Alex McCrindle

We have an election coming up on Nov. 4, 2025. At first glance, this may not appear to be a big election.

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Addison Claus wants to set the stage. From the back row, she gets the GHS volleyball team offense started with a pass. As the ball comes in, she wants the gym to explode with excitement u2014 even if sheu2019s not on the final end of the point. The Cowboys rode a season best five-game win streak into a clash with […]

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The U.S. government is experiencing its first shutdown in nearly seven years. The current closure is heading into its third week, making it the fifth longest in U.S. history. The shutdown began as a result of budget disputes between Republicans and Democrats in the legislative branch, with both parties not agreeing on government spending allocations.u00a0 With no resolution in sight, local agencies within the Gunnison Valley sit vacant and most government employees within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and National Park Service (NPS) have been sent home without pay. While local organizations such as Western Colorado University, Gunnison Valley Health and the City of Gunnison are yet to take direct hits from the federal stalemate, many are discussing the potential consequences should the shutdown drag on.u00a0

(Editoru2019s note: The Times is aware of the recent tragedy in Gunnison. While this story does not discuss that incident directly, it does address the topic of suicide. We recognize this may be a difficult subject for some readers. People in crisis should call the Colorado Crisis Services Hotline at 844.493.8255 or text TALK to 38255. Their trained professionals provide […]

Last month, Gunnison Watershed School District Superintendent Dr. Leslie Nichols announced that the 2025/26 school year will be her final one in the position. Nichols, who took on the role in 2018, has since guided the district through a global pandemic and spearheaded major renovations and expansions to school facilities. This week, Nichols spoke with the Times to reflect […]

On Oct. 27, the Los Angeles Dodgers first-baseman Freddie Freeman ended an 18-inning, 7-hour World Series game 3 with a walk-off rocket to center field. Los Angeles Head Coach Dave Roberts called it u201cone of the greatest World Series games of all time,u201d as the Dodgers are now two-wins away from their second consecutive world title. But to one Gunnison […]

As the federal government shutdown stretches into November, Gunnison Valley residents could begin to feel the impact from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) delays. This week, the Trump Administration announced it will partially pay for critical food aid throughout the closure. However, the president has since signalled he might withhold funding until the shutdown is resolved.u00a0 Although uncertainty swirls on […]