Rollin' on the river Jul 27, 2008
MONTROSE The Gunnison River rangers have enviable summer jobs. They steward the stretch of waterway that meanders through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area ... He's one of four Gunnison River rangers who primarily care for the NCA, but also help manage the lower Gunnison and part of the San Miguel River. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
GMUG leases pulled from upcoming energy sale Jul 20, 2008
The leases overlie the West Elk Coal Mine leases, and 11 of the 15 parcels are within an inventoried roadless area on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Advertisement. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Edith Cather Jul 17, 2008
For over 15 years, John and Edith made summer sojourns to beloved Gunnison and Lake City, Colo. to be near sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and of course, excellent fly fishing. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Budget-smart national park trips Jul 15, 2008
There's also the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado (with its amazing 2,250-foot Painted Wall) and Oregon Caves National Monument. Just make sure you've got the camera handy. (CNN -- Travel)
Two accidents, one man killed Jul 14, 2008
GUNNISON COUNTY Colorado State Patrol responded to two accidents this weekend, one in which a Paonia man was killed ... Fouquet was headed westbound on Highway 50, 16 miles east of Gunnison Sunday, when his motorcycle had a flat tire. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Enviros sue to block Roan drilling leases Jul 13, 2008
On June 9, BLM announced that 46 parcels -- about 73,552 acres of federally owned land in Garfield and Gunnison counties -- would be put up for auction for leases allowing gas and oil operations. That includes 31 parcels, or 55,186 acres, on top of the Roan Plateau and around the sides -- all the area in the federal Roan Plateau Planning Area that's not currently leased for oil and gas operations. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
First Montrose airport takes off on Sunset Mesa Jul 7, 2008
The limp air sock dangled from the airport hanger, welcoming the DC-3-C that was approaching from the east, letting down from its cruising altitude high above the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It crossed the outer boundaries of the Montrose Municipal Airport to land at 8 a.m., greeted by the cheers of an excited reception committee. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Time for the fair Jul 7, 2008
One of the most momentous occasions ever held at the fairgrounds was in September 1909, when President of the United States, William Howard Taft, spoke to the hundreds gathered there to celebrate the dedication of the Gunnison Water Diversion Tunnel. Taft was treated to a special rodeo, complete with bucking broncs, before delivering his speech from the newly painted bandstand. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Midwest former home, birthplace of some Montrose relief donors Jun 26, 2008
Citizens and businesses in Montrose and surrounding communities, such as Gunnison, responded with donations of money and goods, said Relief Director Jan France. Two shipping containers of supplies should be filled by Friday the deadline to contribute to the drive. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
No kill region goal for Western Slope animal welfare groups Jun 25, 2008
The counties involved are: Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit. There are no such grants currently in Colorado, said McCarty. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Oil, gas showdown looms Jun 22, 2008
Major sections of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers wouldn't be protected,'' Nickum said. The entire Yampa and Eagle (rivers) wouldn't be covered. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Colo. apartment vacancy rate declines Jun 20, 2008
The housing division report, called the "Colorado Multi-Family Housing Vacancy & Rent Study," covers the following markets: Alamosa, Aspen, Buena Vista, Ca;on City, Colorado Springs, Durango, Eagle County, Fort Collins/Loveland, Fort Morgan/Bush, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, Gunnison, Lake County, Montrose, Pueblo, Salida, Southeast Colorado, Steamboat Springs, Sterling and Summit County. The housing division has published the statewide multifamily rental housing since 1995. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Protecting our national parks Jun 18, 2008
Within a short drive, we have the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Curecanti and Colorado National Monument. Add a few hours and there s Mesa Verde, the Great Sand Dunes and Florissant Fossil Beds. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Lawsuit threatened over Roan Plateau leases Jun 17, 2008
On June 9, the federal Bureau of Land Management announced that 46 parcels -- about 73,552 acres of federally owned land in Garfield and Gunnison counties -- would be put up for auction for leases allowing oil and gas operations. That includes 31 parcels, or 55,186 acres, on top of the Roan Plateau and around the sides -- it's all the area in the federal Roan Plateau Planning Area that's not currently leased for oil and gas operations. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Sugar beet industry had lasting impact on Montrose County, area Jun 16, 2008
The opening of the Gunnison Tunnel in 1909 furnished unlimited water to the Uncompahgre Valley. The end of WW I in 1918 brought more German families to the area. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Colorado's hills alive with the sound of opera Jun 15, 2008
"Falstaff," July 24 in Crested Butte, July 26 in Gunnison and July 27 in Crested Butte, 970-349-0619 ... The Crested Butte Music Festival is staging "Falstaff" July 24 in Crested Butte, July 26 in Gunnison and July 27 in Crested Butte. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Five ways to be wowed - whatever the season Jun 15, 2008
Where: Crested Butte, sitting at nearly 9,000 feet in the very mountainous west-central part of the state northwest of Gunnison, is considered by many to be the country's best mountain-biking destination. Trails of all skill levels form a web around the tiny, picturesque onetime mining town. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Gold mine for opera fans in Colorado Rockies Jun 14, 2008
The Crested Butte Music Festival is staging "Falstaff" July 24 in Crested Butte, July 26 in Gunnison and July 27 in Crested Butte ... Crested Butte Music Festival: "Falstaff," July 24 in Crested Butte, July 26 in Gunnison and July 27 in Crested Butte, or 970-349-0619. (CNN -- Travel)
Have wheels, will travel? Jun 13, 2008
One of these is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park ... The BLM has noted an increase in off-road vehicle use, according to Karen Tucker, manager of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
BLM prepares to auction Roan Plateau land Jun 10, 2008
The other 15 parcels nominated for the lease auction cover 18,366 acres on U.S. Forest Service lands in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The parcels overlay existing federal coal leases, including the West Elk Mine. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Agriculture in Montrose County Jun 9, 2008
It was a time of great opportunity, due to the fact that the Gunnison Tunnel was nearing completion and there would be plenty of water to open lands that had remained vacant ... The completion of the Gunnison Tunnel project in the next four years would insure the opening of over 130,000 additional acres of agricultural and horticultural land. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Appeals Court blocks gas-pipeline work for now Jun 9, 2008
5-mile Bull Mountain pipeline in roadless areas in the White River and Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests. "We are happy that the court exercised its authority before that authority was usurped by the bulldozers ripping through the roadless area," said Sloan Shoemaker of the Carbondale-based Wilderness Workshop. (AZCentral -- News)
Five ways to be wowed by Colorado Jun 8, 2008
Where: Crested Butte, sitting at nearly 9,000 feet in the very mountainous west-central part of the state northwest of Gunnison, is considered by many to be the country s best mountain-biking destination ... At Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, north of Montrose in the west-central part of the state, you can take the high road and hike along the rim ... Where: Crested Butte, northwest of Gunnison in the west-central part of the state, is pretty hard to get to much of the year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tentative deal reached in Gunnison River water rights battle Jun 7, 2008
DENVER (AP) A tentative agreement has been reached in a 30-year legal battle over the river that flows through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in western Colorado. The agreement announced Friday would settle a dispute over federal water rights on the Gunnison River and the amount of water needed to maintain wildlife and a healthy ecosystem. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Snow forecast to fall in high country today Jun 6, 2008
The highest forecasts are for the headwaters of the Gunnison and Arkansas rivers, where runoff is predicted to be 130 percent of average. On Tuesday, the Animas River rose back up to 5,850 cubic feet per second after dropping from this year's peak of 6,190 cfs on May 21. (Durango Herald)
Say, 'Cheese!' Jun 3, 2008
mmmarquez80This photo of the mountains of Gunnison Colorado was submitted by user "mmmarquez80" on oaoa. com. (Odessa American, TX)
Runoff driven by large snowpack spurs flood warnings Jun 3, 2008
A flood watch is in place for the East River above Gunnison. Article Rating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Earl Edward Ed Jones May 29, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Alice Jones, and three daughters: Tami and Dennis Fraser of Gunnison, Colo. Tari Markley and Todd Goodnight of Montrose, Traci and Mike Barrientos of Golden, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Water meeting notice May 27, 2008
Additional Streams that are being considered for appropriation in 2009 in Water Division 4 include: Big Dominguez Creek, Bent Creek (Increase), Clear Fork East Muddy Creek, East Elk Creek (Increase), Grizzly Gulch, Gunnison River, Henson Creek, Little Dominguez Creek, Little Spring Creek, and Schafer Gulch (Increase). Advertisement. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Montrose honors distinguished alumni May 25, 2008
He graduated from Montrose High School in 1965 and received a four-year football scholarship to attend Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. He graduated in 1969 with a major in Spanish and Education, and taught for one year at Florence High School, in Florence, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
C. Avon Curly Kirks May 22, 2008
Curly attended Western State College in Gunnison on a Wrestling and Academic Scholarship, graduating with an engineering degree in air conditioning. After graduation he did his apprenticeship in Grand Junction, and then opened his own business, H & K Sheet Metal in Cortez. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Western Slope Dems tap Durango man for DNC May 22, 2008
O'Donnell said he picked up votes from Pitkin, Gunnison and other Western Slope counties. O'Donnell, 37, has been active in Democratic politics and has hosted fundraisers for Gov. Bill Ritter and 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry. (Durango Herald)
Raising fish for recreational pursuits May 18, 2008
Dan Kowalski, aquatic biologist for the DOW in Montrose will talk about a variety of issues, including: fish management in the lower Gunnison, Uncompahgre and San Miguel river basins; the local fishing forecast and stocking plans; and aquatic nuisance species, including new concerns over zebra mussels in Colorado. The public is invited to ask questions and discuss any issues related to fishing or aquatic issues. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
The Division II Athletics Directors Association Signs WeatherPORT as a Corporate Partner May 15, 2008
" About WeatherPORT: WeatherPORT has seen exponential growth over the last 40 years, moving their base of operation from Gunnison to the Delta, Colorado area. Currently, WeatherPORT boasts over 200 families under their employ, making them one of the largest companies in the private sector in the area. WeatherPORT maintains several manufacturing facilities and a Research and Development facility to further innovative ways in which to meet the customers' requisite needs. Location Cleveland, OH... (Nacda.com)
Wayne D. Pitman May 14, 2008
Wayne completed his apprenticeship as an electrician in Sioux Falls, S.D. He worked on the Minute Men missile silos in the 1960 s, all three dams on the Gunnison River system; and various projects in California and Washington, including the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Wayne loved camping with his family and friends, and after retirement he and his wife Shirley took camping trips to Utah, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and to Glacier National Park, and Kootenay, and Banff National Parks... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Beetdiggers knock Pirates out of districts May 4, 2008
Gunnison fell to the No. 8 seed Bayfield, 13-4. Hotchkiss was the lone team to advance as the Bulldogs beat Salida in the first round. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
BHS to open playoffs at home May 3, 2008
Bayfield will open the district tournament at 10 a.m Saturday against Gunnison (10-9), seeded at No. 25, and it will do so on its home field at the north end of town, just east of Bayfield Middle School ... The winner of that contest will meet the winner of the Bayfield-Gunnison game at 3 p.m. to determine who will advance to the next round on May 9 ... While Hibbard and the Wolverines don't really know what to expect from Peyton, a team from east of Colorado Springs that plays in the Tri... (Durango Herald)
Mittie MacAdams Apr 22, 2008
She graduated from Delta High School and attended Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley and later received her Master s Degree in Elementary supervision from Western State College, Gunnison. She began teaching in Dove Creek and throughout her 34-year career taught in Eckert, Cedaredge and Delta schools spending the last five years as principal. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Montana wants prairie dogs from Wyo. Apr 21, 2008
The Gunnison s prairie dog is a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act. The black-tailed prairie dog was added to a candidate list in 2000 and removed in 2004. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Montrose doesnt make the grade Apr 17, 2008
Montrose, along with Ouray and Gunnison counties, all received D and D+ marks, according to the report. This is no surprise. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
San Miguel County to testify before Congress on energy corridor Apr 13, 2008
The commission maintains the federal government failed to consult with it on a 3,500-foot proposed corridor segment that would pass through San Miguel County and bisect Gunnison Sage-grouse habitat. This consultation is required of the government through the Energy Policy Act of 2005. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
125th history rich: Ouray, Chipeta had leading roles Apr 7, 2008
In the summer of 1875, the Los Pinos Indian Agency was moved from its original location on Cochetopa Pass in the Gunnison Country to be re-established 15 miles south of what is now Montrose, near the present town site of Colona. The first cattle were brought in to this region to feed the Indians who were allotted rations from the Agency. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Science sheds light on the adobes Apr 6, 2008
Findings from five years of research, with the primary sites in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, were handed over in March to land managers. BLM Gunnison Gorge NCA Manager Karen Tucker said the staff may overlay use, vegetation and data maps, and from there discern whether there are differences between the data and objectives for the area ... Prior to creation of the Gunnison Gorge NCA in 1999, there was controversy over whether the area should be designated, said Tucker. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Family friendly resort deals Apr 5, 2008
It's Gunnison-Crested Butte, a grand skiing spot during the winter and an ideal place to learn to fly-fish in the summer and fall. Visitors are surrounded by Gunnison National Forest, and where three of the state's best fishing rivers come together (the Taylor, East and Gunnison) ... Gunnison is about 235 miles from Denver International Airport. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Molybdenum mine project loses partner Apr 2, 2008
said Monday that its partner in the Lucky Jack molybdenum project in Gunnison County, Kobex Resources Ltd., has terminated its participation in the project. Kobex (TSX-V: KBX) is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Marguerite Devor Mar 30, 2008
Marguerite also attended Western State College in Gunnison and was a school teacher for several years in the 1940s. On June 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to George Wendell Devor in Pueblo, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Slipp Landon OConnor Mar 27, 2008
Slipp lived in Montrose until he graduated from high school in 1991, and continued his education at Western State College in Gunnison and Mesa State College in Grand Junction, where he continued to reside. He was employed at St. Mary s Hospital. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
PETER STEVEN passed on peacefully Mar 23, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008 Edition. Published: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:26 PM MDT at home in Payson on March 8, 2008. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rustic Crested Butte a family favorite Mar 22, 2008
We've been back many times since with our kids, cousins and various other relatives and everyone has as much affection for this place as we do, even though its location in southwestern Colorado (about a half-hour from Gunnison County Airport) makes it tougher to get to than many mountain resorts. "That's our blessing and our curse," observes longtime local Joe Fitzpatrick, town manager of Mt. Crested Butte. (CNN -- Travel)
Ritter signs law to fine unlawful off-road-vehicle use Mar 21, 2008
The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is currently in the process of amending the area s resource management plan, which includes changes to travel guidelines for roughly 463,000 acres of BLM-administered public lands located in Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Mesa, and Gunnison counties. Existing guidelines for travel in areas managed by field office will remain in place until amendments are adopted, said BLM spokesperson Mel Lloyd. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
County preps for possible spring floods Mar 21, 2008
Our snowpack is at 123 percent of snow-water equivalent for the Gunnison Basin, said Scott King, well commissioner for the Montrose office (division four) of the Division of Water Resources. The snow-water equivalent refers to the actual amount of moisture contained in the snowpack. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Peter Steven Mar 19, 2008
Peter enjoyed a lifelong love for learning being an avid reader and studied in Heidelberg, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Las Cruces, Reno and Gunnison. Other activities included photography, golf, tennis, racquetball, skiing, fishing, walking in the mountains/parks and visiting. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Gone, but not forgotten Mar 16, 2008
He stepped out with a friend late May 30, 1978, headed for the family ranch in Gunnison County. The friend said he dropped Gray back at 10 S. Uncompahgre at around 4 a.m. May 31 and that as far as he knew, Gray was back at his rooms. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Margery 'Marge' Adell Kirkpatrick Mar 15, 2008
She attended Western State College in Gunnison and taught school for a few years. On July 3, 1949 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Robert N. Bob Kirkpatrick, at Paonia. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Jene Robert Petersen Mar 15, 2008
He moved to Gunnison in 1960 to work on the Blue Mesa Dam Project. He lived in government housing on property that is now under the reservoir. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Richard Rick Vader Mar 7, 2008
MONTROSE Rick was born April 23, 1955 in Gunnison, Colo ... Rick attended Gunnison schools and graduated from Gunnison High School and Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo ... He was very active in the Gunnison Cattlemen s Days Association, a member of Gunnison s Stockgrower s Association and the Colorado Cattleman s Association. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Louise E. McDermott Mar 5, 2008
She attended school in Gunnison, Colo ... She also volunteered as a Gray Lady for the Gunnison Hospital, canvassed for many charities and worked in the office of Dr. Donald Peterson as a receptionist/bookkeeper ... Louise was member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Gunnison Historical Society. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Uncompahgre Plateau has cloud seeding potential Mar 1, 2008
Busto said Colorado s last cloud seeding program started in Gunnison County in 2003 ... He said the Gunnison County program, which he helped start, costs the county about 60 percent with the remainder covered by state grants ... Griffith, who helped Gunnison County get started, said the initial emphasis for cloud seeding was agriculture and that the emphasis continues to be with agriculture and municipalities rather than ski resorts. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Community Diary Feb 27, 2008
sara_gunni69 wrote on Feb 15, 2008 1:17 PM:" DEKALB is a small but strong town I was born and raised there and I know NIU and Dekalb can get through this and show the nation we are not just a small farm town. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the ones we lost and let the community know that Colorado is thinking of You Gunnison Colorado Home of Western State College ". The Black Knight wrote on Feb 15, 2008 12:27 PM:" When I was a student at NIU, I remember studying all the nooks... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Killer beetles cause worry Feb 25, 2008
Kathleen Curry said a group in her hometown, Gunnison, tried to start a plant to make pellets for wood stoves using beetle-killed wood. But they couldn't get a $2 million loan. (Durango Herald)
Story of Black Canyons origins still unfolding Feb 24, 2008
Modern man s interaction with the Black Canyon of the Gunnison has primarily taken place in the past century, representing a tiny pinprick in the history of a natural landmark that holds valuable clues to the earth s earliest beginnings ... The Black Canyon of the Gunnison has often been described as a gigantic crack that seemingly reaches into the bowels of the earth ... What resulted from this violent upheaval in the earth s crust was the Gunnison Uplift, an extensive elevated area where... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Higher fees planned for one-third of national parks (1) Feb 24, 2008
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. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bayfield, Ignacio wrestlers win Feb 23, 2008
Gunnison is second with 24. Centauri of the Intermountain League is third with 23. (Durango Herald)
Marion L. Linsacum Feb 21, 2008
He enjoyed spending time outdoors, in the mountains and fishing up on the Gunnison. He will be greatly missed. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Famished deer to get help Feb 18, 2008
Although feeding has been required more frequently in the Gunnison Valley, which not only experiences heavy snow but is much colder, this is only the third time in 25 years in the Vail Valley, the Aspen Times reported. Some animals will always die during winter, typically the very young, the very old, and the ones that may be sick,'' Randy Hampton of the Division of Wildlife said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
