Lower Verzuh subdivision in BOCC’s hands after split planning commission vote
The Gunnison County Planning Commission voted 2-2 to approve a draft reccomendation regarding the sketch plan for the Lower Verzuh development, a large residential project proposed near Brush Creek Road on Hwy. 135. Without three affirmative votes, the project is now in the hands of the Gunnison County Board of County Commissioners to either schedule…
Dry thunderstorms in forecast, raising risk of new fire starts
Lightning in recent weeks ignited major wildfires burning in Southwest Colorado, and the National Weather Service predicts that more thunderstorms, but little rain, may be in store for Gunnison County early next week. Moisture from the south will work its way into Colorado on Monday and Tuesday, increasing the chances for thunderstorms but likely bringing…
County, Crested Butte awarded $2 million for plastics ban, electrification
More rules on single-use items in the works for CB, Mt. CB A large grant from the state energy office will help Gunnison County phase out the use of fossil fuels and assist the Town of Crested Butte in its fight against single-use plastics. The Colorado Energy Office announced on June 18 that $2,040,000 had…
ICE to take custody of alleged Gunnison arsonist
A 42-year-old man is in Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office custody on charges of arson and methamphetamine possession. The county detention facility roster shows that Salvador Aguilar Bonifacio is being jailed on an “ICE hold.” Such holds allow the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency to take custody of an inmate for removal purposes after they…
Gunnison man faces felony charge for alleged Six Points theft
A Gunnison resident has been charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing thousands in cash from Six-Points Thrift Store, a local non-profit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities. According to a felony complaint filed by Assistant District Attorney Jessica Waggoner in Gunnison County Court, “On or about March 5, 2025, Brian Kent Stevens unlawfully,…