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Once installed, a new gap weather radar is expected to produce a stream of data that will vastly improve water supply and weather predictions in the Gunnison Basin — an area that has historically had limited access to accurate forecasts due to its remote location. The project, led by the Western Water and Weather Intelligence

The Gunnison Watershed School District may launch a “seal of biliteracy” program as soon as this year, pending approval from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the school board. (Photo/GCT)

A new plan may give public land managers more control over livestock grazing at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Cattle and sheep have grazed within the boundaries of the national park and recreation area long before they were formally established. While grazing permits in these areas have

With the guidance of a new strategic plan and incoming data from an updated housing needs assessment, Executive Director Melissa LaMonica’s goal is to get the Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority back on course during a time of great need in the community. In recent years, many have questioned the identity of the Housing Authority,

The Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority’s deed restriction program has been described as a “black box:” a complex system that has not been consistently monitored. But a new software platform, coming online this year, is expected to create a culture of compliance for homeowners — preserving affordable housing for the workforce long-term. More than 500

News of a visitation slowdown is spreading across the Mountain West and the Gunnison Valley may not be immune for much longer. Many resort communities saw a significant downturn in both sales tax collections and hotel stays during the summer season. This followed a decrease in lift ticket sales last winter, with early data from

While the process is moving slowly, the City of Gunnison has been tightening up the design of its coming water treatment plant. The city currently relies on a system of wells to supply drinking water to residents. According to city staff, this system lacks redundancy in the case a contaminant enters the aquifer it pulls

The Times organized a candidate forum on Oct. 14, held in the Gunnison Arts Center’s newly renovated Black Box Theater. County commissioner challengers Lisa Henry and Steve Bathje joined incumbents Liz Smith and Jonathan Houck for a series of 10 questions drafted by the Times newsroom, with input from readers. The questions covered the themes

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, in partnership with the Wilderness Land Trust, acquired three parcels of private land in Gunnison County that are transitioning to wilderness. (Courtesy photo)

Reduced spring snow and rain falling in the West explain years of missing water in the Colorado River Basin, according to new research with a genesis in the East River corridor above Crested Butte. Generating water supply forecasts is a tricky task. The local water district has put a great deal of energy and money