordable housing financing projects. The nonprofit will oversee the loan servicing and overall program management. Working with IDF is the most efficient way to get the program live, said Housing Authority Executive Director Andy Kadlec. Applications are expected to open this fall. “Organizations like the IDF help implement these programs because GVRHA is not equipped to run a loan program,” said board member Gabi Prochasksa. “To actually underwrite loans is a whole department and a whole new level of expertise.” The new program is slated for homebuyers between 80-100% area median income and the new home must be that buyer’s primary residence for at least the first five years, discouraging second homeowners from the
loan opportunity. Applicants would apply with IDF, but the Housing Authority would have some ability to approve or deny applicants, Kadlec said. The maximum amount of the loan is $25,000, and payments can stretch up to 30 years at an interest rate of 1%. There is a minimum investment from borrowers of $1,000 or 1% of the purchase price, whichever is greater. With assistance from the DPA, homebuyers can decrease their monthly mortgages, and it adds up over time, said County Commissioner and Housing Authority Board President Laura Puckett Daniels. “In my dream world, people have been saving for this and so they can contribute more,” she said. “It's really hard to save. Hopefully people are scrapping it together, but then to have another chunk of change on top of it, with a 1% interest rate, is pretty good.” T h e Ho u s i n g Au t h o r i t y received a $255,000 grant from the Colorado Division of Housing in 2021 to fund and administer the program. Those funds will be “passed along” to IDF, which manages the program. IDF will also charge the Housing Authority a one-time $1,500 implementation fee and $15 a month loan servicing fee. Kadlec said he spoke with other housing authority executive directors, who shared that using IDF was a “no brainer,” as it limits staff time spent on the program. The Housing Authority will continue to apply for grants in the future to keep the program running, he said. If and when money comes down from the state’s highly-anticipated Prop. 123, the Housing Authority could integrate those funds into the agreement with IDF or choose to use it elsewhere. “Is it mind blowing? No. But [it could be ]almost one mortgage payment that you don't have to pay,” he said. “And I think that's a really great opportunity to create some better affordability” (Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)
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Beers and brats to welcome October The air was crisp, the leaves yellow and the beer flowing at the Gunnison Bank and Trust’s annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Oct. 6. Mario’s Pizza catered a selection of bratwursts, sauerkraut, pretzels and cake for festival attendees, who balanced their overflowing plates with a frothy glass of local beer from High Alpine Brewing Company. As usual, Pete Duna offered hours of lively Polka music for all ages to enjoy.
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A12 • NEWS • Thursday, October 12, 2023
Gunnison Country Times
Eastman honored with state tourism award DO YOU NEED A PULMONARY FUNCTIONS TEST?
RESPIRATORY CARE
AT GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH
Visitors Services Manager Kim Eastman was recognized for her outstanding contributions to Gunnison’s local tourism industry at the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference at the end of September. The Frontline Tourism Worker awards were given to just eight individuals across the state. Eastman is a consistent, friendly presence at the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, where she’s worked for just over a year and half. The role comes naturally to the Gunnison native, who said through her decades of life here, she still cherishes local traditions: Cattlemen’s Days, the lighting of the “W” and annual homecoming parades. “This is truly home,” Eastman said. “It's a joy for me to welcome people to the community and let them hopefully get the best experience of our valley they possibly can.” Crested Butte was selected as the host destination of the 2024 conference. It will be held at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Elevation Hotel on Sept. 25-27.
Pulmonary Functions Testing (PFT) determines the functionality of your lungs. The test is performed in a plethysmography box by a respiratory therapist and is the gold standard in lung testing. PFTs can determine the lungs’ ability to move air in and out and oxygenate your body, be done to establish baseline lung function in healthy lungs and establish if any lung damage exists after injury or illness. PFTs can be used for:
Athletes, older adults who have a need to examine lung capacity, firefighters with recent smoke inhalation, patients affected by COPD or other lung disease or after having COVID. To schedule, please speak to your primary care provider about ordering a test. For more information please call 970-648-7132. WWW.GUNNISONVALLEYHEALTH.ORG 1203 Van Tuyl Circle, MLS #805249, $769,000, 4-Bedroom 3.25 Bathrooms 1766 sqft built in 2017. This quaint contemporary single family home is surrounded by magnificent views of the Palisades in the quiet neighborhood of Van Tuyl Village. This 4-bedroom 3.25-bathroom property, a primary bedroom with full bathroom on the ground floor and half bedroom by the utility room that is easily accessible by guests and friends when entertaining. The living room is equipped with a pellet stove, moving into an open kitchen area with granite countertops, a deep sink and dining area nearby. The upstairs consists of a second primary bedroom with 3/4 bathroom and two large bedrooms with a full bathroom in the hallway. The natural sunlight from the expansive windows throughout the property provides views and sun exposure. The huge fenced in front yard will enable you to garden and play with your pet(s) and/or entertain your family and friends during the beautiful sunny summers in Gunnison. The irrigation ditch is available during spring/summer/fall months to water the yard and provide you with ambient noise to enjoy during the pleasant Gunnison evenings. Call the listing agent for further questions and to schedule a showing.
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216 Lochleven Lane, MLS #804508, $$990,000, 3-Bedroom 2-Bathroom 1,988 sqft, built in 1985, and with1.056 acres with attached car garage. Well built home situated in the beautiful little Homestead Subdivision in Almont. Sit on your large front deck and revel in the views up the East River Valley. Located just 10 min from Gunnison and 20 min from CB, you are centrally located to enjoy the activities the area has to offer from world class fishing, rafting and hiking to snowmobiling and skiing. This 2 story home has its main living area on the top floor with a large open kitchen/ dining living room area with a wood stove that keeps the top floor nice and warm. This area is a great space to gather and entertain as you take in the views surrounding the property. The property also has a sunroom that can be accessed from the second level or has 2 separate entrances from the exterior. There is a 1 car oversized attached garage and located next to the garage is a very large storage room/closet for all of your storage needs. The home has a lot of deck area on the outside for outdoor entertaining or to casually relax and take in the many different views. Almont is a quaint small town with 2 restaurants/bars located within minutes from the property. There is a free bus that runs up and down the valley from Gunnison to CB with a stop located in Almont.
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Cheers to our teachers and innovators The Gunnison Valley Education Foundation held a gala on Oct.4 to celebrate a dual milestone — its 20th anniversary and the annual slate of Teacher Innovation Grant Awards. Teachers, administrators, donors and friends gathered on the gorgeous fall day to sip wine, share stories and celebrate their peers’ accomplishments. The Teacher Innovation Grants Awards provides mini-grants for educators who are implementing new and exciting teaching methods in the classroom. This year, grants supported a West African drum and dance workshop, book lights so students can read at night and a more expansive bilingual library.
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459 Fairway Lane MLS #806172 $850,00 4-bedroom 3-bathroom 2291sqft. built in 1979 This contemporary quaint rustic house is within a profoundly well known subdivision, Dos Rios III. Close vicinity to the back 9 of the Dos Rios Golf Course. On a .46 of an acre, has 4-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms, the house features hardwood/tile floors, kitchen fully equipped with stainless appliances, kitchen cabinets and an open concept living room with a wood burning stove and second living room or/an office has a pellet stove. On the first floor you have a half bathroom that is easily accessible. On the second floor the master suite has an oversized bedroom with a full bathroom and a walk-in closet with a sliding barn door. The other full bathroom is down the hallway between the other two oversized bedrooms. The enormous backyard has a shed and plenty of sun exposure to plant/seed flowers, play with your pets and have get-togethers with friends. The two car garage is attached to the house and is very spacious and heated by a wood burning stove. There is sufficient amount of parking in the driveway and along the east side of the house. This home is magnificent so don’t miss out and schedule a showing by contacting the agent. 413 W New York MLS #805945 2125 sqft 1 bathroom Commercial Retail $525,000 Perfect Opportunity to Move a Business and/or a Start a New Business with great past history of tenants using the retail storefront i.e for nail/salon, daycare, mechanical auto body, pet/animal feed and accessories-retail and granite-retail/distribution to name a few. The property consists of about 1500 sqft of retail space with storefront access to New York and a half bathroom that is easily accessible for staff and customers to use. An added bonus is having an attached garage with about 625 sqft with an overhead garage bay. The garage could be a storage facility or part of business operations. The property has 5 parking spaces and close to Safeway and the new location of 5 Bs. A growing and upcoming neighborhood. Don’t miss this opportunity contact the listing agent to schedule a showing.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 • NEWS • A13
Gunnison Country Times
New multi-agency conservation crew marked a success after first summer Funding available to continue in 2024
Bella Biondini Times Editor
Each summer, local public land management agencies are aided by seasonal employees and interns to help with restoration projects throughout the Gunnison Basin. Even though project boundaries and goals often overlap, many — such as the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) — are plagued by limited capacity and funding to get projects done during the fleeting summer season. But work is getting done this field season, powered by the first ever Gunnison Basin-based conservation crew. Its members, which represented individual land management agencies such as the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, shared restoration projects throughout the summer. While these local offices and organizations benefited from extra manpower on the ground, so did the crew’s members. Many are Western Colorado University students or recent graduates, able to build their resumes while doing meaningful work on their public lands. As the season comes to a close next month, local leaders
marked the new multi-agency conservation crew as a success, with plans to fund it again in 2024. “It was our pilot year, and we got a lot of amazing work done,” said Cheryl Cwelich, water resource specialist for the Upper Gunnison. She helped organize the new crew. “We are excited to take what we’ve learned and come back next year.” Cwelich worked closely with Brian Stevens, the fire management specialist at the Gunnison BLM office, to find funding and
“They put their money where their mouth was, not just getting us to do this work, but learning the principles behind what we are doing and why.” Ari Yamaguchi Crew member draft agreements between the local wildlife, land and water managers. The group cobbled together a pool of more than $150,000 to support a mixture of approximately 10 full-time and seasonal positions on the conservation crew.
The new crew kicked off its season in May and will continue to work through the end of the fall. From decommissioning old roads and vaccinating prairie dogs to removing juniper to restorate sagebrush ecosystems, no tasks or projects were out of the team’s purview. Over the summer, the crew also installed wet meadow restoration structures at five project sites scattered across the basin to help hold water on the landscape. Earlier this year, Gunnison County hired its first cheatgrass coordinator, Petar Simic, in hope of building awareness and slowing the spread of the invasive weed in the valley. Simic said the crew sprayed close to 150 acres of cheatgrass on both public and private lands, a task he wouldn’t have been able to complete alone. The crew identified another 500 acres of cheatgrass invested areas for future treatments. The crew’s creation also stemmed from a desire to train and mentor the next generation of land managers, Stevens said. “When they come into the Forest Service, BLM or Upper Gunnison, they at least know the tasks and are better suited for these positions,” Stevens said. “There's a lot of crews that don't get the wide variety of experience that our crew got this year.” Crew members learned skills on the job that are difficult to acquire in the classroom, opening up new career opportunities in the future, whether they stay in the valley or move on. Despite different backgrounds, each person on the team was
The crew prepares to complete a cheatgrass treatment. During the field season, the crew sprayed close to 150 acres of invasive cheatgrass in the Gunnison Basin.
in a “learning stage” in their careers and eager to make most of the projects, said crew member Ari Yamaguchi. “At the end of the season, we can look back and realize that we have accomplished a lot … They put their money where their mouth was, not just getting
us to do this work, but learning the principles behind what we are doing and why,” Yamaguchi said. (Bella Biondini can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or bella@ gunnisontimes.com.)
Dan Olson (Natural Resources Conservation Service), Sean Connor (BIO-Logic), Grace Lindell (Upper Gunnison), Katie Young (BLM), and members of a Western Colorado Conservation Corps crew build a log structure in Cebolla Creek near Powderhorn. This was one of a number of structures built in the area to improve and create fish breeding habitat, re-wet surrounding fields and encourage beavers to return. (Courtesy Cheryl Cwelich and Petar Simic)
Members of the new Gunnison Basin-based conservation crew pose for a photo this summer.
A14 • NEWS • Thursday, October 12, 2023
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What motivated you to consider running for the school board? I have the rare opportunity to meet young people who are currently in school or who have just graduated that share their grievances and concerns about what is happening and how to fix it. As we get together and talk about that, we can always sit across the table and either complain or rejoice. I've always believed you have to be part of the solution or you're part of the problem. I have the rare opportunity to meet with kids on their level. They can confide in me when they have a bad day. I get to hear those stories … that they don't have the opportunity to share what they truly believe. They have to write whatever will get a good grade, because your grade depends on it. That bothers me. We should all be able to share what we truly believe. What policies or programs do you have in mind to try to address some of these things? I and Cori and others have done town hall meetings so we could hear what the concerns are. A lot of times bullying is a big concern. Some bigger issues come into play when kids don’t feel safe in their environment. We need to let kids be kids sometimes, but we need to have consequences and guidelines about what that looks like. It needs to be that everybody feels safe and everybody faces consequences. These are the rules, this is what we do. What other issues facing the school board are of particular interest to you? I come from the restaurant
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industry, and I will be honest, I get kids working for me that can't count back change for a dollar. If you're going to work in that business, you have to be able to do that. That concerns me. Some of them can't read. Are we just letting them go through so they can graduate? That's not being concerned for the student to be successful in their life. We're looking at a lifetime, not just a test score. We need to look at the bigger picture of why test scores are sagging? Is it because our students are not performing? Or is it because we have this group of people that bring down the test scores? If that's the case, then how can we make sure that this group of students is successful? What makes you the right choice to take a leadership role on the school board? Kids are my biggest concern, their ability to read and write and make decisions for themselves. I'm in a manage-
ment role. I own my own business, and I know how it is to work with many people to build a successful team. I would be committed to being part of the solution, to be a voice for people that are too afraid to have their voice heard. I know that I'm that person. I've had people thank me for that. That means the world to me, and being able to build a better community in the place that we've chosen to live. (Alan Wartes can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or publisher@gunnisontimes.com.) Listen now!
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*Housing is held for Gunnison County employees and may be available to rent* Accounting Operations Manager Finance: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $8,309-$9,838, plus full benefits. Airport Duty Officer I Airport: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $3,990-$4,368, plus full benefits. Caseworker I HHS: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $4,989-$6,065, plus full benefits. Recycling Technician/Landfill Operator Public Works: 40 hours/week, hourly rate range from $21.72-$24.72, plus full benefits.
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A16 LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE in CB South is currently hiring an afternoon Pre-K teacher M-F. This is a fantastic opportunity for a rewarding career in teaching with lots of growth potential. Experience a plus, but training and education paid for. Very competitive pay plus a great benefits package. Flexible schedule needed, plus positive mindset, creativity and ability to be quick on your feet. Please inquire with resume and interest letter to Jessica at lilredschoolhouse1@gmail.com. LAKE CITY AREA MEDICAL CENTER IS HIRING: Medical director, PT (2 days in clinic), retirement, conference/CE allowance of up to $2,500/year, use of an on-site apartment if needed, $130-$140/hr. Advanced practice provider (PA, NP, FNP) - FT (3-4 days in clinic plus 3-4 nights after-hours triage service), benefit package includes health, dental, vision and life, retirement, tenure-tired PTO program, conference/CE allowance of up to $2,000/ year, health savings account, use of an onsite apartment if needed, $93,500-$98,000/ yr. Dental assistant must have proficient computing and communication skills, 40+ hrs/mo, $18-20 to start, training provided. EOE. Send resume/CV to lcmedcenter@ lcamc.net or request job descriptions.
4 DAY WORK WEEK M-TH (4x10) AUTOMOTIVE MASTER TECHNICIAN. If you are curious about how your current job compares to Precision Automotive? EMAIL your resume to precisionauto4040@hotmail.com, call or text Steve at 970-596-9999 ALL INQUIRIES ARE STRICKLY CONFIDENTIAL! Benefits include: PAID VACATION, PAID HOLIDAYS, MEDICAL, DENTAL, MATCHING IRA. AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICE Do you love cars? Get your start in the well paid and exciting world of Automotive Repair that could turn into your life passion. Work along side your mentor a Master Certified Technician while completing online modules such as: Electrical, Engine mechanical, Transmission, Drive train, Suspension & Steering, Heating & A/C, Engine Performance and Brakes. CAR WASH/DETAILER/SHOP MAINTENANCE. Call or text 970-596-9999 for interview. PRECISIONAUTO.NET
Public Health Nurse II – Child Care Health Consultant HHS: 6 hours/week, hourly rate range from $32.03-$36.47, plus partial benefits. Public Health Nurse II – Substance Abuse Prevention, Juvenile Services: 20 hours/week, hourly rate range from $32.03-$38.94, plus partial benefits. Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development: 40 hours/ week, monthly salary range from $3,990-$4,850, plus full benefits. Airport Operations Manager Airport: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $6,238-$8,194, plus full benefits. Summer Seasonal Public Works: Guaranteed 40 hours/ week, hourly rate range from $15.75$22.28 depending on experience, plus partial benefits. Outdoor work that includes traffic control, fencing, tree and brush removal, trail work, recycling, equipment training and much more, all in a 4-day work week. Patrol Deputy Sheriff: Full-time, 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $5,552$7,853 plus full benefits.
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Detention Deputy Sheriff: Full-time, 40 hours/week, monthly salary range from $4,989For more information, including complete job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit GunnisonCounty.org/ jobs. WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY invites applications for the full-time position of program coordinator for the Graduate Program in Creative Writing. The GPCW is a partially-remote graduate program offering M.A. and M.F.A. graduate degrees in Creative Writing with a choice of emphasis in one of five concentrations, Genre Fiction, Nature Writing, Poetry, Publishing or Screenwriting. The program coordinator provides broad administrative and analytical support to the GPCW and works closely with the associate program director on projects related to program management, especially recruiting, admissions, advising, registration and event planning. Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree, proficiency in Office365, excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to disseminate complex information. Self-motivated to own and complete time-sensitive tasks. Preferably resides in the Gunnison Valley. View the full job announcement and apply at western.edu/ jobs.
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Journeyman & Residential Wireman for projects in the Gunnison and Crested Butte areas. Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Top pay & Benefits. Send resumes to info@ec-electric.com or call 970-641-0195 www.ec-electric.com/careers
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSITANT TEACHERS: Tenderfoot Child and Family Development Center is seeking assistant teachers to join our early childhood team with children birth-5 years old. Must be at least 16 years of age. Full ($16.65/hr) or parttime ($14.65/hr) with flexible scheduling. Background checks and paid pre-service training required, sick/vacation benefits, possible free child care. Paid professional development and a great opportunity to grow as an educator. Call 970-642-1949 or email tfootdirector@gmail.com for more information. EOE. GUNNISON LIQUOR (The Ghost) is currently looking for part-time help. Nights and weekends a must. Stop by with a resume. 603 W. Tomichi Ave., Gunnison. THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER is seeking a logistics coordinator to help the organization continue to grow and thrive. Work for a local non-profit that provides therapeutic adventure-based programming for people with disabilities, their friends and family members. Join a fast-paced, professional team in a new facility in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area. ASC has been rated in Outside Magazine’s 50 Best Places To Work many years in a row. The logistics coordinator assists the logistics manager in coordinating duties and supervision for seasonal interns, handles a wide variety of logistical details for incoming and outgoing groups and camps and coordinates activity details with the daily operations staff. In addition, the logistics coordinator occasionally leads adaptive adventure field-based activities. This position has frontline interactive responsibilities with key organizational partners and participants and must represent all missionbased aspects of the ASC exceptionally well. This position requires sound planning skills, diligent attention to detail, creativity and the ability to work through challenges and problem solve independently. CTRS is preferred but not required. This is a 12-month, year-round and nonexempt position. Compensation is based on experience with the starting salary range $40,000-$45,000, an hourly equivalent of $19.23-$21.63, plus a competitive benefits package including 401(k), paid time off and holidays, health insurance reimbursement, season pass, ski/equipment locker, and professional licenses/certification reimbursements. Estimated annual benefit value of an additional $10,500. Desired start date Nov. 15, 2023 or until the position is filled.
JOHN ROBERTS MOTOR WORKS SEEKS COLLISON CENTER TECHNICIANS AND AUTOMOTIVE CENTER TECHNICIANS. Competitive pay, 401K, insurance, paid vacations. 40 hour work week. Apply at John Roberts Motor Works. THE ELEVATION HOTEL AND SPA and José Crested Butte are hiring for the winter season. The following roles are available to high quality candidates: night auditor $21/hour, bellperson $17/hour + tips, guest service agent $20.25/hour, front desk supervisor $22/hr, lead server $19/hr + tips, bartender $17/hour + tips, barback $16/hour + tips, server $15/hour + tips, barista $15/ hr + tips, host $18/hour + tips, cook $19/ hour, dishwasher/steward $17/hour, room attendant $18/hour, engineer 1-3 $21 - $24/ hour. Full-time team members are eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, gym membership, room night discounts and housing. For details and to apply, please visit highgate.com/careers. HIRING CASHIERS AND COOKS: Full and part-time pay based on experience, but expect $22 + after tips. Drop resumes at Powerstop. CAREGIVER: Tom Morton’s family is looking for a caregiver. Position pay: $30 an hour and 5 days a week. Duties include companionship, light housekeeping, errand services and grocery shopping. Email tommy.mortom11@gmail.com for more details.
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Chris Read, Program Director at cread@adaptivesports.org, and Richard Paylor, Logistics Manager at richard@adaptivesports.org. Subject Line: “Logistics Coordinator”. Please, no phone calls. The Adaptive Sports Center is an inclusive organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information: adaptivesports.org/aboutus/careers ELEVEN EXPERIENCE is seeking candidates for our snowcat driver position for our cat skiing operation at Irwin. This position requires the ability to work in an alpine environment with high physical demands and long days. The role is guest-facing and requires not only safe equipment operation but also a level of hospitality and interaction with clientele. Snowcat operating experience preferred, heavy equipment operating experience a plus. We’re looking for a hard-working team player with attention to detail, good communication skills and a strong desire to provide a superior guest experience. Marker certification, CPR/First Aid, and ability to ride a snowmobile preferred, training provided for otherwise qualified applicants. Professional appearance a must. Clean motor vehicle record mandatory. Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@elevenexperience.com. More information about our company can be found at irwinguides.com and elevenexperience. com. The winter seasonal position starts at $180-$200 per day plus tips, depending on experience and qualifications. THE CLUB AT CRESTED BUTTE is hiring the following part-time and full-time seasonal position: housekeeping, flexible schedule available, $20-$25/hr. Employee benefits include complimentary golf rounds and employee discounts. For more information or to submit a resume, please visit theclubatcrestedbutte.com or email:jobs@ clubatcrestedbutte.com.
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Gunnison Country Times CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST is hiring a full time conservation manager. Reporting to the executive director, the focus of the conservation manager is to work with private landowners, municipalities, state and federal land managers to acquire and conserve priority lands using a suite of land protection tools in the Gunnison Valley. The conservation manager works closely with the stewardship director to monitor and maintain the Crested Butte Land Trust’s existing portfolio of conservation assets. Applicants should have experience developing relationships with landowners and land managers, natural resource management and grant writing. Previous conservation experience is preferred. A proven ability to excel in a small team environment is a must. Annual salary will start between $50-60K DOE. Benefits include medical, paid time off and retirement. Crested Butte Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Email cover letter and resume to jake@cblandtrust.org. TEMPORARY LABORERS NEEDED: Need some cash this off season? The Town of Crested Butte Parks and Recreation Department is hiring temporary laborers for spring prep/cleanup season. Work will begin once the snow is gone from the majority of parks and public areas. Duties include raking, power washing, painting and general cleanup and repairs. Full job description and application available online at townofcrestedbutte.com click on “Careers”. Pay $19/hour. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. THE ELEVATION HOTEL AND SPA and José Crested Butte have exciting leadership opportunities available: Restaurant manager at José, $60k-$70k/year and guest services manager, $50k-$55k/year. Our team enjoys career advancement opportunities and full-time team members are eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, gym membership, room night discounts and housing. For details and to apply, please visit highgate.com/careers. THE TOWN OF MT. CRESTED BUTTE is hiring a maintenance worker: Maintenance duties vary from season to season and will include but are not limited to snow shoveling, plowing of the Mt. Crested Butte roads and various parking lots, maintaining town equipment and vehicles, emptying trash cans, repairing fence lines, building maintenance, road maintenance including sweeping, flagging, filling potholes, maintaining the town’s ditches and culverts. Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain one is required for this position. This position is subject to preemployment and random drug testing as per federal law regarding the Class B commercial driver’s license. Starting pay range is $48,590-$56,436 for entry level and up to $65,311 for highly accredited, qualified and experienced applicants. This position is full-time, year-round. The Town offers a generous benefits package: full health, vision and dental insurance premiums paid for you and your immediately family, paid life insurance, retirement plan through PERA, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation time, wellness program, Aflac and more. All positions require a clean, sevenyear driving record. For the full job description and more information please visit mtcb.colorado. gov/employment. To apply for a position please email your resume, cover letter and three references to Tiffany O’Connell at toconnell@mtcb.colorado.gov. LOOKING FOR A HIGH PERFORMING FABRICATOR AND WELDER for a structural steel business. Top pay. Call Mason at 970-901-6600.
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BOOKEEPER: Responsibilities would include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general office clerical duties. Qualifications in accounting, QuickBooks experience, Microsoft Word and Outlook. Vacation and benefit packages included. Salary and wage are negotiable. Please call 970-209-5525. INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH BENEFITS? The Crested Butte Bank, a branch of the Gunnison Bank and Trust Company, has an opening for a full-time teller to join the operations side of our growing bank. Applicants should have strong customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and a willingness to learn. GB&T fosters a learning environment where you will gain exposure to multiple areas of the bank with a strong foundation in operations. Pay starting at $18. Robust benefits package includes 401(k), medical insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and disability insurance (ST and LT). Pooled transportation is available. Send resume to abrown@crestedbuttebank. com or lbeda@gunnisonbank.com. DO YOU HAVE MAINTENANCE SKILLS? Are you looking for a full-time, year-round position in the valley with great pay, health insurance, on-call pay, company vehicle, company phone, paid vacation, ski or health and wellness pass, 5-day work week and more? Iron Horse Property Management is adding another position to our maintenance team and we are looking for the right individual to help maintain our luxury homes. We are looking for someone who has a great work ethic, maintenance skills, is punctual and wants to quit having multiple jobs to make it in the valley. If this sounds like you and you have a clean driving record, then please send your resume to steve@ ironhorsecb.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please. Pay DOE. ID SCULPTURE IS HIRING Interested in making the world’s best playgrounds, climbing boulders and interactive art? ID Sculpture designs and manufactures climbing boulders, playground sculptures and fine art sculptures for parks, schools and public spaces across the country. We use a combination of technology and traditional methods to create unique interactive environments. IDS provides secure, year-round indoor and outdoor work in a unique fabrication environment with opportunity for travel and room for advancement. We offer benefits including PTO, healthcare and retirement. ID Sculpture is an equal opportunity employer. We are currently seeking: Production Assistant(s): Ideal candidates possess a positive attitude, good work ethic and are eager to learn. Applicants must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Initial responsibilities are to provide general labor and assist artists, fabricators and shipping departments as needed. Compensation is $20-$25 per hr. depending on prior construction experience and/or aptitude. Project Fabricator(s): The ideal candidate for this position has construction trades experience, welding experience, the ability to work well with a team and a positive attitude. Initial responsibilities are to fabricate various components for standard and custom products. Compensation is $23-$30 per hr. depending on prior construction experience and/or aptitude. Project Sculptor(s): The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for creating works of art, ability to work well with a team, fastidious attention to detail, a positive attitude, experience sculpting concrete, rock climbing, course setting and construction trades experience. Initial responsibilities
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are hands on sculpting of foam, concrete, and epoxy. Compensation is $24.50-$55.00 per hr. depending on familiarity with IDS process, prior experience, employment references and body of work. To apply for this unique opportunity, please provide a resumé, cover letter and references to hello@idsculpture.com with the position of interest in the subject line, or drop off your resume at 591 S. Boulevard St. Gunnison, CO 81230. Learn more about what we do at idsculpture. com.
PINNACLE ORTHOPEDICS is seeking a FT medical assistant to join our team. Duties include clinical documentation, x-rays, medical supply inventory management and casting/splinting. Good organization and computer skills while working in a fast-paced environment are important. Position is for both our Crested Butte and Gunnison offices. $22-$24/hr DOE. Please send resume to office@pinnacleorthocolorado. com. THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE seeks applicants for a planning technician to join the community development team. The planning technician is responsible for a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties to support the activities, operations, methods and processes of the community development department. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment. Starting salary is $47,221-$57,507 DOQ. Full job description is available on the town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.com/jobs. Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE is looking for a public works maintenance worker/heavy equipment operator to fill an open position. Qualifications: Colorado Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of date of employment. Experience driving loaders, rollers, backhoes and other heavy equipment required. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting pay is $47,220-$57,500 DOQ. Benefits include fully subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance. Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, disability insurance. Life insurance and retirement are also position benefits. Full job description is available on the town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.com. Please submit application via email to jobs@crestedbutteco.gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SERVICE PLUMBER TECHNICIAN: Timberline Mechanical Contracting is looking for a service technician for troubleshooting and plumbing repair. Plumbing and customer service experience preferred. We offer high pay, paid holidays, paid vacation, health insurance and ski pass. Clean driving record is mandatory. Timberline Mechanical Contracting Crested Butte, CO. Phone: 970-349-5679. Email info@timberlinemech.com.
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THE MT. CRESTED BUTTE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT is accepting applications for a full-time water operator position to be part of a team environment focused on operation of the water plant and distribution system for Mt. Crested Butte. Important qualifications include a combination of construction, field operations and electrical/mechanical/maintenance repair. A State of Colorado water and/or distribution license or the ability to obtain such within one year is mandatory. Training for certifications provided. Operators are required to take on-call responsibility including select weekends and holidays. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required. Starting salary is $44,500-$51,500 for entry level. $58,000-$75,000 salary available for operators with experience and appropriate state licenses. Excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid premium family health, dental, vision and life insurance, 12 paid holiday days, two weeks paid vacation, employer contribution to retirement plan (5% automatic mandatory employer matching with 1-3% optional additional matching), employer provided uniforms and a seasonal ski pass. Full job description is available at mcbwsd.com. Please submit cover letter and resume to Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District, P.O. Box 5740, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225 or email info@mcbwsd.com. Position is open until filled. MCBWSD is an equal opportunity employer. THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE seeks applicants for a planner I or planner II (seeking most qualified) to join the community development team. The planner I/ II assists with the processing of development applications to BOZAR, the development and amendment of long-range plans and regulations and supports case work for the housing division. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment. Starting salary is $50,529-$61,146 for planner I or $55,297-$67,653 for planner II DOQ. Full job descriptions are available on the town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.com/jobs. Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TOAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is seeking a full-time maintenance technician for a large condominium building in Mt. Crested Butte. This position
provides housing, competitive pay, ski pass and more. We are seeking a fun, hardworking, detailed-oriented, responsible and experienced individual to join our team. To submit your resume, please go to ToadPropertyManagement.com/ employment or give us a call at 970-3492773. WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY invites applications for the full-time, inperson position of office manager for the Center for Learning and Innovation. To view the full job announcements and apply, visit western.edu/jobs. (AA/EOE). TOAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is seeking dynamic individuals to join our property management and maintenance team. Year-round and seasonal maintenance positions available for someone with a strong attention to detail, hard work ethic and passionate about career growth. Maintenance duties are subject, but not limited to, operating our snow cats, shoveling, irrigation, lawn care and general maintenance. Toad offers competitive pay, ski passes and housing. To submit your resume, please go to ToadPropertyManagement. com/employment.
IRWING GUIDES IS SEEKING OFFICE/ SALES ASSOCIATES, SEASONAL, FULL AND PART-TIME: The position will be responsible for assisting the Irwin Guides administrator with day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, data entry, completing and filing paperwork, interacting with guests face-to-face or via phone/ email, booking trips and assisting with walk-in traffic and retail inquires/purchases. A strong candidate will have knowledge of the outdoor industry and local activities, strong administrative skills, effective communication, both oral and written, and is detail-oriented, responsive to delegation and comfortable working both independently and in a fast-paced team environment. During the operational seasons this position will be required to work some early mornings and late afternoons, at least one weekend day per week and some holidays as necessary. This is a winter seasonal position starting at $19-$22 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. For more information and to apply, please visit elevenexperience.com/ careers/. THE CRESTED BUTTE/MT. CRESTED BUTTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is seeking an information specialist to help staff our visitor centers in Crested Butte
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A17 • LEGALS • Thursday, October 12, 2023 and in Mt. Crested Butte. You will meet and greet visitors coming into the visitor centers, answering questions, providing key information and education. Candidates should be outgoing, personable, organized and resourceful, a team player, able to work independently. Additional duties include keeping brochures neat and orderly, ordering supplies, answering phone calls and emails. Additional duties or projects may be assigned. Hours are flexible, including weekends and holidays. Experience in the hospitality or retail industry is helpful. Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds. Position is parttime seasonal or year-round. Competitive hourly rate D.O.E. Eligible for health care/ health share. Email cover letter and resume with references to david@cbchamber.com. Please put ‘Information Specialist’ in the subject line. E.O.E. cbchamber.com. ARE YOU TIRED OF WORKING MULTIPLE JOBS TO MAKE IT IN THE VALLEY? Iron Horse is looking for the right individual to join our expanding property care team. This individual is responsible for property inspections, inventories and the overall quality and presentation of vacation rentals in our luxury inventory. You will work hand-inhand with our maintenance, housekeeping and reservation teams to ensure that our guests experience vacation perfection. Pay starts at $22 per hour plus a company car, health insurance, on-call pay, paid vacation, ski or health and wellness pass, 5-day work week and more. If you are detail oriented, organized, punctual and only want the best, then submit your resume to steve@ ironhorsecb.com and qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Clean driving record is required. No phone calls please.
NOTICE WILDERNESS PURSUITS GEAR SWAP: Nov. 8, 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Upstairs at the University Center Ballroom. Cash only sellers may drop-off gear/sale items on Nov. 3, 6-7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lowest price, $5. A 20% commission goes toward fundraising and the rest goes back to you.
REAL ESTATE PRIME OFFICE SPACE on Main St. Five private offices. Client waiting/conference room, reception desk, 12 paved parking spaces. Call or text 970-596-9999 for more info. OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Two units available immediately at 210 W. Spencer Ave., Suite A, Gunnison, CO. Approximately 200 square feet each with fresh paint, newly cleaned carpets, exterior windows and individually-keyed doors. Office complex includes off-street private parking, snow removal and yard care and access to a conference room. Rent is $450 per month for each unit and includes utilities. (Internet and phone service are not included.) $500 security deposit due at signing. Call the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District at 970-641-6065 for tour. CONDO FOR RENT: Ground level, two bedroom, one bath, 860 sq. ft. Open kitchen/ living room. Preferably no pets. Available immediately. $1,450. 970-765-4381. FOR RENT IN GUNNISON: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, brand-new townhomes. 427 S. Boulevard Ave. No pets, no smoking. First, last and security deposit. Previous rental references required. Available Nov. 1st. $3,250. Please call 970-901-1798. HOME FOR SALE: 1700 sq. ft. 2020 build. Very accessible single story home in great west Gunnison location. For further details enter 600 Carbon Court, Gunnison, CO into Zillow search and/or contact terravistalimited@gmail.com, 970-497-9113.
Legals AGENDA Regular Meeting October 16, 2023 5:30pm Crested Butte Community School Library This meeting will be conducted in person and by distance using the video conferencing platform ZOOM Webinar. Please check the GWSD website for further instructions.
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2023 Budget are scheduled for December 11, 2023 during the regular monthly meeting.
VII. Action Items A. Consent Grouping Note: Items under the consent grouping are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items prior to the time the board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be clarified or even removed from the grouping for separate consideration. The Superintendent recommends approval of the following: 1. Board of Education Minutes a. September 11, 2023 Regular meeting 2. Finance Approve for payment, as presented by the Business Manager, warrants as indicated: a. General Account # 42940-43078 b. Payroll Direct Deposit # 57713-58071 3. Personnel* Morgan Parker-Food Service-GHS Brian Sutphin-SPED EA-Achievement Center 4. Correspondence B. New Business 1. Request for discussion of need for board policy regarding use of gender segregated facilities C. Old Business ACTION ITEM Second reading of policy: a. JB-Equal Educational Opportunities b. JII-Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances VIII. Comments from the public *Visitors who wish to address the Board, please make known via Zoom or if in-person, please complete the public participation form. IX. Items introduced by Board Members a. X. Board Committee Assignments District Accountability CommitteeMrs. Roberts School Accountability CommitteesMr. Martineau, Mrs. Mick, Mrs. Brookhart Gunnison County Education Association Negotiations- Mr. Taylor Gunnison County Education Association 3X3- Mr. Martineau Fund 26-Mrs. Mick Gunnison Valley Community Foundation- Mrs. Mick Gunnison Memorial ScholarshipMrs. Roberts Health Insurance Committee- Mr. Taylor XI. Forthcoming Agendas/Meeting Dates and Times Monday, October 30, 2023 Work Session @ 5:50pm - Gunnison Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Election Day Monday, November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting @ 5:30pm-Gunnison December 7-9, 2023 CASB ConventionColorado Springs Monday, December 11, 2023 Regular Meeting - Gunnison XII. Adjournment
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INTENT TO DISPOSE NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE: To the following parties that have their personal property stored at Plotts Mini Storage, LLC. 312 W. Hwy 50 Gunnison, CO 81230: All property will be sold or disposed of, unless claimed and/or all rent and fees paid prior to Oct. 20, 2023. Unit #323 - Jason Ingram Unit #A-35 - Jake Neil Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of October 5, 12, 2023
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Agenda ACTION ITEM V. Commendations, recognition of visitors, and public comment
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Notice is hereby given that the Town of Pitkin Board of Trustees has received a proposed budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year of 2024 on October 9, 2023; a copy of such proposed budget is on file at the Pitkin Town Hall and is open for public inspection by appointment or may be obtained by emailing a request to thetownofpitkin@gmail.com. Such budget will be considered at regular meetings of the Town of Pitkin Board of Trustees to be held at the Newcomb Community Center, 801 State Street, Pitkin, CO on November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. and December 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. A Public Hearing and Adoption of the
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NOTICE OF BUDGET NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Colorado River Water Conservation District and the Board of Directors of The Colorado River Water Projects Enterprise will hold their budget hearings on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, no earlier than 8:30 a.m. These meetings will be held in person at 201 Centennial Street, Suite 100, Glenwood Springs CO. and virtually utilizing Zoom Webinar. To attend these meetings via Zoom Webinar, please register on our website at www.coloradoriverdistrict.org. At these meetings, the amended 2023 budgets will be considered. Summary Budgets will be provided to the County Commissioners offices of the counties listed below. Any interested elector, within such District, may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budgets, file or register his or her objections and/or comments for Board consideration. Summary Budgets are also available on the internet at www.coloradoriverdistrict.org. The District was organized by special statute enacted in 1937 by the Colorado State Legislature. It is charged with the duty of protecting, conserving and developing water resources within its boundaries. The District is comprised of Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Mesa, Rio Blanco, Moffat, Pitkin, Routt, Ouray, Summit and those parts of Montrose, Hinsdale and Saguache Counties lying within the Gunnison River Basin, State of Colorado. THE COLORADO RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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NOTICE OF ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE OF STATE OF COLORADO COORDINATED ELECTION GUNNISON, COLORADO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to law, an Election will be held in Gunnison County, in the State of Colorado, on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. The Election will be conducted as a Mail Ballot Election. The Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder, Kathy Simillion, is the Designated Election Official for Gunnison County. Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC)
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Any interested elector of the Town of Pitkin may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
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Voter Service and Polling Centers will provide the following services: Ballot Drop-Off, Voter Registration & Updates, Replacement Ballots, and Electronic & ADA Compliant Voting. The VSPC’s will be open per the below schedules. The Blackstock Government Center VSPC will be located in the parking lot located at 221 N. Wisconsin St, Gunnison. Hours of operation as follows: October 30th – November 3rd, 2023 (M-F) – 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM November 4th, 2023 (Sat) – 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM November 6th, 2023 (Mon) – 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM November 7th, 2023 (ELECTION DAY) – 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM The Queen of All Saint’s Parish Hall VSPC located in Crested Butte at 405 Sopris Avenue, will be open the following dates and times: November 3rd, 2023 (Fri) – 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM November 6th, 2023 (Mon) – 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM November 7th, 2023 (ELECTION DAY) – 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM 24 Hour Secure Dropbox 24/7 Monitored & Secure Dropboxes are available at the below locations starting on October 20th, 2023. Blackstock Government Building – 221 N. Wisconsin St, Gunnison – Located at the South end of the parking lot Crested Butte South POA Mail Building – 61 Teocalli Ave, Crested Butte – Outside the Mail Building Crested Butte Crank’s Plaza – 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte – Outside Town Hall Mt. Crested Butte TC-1 Parking – 700 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte – Outside Lot Building Western Colorado University – 1 Western
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TO ENSURE A VOTED BALLOT IS COUNTED, IT MUST BE RETURNED TO ONE OF THE ABOVE LISTED LOCATIONS NO LATER THAN 7:00 PM, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2023 (ELECTION DAY). POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT.
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If a resident of Gunnison County is not currently registered to vote, they may register in person at the Gunnison County Election’s Office, at any of the above listed VSPC’s until 7:00 PM on Election Day, November 7th, 2023, or by visiting GoVoteColorado.gov. To register to vote online, an eligible elector must posses a valid Colorado Driver’s License or valid Colorado Identification Card. For further information or questions please contact the Gunnison County Elections Division at (970) 641-7927. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Gunnison, this 10th day of October, 2023. Kathy Simillion, Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication date of October 12, 2023 10980
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Michael E. Hinman, Deceased Case Number 2023 PR 30040 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Gunnison County, Colorado on or before January 31st, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Douglas P. Robinson Personal Representative c/o Kathleen L. Fogo, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 7200, Gunnison, CO 81230 Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of September 28, October 5, 12, 2023 10847
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Gunnison County, Colorado on or before January 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Gary Calkins 7 Private Drive 1142 Espanola, NM 87532 Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of October 5, 12, 19, 2023 10899
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NOLA BETH WOLFE, a/k/a NOLA BETH BLACKWELL and BETH BLACKWELL, Deceased, Case Number 2023PR30039 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Charles H. Jacobs, Attorney for Personal Representative, 950 S. Cherry Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado, 80246, or the District Court of Gunnison County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of October 12, 19, 26, 2023 11033
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Pitkin A Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Town Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newcomb Community Center located at 801 State Street, Pitkin, CO regarding the adoption of the following amendments to the Town of Pitkin 2022 Zoning Code:
Bethany Church 909 N Wisconsin St.
(behind Powerstop) • 970-641-2144 Two services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. FREE lunch for college students following the 10:30 a.m. service gunnisonbethany.com 9 a.m.: Family Service with nursery & children’s church Check out our website for updates! Or download our app on the App Store by searching, Gunnison Bethany.
B'nai Butte Congregation
PO Box 2537 Crested, Butte CO 81224 305-803-3648 Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Mark Kula; available for you at RabbiMarkKula@gmail.com (305) 803-3648 www.bnaibutte.org
Church of Christ
600 E. Virginia • 970-641-1588 Sunday Morning Bible Class: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Church in the Barn
8007 County Road 887 Waunita Hot Springs Ranch • 970-641-8741 Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Non Denominational Come as you are
New Song Christian Fellowship
77 Ute Lane • 970-641-5034 A Christ Centered Gospel Sharing Community where we want to be part of a community who encourage and support one another in our spiritual journey. Sunday 10 a.m. / Wednesday 7 p.m. www.newsonggunnison.net
a change to the definition of “fence;” the addition of language to specify that above ground markers for OWTS are exempt from a permit fee; and removal of the option for anonymous complaints to be filed with the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Town of Pitkin Zoning Code of 2022 is designed to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the municipality by lessening congestion in the streets, securing safety from fire, snow, panic and other dangers, promoting health and general welfare of the community; providing adequate light and air; preventing the overcrowding of land, avoidance of undue concentration of population; and facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, parks, and other public requirements.
81230, hand delivered to City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 201 W. Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO, or e-mailed to the City Clerk at eboucher@gunnisonco.gov
The Town of Pitkin 2022 Zoning Code was approved by the Board of Trustees of Pitkin, Colorado on September 12, 2022 following a public hearing which was noticed in the Gunnison Country Times on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Copies of the 2022 Zoning Code are on file with the Town Clerk and open to public inspection. thetownofpitkin@gmail.com
BOARD MEETING NOTICE Upper Gunnison River Conservancy District Board of Directors Meeting Monday, October 23, 2023 5:30 PM
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The Board of Directors of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) will conduct a regular Board meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM at the UGRWCD Offices, 210 W. Spencer Ave., St. B, Gunnison, CO 81230 and via Zoom video/teleconferencing. If you plan to attend the meeting via Zoom video/teleconferencing, please call the District at 970-641-6065 for login information. A meeting agenda will be posted at the District Office prior to the meeting. Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication date of October 12, 2023
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AT WHICH TIME AND PLACE you may attend and give testimony, if you so desire. Copies of the Proposed Budget are available at the City Finance Director’s Office in City Hall and on the City website gunnisonco. gov on October 12, 2023. Written comments on the Proposed 2024 City Budget may be submitted prior to the public hearing to: City Clerk, P.O. Box 239, Gunnison, CO
Request for Proposals – Gunnison Valley Transportation Authority (GVRTA) FiveYear Strategic Operating and Capital Plan
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October 27, 2023 Responses to Questions released November 3, 2023 Proposals Due November 28, 2023 Complete Proposal Evaluations December 4, 2023 Recommendation to Board of Directors December 8, 2023 Final Award Notification
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The Gunnison Valley Transportation Authority (GVRTA) is seeking a qualified consultant or team of consultants to assist with the development of a five-year strategic operating and capital plan for GVRTA’s Commuter Bus service along Hwy 135
307 W. Virginia Ave. • 970-641-0429 Rev. Laura Osborne, Vicar Sunday Morning Holy Eucharist, Rite II 9 a.m. Children's Sunday school 9 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Office Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.goodsamaritangunnison.com Visit our partnership church: All Saints in the Mountains, Crested Butte Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Sunday 5 p.m. Union Congregational Church, 403 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte.
523 N. Pine St. • 970-641-1813 Senior Pastor - Joe Ricks Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 8 a.m. www.trinitybaptistsgunnison.com
RFP released October 6, 2023 Questions/Inquires Due
To receive a copy of the full Request for Proposals and submission requirements, please contact GVRTA Executive Director, Scott Truex at struex@gunnisonvalleyrta. org.
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107 N. Iowa • 970-641- 0925 Pastor Larry Nelson Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Nursery & Age-Graded Ministry Weekly Student Ministry Weekly Adult LifeGroups Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9-4 For more info: ccgunnison.com or email info@ ccgunnison.com Join us in-person, listen to our broadcast on 98.3 FM, or view online stream on YouTube Transforming Lives • Building Community
120 N. Pine St. • 970-641-2240 Pastor Jonathan Jones 9:30 a.m. Share & Prayer Fellowship 10 a.m. Sunday School Classes 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. - Children's Patch Club Gunnison Bible Institute Thursday 7 p.m. - College & Career Christian Fellowship www.firstbaptistgunnison.org.
The project will result in the development of an actionable strategic operating plan driven by community input. It will include a robust financial and resource analysis, recommendations for service sustainability, recommendations for new transit facilities and the locations of new facilities, and will identify key service expansion opportunities. The work will culminate in a final report.
December 11, 2023
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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The goal and purpose of this project is to evaluate current transit needs, understand current ridership, optimize existing services and service schedules, plan for future service demand and expansion, plan for future transit facilities including potential park and ride facilities and identifying and assessing locations for a possible future multi-modal transit center in the City of Gunnison.
The time schedule for the selection of a contractor for this project is as follows, but is subject to change:
CITY OF GUNNISON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 CITY BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTE, that a public hearing will be held at the hour of 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, the 24th day of October, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, Gunnison Municipal Building, 201 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado, on the Proposed 2024 City Budget.
between Gunnison and Mt. Crested Butte.
317 N. Main St. • 970-641-3203 Open and Affirming Whole Earth · Just Peace Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Casual, Relaxed, “Come As You Are” Worship www.gunnisonucc.org
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101 N. 8th St. Gunnison Meeting at the Historic 8th St School House Reformed, Confessional & committed to Expository preaching Sundays 10:00 a.m. Thursdays 1:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study gracegunnison.com
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 711 N. Main • 970-641-1860 Bible Study and Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays Church Service at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays Pastor Robert Carabotta, Pastor Jacob With
The Rising Church
92 C.R. 17 • 970-444-1545 Service times: Sundays @ 9:30 a.m., Men’s and Women’s group, Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Rising Gen (youth ministry) Thursdays @ 6 p.m. Gunnisonrising.church for more details!
Rocky Mountain Christian Ministries
1040 Highway 135 (1/4 mile N. of Spencer Ave.) • 970-641-0158 Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Nursery and Children’s ministry through Middle School “Remedy” Worship Nights Small Group Ministries www.rmcmchurch.org
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
300 N. Wisconsin • 970-641-0808 Fr. Andres Ayala-Santiago www.gunnisoncatholic.org www.crestedbuttecatholic.org or call the Parish Office. St. Peter's - Gunnison Sat 5 p.m. & Sun 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish) Mass First Sunday of every month bilingual Mass 11 a.m. Queen of All Saints - Crested Butte, 401 Sopris Sun 8:30 a.m. Mass St. Rose of Lima - Lake City Mass Service, Sun. at 10 a.m.
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Lights & Sirens CITY OF GUNNISON POLICE REPORT OCT. 2 ANIMAL: DANGEROUS — 200 N. 10TH ST. PROPERTY - FOUND — 200 N. MAIN ST. JUVENILE PROBLEM — 1099 N. 11TH ST. CRIMINAL TRESPASS: FIRST DEGREE - VEHICLE — 100 S. WISCONSIN ST. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE POSS. MARIJUANA UNDER 21 — 1099 N. 11TH ST. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 900 N. MAIN ST. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 900 N. MAIN ST. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 900 N. MAIN ST. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 900 N. MAIN ST. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 900 N. MAIN ST. ANIMAL - RUNNING AT LARGE MUNICIPAL — 1313 W. OHIO AVE.
OCT. 3 NUISANCE CODE VIOLATION — 220 W. SPENCER AVE.
OCT. 4 ANIMAL - VICIOUS/DANGEROUS - MUNICIPAL — 820 W. TOMICHI AVE. THEFT: INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE — 600 N. COLORADO ST. INFORMATION — N. 11TH ST. CIVIL PROBLEM — VAN TUYL CIR. CRIMINAL INVASION OF PRIVACY — E. SPENCER AVE. THEFT - COMMITS TWO OR MORE THEFTS AGAINST THE SAME PERSON — W. TOMICHI AVE.
OCT. 5 CRIMINAL TRESPASS - MUNICIPAL — 905 N. MAIN ST. FRAUD — N. COLORADO ST. TOBACCO VIOLATION - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION - RE1J — 800 W. OHIO AVE. THEFT - UNDER $100 MUNICIPAL — 900 N. MAIN ST. FAILURE TO APPEAR - OTHER JURISDICTION — 900 N. MAIN ST. THEFT - UNDER $100 MUNICIPAL — 1005 W. TOMICHI AVE. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - DRUGS — 800 E. TOMICHI AVE.
OCT. 6 ANIMAL - RUNNING AT LARGE MUNICIPAL — 302 S. WISCONSIN ST. HARASSMENT: STRIKE, SHOVE, KICK — N. 11TH ST. HARASSMENT: REPEATED COMMUNICATIONS — 221 N. WISCONSIN ST. ANIMAL - RUNNING AT LARGE MUNICIPAL —300 N. COLORADO ST.
TOMICHI AVE. PROPERTY - FOUND — 900 N. MAIN ST. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — 1313 W. OHIO AVE. HARASSMENT — 1010 W. VIRGINIA AVE.
OCT. 9 ALARM — 504 N. MAIN ST. ANIMAL: RUNNING AT LARGE IN PUBLIC — 1107 W. TOMICHI AVE. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 215 S. 12TH ST. H A R A S S M E N T : I N S U LT S , TAUNTS, CHALLENGES — 312 E. TOMICHI AVE.
GUNNISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT OCT. 1 -Welfare check -Deputies arrested a person for criminal mischief, harassment/domestic violence, reckless driving and reckless endangerment -Missing/runaway juvenile report
OCT. 2 -Found black lab puppy - was taken to GVAWL, given food and water very friendly -Civil standby -Agency assist to the Gunnison Police Department with translation of a Spanish-speaking person
OCT. 3 -Sex assault - under investigation -911 hang up -Trespassing report - under investigation -Lost firearm report
OCT .4 -Disorderly conduct - North end of the county -Suspicious vehicle call -Paper service -Civil dispute
OCT. 5 -Suspicious vehicle report -Medical call assist -Harassment complaint -Cruelty to animals report - under investigation
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Ghosts and ghouls
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CHAMBER NEWS YOU CAN USE!
Local ceramicist Abra Karbin taught a ‘Spooky Ceramics’ class at South 9th Street Studios on Saturday, Oct. 7. Under Karbin’s guidance, attendees created pots and flower vases with devilish features while snacking on a charcuterie board.
TOGETHER
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Gunnison Chamber/Visitor Center who we are - who we touch The Gunnison Visitor Center is open 7 days a week Memorial Day through September. October May the Visitor Center is availalbe Monday - Friday. Visitors to the Gunnison Visitor Center from May through Sept - 6500 give or take a few more Over 1500 welcome packets have been distributed during June, July & August to groups visiting the area with another 150 welcome packets out in September. Our Visitor Center Manager Kim Eastman has been awarded a Colorado Frontline Tourism Award for 2023 at the Governors Tourism Conference. We answer countless phone call all year round. We mail out visitor information packages at least one a week usually 4 or 5 a week. We represent our Gunnison community, our Valley community, the Western Slope and all of Colorado (even sometimes Utah & New Mexico). We create special handouts shouting out our restaurants, lodging, camping, hiking, shopping, local attractions and so much more. We are happy to supply any business with our printed publications. We offer a local bulletin board and opportunity to post your events and information. WE ARE THE SUMMER STAFF OF THE GUNNISON CHAMBER/VISITOR CENTER Kim Eastman, MJ Schauer, Jeanie Miller, Jeanene Nelson, Peg Eastman, Jennifer Kermode, Kathy Seitz, AJ Alt, Kathy Alt, Rosalyn Garvey, Al Caniff
We thank the City of Gunnison and Gunnison County for support and partnership in creating a welcoming, caring, effective and fun center where visitors and community want to stop and share.
No Name Basin Monarch Mountain and the U.S. Forest Service held an open house on Thursday, Oct. 5 to answer questions about draft plans for the resort’s expansion into No Name Basin. Monarch is proposing to develop approximately 140 acres of new terrain as well as a new 2,700-foot long chairlift, a warming hut and restroom. The 30-day public comment period ends on Oct. 23.
(Photo by Bella Biondini)
COMMUNITY: The poetry of Coyote, B5
PHOTOS: Scenes from GHS homecoming weekend, B10
SPORTS: Cowboy softball aims for post season run, B6
GUNNISON COUNTRY TIMES • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023
A new roaster on the block
Confesor Resto stands by his roaster and monitors exhaust and bean temperatures on Oct. 9. (Photos by Abby Harrison)
Resto offers a ‘back to basics’ bag of coffee Abby Harrison Times Staff Writer
A silver spaceship hums away in the little house behind Love’s gas station, churning a batch of pale beans into a highly-coveted product for many in the Gunnison Valley. Confesor Resto stands at the helm, twisting knobs and eyeing temperature gauges to ensure the beans are roasted to perfection. The space is modest and warm, accented with hand-made art, lights strung on the ceiling and a spot to sit and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Jitter Juice Coffee Roasters is a brand new roastery and tasting room offering blends and single-origin bags of medium and dark roast coffee. Resto opened the new spot just weeks ago, and has been roasting 20-30 pounds of coffee each day, all in an effort to offer a high-quality, but unpretentious,
cup of coffee. It is a practice he has cultivated over nearly a decade of roasting and serving in coffee shops around the country. What started as a collegeera barista job turned into an internship at a prestigious roastery in Chicago which would later unfold into years of trial and error, the bread and butter of any determined creative. It was a path that included roasting in the back of Double Shot in the late hours after the mechanics had gone and even roasting beans in an old-time popcorn popper — more effective than one would think, Resto said. “I'm just taking it back to the basics. That's the way that I learned how to roast … The guy that taught me how to roast was in charge of overseeing some 30-something roasters in Chicago. The way he taught me was through the senses — he didn't get into graphs, he didn’t get into numbers. The first way of teaching me was sight, smell and sound,” Resto said. When he moved to the valley in the mid 2010s, he immediately started working at Double
Shot. It would be seven years before he hung up the apron and cast out on his own. It was a leap of faith, Resto said, but one that was reinforced with two years of roasting for friends who returned with glowing feedback. Already, Resto is selling to Blackstock, 1880 Tapas and Spirits and soon, Double Shot and Powerstop. His first-ever blend, the Shitty Blend, was a nod to the subpar bags of bags of coffee that accumulated on everyone’s shelves during COVID. But the name, however humorous, is also a token of what grew from that time, Resto said. While working a number of jobs to make ends meet, he realized he was saving more money than expected and thought he should put it to good use and pursue his dream of roasting. He sources all his raw beans from two companies, one in California and one on the East Coast. Both suppliers cultivate personal relationships with the farmers so they are getting the best beans possible, Resto said — a measure that makes him feel that he can serve the Jitter Juice B2
The raw beans are sourced seasonally from farms around the world. Resto’s favorite blends are from Indonesia and Ethiopia.
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Jitter Juice from B1 best cup, not just for his customer but for the farmers who have cultivated these crops for decades. “It's still a highly-rated bag and source of green bean coffee that's roasted, in my opinion, to its best potential,” he said. “But you don't have to feel like you need to know everything about coffee … It's just a cup of coffee. It’s in your hands, it's what you want.” What you can’t get at Jitter Juice is a full-fledged coffee shop experience. There is no half and half — Resto insists the cupping method is best appreciated with black coffee. But what you can get is a bag of freshly-roasted coffee, an enlightening conversation about the science behind a solid
cup and the feeling that you’re supporting a friend and neighbor seeing a decade-old dream come to fruition. “I get a lot of regulars who return weekly … I enjoy wholesale being the bill-payer, but it's just nice to have someone come back in over and over for a consistent product,” Resto said. At this point, he’s sticking to wholesale and retail coffee beans, but said next summer he’s hoping to break into cold brew. The popcorn popper hangs from the ceiling above his roaster, a nod to his past. Locals are welcome to come in and buy a bag or sample a cup. The shop is located at 110 S. 12th St. and is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. (Abby Harrison can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or abby@ gunnisontimes.com.)
LOCATION: 707 N. Iowa Street Gunnison, CO 81230
We’re Here For You! 970-648-7105 | WWW.GUNNISONVALLEYHEALTH.ORG A ledger helps Resto keep track of prior batches so he can offer a consistent bag every time.
Molly Pike sits in the Jitter Juice location and helps Resto with backend business.
Beans tumble from the roaster into a catchment pan.
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A mini-reopening While the majority of the building is still under some form of construction, a small portion of the Gunnison Arts Center opened for the First Friday Art Walk on Oct. 6. The Six Points silent auction was on display for bidding.
(Photos by Jacob Spetzler)
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PEOPLE & HAPPENINGS ‘DisABILITY Film Festival’ The 4th annual DisABILITY Film Festival will take place on Oct. 18 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium at Western Colorado University. This event is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. Students enter free if attending for a class.
Art exhibition "Odyssey" by Allison Sinkewich, a series of crossstitch stills from the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick, is running from nowNov. 30. An artist talk with Allison will take place on Oct. 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the Paige Stewart Studio Gallery. The gallery is open on Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment at paige-stewart.com/visit.
League of Women Voters meeting
GUNNISON VALLEY SENIORS CALENDAR THANK YOU!!!! To all of our Senior Meals sponsors, partners & donors. You feed our community!! City of Gunnison, Gunnison County, Gunnison Savings & Loan Association, Gunnison Home Association, Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Mountain Roots Food Project, Dos Rios Golf Course, Gunnison Country Food Pantry, Region 10, RSVP & many individual donors and volunteers. We you! Delivery Assistance Hotline: (970) 641-7959 - assistance withlove ordering,
Ongoing Senior Services
pick-up and delivery of groceries and prescription medications. SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS This includes deliveries from the Food Bank. • Stay Tuned! Fall & Winter workshops will be announced soon. To put in a request for a Senior Meals:or(970) orders OR (970) 641-2107 for workshop special641-8272 event, sendfor anadvance email to: egillis@gunnisonco.gov.
same-day service. Pick-up or delivery only! Meals served Mondays, all(2nd, days3rd, are& $4 this@time. Wednesdays, & Fridays. Please note: Regular Activities: Mondays – Bridge @ 1 all pm;meals, Tuesdays 4th)during – Canasta 2pm;inWednesdays Book Club @ 1 pm on 1stmenu: Weds. of month; Thursdays – Bridge @ 1 pm; Order advance if– possible! Upcoming Fridays – Art Club @ 12:30 pm & Mahjong @ 1 pm • March 27: Lasagna, green beans, salad, garlic bread, dessert All RSVPs and more info on Senior Center programs: egillis@gunnisonco.gov or 970-641• March 8272. 30: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, fruit, dessert • April 1: Stew, carrot/raisin salad, Mandarin oranges, rolls, dessert FITNESS @ THE REC CENTER – Sign up at the Rec Center front desk! Mondays & Wednesdays in the Gym Senior Shopping Hours: • Silver Sneakers Boom Muscle @ 9:30 am • City• Market – Mondays, Fridays (7AM – 8AM) Silver Sneakers Classic @Wednesdays, 10:15 am
• Safeway – Tuesdays & Thursdays (7AM – 9AM) Tuesdays @ 10am in the Leisure Pool • Walmart Tuesdays (6AM 7AM) • Silver –Sneakers Splash Class–(all levels) • Gunnison Vitamin & Health Food Store – Monday - Saturday (8AM – 9AM) SENIORMarket MEALS (Crested Butte) – Every day (8AM – 9AM) • Clark’s Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 11:30 am. $5.00 per meals. Advanced orders appreciate (24 hours). Pick-ups between 11 – 11:15 am (advanced orders only). ORDER MEALS:Form: 970-641-8272 Self-reporting www.gunnisoncounty.org/covid19. MENU: (all meals come with are dessert!) If you have symptoms but otherwise OK, please fill out the form.
Mon., Oct. 16: Beef Stroganoff, spinach, cucumber salad, homemade rolls, fruit If you•• cannot fill out the form, call the Call Center (970) 641-7660. Weds., Oct. 18: Baked Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, Jello with fruit, homemade
bread. • Fri., Oct. 20: Potato Soup with hamare & Grilled Cheese sandwich,cannot peas, fruit having symptoms, fill out the Call Center: (970) 641-7660. If you
online form, or your symptoms areadults worsening, the Call Walk-in & visitors welcome! Homebound ages 55 &call up eligible forCenter. delivery. IfDO youNOT need go a ride, call GVH Senior Bus @ 970-596-6700 (call in advance). to your doctor’s or the hospital. If it is an emergency, call 911. ONGOING SERVICES Please social isolation. feet or more fromThursdays othersforwhen Gunnisonpractice Country Food Pantry – Mondays Remain (1 – 4 pm),6Wednesdays (1 – 7 pm), 60+ (10 am – 2 pm). Contact: 970-641-4156, Located on the SW Corner of Main St. & Ohio Ave. needing to be out, but staying at home if at all possible. GVH Senior Bus: 7 days a week, 9 am – 4 pm. Call in advance! 970-596-6700. Crested Butte Senior Bus: Monday thru Friday, 9 am – 4 pm Services Montrose & Grand Junction for medical appointments. Call at least 1 week in advance, or more. 970-275-4768. The Gunnison SeniorOffice: Center Gunnison County HHS Senior Resource Call&forCommunity appointments.Recreation 970-641-3244.Center NEW COVID Vaccine – now available!isCheck withuntil City Market closed AprilPharmacy 30th. (970-641-6379); WalMart Pharmacy (970-641-1145); Public Health (970-641-3244)
The League of Women Voters of the Gunnison Valley will discuss ballot issues at their meeting on Oct. 12 at the Gunnison library. Social gathering begins at 11:30 a.m. Starting at noon, the city of Gunnison will present its ballot measure on street maintenance and recreation, followed by the LWVGV Legislative Team sharing pro/ con information on statewide issues.
Election meeting A meeting w ill be held on Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. at Saint Peter's Parish Hall, 400 W. Georgia Ave., to inform families, the Hispanic community and any other interested citizens on the importance of this year‘s school board election, procedures to follow, registering to vote and access to candidates and their platforms. Please call Mr. Gonzalez Yunior at 970.641.0808, extension 105, or email yg on zalez@gunnisoncatholic. org for more information.
Highway clean-up The Gunnison County Democrats will host a highway clean-up along Highway 135 on Oct. 15. Meet at the Almont Resort at 9:30 a.m. Handwashing and repast to follow.
Living Journeys Living Journeys hosts free and confidential monthly support groups open to all Gunnison County residents: -Caregivers Support Group: 1st Monday of each month. -Bereavement Support Group: 2nd Monday. -Cancer Support Group: 3rd Monday and 1st Thursday. Professional therapists facilitate in-person and zoom meetings, no RSVP necessary. Learn more at livingjourneys.org.
Children’s theater auditions Firebird Theatre Company will hold auditions for ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ for children in grades six and up at the Crested Butte Community School, Room D202, on Oct. 17 from 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Drop in any time. Please bring a schedule of conflicts and availability. This show is not the classic ballet and requires no dancing. Please contact David Flora at firebirdtroupe@gmail.com to schedule a different audition time if you’re unable to attend. Visit firebirdcb.com for more information.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Cada semana, lunes y miércoles. 8-9:30 p.m. 101 N. 8th Street, Gunnison. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto 970.275.2241.
Adult degree program meeting The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host an event with Dr. Terry Schliesman on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Gunnison Library to learn more about Western Colorado University’s newest online venture, an adult degree completion program for returning students. For more information, contact Sharon Schlegel at 970.641.2883 or Ronda Connaway at 970.641.2638.
Free legal support The 7th Judicial District will host free volunteer attorney consults and mediation sessions during the week of Oct. 23–27 at the Montrose County Combined Court. Free parenting education workshops will be offered in Spanish on Oct. 27, and in English on Oct. 26-27. Space for mediators and attorneys is limited. Register early. Call 970.252.4312 for more information and to register.
Eating disorder recovery support group If you or someone you love is working toward recovery from an eating disorder, this group can offer support. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month (Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12) from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at the Gunnison Library in Conference Room C. Email Katherine Melland with questions at edrecoverygunni@ gmail.com.
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Leaping from shape to shape: The poetry of Coyote
Wendy Videlock Special to the Times
Elusive and magical, both silent and garrulous, both feared and beloved, Coyote is the ultimate contradiction— an animal associated with both wisdom and foolishness, cunning and buffoonery, resilience and fragility, solitude and solidarity, invisibility and ubiquity. Celebrated Native author, N. Scott Momaday, tells us, “Coyotes have the gift of seldom being seen; they keep to the edge of vision and beyond, loping in and out of cover on the plains and highlands. And at night, when the whole world belongs to them, they parley at the river, their higher, sharper voices full of authority and rebuke. They are an old council of clowns, and they are listened to.” I n h e r p o e m, “ Mo h av e Evening,” Virginia Hamilton Adair closes her beautiful poem of observation this way: … we know the coyotes are off into silver spaces, their eyes coming out to hunt like all the other stars. Lois Red Elk, in her poem, “Coyote Invisible,” notes: Coyotes prowl the low ground, to understand the pro cess of p otential maneuvers, or how long it takes to become a tale. Both legend and physical, both light and dark, Coyote, like all myths, stories, legends and poems, remains mostly hidden until we suddenly notice them trotting nonchalantly alongside us, demonstrating an aspect of ourselves we might not recognize. “Coyotes move within a landscape of attentiveness”
said noted adventure writer, Craig Childs of Norwood, who might be considered a kind of Trickster symbol, himself. Indeed, Coyote often walks the crossroads and backroads, illustrating new ways of being, stalking us from the desert brush, reminding us of that which we cannot know. Trickster is found (or not found) everywhere, but seems to be most evident in stories, myths, legends and in the arts and humanities. In some stories, Coyote has the power of creation. In others he’s a kind of superhero, battling supernatural enemies. At times he’s a messenger, bringing significant information to the people. Other times he’s a clown, outwitted every time by the roadrunner. In Greek and Roman myth, Hermes, Puck and Pan represent the archetypal and unpredictable Coyote. In Norse myth, we have Loki. In ancient Egypt, Thoth. In chemistry, and in the night sky, we have Mercury. In Hawaiian myth, we have one of the few female trickster figures in Mamala, who appears sometimes as a shark and others as beautiful women. There is also Inanna, of ancient Sumerian. In modern times, a few examples of the Trickster myth are found in the likes of such characters as Bob Dylan, Beetlejuice, Andy Kaufman, The Cheshire Cat, Jack Sparrow, the Doctor in Doctor Who, The Pink Panther and Rumplestiltskin. The pseudonym-happy and w o rl d - cha ng i ng B e n ja m i n Franklin might also classify. Above all, Trickster is an agent of change. Lewis Hyde, author of "Trickster Makes This World” argues that Trickster is a boundary-crosser. Every group has its edge, its sense of in and out and Trickster is always there at that boundary.” But just because a person or character is tricky, does not make them an archetype of the Trickster myth. The shapeshifter myth in Native culture and across continents is often symbolized as rabbit, hare, fox, sandhill crane, raven, crow, joker, alchemist, magician, truth-teller, fool and raven. Most often and most notably, though, especially here
in the West, Coyote trots across our consciousness as the ultimate shape-shifter, always asking that we think outside the confines of duality and explore the in-betweens. These in-betweens are the comfort zone of the poet, so it isn’t surprising that writing the Coyote poem is considered a kind of rite of passage for any poet living in the West. I’ll leave you with one such poem, written by Norwood poet and retired county commissioner of San Miguel County, Art Goodtimes. The poem uses its own title as part of the first sentence in the poem, which strikes me as a very Trickster thing to do.
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Cowboys defeat Bruins in homecoming showdown Williams brings flair to quarterback position Alex McCrindle Times Sports Editor
The GHS football team put on a dynamic showing against the Cedaredge Bruins at the homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 6. Despite a number of injuries throughout the season, the Cowboys handed the Bruins a 38-14 loss and advanced to a 6-1 overall record and 1-1 in the 1A Western Slope League. “I’m happy with how we came out and immediately handed it to the opposition,” said Head Coach Paul Vickers. “We were expecting a tough battle after watching film all week, and came out strong.” Ahead of the league matchup, Vickers made the decision to name Mason Williams as the permanent quarterback replacement for injured Jacob Football B8 The Bruins prepare to snap the ball. (Photos by Jacob Spetzler)
Softball enters postseason on top GHS takes down Basalt in doubleheader Alex McCrindle Times Sports Editor
The Cowboy softball team’s regular season came to a close on Oct. 7 with a home doubleheader against Basalt. GHS won both games to finish off the regular season 13-9 overall, and 8-4 in the 3A Western Slope Division. Now, history repeats itself, and the No. 21 Cowboys will face off in the first round of regionals against the No. 12 Lamar Thunder — the same school that eliminated GHS last year. “Looking back on the season, we’ve played Delta twice, who
is 14th in the state, and other The team will face-off against talented teams,” Head Coach the Lamar Thunder for the secLeslie DiLorenzo said. “If we ond year in a row, after last play our game, we match up year’s defeat cut the GHS seareally well against Lamar.” son short. Despite the sour endO v e r t h e w e e k e n d , t h e ing in 2022, DiLorenzo said she Cowboys wrapped up the sea- is confident in redemption this son with two definitive victories season. against the Basalt Longhorns. “We’re going in to win it,” she Pitchers Isabella Crown and said. “We have regional expeBrooke Rickert limited the rience against Lamar, and we Longhorns to four runs in know what it takes.The game each outing, while Maddie will come down to who shows Vollendorf, Nella Gardner and up to play. Throughout this seaKylee McDougal played a large son, different kids have shown role in the Cowboy offense. The up at different times. In the first game ended 16-4, and the postseason, we all need to show second 19-4. up.” “Against Basalt, we came out and played relaxed,” DiLorenzo (Alex McCrindle can be consaid. “They played for each tacted at 970.641.1414 or alex@ other, and ended the regular gunnisontimes.com.) FRIDAY FEB. 10 SATURDAY FEB. 11 season on a positive note.” WCU Basketball v Adams T h e f i na l t w o v WCU i c t oBasketball r i e s v Fort Lewis Women 5:30 pm | Men 7:30pm Women 5 pm | Men 7 pm secured a 21st ranking in the GHS Basketball v Meeker GHS Basketball v Roaring Fork Grace Ricks steps up to the plate. (Photo by Jacob Spetzler) postseason for the Cowboys. GJV 4, BJV 4, GV 5:30pm, BV 7pm
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Western announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees Szabo, Vigil and Mencin to be recognized Brenna Barkley Special to the Times
(Editor’s note: This is the second, and final installment in a series that introduces the Western Colorado University athletics Hall of Fame class of 2023.) Western Colorado University athletics announced six new members to its Mountaineer Sp or ts Hall of Fame this month. The 2023 Class will be inducted this coming Friday, on Oct. 13, and has six induct-
ees: Brett Arrivey, Ryan Haebe, Frank Mencin, Philip Spratley, Barbara Szabo and Johnny Vigil. The final trio of inductees Western highlighted ahead of Friday’s event is Barbara Szabo, Johnny Vigil and Frank Mencin. Szabo captured the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference high jump title in each of her four indoor and outdoor conference championship meets from 2010 to 2015. She advanced to all four NCAA D2 indoor track and field championships and three outdoor. She won four indoor national titles, while collecting outdoor titles during her junior and senior years after a second-place finish at the national meet her sophomore year. She was an eight-time AllAmerican and holds Western’s
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indoor and outdoor high-jump records. Her indoor mark of 1.92-meters still ranks as the women’s Division II record. In 2016, she got the chance to represent her home country of Hungary at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Johnny Vigil compiled a re c o rd o f 1 1 9 - 3 9 a s a
member of the Mountaineers’ wrestling team that earned four top-11 finishes at the NCAA Division II championships from 1994 to 1997. Wrestling at 118 pounds, he earned three AllAmerican honors at nationals — placing sixth in 1995, and third in 1996 and 1997. The team placed 11th, 10th
and sixth, respectively in those years. Vigil became a starter in the 1993-94 season, after a redshirt season. He won the Colorado Collegiate tournament before becoming an alternate for the nationals team that year. Hall of Fame B9
Cowboy volleyball shines on homecoming night The GHS volleyball team continued its dominant run on Oct. 6 with a solid 3-0 win against the Cedaredge Bruins. The victory boosts the girls overall record to 13-1 and 4-1 in the 3A Western Slope League. Next up, the Cowboys will host the 7-8 Telluride Miners on Oct. 13, before traveling to Rifle next week for a massive league matchup against the 7-4 Bears.
Head Coach Lindsay Hart talks to her team between sets. (Photos by Jacob Spetzler)
Rose Kowal and Amara Lock jump to block the ball.
SPORTS BRIEFS Western defense shines against Hardrockers
No. 16 Orediggers get past Mountaineers
Western football improved to 6-0 on the season after a 43-20 win over South Dakota Mines on the road in Rapid City on Oct. 7. The Mountaineers' defense shined in the first half by stifling a Hardrockers team that averaged 35.2 points per game coming into the matchup. Western will return home to take on Black Hills State during the athletic department's hall of fame weekend. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m on Oct. 14.
Western soccer played the 16th-ranked team in the country on its home pitch on Oct. 8. The Mountaineers kept Colorado School of Mines off the scoresheet early, but the Orediggers scored midway through the first half. The game finished as a 4-0 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference shutout. The Mountaineers will host Westminster University on Friday, Oct. 13 in a RMAC contest before heading to Grand
Junction on Oct. 15 for a league match against Colorado Mesa University.
Mountaineers finish off Yellow Jackets in 3-2 thriller It was Wild West Night at Paul Wright Gym as Western Colorado overcame a deficit to win the deciding fifth set for a 3-2 volleyball victory over Black Hills State University. It was the Mountaineers' first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference victory of the season. Western
will host its next two outings —both RMAC matches. It welcomed Fort Lewis College on Oct. 10, but scores were not available by press time. The Mountaineers will take on New Mexico Highlands University on Oct. 15.
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Riser. Williams, a senior free safety with limited quarterback experience, affirmed his coach's faith and put on a show Friday night. He completed 83% of his passes, passing for 128 yards and tacking on three touchdowns. “We decided to give Mason the nod after meeting with the team this week,” Vickers said. “My captains wanted one person running the show, and we were able to rally behind him ahead of the game.” With the new field general leading the Cowboys, GHS came to life early against Cedaredge. Grady Buckhanan opened the gates with an immediate 67-yard rushing touchdown. The junior running back evaded tackles in the Bruins backfield to take an early 6-0 lead. The following drive, Williams scrambled out of the pocket and found Royce Uhrig for a 40-yard touchdown to extend the lead. Riser, now kicking due to his broken wrist, nailed a 27-yard field goal to close out the half, 25-0. Following the homecoming festivities at halftime, the Cowboys’ defense continued its dominant performance by limiting the Bruins offense. Williams lofted a pass into the hands of Hunter Vincent, finding the endzone early in the
third quarter to take a 32-0 advantage. Vincent put six more points on the board the following drive. He returned a punt over 60 yards, but came only inches short. Uhrig applied the finishing touch, and ran the ball into the endzone for a 38-0 lead. The Cowboys would go on to win 38-14, cementing a strong homecoming performance. Following the win, Vickers named Vincent as a key leader and explosive offensive player. “Hunter was out all last season with a broken collarbone, and he left his junior season with a bad taste in his mouth,” he said. “This season, he came with a real maturity and sense of leadership, and put on an electric performance Friday night.” The Cowboys faced another injury setback on Friday, as junior middle linebacker Kellen Yoder suffered a broken tibia, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. Vickers’ steady focus is on the massive upcoming league matchup against the 5-1 Meeker Cowboys away on Oct. 13. “It’s going to be a Cowboys against Cowboys, old-fashioned bar fight,” Vickers said. “We’ll both play our hand of cards, try to get the upper edge and it’ll be a hell of a good game.” (Alex McCrindle can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or alex@gunnisontimes.com.)
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Hall of Fame from B7 The final inductee Western will recognize is Mencin, who will receive the university’s Lifetime Achievement honor. During his time at Western, he was named to the all-conference team in cross country and outdoor track in the 3 mile and
3,000-meter steeplechase. He also was part of the nordic ski team. In 1973, Mencin ran to a 12th-place finish at the NCAA Division II cross country championships, earning the program’s first All-American honor. He was voted the 1974 Paul W. Wright Award winner that is presented to the top male and female Mountaineer athletes. Mencin also won the W
Mountain race five times while in Gunnison. He went on to be the crosscountry coach at Lake County High School in L eadville, Colorado. Under his supervision, the program won 14 state titles from 1980-1982 and 1984 between1990. He also won two state championships in skiing as an assistant Nordic coach. Mencin was inducted into the
Leadville-Lake County Hall of Fame in 2005. The event will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the ceremony at 7 p.m. inside the Mountaineer Field House on Oct. 13.
(Brenna Barkley is the Assistant Athletics Communications Director at Western, and can be reached at bbarkley@western.edu.)
GHS soccer gains traction at home The Cowboy soccer team closed out a series of home games with a 3-0 victory over Alamosa on Oct. 3 and a 2-2 draw against Basalt on Oct. 7. The mixed results moved the boys to a 4-6-2 overall record, and 1-3-1 in the 3A Western Slope League. The Cowboys will travel to Delta on Oct. 12 to face the Panthers in a league matchup.
Carlos Alvarez dribbles the ball between opponents. (Photos by Jacob Spetzler)
Greg Blanco goes for a kick.
Alonso Garcia heads for the goal.
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Cowboy pride on display Gunnison High School’s homecoming weekend kicked off Friday, Oct. 6, with the annual homecoming parade on Main Street. Floats representing sports teams, clubs and local first responders cruised down a packed road. On Saturday, students gathered at GHS for the homecoming dance. Sporting converse, sneakers and cowboy boots, they danced through the night until the music died.
(Photos by Jacob Spetzler and Abby Harrison)
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