Dorothy Gladys Bragg Sep 20, 2007
She continued her education at Western State in Gunnison, Colo. College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, and Idaho State, finally receiving her BS from the University of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1949. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Signs of autumn fading? Sep 16, 2007
But Forest Service officials from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests warn that the golden shades of yellow leaves that are so highly anticipated may not be abundant this year ... According to Roy Mask, an entomologist for the Forest Health Management department at the Gunnison Service Center, 6000 acres of GMUG land was affected by SAD in 2006. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
State panel to discuss regions roads Sep 10, 2007
In Durango, the panel will hear from transportation planners from the Southwest, Gunnison and San Luis Valley areas, as well as the chairmen of the Ute Mountain and Southern Ute Indian tribes. Public testimony is scheduled for 11 a.m., with a three-minute limit for each person. (Durango Herald)
This Week In Crime From Gunnison County's Sheriff Sep 5, 2007
(CBS4) GUNNISON, Colo ... Gunnison Area Related News ... 08/25/07, officers assisted the Colorado State Patrol with a DUI arrest west of Gunnison. (CBS 4, CO)
More bears lingering in surrounding forests, campers take caution Sep 4, 2007
Forest Service rangers have recently reported an increase in bear activity in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, prompting rangers to urge campers and hikers to take caution ... Information provided by USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Clara L. Woods Sep 1, 2007
Miss Woods graduated from Montrose High School and Western State College in Gunnison. She worked as a teacher for a number of years for the Delta County School District. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Following the Uncompahgre River, towns take the lead Aug 30, 2007
This is the final stop for the Uncompahgre River before it joins the Gunnison on its journey west, a fitting destination for a waterway that begins high in the mountains and plays a starring role in several small communities along its 75-mile route ... It is a major tributary to the Gunnison River, he said ... From the Ouray County line north, including all tributaries to the Gunnison, there are 1,748 different water rights. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Menomonie family mourns son killed in Iraq Aug 30, 2007
The Howells family moved to different military bases around the world, settling in Gunnison, Colo ... Alun grew up in Gunnison, and after graduating from the Gunnison Valley School in winter 2004, moved to Menomonie. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Moldovans fill jobs Aug 28, 2007
Lasting memories range from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Baskin-Robbins ice cream ... Ganeva has visited Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, which she called "one of God's miracles.". (Durango Herald)
Ski towns compare issues, share information at Durango Meeting Aug 25, 2007
His community has four doctors, including one orthopedist, but the nearest hospital is 30 miles away in Gunnison. And he has the money from a business district to build a new recreation center, but isn't sure where he'll get the money to run it. (Durango Herald)
Officials celebrate effort that saved thousands of acres Aug 23, 2007
Charlie Richmond, supervisor of the Uncompaghre, Grand Mesa and Gunnison national forests, said the event Saturday was to say thanks to our partners for making this so successful. Among those singled out for the most praise was Bob Risch, chairman of the Red Mountain Task Force since its inception. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Colorado Soldier Dies From Enemy Fire In Iraq Aug 17, 2007
Parlin is 12 miles east of Gunnison and 120 miles southwest of Denver. ( 2007 The Associated Press. (CBS 4, CO)
Dellums calls reporters cynical - they call him inaccessible Aug 12, 2007
Rob Gunnison, a journalism lecturer at UC Berkeley and former Chronicle Sacramento bureau chief, said scrutiny is higher for a big-city mayor than for a member of Congress, and Dellums may be adjusting to that. "Some politicians are brilliant at working with reporters," Gunnison said ... As Assembly speaker, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was a terrific news source, Gunnison said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Landis crashes, finishes second at Leadville Trail 100 Aug 12, 2007
Four-time defending champion Dave Wiens of Gunnison set the pace early at Leadville and Landis was right with him despite crashing on downhill about an hour into the race. Landis shook of a flat tire to nearly catch Wiens just past the halfway point, but finished 1 minute, 43 seconds behind Wiens' course record of 6 hours, 58 minutes, 47 seconds. (International Herald Tribune)
Ina V. Landsem Aug 11, 2007
and finally graduated from Gunnison High School in Colorado in 1935. After graduation, she moved back to Eau Claire, where she met and married Robert Winrich in 1936. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lester Harold KrausLocal Educator & Family ManDec. 30, 1919 ” Aug. 5, 2007 Aug 9, 2007
From there he continued his education in Gunnison at Western State University. It was here that Harold received both his masters and his doctorate in education. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
History of Pandemic Influenza in the mountains Aug 6, 2007
A study done by the University of Michigan was particularly interested in looking at communities with extremely low rates of infection during the second wave of this pandemic; Gunnison, Colorado was identified as one of these communities ... When influenza arrived in Colorado in 1918, Gunnison County took immediate action ... But, because of the strict precautions taken by the county, only two individuals were infected in Gunnison County during this wave of the pandemic. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Farmers embrace technology to succeed Jul 25, 2007
Members of the Shavano Conservation District visited his farm on the Gunnison Watershed Tour on Tuesday to observe the results of his implementations ... Since the Gunnison Tunnel became operational in 1909, local farmers used furrow irrigation systems, Meaker said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Yellow perch are most abundant game fish in Colorado Jul 15, 2007
Good perch waters include Chatfield and Aurora Reservoirs in the Denver Metro Area, Rifle Gap and Harvey Gap near Rifle and Crawford Reservoir northwest of Gunnison. By the way, on the Western Slope there is no limit for perch. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
County scopes pandemics Jul 13, 2007
Between 1918 and 1920, the Western Slope was hit by influenza with heavy death tolls in Montrose, Gunnison and Silverton. A story from the Silverton newspaper declared the grim situation in its title: 50 Deaths in 10 Days in Silverton, 500 Cases of the Dreaded Influenza. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
No ruling on request for recreational water for city Jul 13, 2007
Previous cases have dragged on for years, and a Gunnison case went to the state Supreme Court. Herald Staff Writer Patrick Armijo contributed to this report. (Durango Herald)
Edward L. Bruce Jul 5, 2007
grandchildren: Christine and husband Bill Sammons, of Gunnison, Colo. and Jim Miller and wife Terri, of Midlothian, Texas. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Rescue Team Unexpectedly Finds Body In Colo. River Jul 5, 2007
Mesa County authorities in the past two months have pulled five bodies from rivers or canals, including a man and a woman who apparently drowned in the Gunnison River as one tried to rescue the other. ( 2007 The Associated Press. (CBS 4, CO)
Bridal Veil Living Classroom commences this week Jul 2, 2007
This year, specialists will travel from Gunnison, Norwood, Nucla and Ignacio. The instructor/student ratio for this course is generally one-to-one. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
‘Decked out' ride shows fan's spirit Jun 23, 2007
He moved to McPherson from Gunnison, Colo. about 10 months ago. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Hard workers deserve a recess Jun 22, 2007
There are more than 170 employees in the Delta, Montrose, Gunnison area, serving around 350 people. Whaley said there are currently 25 open positions, so everyone has been working hard to find employees. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Biking Bliss in Crested Butte Jun 20, 2007
Both Crested Butte and Gunnison are real western towns, designed wistreets wide enough to driv through, now lined with historic buildings packed with shopping and dining opportunities. In Gunnison County, you'll find the Curecanti National Recreation Area, where dinosaur fossils were recently discove Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water and home to the lokanee salmon fishery in the United States; and The Black Canyon Gunnison, one of our country's newest national parks. (Suite101.com)
Farmers market settles again into Oak Street Jun 18, 2007
Cooley, whose farm is just east of Delta on the Gunnison River, is the Oak Street staple whose specialty is growing potatoes of all shapes, colors and sizes. He feeling pretty good about this season s crops, he said. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Local counties and BLM introduce new Web site information Jun 17, 2007
Maps of Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties and the city of Montrose are also available. Links to the new Web site can also be found at www. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Delta County gears up for West Nile virus peak season Jun 15, 2007
5 miles of the Uncompahgre and Gunnison rivers. Also, five trapping sites are placed in the Surface Creek area, and 10 in the Northfork Valley. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Tigersharks takes first in Division 3 at Salida Invite Jun 14, 2007
here were teams there from Gunnison, Summit County, and Platte Canyon, teams we don't have a chance to swim with but maybe this one time. It was a fun meet to watch and be a part of, said Sisneros. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
No alarms on land up for gas development Jun 12, 2007
The lands nominated for lease don t fall on marked habitat of the Gunnison Sage Grouse the area s most famous non-endangered species. They don t seem to sit astride the San Miguel or Dolores rivers. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Probation services to expand in 7th Judicial District Jun 7, 2007
The 7th Judicial District, which consists of Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, San Miguel, Ouray, and Hinsdale Counties, will see four probation officers added to its staff ... Two new officers will be hired to work in Delta, and two replacements will fill positions vacated by officers who are transferring to Montrose from Gunnison and Telluride. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Snowpack at 47 percent of average Jun 7, 2007
The snowpack for the North Platte, Colorado, Gunnison and Yampa/White basins was 39, 34, 26 and 20 percent of their June 1 average. "For most of Colorado, May was drier and warmer than normal," the NRCS said in a statement. (Durango Herald)
Colleges, military welcome new tuition bill Jun 7, 2007
"These individuals are serving their country and are often sent to locations away from their home. Having the opportunity to pursue, or to continue, a college education should not be detoured by having to pay out-of-state tuition," Jay Helman, president of Western State College in Gunnison, said. Ben Keefer, Mesa State director of the Montrose campus and extended studies, also said it was a great idea. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Lake trout weighs in at Colorado record of 50 pounds Jun 6, 2007
GUNNISON COUNTY Don Walker reeled in more than he was expecting during a typical fishing trip at Blue Mesa Resevoir on May 23 when he found a state record size fish on the end of his line ... He checked the weight on shore and then brought his prize catch to the Gunnison DOW office where the trout's record size was verified by a DOW wildlife officer. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Happy 130th to the Ouray Plaindealer Jun 6, 2007
Fish tale from the good folks over at the Gunnison Country Times. Don Walker of Florence landed a 50 pound, 3-ounce lake (mackinaw) trout on May 23 at Blue Mesa, a new state record. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Hawke brings love of the job to Black Canyon Land Trust Jun 5, 2007
Currently the group has protected just over 32,000 acres in Montrose, Delta, Ouray and Gunnison counties. They also worked with the Northern San Juan Initiative to conserve parcels of property in San Miguel County that are contiguous with BCLT- conserved properties. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
‘Around the Valley’ Jun 5, 2007
MONTROSE Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid (UVLA) provides low-income residents of Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties and elderly residents of Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray and San Miguel counties with legal assistance ... The Hearing Aid Bank serves those in Montrose, San Miguel, Hinsdale, Delta, Gunnison and Ouray counties ... The board is seeking individuals from the business, education, law enforcement and general communities of Delta, Montrose, Ouray and Gunnison counties... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Fat tires, sweet rides: More than 100 turn out for first festival May 28, 2007
Ken and Sandi Bloomer of Gunnison, Colo. offered free clinics and basic mountain-bike training. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
To freedom, fathers and fish May 24, 2007
Montrose Daily Press Online. Financial Information. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Turn of a century May 23, 2007
Berg was instrumental in opening a branch in Rocky Ford in 1988 and the branch in Gunnison in 1991. There are currently 15 employees in the two locations in Ordway and Rocky Ford, with five board members that include Berg, Jim Peters, Dean Rusher, Mike McDonell and Berg's son, Leif Berg. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Young cattle rustler Edwards sentenced to 90 days in jail May 22, 2007
Edwards, of Gunnison County, said he too has roots deep in the world of ranching. His grandfather, Bud Edwards, died when a bull went after him and took his down. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Click for story May 19, 2007
Colorado including Englewood, Gunnison, Lakewood and Telluride: 6 percent. Alaska, New York, Virginia, Georgia, Arizona, New Mexico and California:s 11 percent. (Durango Herald)
Task force airs funding woes May 18, 2007
The task force, formerly known as the Delta/Montrose Drug Task Force, provides concentrated investigations into drug and drug-related crimes in Montrose, Delta, Ouray, San Miguel, Hinsdale and Gunnison counties ... Gunnison County Sheriff Rick Murdie said the Legislature should consider reinstating law enforcement agencies authority to seize property linked to drug crimes. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Gas prices hit record high May 11, 2007
It sucks, doesn t it, Gunnison resident Bill Young said, as he filled up his Suburban at Montrose s Safeway pumps. Unplanned outages at oil refineries are to blame for the increase, AAA spokesman Eric Escudero said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
DMEA election candidates finalized May 10, 2007
Welt has a degree in Natural Resources Management from Colorado State University and works as an environmental compliance, health and safety professional in Delta and Gunnison county energy industries. She supports energy conservation and using alternative energy to generate local power. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
National parks to raise fees May 7, 2007
Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde, both in Colorado. Fort McHenry in Maryland. (Washington Times, DC)
Entrance Fees At National Parks Increasing May 7, 2007
-Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde, both in Colorado ... Then in 2009, fees would rise one more time at Muir Woods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde and at 36 additional parks. (Click2Houston, TX)
A time to celebrate May 5, 2007
The founders, the Gunnison Tunnel engineering, presidential visits. A national park. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Local students give back Apr 29, 2007
The El Pomar Youth in Community Service program is in five San Juan Mountain Region high schools, Gunnison, Montrose, Norwood, Olathe and Telluride. The extra-curricular organization is a stewardship program of El Pomar, a foundation whose goal is to enhance communities through grants. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
State withdraws objection to water rights stipulations Apr 29, 2007
MONTROSE Nearly two weeks after filing objections to an agreement reached between Upper Gunnison Basin water users and the federal government in 2003, the state s attorney general has filed a motion to withdraw it. It was done because a number of parties in the Gunnison River Basin made it very clear they felt the filing of those objections would prevent further negotiation, said Alexandra Davis, First Assistant Attorney General for the water rights unit ... The agreement in question regards... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Gunnison water users fear loss of resource Apr 24, 2007
MONTROSE A recent filing by the state s attorney general has prompted controversy among water users in the upper basin of the Gunnison River. The filing objects to stipulations protecting the water rights of ranchers and other users from the government s reserved water right for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison ... I was astounded to see it, said John McClow, attorney for the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Injured climber rescued from Black Canyon Apr 22, 2007
He was ambulatory, said Paul Zaenger, supervisory ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It appears that there were not any life threatening injuries. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Around the Valley Apr 22, 2007
MONTROSE May 1, 2007 is the deadline for producers in Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties to apply for an emergency loan based on damages and losses caused by ongoing drought that occurred from Jan. 1, 2006 and continuing ... MONTROSE On Friday, May 11, the Colorado Commission on Aging and the Region 10 Area Agency on Aging will host Through the Generations, a once-in-a-lifetime bash for centenarians from Delta, Montrose, Hinsdale, Gunnison, San Miguel and Ouray counties ... MONTROSE... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
‘Montrose, a Principal Commercial Center on the Western Slope’ Apr 19, 2007
The introduction mentioned the importance of irrigation water provided by the Gunnison tunnel and the surrounding mountains providing shelter from severe storms in our valley. It spoke to the fact that this had been the home of the Ute Indians, who no doubt selected this area because of the ideal climate pleasant summers and mild winters and lack of severe snow storms. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Rolling out the red carpet Apr 15, 2007
Dedication of Gunnison Tunnel opening One of the most memorable celebrations in Montrose's history took place at the opening of the Gunnison Tunnel irrigation project in 1909. Members of the Gunnison Tunnel Opening Committee planned for a grandiose one-day celebration including events in Montrose and a dedication ceremony by the President of the United States at the West Portal of the tunnel (town of Lujane) ... A huge "Welcome Arch" was constructed over Main Street with pictures of President... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
First lady visits Montrose Apr 14, 2007
Sheriffs, town board members, other officials and mental health professionals from Gunnison to Delta were present to discuss several hot-button topics. One quandary that nearly everyone agreed needs to be addressed is the fact that a person loses Medicaid benefits upon incarceration. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Hugo Selig’s Early Recollections Apr 12, 2007
The state was under martial law with mine owners and miners clashing with each other in Telluride, Ouray, Gunnison and Lake City ... Selig stated, It was a mighty dry country for water before the Cimarron and Gunnison Rivers were utilized for water as the Uncompahgre River was often nearly dry before the first of June ... Of course, the mining of precious metals also flourished in the San Juans as well as Gunnison and Lake City, providing a market in the Montrose area for food and supplies. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
This Week In Crime From Gunnison County's Sheriff Apr 11, 2007
(CBS4) GUNNISON, Colo. Gunnison area related news ... 04/03/07, Gunnison County Sheriffs Officer, Colorado State Patrol, Mount Crested Butte Police, EMS, Gunnison Fire and Crested Butte Fire responded to a fast moving grass fire at the north end of Sierra Vista Way and Gunnison County Road 730. (CBS 4, CO)
1 killed, 1 injured in crash Apr 10, 2007
GUNNISON COUNTY One person died and another was seriously injured when their vehicle slammed into the tank of a Kenworth tractor Friday ... That person was taken to the Gunnison Valley Hospital. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Awards GMUG biologist Apr 8, 2007
Mr. Grother works as a zoned wildlife biologist on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) on the Norwood and Ouray Ranger Districts. Over the past 18 years Craig has developed approximately 51 partnership agreements, valued at over 360,000 to improve wildlife habitat on the Forest many of which were with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Senate bill could up court fees, enhance security Apr 6, 2007
The bill is written to provide supplemental funding for counties of the most limited means and Patrick said all six counties in the local judicial district Montrose, Delta, Ouray, Gunnison, Hinsdale and San Miguel meet at least two of the criteria spelled out in SB 118. To be eligible for the funding, counties must have a population base, per-capita income or property tax revenues below the state median. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
GMUG plan, comments on hold Apr 5, 2007
MONTROSE Just weeks after the long-awaited Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest draft plan was released, both it and scheduled public comments appear to be on hold ... A public meeting slated for April 19 in Montrose was postponed Tuesday, along with similar meetings this month in Hotchkiss, Norwood, Grand Junction and Gunnison. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Cancer center meets $1 million goal Apr 5, 2007
People come to the center from surrounding areas such as Gunnison, Delta, Ouray and San Miguel counties to receive treatment. "It's not only good because we are closer to them, but it's also good for the community," Smiles said, referring to the amount of shopping visitors take in when they come to Montrose. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)