Over 700 Gunnison families could be without critical funds
Alex McCrindle Times Associate Editor
As the government shutdown steams into its fourth week, Gunnison County could face delays in federal food assistance benefits in November.
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(Editor’s 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 free, immediate and confidential help 24/7, 365 days a year. Crested Butte Youth Wellness offers four free counseling sessions for kids between grades 6-12 and CB State of Mind provides 10 free sessions with a local therapist. For peer support specialists at Gunnison Valley Health, email behavioralhealth@gvh-colorado.org or call 970.648.7128.)
Just days before Christian Schlegel took his own life in 2023, he had one final conversation with someone close. Later, his mother Chris Peterson learned what had been said — and it flipped her entire understanding of men’s mental health and inspired her own journey in suicide prevention.
“On his final day speaking to someone, that person said, ‘You need to talk to someone, a counselor, therapist, something,’” Peterson said. “[Christian] responded, ‘I would talk to someone, but nobody would understand.’” Peterson realized that modern-day therapy wasn’t
the answer to the mental health crisis looming over the Gunnison Valley — and Christian wasn’t alone. That same year, seven men between the ages of 21 and 41 took their own lives. Last year, Peterson and her husband Ben Nielsen
“Life’s hard enough as it is and having a place to hang out and blow off some steam goes a really long way.”
— Ben Nielsen, Brothers Helping Brothers
In a significant step towards building a more inclusive and accessible community, the City of Gunnison has completed a comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) SelfEvaluation Assessment Report and is finalizing its Transition Plan. This initiative reflects the City’s commitment to ensuring that all residents and visitors—regardless of ability—can fully participate in civic life.
Why the City is Taking Action
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The Rocky Mountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring 200 temporary, seasonal wildland firefighters for the 2026 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Firefighter positions include engine operators, hotshot crew members, hand crew members, helitack crew members, fuels technicians, fire lookouts, dispatchers and other essential fire management positions.
Job information, including duty locations and application details, is available online at fs.usda.gov/r02/fire. Job seekers can apply for the 200 wildland firefighter jobs at usajobs.gov through Oct. 29, 2025.
Any U.S. citizen or national who is at least 18 years of age can apply. Hiring managers will use a “Direct Hire Authority” to hire applicants, which means veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply.
Ballots for this year’s election have been mailed to registered voters in Colorado. The last day to register to vote online or by mail is Monday, Oct. 27. However, registration is available in person at any time — including on election day Tuesday November 4 — at the Blackstock Government Center, 221 N. Wisconsin St. in Gunnison.
In the Oct. 16 edition of the Times we incorrectly reported Brad Dempsey’s role in the Gunnison Rising bankruptcy proceedings. He is the chief restructuring officer, not the organization’s bankruptcy lawyer. That role is filled by attorney Andrew Johnson.
The City of Gunnison has invested time and resources into conducting a self-evaluation and developing a transition plan to gain a deeper, more objective understanding of where accessibility barriers exist. This effort provides a clear roadmap for reducing those barriers.
These plans align with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, which requires public entities like the City of Gunnison to ensure that their programs, services, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, Title II of the ADA mandates that local governments evaluate their services and remove obstacles that prevent equal access.
In 2025, the City Council formally authorized the self-evaluation and transition planning process to meet these legal obligations and support the City’s strategic goal to “Enhance Accessibility.”
The City partnered with Accessibility Consulting Partners, Inc. (ACP), a professional ADA consulting firm. The project included a detailed assessment of 19 City-owned facilities, parks, and pedestrian public rights-of-way. ACP’s team conducted over 21,000 measurements and assessments, identifying elements that could hinder access for individuals with disabilities.
Evaluation Results
Completed in October 2025, the Self-Evaluation Assessment Report documents physical barriers such as steep curb ramps, narrow sidewalks, inaccessible restrooms, and inadequate signage.
These findings are prioritized based on their impact on public access and safety, with a focus on hightraffic areas like public right of ways and facilities, government buildings, and downtown corridors. The report also includes a Transition Plan Data Table (TPD)—a searchable tool that outlines each barrier, its location, the applicable ADA standard, recommended remediation, and a proposed timeline for remediation. This data-driven approach enables the City to plan improvements strategically, balancing urgency, feasibility, and available funding.
Why This Matters to the Public Accessibility is not just a legal requirement—it’s a matter of equity and community well-being. The City’s programs and services, from recreation and public meetings to parks and transportation, must be accessible to all. By identifying and addressing barriers, the City is taking proactive steps to ensure that the community as a whole can access and enjoy the same opportunities. Moreover, accessibility improvements benefit everyone. Parents with strollers, older adults, and people recovering from injuries all gain from better sidewalks, ramps, and facilities. These enhancements improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for the entire community.
A Collaborative and Transparent Process
Public engagement has been a cornerstone of this initiative. Since May 2025, the City has hosted outreach events, conducted surveys, and invited feedback from residents, advocacy groups, and stakeholders. Community input has helped shape the prioritization of improvements, especially in areas where accessibility challenges were most frequently reported.
To ensure transparency and accountability, the City has designated an ADA Coordinator to oversee implementation, maintain records, and update the Transition Plan annually. This ensures that progress is tracked and that
community needs continue to guide the City’s accessibility efforts.
What’s Next—and How You Can Help
The City of Gunnison is now entering the final phase of this process: finalizing the Transition Plan. Before the plan is adopted by City Council, the public is invited to review the draft ADA Transition Plan and provide feedback.
This is a critical opportunity for residents to shape the future of accessibility in Gunnison. Your comments can help refine priorities, inform budgeting decisions, and ensure the plan reflects the lived experiences of those who navigate our community every day.
The draft ADA Transition Plan is available online at gunnisonco.gov/ADATransition and in person at City Hall. Comments and suggestions can be emailed to cityclerk@gunnisonco.gov through October 29.
By participating in this process, you’re helping to build a more inclusive Gunnison—one where everyone has the opportunity for access.
W.C. (Bill) Bennett Jr. was born in St. Louis on July 14, 1944 to William Clark Bennett Sr. and Betty Fulton Huey Bennett. He passed away in Gunnison, Colorado on Oct. 10, 2025. Bill spent his youth with his parents, brother David, sister Karen and beloved black lab, Patsy, canvassing the hills around Evergreen, Colorado, camping, hiking, skiing and enjoying nature.
Some summers he spent on Lake Erie or in Florida with his grandparents. Later, Bill attended Western State College (now Western Colorado University) where he studied English with Dr. Rouillard, Philosophy with Dr. Gery, and Art with Neil Parsons, whose work he deeply admired throughout his life.
While a student, Bill met Carol Jones, a California girl who was visiting her parents in the valley while on hiatus from teaching overseas. She would later become his wife of 54 years. All his life he loved art — making art, painting, taking photographs, writing poetry and taking road trips across the country. Many a family trip to the Great Northwest took twice
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the time — and yielded twice the discovery — than any route Google maps could ever provide.
Throughout his adult life, Bill had many roles in the communities where he lived, including heading up auxiliary services for the Jefferson County Public Library system, delivering mail to Powderhorn, taking care of the community schools, keeping them safe and clean for the children and teachers, working at the Western bookstore and always working on his art. Bill participated in many group and solo art exhibitions in Gunnison and across the Western Slope of Colorado.
He always welcomed artists to his Lost Canyon studio. His belief in and support for artists, including his daughter, son-inlaw, grandchildren and friends, was enduring and uplifting. He always gave chefs his compliments, loved reading, lending out books from his home library, cars (Corvettes especially) and music — from Leonard Cohen to War on Drugs to his grandchildren’s classical music concerts — and would listen for the words in the songs. His Irish sense of humor would come out whenever he spent time with his brother and from it he had the knack for choosing just the right offbeat presents for birthdays and holidays that would keep the family laughing.
As a U.S. Navy veteran who spent two years based in Pearl Harbor, the Jan. 6 insurrection hurt him deeply; he loved America and our democracy. He remained politically engaged throughout his life,
following the news, calling and writing elected officials to advocate for change whenever he saw injustice.
Bill’s artist statement, combining poetry and prose, captures the essence of what he strove for in art and life:
As I walk through the world
As I move around — Everyday life
I notice and remember the shapes, colors, textures Of things in the man-made world
And also in the natural environment. I put these impressions in my pocket and take ‘em out later in my studio as I work on new art projects. The world is a mosaic and all my art comes from fitting the pieces together and striving to make works of lasting import and beauty.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother. He is survived by his wife, Carol, sister Karen Bennett, daughter Kelsey Bennett and sonin-law David Klingsmith. His grandchildren are Elizabeth Klingsmith and Julien Klingsmith. His nephews and nieces are Sean Bennett (Deegan and Dakota), Deven Bennett, Esther Johnson (Reed and Bella), and Dylan Weihnacht.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gunnison Arts Center. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends on Saturday, Nov.1 from 10 a.m-12 p.m at the West Tomichi River Park.
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“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
~ Mark 9:23 (NLT)
Gia Wright Times Staff Writer
This Halloween, the beloved tradition of trick or treating on Main Street in Gunnison will return. On Oct. 31, from 3-6 p.m., downtown will host the Gunnison Goblin Walk, presented by the Rotary Club of Gunnison.
While it’s the first year that the local branch of the Rotary Club will present the community Halloween trick or treat extravaganza, some of its members have experience from being involved in previous years.
Last year, the City of Gunnison took over the event from longtime sponsor, the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the city, former Rotary Club President Katie Lewinger and her event company Professional High Fivers put on the downtown trick or treat event as well as the Holiday Night of Lights.
When Lewinger spoke with the city about presenting the event again this year, they voiced the hope that a community organization or local nonprofit may be able to take it on due to budget constraints, she said. This is when Lewinger suggested the idea to the Rotary Club, of which she is still an active member.
“The Rotary Club of Gunnison has been around since 1922. It’s one of the oldest nonprofit volunteer-based groups in the valley,” Lewinger
said. “When the city was looking for a local [nonprofit] sponsor for the Halloween event, I thought Rotary would be perfect and presented it to the group. It was an easy decision for us to say ‘yes’.”
The Rotary Club has decided to call this year’s Halloween event the “Gunnison Goblin Walk.”
The nonprofit club actually has a history with Halloween in Gunnison. Lewinger explained that there have been various times in the town’s history when no one had plans to organize the downtown trick or treat event, so Rotary stepped in.
“Cathie Elliott was sharing memories with me from the 90s when the Rotary Club put together bags of candy and set up little stations of carnival games,” Lewinger said.
The Rotary Club’s international motto is “service above self,” a phrase that informs and directs all community servicerelated actions and projects in which they are involved. Some of these include giving dictionaries to third graders each year, helping the elderly with their yards, yearly holiday caroling partnered with the rec center, hosting an annual fishing derby and putting together gift baskets for seniors to receive over the holidays. The club steps in when and wherever it sees a community need that they can help fill.
“I’m really about inclusion,” Lewinger said. “Last year was the first year that we had tables and booths set up and invited organizations and businesses that don’t currently have a storefront downtown to get involved. We had different insurance agencies that aren’t downtown, we had the Cattle Women of the Gunnison Valley and Six Points, the Book Bus and even [businesses] from as
far away as Camp Gunnison so it was really cool. It got everybody involved and so the Rotary Club is adopting that same theory this year.”
Lewinger explained how the Rotary Club of Gunnison has gone through its highs and lows with membership and funding, seeing a major dip during the pandemic. Since then, the local branch of the international nonprofit has bounced back and is seeing a major revival, with local people of all ages joining to help serve and support their community.
“Rotary Club of Gunnison is really thriving and strong right now. We have a ton of women in Rotary and a ton of people under 50 years old,” she said.
One of the major services that the Rotary Club is known for are its scholarships and youth grants. These financial gifts are awarded by the club’s scholarship committee to support students aspiring to attend college or trade school. The grants are awarded for various community-supporting endeavors, typically for youth but also occasionally for other individuals. Last year was an example of this exception, as a grant was awarded to help fund an alternative to annual summer camps while the schools were closed for construction.
Each year, the Rotary Club hosts a fundraising banquet honoring a local who serves the community in an exemplary way, as well as a student who embodies the club’s selfless motto. This year, the Hal Yale Service Above Self Banquet will take place in November honoring Maryo Gard Ewell and George Sibley.
The Gunnison Goblin Walk will take place on Friday Oct. 31 from 3-6 p.m. on Main Street. It will include booths and tables from local businesses and vendors, a photo
booth provided by City Market, face painting, a fire truck for children to explore and enjoy provided by Hugo Ferchau and the Gunnison Fire Department, a burger grilling station from CC’s Burgers, a Howl-aween dog costume contest and, of course, tons of candy to be collected from local businesses
during trick or treating.
Find more info about the Gunnison Goblin Walk or the Rotary Club of Gunnison on the club’s website rotaryclubofgunnisonco.com (Gia Wright can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or gia@gunnisontimes.com.)
Hunter Boyd Vincent
Hunter Boyd Vincent passed away on Oct. 11, 2025. Hunter lived his life to the fullest and brought light and laughter wherever he went. Known for his infectious smile and fearless energy, Hunter had a special way of making everyone around him feel joy. Whether he was doing backflips anywhere he
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went or sharing his easygoing, carefree spirit, Hunter truly lit up every room he entered.
Hunter was a natural athlete who excelled in anything he tried. His dedication, determination and talent led to a successful athletic career that inspired those who knew him. More importantly, he worked hard to achieve his goals and never gave up on what he set his mind to.
Beyond his talents and accomplishments, Hunter’s greatest impact was the way he made others feel. He had the rare ability to turn strangers into friends and to spread kindness and positivity everywhere he went. His faith was a guiding force in his life and his family takes comfort in knowing that he is now with God.
Hunter is survived by his parents, Camron and Jeni Vincent and his siblings, Randi, Bryce, Kaleb, Kaylee and Ryder Vincent. He is also survived by many close family members and countless friends who loved him deeply.
Hunter will be missed beyond measure, but he will continue to live on through all those he touched. In his memory, we encourage everyone to #LIVELIKEHUNTER
The family invites you to join them in celebrating Hunter’s life on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Fred Field Center in Gunnison, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hunter’s honor to the GHS football and baseball programs or to Bethany Church.
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ents Hope Rickard and Luis Soland-Astorga of Gunnison. She weighed 5 lbs. 12 oz. at birth and measured 18 inches. She has two older brothers, Logan who is six and Zavier who is four. Her grandparents are Maria Zazueta of Gunnison, Catherine Rickard of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Christopher Rentas of Dayton, Ohio.
Beverly Detert
Beverly Detert was born on Oct. 16 at 5:42 p.m. to par-
ents Hailey and Ryan Detert of Gunnison County. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19.5 inches in length. She has a fur sibling, Beryl, who is one and a half. Her grandparents are Brad Bingman of Gunnison, Kim McKee, Kira Case and Chris Detert all of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her great grandparents are Bill and Deb Case of Colorado Springs, Judi Bingman, Lyssa Bingman, Don Bingman, Mary Ann McKee and Peggy Detert.
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Editor:
This past Saturday I went uptown to run some errands. I witnessed a huge group of people parading on Main Street. I knew right away that it was the “No Kings” rally. I drove by them, in the opposite direction, to see the faces and posters they were exhibiting. It was quite interesting, to say the least.
I’m a firm believer in the Constitution and what it means and what it stands for. It affords us all with inalienable rights to pursue our dreams without interference from tyranny. With that said, and curiosity being the driving force, I decided to do a little investigative research of my own and mingle with the protesters.
I was dressed in very unassuming attire (jeans and t-shirt) and started asking innocent questions to some folks. I asked a few young men and women what this rally was for? Most of them looked at me as if I was someone who had just come out of hibernation!
One man screamed at me and said, “What? Are you stupid or something?” Another pointed his finger at me and yelled, “This is about fighting authoritarian rule and protecting our democracy!”
I calmly asked them what authority was being abused? Again, they yelled at me, the POTUS was “taking away their rights and freedoms.”
Understanding I was unable to get a well-educated answer, I moved on and asked a few more people the same questions and, in turn, received the same results.
I knew quite a few people there — many in my age group. I spotted one fella who I knew, because of our shared history of being U.S. Marines. He had been directing traffic for the people during their march and I asked him what he was protesting? Again, without hesitation, he began screaming at me in the same manner as the others.
I finally left the rally and went home to decompress and try to sort out my thoughts from that event. I follow the political scene (local to national) fervently and I try my best to hear all sides of issues and make a well-informed and educated decision based on the topic. For the life of me, this fiery, combative — and many times violent — response from the “Never Trump” encampment is worrisome.
Spewing hateful rhetoric will never solve any problems and will, above all, compromise any future debates. One side will go into a conversation with their minds already made up, as will the other side. I realize it’s wishful thinking, but I would hope that we can slowly begin to start healing and agree to disagree.
Let’s start right here in our own little “country” (Gunnison). I believe we’d all wake up each morning feeling better about ourselves. Thank you.
Steve Dorzweiler Gunnison
Editor:
Brace yourself Gunnison, it’s about to get a lot more expensive to live here. Increases in property values in Gunnison County are resulting in much higher property taxes in 2026.
As reported in the newspaper recently, property tax increases from higher appraised values could run as much as 50%. On top of that, when the mill increase for the new fire station passes in the upcoming election, if you live in the city, you can expect your property taxes to go up as much as an additional 30% according to the county assessor. Renters, understand that these costs will be passed through to you.
Utility costs are going up substantially as well. GCEA has announced a new energy surcharge plan that, if I understand it right, will take your highest usage from 5 to 9 p.m. to compute the surcharge for the entire billing period. That’s a lot like taking your worst test score to compute your grade for the semester.
GCEA’s solution for controlling the increase in your electric bill is for each homeowner to install solar panels. All of the breakeven examples for installing solar that I have seen, even the ones in this newspaper, have failed to include the time value of money.
For example, when we received a $30,000 estimate to have solar panels installed on our home, the salesman said that if we didn’t have that much money burning a hole in our pockets, we could charge the cost to a credit card (at 25% to 29% interest). If we do have $30k in an investment account, spending that money on solar installation will stop the future earnings on that money. Take the money from a retirement account and there would be income taxes and, in some cases, a 10% penalty.
If you live in the city, your utility costs are going up substantially too, as has been reported in the Gunnison County Times. We are fortunate to live in an area where our electricity providers are focused on purchasing energy from renewable energy sources (Save The Planet) and not from the cheapest energy sources.
Don’t forget your insurance costs. When I received my latest homeowner’s insurance renewal the premium had increased 13%. When I called to question the increase, I was told to be happy that the increase was so little. My agent said that most of his clients were experiencing 30% increases. And don’t even think about submitting an insurance claim or your rates will go up even more. Renters take note: insurance premium increases to your property owner will be passed through to you too.
So, brace yourself Gunnison. If you thought the cost of living in the Gunnison valley was high in the past, you’re in for a big shock.
Jay Hill Gunnison
Editor:
I am writing to express my support for Matt Schwartz and his candidacy for Gunnison City Council.
Matt and his wife Amy have been business owners and community fixtures in Gunnison for over two decades. As a parent of two daughters who have grown up in our schools and participated in local activities, Matt understands the challenges and opportunities for young families and business owners in the valley.
One of the qualities I appreciate most about Matt is his approachability. He is always willing to listen and engage in conversations. His genuine interest in hearing from others sets him apart.
Matt is well-informed on the issues facing our community. I recently expressed frustration with Matt about the direction the city was taking on a specific issue. He helped me understand the full scope of my concern and revealed some things that I had not understood.
Over the years, Matt and I have spoken about various neighborhood concerns and while we don’t always agree on things, I have always found him to be open, respectful and solution-oriented.
The combination of Matt’s willingness to do the work to be prepared, combined with his history and experience in Gunnison, make him a valuable asset in our community leadership.
Boyd Pederson Gunnison
Editor:
On Sept. 18, KOA Dave Taylor wrote a letter to the Times titled, “Let’s have lunch,” inviting Joe Dix to “respectfully share our views” together.
Dave concluded the letter with, “Until then, Brother Joe, turn it down and enjoy life.”
This reaching out was in response to a letter by Dix after a previous Times commentary in which Dix — once again — trashed the current democratically-elected sitting president in Washington, D.C.
On Sept. 25, Dix wrote another letter called, “Hard to enjoy some things.” The context was — once again — one big gripe about Trump without addressing Dave’s lunch invite.
So, Mr. Dix, did you take Mr. Taylor up on his offer? Who knows, maybe both of you can have a very nice time and learn a few things outside of your orbits.
Jon Matuszczak Gunnison
Editor:
I am writing in support of Loren Ahonen for Gunnison City Council. I am honored to call Loren my friend and I hope to get to call him councilman soon.
Loren is a man who is full of hope and joy, qualities that are preferred
in a friend but vital for anyone in public office. Loren’s values are rooted in community, in giving back to it and building it.
His time working on state-level energy projects will help guide our city through hurdles we get to face, like building a new wastewater plant. Loren also has leadership experience locally, having served on the MetRec board.
Finally, Loren loves our town. From the rodeo to Western to our public lands to our local businesses, he’s always engaged. When a love for community is combined with a positive vision for the future and thoughtful, well-rounded decisions, we can’t lose. Voting for Loren Ahonen is a vote for our town and its bright future.
Sierra Cucinelli
Editor:
Why must we pay for every dreamed-up or supposed need of a highly-educated cubicle idiot who has never held a real job? If you have never had to work for food, don’t attempt to force others to support your wild dreams of grandeur. Contrary to popular cubicle belief, stupidity cannot be cured with higher taxes! Do you really want to support stupidity?
I ask why our voted-upon and chosen leadership is selling We the People into a state of poverty. Everything is free until it breaks the monetary back of the taxpayer. When do you think We the People can count on the government to work for us?
Families and businesses are starting to vote with their feet. Look at the less-than-vibrant Main Street of Gunnison. Cattlemen’s Days and its steadfast approach to achievement and the quality raising of youth should be economically rewarded, not charged for arena usage. Dedication to a way of life built this awesome structure in Gunnison. The land around the arena has been misappropriated for low income housing. A monthly rental fee of $2,000 is not low income.
Salida and Montrose are very prosperous cities. Why? Government was established to preserve and protect We the People, not to compete with the real estate market. The actual value of a property is the amount you paid for it, not the arbitrary and capricious tax value a gleeful idiot wishes its value to be. When you sell out or move on, let the new owner negotiate for the property value. Maybe a new owner can pay for an increase in value or maybe not. The perceived value is arbitrary.
Paying for growth with saved up money and not passing bond issues for overbuilt and unnecessary structures is a solid way to achieve growth goals. A family cannot stay financially strong on borrowed money. Neither can the government.
We the People need to wisely steward our hard earned tax money. Our rural way of life cannot be dictated by lenders. We must vote wisely.
Colorado saw its lowest homicide rate in five years in 2024, yet domestic violence victim fatalities increased, according to a comprehensive report from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
The report identified 54 domestic violence fatality cases resulting in 72 deaths in 2024, a 24% increase from the prior year. Of those deaths, 38 were killed by current or former intimate partners and eight were collateral victims. All of those were children between 3 months and 7 years old. Five of the children were killed amid custody disputes between their parents, highlighting custody litigation as a high-risk period for families experiencing domestic violence.
“Every one of the eight collateral victims last year was a child. Domestic violence is not only a crisis between partners — it’s tearing families apart and claiming young lives,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser, who chairs the review board. “We must do more to protect children and survivors before tragedy strikes. That means stronger firearm safeguards, greater coordination across courts and law enforcement and earlier intervention when warning signs appear.”
While total homicides
statewide declined by 16.7%, domestic violence deaths made up 18% of all homicides, the highest share in five years. This means that even as overall violence decreases, domestic violence continues to claim a growing share of lives in Colorado.
Firearms were used in 75% of all domestic violence deaths in 2024, including every child fatality. Half of the perpetrators had a prior domestic violence arrest or warrant and one in five had a prior conviction.
Rural counties also continued to experience disproportionately high rates of domestic violence fatalities per capita, underscoring the ongoing challenges survivors face in accessing safety and support.
The report also includes the first-ever four-year statewide analysis (2021-2024) of domestic violence fatality trends in Colorado. By reviewing multiple years of data, the board identified persistent risk factors and ongoing gaps in the system that continue to endanger victims and families.
The findings reaffirm that domestic violence remains deeply gendered, with nearly nine in ten victims being women and nearly nine in ten perpetrators being men. The analysis also found that firearms were involved in four out of five domestic violence deaths, and children accounted for more than half of all collateral fatalities over time, a growing and alarming trend.
The board’s 2025 recommendations call for stronger prevention and intervention mea -
sures, including:
• Requiring law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms at the scene of domestic violence arrests.
• Clarifying state law to ensure third-degree assault domestic violence convictions prohibit firearm possession.
• Encouraging law enforcement to consider a protocol to provide resource materials to both parties at domestic violence calls where no arrest is made.
• Expanding local fatality review team protocols to include interviews with family members and perpetrators to better identify missed warning signs.
Since its creation in 2016, the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board has worked to identify trends, strengthen data collection and advance policies to prevent domestic violence deaths. The board partners with the Rose Andom Center and local fatality review teams statewide to ensure that every tragedy informs action toward safer communities.
The full report is available on the Colorado Attorney General’s website. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are in a crisis or need immediate support, dial 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799. SAFE (7233). For a comprehensive list of resources available throughout Colorado, please visit violencefreecolorado.org.
(Source: Colorado Attorney General’s Office)
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On Oct. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture notified the State of Colorado that it lacks sufficient funding to pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November. If the government shutdown continues, nearly 700 households in Gunnison County could lose access to critical funds for groceries.
“SNAP benefits are directly tied to the federal government, so I can’t really speculate — it’s whenever congress can agree on spending bills that these funds will be released,” said Deputy Director for Gunnison County Health and Human Services Brad Wheaton. “[In Gunnison] we’re planning for this to trickle into November and for there to be a delay.”
SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, assist over 1,000 residents in Gunnison County. Eligible households
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the ages of 21 and 41 took their own lives. Last year, Peterson and her husband Ben Nielsen created Brothers Helping Brothers, a new mental health resource to transform how local men communicate and support one another.
“Getting rid of that stigma and getting guys to communicate with each other goes a long way in suicide prevention, and not just that, but also quality of life,” Nielsen said. “Life’s hard enough as it is and having a place to hang out and blow off some steam goes a really long way.”
In the wake of Christian’s death, Peterson rallied county employees and local businesses to find a way to raise awareness for suicide prevention. She asked construction companies and businesses like Western Lumber, Ace Hardware and Christopher Klein Construction to build portable putt-putt golf holes. On March 23, 2024, over 400 people flooded into the Fred Field Center and played mini golf, participated in a silent auction and learned how to prevent suicide.
At the event, Peterson polled Gunnison Valley men and used the results to format a new mental health resource. She partnered with Andrea Breiner, a local therapist, who lost her father to suicide when she was only two years old.
“All five of our board members have lost a male family member to suicide,” Peterson said. “We all sat down with so many men in the community and the one common thread we found among at least 90% of them was traditional therapy and counseling was completely off the table — they would not consider it. So, we tried to think of something they would consider.”
The board called their program “Brothers Helping Brothers” and designed it to bring men of all ages and across all backgrounds together to dis-
receive a set amount of money every month, based on the applicant’s income, family size and household expenses. SNAP benefits are loaded onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can be used to purchase essential groceries, such as fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and grains, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. SNAP benefits are not all distributed at the beginning of the month, but are instead allocated based on the last digit of the applicant’s social security number. For example, people with a social security number ending in 7 would receive SNAP benefits on the 7th of the month, and those with a number ending in 0 would receive funds on the 10th of the month. So, recipients could feel the impact of SNAP delays over the course of the first 10 days of November, not necessarily all at once.
In Colorado, SNAP benefits are administered by the Colorado Department of
cuss the challenges they face and learn from others who have been through similar experiences.
Brothers Helping Brothers began with weekly meetings, called “Dude Talk Dinners.”
Danny Lefebvre, owner of Mario’s Pizza and The Dive, became one of the first major supporters and started serving and hosting the event at The Dive on Monday nights when the restaurant was closed. But recently, Dude Talk Dinners relocated from The Dive to the Echo Ridge Excavation shop to move away from a bar setting.
“Rural communities, and especially mountain communities have higher rates [of suicide],” Peterson said. “I think it’s the cold, the isolation and there’s a lot of people that don’t ski and don’t want to go out in the cold. So it’s about having a group to connect with for game nights, to play pool and not be in a bar setting.”
In the first number of meetings, attendees gathered around the table, introduced themselves one-by-one and shared
Human Services. According to Gunnison County Health and Human Services, Gunnison households redeem about 80% of benefits within the first two weeks of issuance. Additionally, nearly 95% of benefits are spent by the end of the month, and roughly 40% of households have a balance of less than $1 on their EBT account by the end of the month.
“This data shows that these households are really living month-to-month with these SNAP benefits — they’re not accruing a balance that carries over to the next month the majority of the time,” Wheaton said.
To prepare for the potential delay, Gunnison County Health and Human Services is meeting with community agencies, such as the Gunnison Country Food Pantry and the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley to bolster current resources.
“There are community meet-
whatever topics came to mind. But Nielsen felt that the original format was a bit “too formal” and, over time, Dude Talk Dinners has evolved into a catered men’s hangout. Visitors are welcome to shoot pool, play darts and enjoy a setting away from a bar, or even their normal group of friends. Despite the change, Nielsen said incredible conversations have continued to emerge around the dinner table.
“When you’re hanging out and meeting guys, conversation comes naturally and we really want guys to have organic conversation and to be able to support one another in that way,” Nielsen said. “The really cool thing is when guys start opening up, the amount of support from the rest of the group is amazing. There’s no judgments, no interruptions. Guys really can support each other in a really profound way.”
As Brothers Helping Brothers continues this year, Nielsen said he is most excited to introduce volunteer work and community service to the program. Many of the past attendees have been
ings happening to take a look at what our current bandwidth is for helping the community,” Wheaton said. “For example, does the food pantry need more food? Do they need more volunteers, additional funding? And these conversations are ongoing.”
According to a press release from Gunnison County Health and Human Services, all current recipients of SNAP benefits will receive an official letter from the Colorado Department of Human Services announcing the hold in the coming days. This hold affects all SNAP recipients statewide and is not a Gunnison County decision. It is unclear whether benefits will be issued retroactively once the shutdown ends.
To ensure timely updates, recipients should verify that their contact information is current in their Colorado PEAK portal or through the Gunnison County Health and Human Services office.
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skilled tradesmen and work as carpenters, electricians and mechanics — valuable skills that could help the community, Nielsen said.
This month, Brothers Helping Brothers hosted two Dude Talk Dinners on Oct. 8 and 22. But Nielsen said he’s noticed an even larger impact outside of the bi-monthly meetings and in his everyday routines. While on a job site, he said he’s far more likely to check in with an employee, to initiate tough conversations and recognize when someone might be struggling.
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be monitored for the latest information by visiting co.gov/peak. (People needing need food or other assistance, can reach out to these local and statewide resources:
• Colorado 211: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211colorado.org
• Gunnison Country Food Pantry: Call 970-641-4156 or visit gunnisoncountryfoodpantry.org
• For community members 60 and older and income-eligible, the Gunnison Country Food Pantry can assist with applications for Everyday Eats at cdhs.colorado.gov/CSFP.
•If you need help completing applications for any of these programs, contact Gunnison County Health and Human Services between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday or visit during Walk-In Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 220 N. Spruce Street.
(Alex McCrindle can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or amccrindle@orourkemediagroup. com.)
has been the starting point of getting guys to recognize that other men may be having problems and that they can talk to them,” he said. “It gets easier and easier as you start to open up with other guys and that’s what starts to kill that stigma surrounding men’s mental health.”
To learn more, and stay up to date with upcoming events, email info@gunnibhb.com or call 970.275.7925.
(Alex McCrindle can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or amccrindle@orourkemediagroup. com.)
Anyone walking into OffCenter Designs at 115 W. Georgia Ave. in Gunnison is greeted by the whir and hum of machines, along with friendly faces and even a dog or two.
For the first time since the original owner and founder
Kirsten Dickey opened the shop, the business has passed to a new set of owners: husband and wife team Kylie Collins and Matt Galvez. Collins and Galvez are new to the graphic design and printing industries, but not to the area. The couple has lived in the valley for ten years — Collins working as a teacher and Galvez as a fly-fishing guide.
“We’re excited by the opportunity to take over such an established business, grow something that will be ours and become more rooted in the Gunnison Valley,” Collins said.
In addition to teaching 4th grade at Crested Butte Community School, Collins also spent several years working in development and mar-
keting at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. Her experience in marketing and interest in graphic design led to the decision to jump into the printing and promotional products business.
Dickey started OffCenter Designs in the early 2000s as a freelance graphic design business. She purchased her first wide-format printer for sign-making and, over time, the business evolved into a sign shop, growing into and out of several brick-and-mortar spaces. The business has since expanded its services to include screenprinting, embroidery, vehicle wraps and decals and promotional product-making. It has become a popular source of custommade merchandise for many local businesses, athletic teams, event planners, government clients and non-profit organizations.
“The business has been so successful because of the Gunnison community and the fact that people value supporting local businesses,” said Dickey.
OffCenter Designs’ slogan reflects the importance of visible, custom branding: “Because everyone should know your business.”
“We are a local business that
helps promote other local businesses,” said Dickey. “[We print custom] mugs, backpacks, hoodies, hats, pencils, candy, vehicles — basically anything you need your logo on, we can help with that,” Dickey said.
OffCenter Designs is in the process of renovating an attached garage area, which will allow the business to offer their vehicle wrapping and decal services year-round.
“We want to learn everything that we can, continue to grow the business, streamline things, keep working with the great customer base that Kirsten has built up and welcome any new customers that want to work with us,” Collins said.
During the transition, Dickey, along with the four OffCenter Designs employees, are mentoring and training Collins and Galvez while they
learn the ropes of the business.
“Everyone has been super supportive and helpful,” Collins said.
Though Dickey has passed the torch of ownership, she and her husband Chris are still the owners of the Paper Clip Copy Center, which shares a building with the print shop. Dickey plans to stick around the shop, not only to mentor the new owners, but also to continue working as an assistant in the copy center.
“We were thinking that it might be time to slow things down in my life a little bit, but I’m not going to stop working. I’ll still be around a little bit — when I’m not sipping a margarita in Mexico,” Dickey said with a smile.
(Gia Wright can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or gia@gunnisontimes.com.)
The 2025 Cattlemen’s Days royalty — Queen Aspen McNulty and Princess Genevieve Williams — have contributed $5,000 to support the local 4-H program. The donation will support the Nadine Henry 4-H Forever Fund, the Gunnison County Horse Program and the Gunnison County Livestock Program.
Each year, members of the Cattlemen’s Days Royalty dedicate their time to representing the community, promoting Western heritage and supporting local youth. This year’s royalty went above and beyond by donating proceeds from their fundraising efforts to help strengthen Gunnison County’s 4-H program.
“These young women are wonderful role models for our community,” said Hannah Cranor-Kersting, Gunnison County extension director.
“Their donation helps us continue to provide hands-on learning experiences and leadership opportunities for our 4-H members. It is so neat to see our program come full circle — our 4-H members are giving back to ensure that the program can continue into the future.”
McNulty and Williams participate themselves in 4-H in the livestock and horse projects. Now aged out, McNulty was a member for eleven years and participated in the horse, market sheep, market swine, market goat, clothing construction and cake decorating projects. She won many awards throughout her years in 4-H, including the Krisjan Harnish Master Horseman Award.
Williams is still a member, entering her ninth year.
She has her own homegrown herd of cattle and sheep and has participated in the breeding beef, market beef, market goat, horse, market sheep, breeding sheep and market swine projects. Williams has also won many awards, including the 2025 Champion Master Beef Producer and the 2025 Champion and Reserve Champion Master Sheep Producer.
“After eleven incredible years in 4-H, I’ve gained so much from the experience,” McNulty said. “Donating to 4-H is my way of giving back to the program that has given me so much.”
The funds that the young women are giving back will go directly toward the Livestock and Horse Project and scholarships and educational events that benefit 4-H members across the county.
(Source: Gunnison County Extension)
The 2025 Cattlemen’s Days Royalty, Queen Aspen McNulty (left) and Princess Genevieve Williams, present Gunnison County Extension Director Hannah Cranor-Kersting with a donation to support 4-H programs. (Courtesy Gunnison County Extension)
Closing for the Season on Friday, October 31st
Monday-Friday, 12pm-6pm • (970) 901-5129
137 County Road 51, Gunnison, CO
• Organic yard waste (grass, leaves, and tree limbs)
• Wood (no plywood, treated wood, wood with nails/screws/ metal, railroad ties, or landscape timbers)
• Asphalt
The Wilderness Pursuits gear swap will be held Nov. 5 from 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the University Center Ballroom upstairs. Cash only sellers please drop-off items on Oct. 31 and Nov. 3-4 from 10 a.m.3 p.m. Lowest price $5. A 20% commission goes towards fundraising and the rest goes back to you. Reach out with any questions at 719.360.8234.
Western Theatre Company presents “Nothing is the End of the World (except for the end of the world)” a comedy/drama about how we reconcile the thin line between our ever-improving technologies and what it means to be human by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Steven Cole Hughes. The performances are at the Taylor Hall Studio Theatre running from Oct. 23-25, Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Please join us Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall, CR 76 in Ohio City for a homemade spaghetti dinner, salad, garlic bread and desserts. Dinner cost is a donation, $10 plus is suggested. Hunting Knife raffle drawing that evening. Hunters and community members are welcome. Cash or check only.
All Marines are hereby ordered to attend the 250th Birthday-Anniversary of our beloved Corps on Nov. 8 at rendezvous point LZ BPOE 1623 and no later than 1800 hours. Dress is casual with a light dinner and cash bar available so please RSVP to Steve Dorzweiler at 970.596.3363 or Brad Burton at 970.250.9495 and please bring a photo of your personal (not platoon) boot camp graduation picture.
Join us for the Gunnison Arts Center’s first-ever Un-Dead Ball — a frightfully fun Halloween night with music by Skyler Matthias, creepy craft cocktails and the crowning of our Un-Dead Royalty. Step into our haunted courtyard-turnedgraveyard for games, surprises and a scream-worthy celebration on Oct. 31 from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. This is an 18+ event.
Join us Nov. 15 from 5:308:30 p.m. with instructor Sarah Sharsmith For an evening of Bob Ross inspired painting. She will take you through a classic step-by-step process to create a serene landscape filled with happy accidents.
Join us on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. for a thrilling screening and sing-along of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with a live shadow cast brought to you by Firebird Theatre, bringing the film to life right before your eyes. Join us for the after party. DJ Walter Balltell will be bringing the vibes after the screening for a late night dance party in the Atrium. The cost is $35.
Join us Oct. 25 at 7p.m. for Girl Winter. A collection of femme-forward and gendernonconforming films. The tour aims to shift the narrative of ski and snowboard films seen on the big screen each fall and include new voices in the stories we consume. The cost is $25.
Pre-order your rum cake now through Nov. 1 at TOWGardenClub@outlook. com.
We have Chocolate rum/walnut, butter rum/pecans, specify no-nuts if needed and coconut rum. Cakes are $40 each. You can pick-up your cake during the Sugarplum Festival at Fred Field fairgrounds on Nov. 7 between 4-7:30 p.m. or Nov. 8 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dancers interested in performing for Move the Butte 2026 are invited to apply on Oct. 24 at movethebutte.com/dancers. Classes fill up so reserve your space now! Scholarships available - more info at dancecrestedbutte.org/scholarships/.
Join us Nov. 7-8 at 7 p.m for “Echoes of the First Laugh.” An intimate, meaningful performance rooted in somatic movement, personal storytelling and inner child work presented by the Crested Butte Dance Collective and Crested Butte School of Dance. The cost is $25-$35.
Join us for 3 Thursdays starting Nov. 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a cozy handbuilding class where you can make one-of-akind ceramic gifts perfect for the holidays for friends, family or yourself.
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 4pm - 7pm Saturday, Nov. 8 9am - 4pm
Community Art Open Studio: The Color of Snow
Join us Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. for a free community art and craft afternoon to work on your canvas for the fundraiser exhibition The Color of Snow. Come use our vast selection of art supplies to bring your canvas to life.
hire snow removal staff for the winter season. We are looking for machine operators and ground shovelers. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the correct person. Full and part-time available. Competitive pay. Email resume to: garden@alpengardener. com or call 970-349-0252
IRWIN BACK COUNTRY GUIDES is seeking On Mountain Hospitality candidates for our cat skiing operation. This role is guest facing and applicants must have a strong desire to provide exceptional hospitality to high-end clientele while maintaining a professional appearance. The diversity of this role requires experience in both food preparation and mountain operations, as well as a hard-working team player with attention to detail and good communication skills. Marker certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to operate a snowmobile is preferred. Clean motor vehicle record is mandatory. Compensation is $200 per day, plus tips. Full time and part time Winter positions are available for the season running December through midApril.
KALOW ELECTRIC is looking for a reliable electrical apprentice to join our team. The apprentice’s responsibilities include completing all tasks assigned by the supervising electrician, which may include assisting with installations, troubleshooting, repairs and calibrations of electrical systems and equipment. Please contact Bill Kalow 970-596-6832 or email resume to Kalowelectric@gmail.com.
NORDJORK is seeking a passionate crosscountry skier who wants to be a part of our nordie-verse. This role is responsible for packing, picking orders, handling customer service questions, and other administrative duties from our Gunnison location. Must be extremely detail-oriented, customer service focused, with an ability to work autonomously & love candy. $25 an hour with a flexible 10+ hrs./wk. Contact us skadi@nordjork.com
POWERSTOP is hiring a line cook and a lead cook. Looking for people that are available 20 to 40 hours a week to work. Pay is based on experience and starts at $17-$20 before tips. Average daily tips will add $5-$10 an hour to base pay. Some benefits available after 6 month period for a long term position. Submit resume in person at Powerstop.
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER: Tenderfoot child & Family Development Center is seeking an early childhood teacher for preschool aged children (2 1/2-5 years old). The lead teacher position can be part-time or full-time ($20.46-$22.52/hour).
Must be Colorado Early Childhood Teacher Credential Level 2 or equivalent. Benefits include flexible scheduling, a supportive team, paid time off, child care benefits, and continuing education. Email: tfootdesk@ gmail.com or call 970-642-1949 for more information. EOE
THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE PARKS AND RECREATION Open Space & Trails Department is seeking Recreation Instructors for a variety of programs including Soccer, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Indoor Climbing, and Referee. Pay range of $19-22/hour dependent on program role. Come help provide valuable programming to your community by being a facilitator for one of our many programs! Please submit your resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance & Administrative Services team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily operations of maintaining and balancing accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies. This includes, but is not limited to, payroll processing, budgeting, grant management, bank reconciliations, compliance reporting, and data analytics. It is imperative the Senior Accountant maintains the smooth operation of the Finance and Administrative Services Department in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local legislation. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, and matched contribution to retirement plan. Starting salary is $73,815 - $88,578 DOQ. Full job description is available on the Town’s website at townofcrestedbutte.colorado.gov. Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co. gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Builders FirstSource in Crested Butte is looking to hire full-time CDL and Non-CDL delivery drivers. Full Benefits, dental, vision, 401k, and quarterly profit sharing available. MUST HAVE: Valid driver’s license. Pass MVR review. Obtain a DOT medical card. NON CDL-$26-29. CDL-$30-$34. Please Call or email Evan Gosda, 720-613-7167 Evan.gosda@bldr.com
THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join our Public Works team. This position performs maintenance and major repairs on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including diesel, gas, and electric-powered systems. Responsibilities include diagnostics, preventative maintenance, welding, fabrication, equipment operation, and record keeping. 2+ years of experience in vehicle/ equipment repair required. This full-time, year-round role offers a competitive salary ($55,458-$80,406 DOQ) and a generous benefits package, including 100% employerpaid health coverage. The Town of Crested Butte is an equal employment opportunity employer. Please send your resume, cover letter, and application to jobs@crestedbutteco.gov.
GENERAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND SNOW SHOVELER NEEDED: Full time, seasonal. Valid driver’s license required. Start now. $24/hour. Ski pass reimbursement. prpropertyoffice@gmail. com./970-349-6281
GOLDEN EAGLE is looking for CDL and non-CDL drivers. Pay is based on experience. Call 970-641-3230.
PATROL DEPUTY
SHERIFF: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, the annual salary range is from $72,397.26 to $102,405.83, plus full benefits. Take home vehicle & uniform allowance provided by the Sheriff's Office.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
PUBLIC WORKS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, hourly range from $23.60 to $31.69, plus full benefits.
BILINGUAL JUVENILE CASE MANAGER
JUVENILE SERVICES: 28 Hours/week, hourly range is from $31.28 to $35.61, depending on experience, plus partial benefits.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
FINANCE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, the annual salary range is from $86,226.40 to $110,496.21, plus full benefits.
DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FINANCE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, the annual salary range is from $108,859.10 to $153,981.08, plus full benefits.
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTY ATTORNEY: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, annual salary range is from $105,000 to $139,000, plus full benefits.
FAST CASE MANAGER
JUVENILE SERVICES: Part-Time, 20 hours/week, hourly range is from $29.51 to $33.59, plus partial benefits.
ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, hourly range is from $23.60 to $26.87, plus full benefits.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I
FACILITIES: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, hourly range is from $25.01 to $28.48, plus full benefits.
For more information, including complete job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit www.GunnisonCounty.org/jobs.
O’Rourke Media Group is searching for a talented editor to lead the digital and print newsroom at the Gunnison Country Times, a trusted and award-winning community newspaper in Colorado. This role is not an administrative one, but rather a role for someone who can lead a newsroom and cover their own beats at the same time.
Our journalists are driven to find stories that matter to our community and are dedicated to fairness, accuracy and ethics. The successful candidate for this position is a strong leader and storyteller who understands both the nuances of rural mountain life and the broader forces shaping it. Gunnison is a place where national issues play out on a local scale — from water rights and public lands to housing, endangered species, and economic sustainability — and we’re looking for someone who can guide coverage that helps readers make sense of it all. The ideal candidate has exceptional editing and management skills, values community journalism, understands how to grow our digital audience and knows how to produce a newspaper that reflects the lives, priorities and passions of the people who live here.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Develop and execute a plan to grow our digital audience;
• Post multiple stories a day to the Gunnison Country Times website;
• Oversee daily news operations, including story planning and editing for print and online;
• Manage and mentor a small but dedicated team of reporters and correspondents;
• Write news and feature stories on a regular basis (this role will include regular beats, including government meetings);
• Coordinate with designers and production staff to meet tight deadlines;
• Uphold high standards of accuracy, fairness and ethical reporting;
• Represent the Gunnison Country Times in the community, building relationships with readers, local leaders and organizations;
• Collaborate with O’Rourke Media Group’s broader editorial network to share ideas and support companywide initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
• Degree or diploma in journalism, communications or a related field;
• At least 3–5 years of newsroom experience, including prior editing or leadership responsibilities;
• Strong editing, writing and storytelling skills across both print and digital platforms;
• Familiarity with AP style, SEO best practices and social media engagement;
• Excellent organizational, communication and decisionmaking skills;
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines;
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle;
• Willingness to live in or near Gunnison, Colorado. The range for compensation is $45,000 to $50,000, depending on qualifications.
O’Rourke Media Group is a family-owned publisher and agency, dedicated to revitalizing local media and connecting communities.
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume, letter of interest, and relevant samples of your work to Chad Richardson, Vice President of News, at crichardson@ORourkeMediaGroup.com
THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE is seeking an experienced Finance and Administrative Services Director. This fulltime, year-round role offers a competitive salary ($116K–$142K DOQ) and a generous benefits package, including 100% employerpaid health coverage. If you have a strong background in financial management, budgeting, and leadership—and a passion for serving your community—apply today. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required. MBA and CPA preferred. Minimum of ten years of professional experience, including at least five years of directly relevant work in an accounting or financial management position. Government accounting experience is preferred. The Town of Crested Butte is an equal employment opportunity employer. Please send your resume, cover letter, and application to jobs@crestedbutte-co.gov.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
FOREMAN: The Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District is accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Facility Foreman to join a team environment focused on operating the wastewater treatment facility and collection system for Mt. Crested Butte. Key qualifications include experience in treatment and collection system operations and maintenance, employee supervision, construction, and electrical/ mechanical repair and maintenance. A State of Colorado Class B Wastewater Treatment and Class 3 Collection System certification is required. The ability to obtain Class A Wastewater Treatment and Class 4 Collection System certification within one year is mandatory (training for certifications provided). Operators are required to take oncall responsibility, including select weekends and holidays. A valid Colorado driver’s license is also required. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $36.74 to $45.06, DOE, along with an excellent benefits package. Benefits include 100% employerpaid family health, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, 12 paid holidays, two weeks of paid vacation, a retirement plan with a 5% employer match and up to an additional 3% optional match, employerprovided uniforms, and a seasonal wellness benefit. The full job description is available at www.mcbwsd.com. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District, PO Box 5740, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225, or email info@ mcbwsd.com. Position will remain open until it is filled. MCBWSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Are you the type of salesperson who sees opportunity everywhere? Do you thrive on the challenge of closing deals, growing accounts, and getting rewarded for your results?
We’re looking for a motivated Advertising Account Executive to join our sales team. This is a growth role — ideal for someone who wants to build their own client portfolio and become a go-to resource for local business owners.
You’ll be backed by an award-winning newsroom, a full-service digital agency, and leadership that values autonomy and hustle. You bring the energy. We’ll bring the support.
• Grow your territory by prospecting and closing new business
• Build long-term client relationships and recurring revenue
• Sales experience or a strong desire to break into the business
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Base salary + commissions
• Full benefits, 401(k), and PTO
• Training, mentorship, and sales playbooks that set you up to win
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute effective ad campaigns
• Guide clients through print and digital marketing strategies
• Self-starter mindset — you take ownership and drive your day
• Competitive edge with a customerfirst attitude
• Full suite of marketing products — from print to SEO to social media
• Strong internal support and a collaborative team environment
• Drive results that keep your clients coming back
• Interest in marketing, business growth, and local impact
• Flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to carve your own path
• The chance to grow with a fast-moving media company
O’Rourke Media Group is a family-owned, rapidly growing media company operating in 8 states and 40 markets. We own over 55 hyper-local newspapers and websites and run a full-service digital agency. Our mission is simple: deliver impactful local journalism and help businesses succeed. Learn more at orourkemediagroup.com
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GUNNISON COUNTY
TAX SALE INFORMATION
TAX SALE LIST
Our tax sale list will be published in October and will run for three weeks.
SALE -Date of Sale: November 7, 2025
-Sale will be held online at “http://www. zeusauction.com/” www.zeusauction.com. Auction and registration information available on our website, www.gunnisoncounty. org/treasurer.
-Auction will begin at 8:00 am MST and close at 5:00 pm MST
BIDDING
-Employees and officials of Gunnison County, members of their immediate families or their agents are not permitted to bid at Gunnison County Tax Sale.
-It is bidder’s responsibility to know what he/ she is bidding on. Each parcel number and minimum bid (minimum bid includes taxes, interest, advertising and certificate costs) will be listed on auction site.
- Payment for all winning bids will be made by ACH from the bidder’s account that was used in the registration process. This is the only form of payment accepted.
INTEREST 14%
TAX LIEN
-You are only purchasing a lien to the property no other rights.
SUBSEQUENT PROPERTY
-If the owner does not pay future taxes by July 31, you will be notified of the amount due and you may pay them if you wish. Payments will accrue interest at the same rate as the certificate.
Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado. Publication dates of October 9, 16 and 23 2025 18906
NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ENACT A SALES TAX CARBONDALE & RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, Garfield, Gunnison, and Pitkin Counties, Colorado:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election of the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District (“District”) will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (“Election”). The Election is being conducted as a coordinated mail ballot election. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors by the Clerk & Recorders for Garfield, Gunnison, and Pitkin Counties between 15 and 22 days before the Election. The location and hours of the polls, and all mail ballot return and drop-off locations, shall be as designated by the Clerk & Recorders. Contact information for the Clerk & Recorder Elections Departments is: Garfield County Website: https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/clerk-recorder/elections/ Email Contact Form: https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/clerk-recorder/email-elections/
Telephone: 970-384-3700, option #2
Address: 109 8th Street, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Gunnison County Website: https://www.gunnisoncounty. org/136/Elections-Office Email: elections@gunnisoncounty.org
Telephone: (970) 641-7927 A ddress: 221 N. Wisconsin St., Gunnison, CO 81230 Pitkin County Website: https://www.pitkinvotes.com/ Email: elections@pitkincounty.com
Telephone: 970-429-2732
Address: 530 E Main St., Ste 104, Aspen, CO 81611
At the Election, the eligible electors will vote on the District’s proposal to enact a sales tax. The full text of the District’s sales tax ballot issue states as follows:
SHALL CARBONDALE & RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $4,300,000 (FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR DOLLAR INCREASE), AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS ARE COLLECTED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, FROM A 1.50 PERCENT SALES TAX COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, WITH THE REVENUE BEING USED TO REDUCE THE FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF NEW DEVELOPMENT ON EXISTING PROPERTY OWNERS BY SHARING THE COST OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WITH BUSINESS PATRONS LIVING OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT, TO OFFSET THE SIGNIFICANT REVENUE THE DISTRICT HAS LOST FROM THE CONTINUAL REDUCTION IN PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATES, TO MAINTAIN
EMERGENCY RESPONDER STAFFING IN THE FIRE STATIONS AND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION, AND TO FUND SCHEDULED CAPITAL REPLACEMENTS, SUCH SALES TAX TO BE IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES THE DISTRICT LEVIES, AND SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN, AND SPEND ALL REVENUE GENERATED BY SUCH TAX THAT EXCEEDS THE LIMITATIONS IN SECTION 20 OF ARTICLE X OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS IN SECTION 29-1-301 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES, AND ANY OTHER LAW?
YES/FOR NO/AGAINST
Questions regarding the sales tax election may be directed to the District’s Designated Election Official at: Sarah Shepherd, 303482-1002, or info@ccrider.us.
BY ORDER OF THE CARBONDALE & RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Gunnison Country Times
Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2025 18880
PUBLICATION LIST FOR DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR TAX YEAR 2024
GUNNISON COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that I will, according to law, offer online at www.zeusauction.com, November 7, 2025 commencing at the hour of 8:00 am and ending at 5:00pm on said day, tax liens on the following described real estate situated in said County of Gunnison for unpaid general taxes for the year 2024.The taxes herein set together with interest, penalties and costs good thru October 31, 2025 as provided by law; (advertising costs are made on an average parcel charge);
R040365 $4,485.68 35 LINKS LLC UNIT 15, THE LINKS VILLAS, THE LINKS AT SKYLAND SUBDIVISION
R031930 $ 5,552.30 470 MEADOW PARTNERS LLC LOT 29, MERIDIAN LAKE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
R030032 $6,954.32 725 RED LADY AVE LLC UNIT 1, CIMMARON CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R002178 $3,629.41
ABILA KEVIN A LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK 24, WEST GUNNISON
R008250 $503.33
ABILA KEVIN A G & S NO. 1 LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #14511, QUARTZ CREEK PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION
R014744 $1,032.35
ADEN ROGER GEORGE LOT 7, BLOCK 14, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 2, #635141
R007402 $822.38
ALEXANDER MARTI WRIGHT LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 12, TIN CUP
R007689 $2,034.35
ALSH LLC
71.52 ACRES IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 1E
R013343 $1,004.43
ANDERSON PATTI DICK
IMPROVEMENT ONLY: ON USFS LAND, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 14S, RANGE 85W, LOT Z, CEMENT CREEK SUMMER HOME GROUP
R025333 $13,573.25
ANTHONY INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
165.85 ACRES IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 14S, RANGE 85W
R042890 $989.45
ARCHULETA ANGELO
MORNING STAR & LAMAR LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #S:2656 & 2657 TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R074431 $914.3 B MURPHY CONSTRUCTION LLC UNIT B, BUILDING 105, LAZY K TOWNHOMES
R016974 $101.48
BALLEW DEREK MATTHEW LOT 248, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISIONUNIT 1
R011843 $32.70 BARBER THOMAS J 34 ACRES IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 3W
R006085 $29,901.45
BEAR CROSSING DEVELOPMENT LLC LOTS 27, 28, 44 & 45, CHALET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 3
R016248 $747.92
BIBBY CHARLES KING JR LOT 13, BLOCK 3, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 3, #583904
R005287 $1,008.34
BLAND LOGAN JULIUS UNIT R-241, THREE SEASONS CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R000989 $809.03
BLOOM DANIEL M LOT 41, BLOCK 8, PALISADE ADDITION TO GUNNISON
R003319 $6,267.22
BORLAND ANTHONY H LOT 20 & PART OF LOTS 18 & 19, THE SOPRIS SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 25, CRESTED BUTTE
R041144 $770.98
BROWN DAVID ELWOOD
5 ACRES IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 51N, RANGE 1E
R007350 $2,626.64
BROWN MARK E AND LAURA N FAMILY
TRUST THE LOT 1, EUBANK’S ACRES SUBDIVISION
R017594 $1,817.42
BROWN MARK E AND LAURA N FAMILY
TRUST THE LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 5, WEST GUNNISON
AMENDED
R030227 $1,532.92
BROWN MARK E AND LAURA N FAMILY
TRUST THE LOTS 4-6, BLOCK 5, GILL’S ADDITION TO GUNNISON
R045408 $2,322.67
BROWN MARK E AND LAURA N FAMILY
TRUST THE 12.40 ACRES IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 15S, RANGE 84W
R017451 $772.00
BRUMGARD RANDOLPH DALE JR LOT 2, LITTLE BIG HORN SUBDIVISION
R027383 $35.42
BUFFINGTON MATTHEW H 37.33 ACRES IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 14S, RANGE 87W
R017476 $1,859.46
BURNETT ROBERT F LOT 119/120, SPRING CREEK TRACTS SUBDIVISION
R032096 $4,152.38
BUSHFENCE LLC UNIT 105, MAJESTIC PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R016176 $125.25 BUTH ROSEMARIE 19.951 ACRES IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 13S, RANGE 89W
R003660 $1,116.36 BYRD MARK AUSTIN LOTS 17-20, BLOCK 24, PITKIN
R070815 $97.63
CARRINGTON JOHN MITCHELL LOT 2, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISIONUNIT 2
R041487 $1,077.86
CASCINO KATHLEEN A UNIT F, LAZY S CONDOMINIUM, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R011665 $101.48
CATTLES LOGAN LOT 46, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISIONUNIT 1
R072193 $1,311.07
CAUSBY JOSEPH MICHAEL PARCEL A, IDA SUBDIVISION
R015591 $15,089.86
CHASE BARBARA J LOT S-11, SKYLAND SUBDIVISION
R028032 $165.32
COLEMAN MARIE
UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN: YELM LODE MINING CLAIM SURVEY #7106, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R040308 $224.76
COLEMAN MARIE
UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN: ORIOLE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #6431, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R008061 $487.69
COLLINS WENDY K 1.125 ACRES IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 51N, RANGE 1W
R011592 $584.39
COMPTON BRENT W LOT 7, BLOCK 19, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 1, #699196
R011556 $1,379.49
CORDOVA SHANNON LOT 7, BLOCK 15, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 2, #677309
R041961 $1,365.61
CRANOR MICHAEL JAMES
PARCEL 3, SHERMAN & EDNA RANCH
SUBDIVISION
R005200 $,3828.46
CRESTED BUTTE ESCAPE LLC UNIT 4, JUNIPER BLDG, OUT RUN CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R040932 $4,936.60
CRESTED BUTTE LIMITED LP LOT 2, WHETSTONE VISTA SUBDIVISION
R074623 $254.13
CRISP TRAMPAS VAN
EASTERN STAR, SURVEY #: 16731, COCHETOPA MINING DISTRICT
R044557 $5,567.37
CULTIVATE RETREATS LLC UNIT 419, MOUNTAINEER SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R006014 $1,760.63
D ELGIN LLC UNIT 436, THE PLAZA AT WOOD CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R042770 $2,404.40
DAHL DUSTIN LOT 26, BLOCK 24, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH SUBDIVISION
R031537 $12,217.13
DAHLBERG ERIC LOT 29, THE SUMMIT SUBDIVISION
R011687 $1,772.49
DE WYS MATTHEW C 6.25 ACRES IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R011688 $1,996.03
DE WYS MATTHEW C 0.59 ACRES IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R072867 $1,656.32
DE WYS MATTHEW C 38.5 ACRES IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R005018 $7036.67
DELTABLUE ENTERPRISES LLC LOT 10, CHALET VILLAGE, ADDITION NO. 10, #703069
R031972 $2,794.78
DEUTSCH JEFF UNIT 1C, ROCKIN Z RANCH CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R031973 $2,690.70
DEUTSCH JEFF UNIT 1W, ROCKIN Z RANCH CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R031977 $2,287.94
DEUTSCH JEFF UNIT 2, ROCKIN Z RANCH CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R008806 $98.23
DEWITT FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST
DIAMOND NO. 6 LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #8388, QUARTZ CREEK PROPERTIES, #703105
R008155 $98.23
DEWYS MATTHEW C 0.25 ACRES IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 49N, RANGE 4W
R071363 $11,209.27
DOUBLE M LLC
170.70 ACRES IN: HOMESTEAD LOT, LOST MINER RANCH SUBDIVISION
R016554 $665.27
DRAHNAK BRIAN LOTS 46 & 47, BLUE MESA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION
R073069 $772.90
DUKE ALEXIS UNIT B, TIMBER TOWNHOMES, GUNNISON
R002334 $672.03
EDGE JOHNNY L III UNIT 202, BLDG A, THE WILLOWS CONDOMINIUMS, #680305
R072568 $6,188.28
ELKLAND REAL ESTATE LLC UNIT 142, MAJESTIC PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R042873 $1,966.91
DELQ SEWER/WATER ASSESSMENT ONLY
FERRELL PETER ANDREW LOTS 37 & 39, NORTH VALLEY SUBDIVISION
R009064 $1,333.66
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC PART OF RECONSTRUCTION & CARROLL PLACER MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #19524, AND PART OF CLARKSON LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #12011A, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R025504 $924.09
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
DEMURRER #3, GOLD LINK NOS. 3-6, SURVEY #15656, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R026043 $604.47
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
SILVER ISLET LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #583A, QUARTZ CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R070593 $1,069.36
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
8 MINING CLAIMS IN GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070754 $548.03
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
SILVER CORD LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #975, QUARTZ CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R012798 $7,872.75
FRIEDMAN ARON LOT 24, ALPINE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
R014126 $197.63
GALE SYLVIA LOT 71, MARBLE SKI AREA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3
R045063 $674.54
DELQ SEWER/WATER ASSESSMENT ONLY
GARDUNO RUSTY LOT 19, THORNTON MEADOWS, #701517
R015869 $446.43
GARVER BRYAN LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 11, SOMERSET
R015933 $193.80
GARVER BRYAN LOT 7, BLOCK 4, SOMERSET R015806 $205.74
GARVER BRYAN G LOT 5, BLOCK 4, SOMERSET
R015807 $211.71
GARVER BRYAN G LOT 6, BLOCK 4, SOMERSET
R005316 $1,235.83
GATTIS EVAN UNIT R-334, THREE SEASONS CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R008954 $721.16
GAULT GROUP LLC LOT 1, TOMICHI PARK SUBDIVISION
R008970 $806.18
GAULT GROUP LLC
PHILADELPHIA BOY, ROCKFORD, MINERS RELIEF & FREEPORT LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #S: 984, 985, 986 & 987, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R043129 $28,414.08
GCP HOLDINGS LLC LOT S-187, SKYLAND SUBDIVISION
R012299 $188.48
GIERUT MICHAEL JOSEPH ALICE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #13181, GOOSE CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R005181 $1,968.10
GILES STEPHANIE GLORIA SKAFF LOT 4, BLOCK E, CHALET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 2
R017525 $1,038.71 GREEN CHRISTIAN MICHAEL UNIT 11, WATER WHEEL CONDOMINIUMS, GUNNISON
R044272 $55.79
GREER JOHN H LOT 7, CEBOLLA HOT SPRINGS RANCH SUBDIVISION
R005292 $2,015.34
GRIMM VICTOR M UNIT R-208, THREE SEASONS CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R009985 $791.65 GROSSE JUSTIN MICHAEL LOTS 32 & 33, ANTELOPE HILLS MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION
R030853 $349.67
GUCCIONE LAURA 40 ACRES IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 1E
R011808 $369.64 GUEST NATHAN LOT 7, BLOCK 10, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 2, #684563
R009202 $329.65
GURLEY ELDON
IMPROVEMENT ONLY: CABIN ONLY IN NW4SE4NW4. SEC 8, 50N1E, ON NEWTON SHANK LAND
R007963 $1,059.30
HARRIS THOMAS ORVAL LIME BASIN NO. 2 LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #13950, QUARTZ CREEK PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION
R072068 $2,851.4
HASSEBROEK KATHERINE C UNIT 303, THE TIMBERS CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R005235 $3,735.45
HASTINGS TRACY R WILLIAMS UNIT 115, MOUNTAIN SUNRISE CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R015194 $1,593.42
HAVERLY LLC
LOT 43, BLOCK 4, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH FILING 2, #674282
R070701 $8,582.15
HAVERLY LLC LOT 44, BLOCK 4, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH FILING 2, #674281
R070702 $9,181.50
HAVERLY LLC LOT 45, BLOCK 4, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH FILING 2, #674281
R007438 $505.01
HELMS JUSTIN DEER TRAIL LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4705, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R007517 $440.75
HELMS JUSTIN
EARLY BIRD LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #1885, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R033490 $498.30
HELMS JUSTIN
LITTLE BOSS LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #2658, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R040202 $1,482.02
HELMS JUSTIN LOTS 25-27, BLOCK 36, PITKIN
R001332 $1,258.65
HERNANDEZ SILVIA VERONICA PEREZ PART OF LOTS 8-12, BLOCK 14, WEST
GUNNISON
R016721 $67.35
HESS TYE ADAMS
R031950 $5,651.13
HISE ELISABETH M LOT 49, MERIDIAN LAKE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
R010497 $3,730.76
HOLLER THOMAS E
38.91 ACRES IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 49N, RANGE 1W
R002335 $672.03
HOLLINGSHEAD GLEN
UNIT 203, BLDG A, THE WILLOWS CONDOMINIUMS, #478416
R007154 $,2824.44
HOLMAN JEFFREY B LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 3, THE HOMESTEAD SUBDIVISION, B718 P73, #700627
R026969 $1,563.30
HOLMAN JEFFREY B LOT 11, BLOCK 4, THE HOMESTEAD SUBDIVISION, #604885, #700627
R011339 $370.17
HONEY BADGER RESOURCES LLC
ROSE BUD AND PART OF HUMMING BIRD & WAR EAGLE LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #10910, DOMINGO MINING DISTRICT (BALANCE IN SAGUACHE COUNTY)
R012274 $198.94
HONEY BADGER RESOURCES LLC
MILLSITE LODE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #19920, DOMINGO MINING DISTRICT
R032084 $835.80
HOOT OWL RANCH INVESTMENTS LOT 8, GREEN MESA RANCH SUBDIVISION
R042684 $2,990.69
HUBERT BRETT LOT 100, BUCKHORN RANCH SUBDIVISION
R030310 $5,373.17
HUBERT BRETT DOUGLAS LOT 13, TRAPPER’S CROSSING AT WILDCAT SUBDIVISION
R030322 $5,373.17
HUBERT BRETT DOUGLAS LOT 25, TRAPPER’S CROSSING AT WILDCAT SUBDIVISION
R010893 $1,758.41
HUMPHREY ELIZABETH D UNIT 17, QUE QUA CONDOMINIUMS, GUNNISON
R002173 $1,567.69
IPPOLITO DAVIDE LOTS 18-20, BLOCK 25, WEST GUNNISON
R003077 $9,109.87
JENSEN KAREN S REVOCABLE TRUST LOTS 23, 24 & PART OF LOT 25, BLOCK 8, CRESTED BUTTE
R043500 $1,658.95
JOHNSON DUANE BRYAN UNIT 15, PIONEER PLAZA COMMERCIAL TOWNHOMES, #682022
R014669 $1,224.54
JOHNSON PARK LLC 1 ACRE IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 6W
R016643 $773.19
JOHNSTON META LOTS 77 & 78, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISION - UNIT 2
R040228 $4,190.60
JOSE JAMES LOT 5, FAIRWAY PARK AT SKYLAND TOWNHOME SUBDIVISION
R012091 $1,041.33
KELLEHER ERICA
1.96 ACRES IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 47N, RANGE 3W
R011572 $584.39
KESSELL MICHAEL W LOT 12, BLOCK 2, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 1, #619171
R007485 $159.69
LACAPRA DANIEL ANTHONY UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN: DEAD WOOD LODE MING CLAIM, SURVEY #1872, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R040376 $81.46
LACAPRA DANIEL ANTHONY
UNDIVIDED 29% INTEREST IN: IRON KING LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4808, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R008962 $147.39
LACAPRA VINCE
UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN: DEAD WOOD LODE MING CLAIM, SURVEY #1872, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R033165 $170.87
PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION
R031080 $9,958.51 LAUZON ERIC LOT 1, BUCKHORN RANCH, #658309
R073591 $1,432.09
LEACH RONALD S LOTS 4-12, BLOCK 33, MARBLE
R007267 $712.31
LESKY FAMILY TRUST 24.61 ACRES IN SECTIONS 22 & 23, TOWNSHIP 49N, RANGE 2E
R009973 $679.02 DELQ SEWER/WATER ASSESSMENT ONLY
LOMELI RUTH LOT 21, ANTELOPE HILLS MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION
R002275 $7,274.4
LONGHORN PROPERTIES LIMITED LLC LOTS 7-9, BLOCK 8, RIO GRANDE ADDITION TO GUNNISON
R027989 $5,790.21
LOVETT NATHAN F LOT 33, BLOCK 5, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH SUBDIVISION
R016014 $10,875.31 INCLUDES DELQ SOMERSET SEWER AND WATER
LUNDGREN JOHN LOT 8, BLOCK 9, SOMERSET
R016466 $540.24
MAIER DAVID ANTHONY LOT 6, BLOCK 10, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 3, #513488
R014558 $928.32
MAPLE GROVE PROPERTIES LLC LOT 24, BEARCLAW SUBDIVISION
R005697 $3,664.38
MASON DONALD BLAKE UNIT 22, SNOWCREST CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R004987 $7,178.49
MATSUMOTO ROSS MIKI LOT 45, CHALET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 10
R032378 $21,982.05
MCCAY J DAVID REVOCABLE TRUST LOT 15, RED MOUNTAIN RANCH SUBDIVISION
R016578 $97.63
MCDONALD MICHAEL LOT 10, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISIONUNIT 2
R008534 $981.63
MCGINNIS SHANNON H
HORN NO. 1 LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #15184, QUARTZ CREEK
PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION
R044569 $4,318.22
MCNEILL CYNTHIA J UNIT 507, MOUNTAINEER SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R001025 $1,673.09
MCPHAUL DEVIN S LOT 11, BLOCK 4, PALISADE ADDITION TO GUNNISON
R005731 $15,141.71
MESZAROS PROPERTIES LLC LOT 10, SUNLIGHT RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION
R074550 $4,157.08
METCALF GARY WAYNE JR UNIT 3C, HAVERLY TOWNHOMES, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH, #699984
R014347 $1,232.63
MILE ANDREW L LOT 6, BLOCK 3, HERMIT’S HIDE-AWAY SUBDIVISION
R007012 $2,036.59
MITSUBA LLC PART OF CLARKSON LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #12011A & PART OF RECONSTRUCTION PLACER MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #19524, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R009102 $1,987.41
MITSUBA LLC PART OF RECONSTRUCTION PLACER MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #19524, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R003345 $9,393.47
MM VENTURES LLC PARTS OF LOTS 12-16, BLOCK 27, CRESTED BUTTE
R074122 $130.11
MOE SHANE AND JAMIE LOT 30, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISION - UNIT 1, #702861
R015355 $5,869.72
MONACO ANTHONY ROBERT LOT 9, BLOCK 8, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH SUBDIVISION
LOT 28, MERIDIAN LAKE MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION
R008177 $1,620.30
MORRIS RICHARD E
SALARY GRABBER & NIAGRE LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #18614, GOLD
BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R012575 $23,387.09
MT CB REAL ESTATE LLC
IMPROVEMENTS ONLY: ON USFS LAND - CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT SKI AREA
R010591 $2,638.06
DELQ SEWER/WATER ASSESSMENT ONLY
NELSON DAVID T LOT 37, DOS RIOS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1
R003330 $7,093.49
OKEMAH ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO LOTS 13 & 14, BLOCK 26, CRESTED BUTTE
R004189 $26.33
PANNUNZIO ALICE LOTS G & H, BLOCK 21, EAST MARBLE
R013635 $60.48
PASSANTINO LEONARD R
UNDIVIDED 75% INTEREST IN: DIADEMA LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #12166, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R028040 $126.91
PASSANTINO LEONARD R
UNDIVIDED 25% INTEREST IN: YELM LODE MINING CLAIM SURVEY #7106, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R040309 $122.61
PASSANTINO LEONARD R
UNDIVIDED 25% INTEREST IN: ORIOLE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #6431, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R005184 $6,437.24
PAULSEN RANDALL J LOT 2, BLOCK E, CHALET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 2
R005039 $9,105.39
PAULSEN RANDY LOT 29, CHALET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 10
R007989 $315.87
PEAVEY BARBARA SUZANNE
GUIENO LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #8050, QUARTZ CREEK PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION
R016308 $747.92
PETERSON DONNA R LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ARROWHEAD
SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3
R008950 $2,202.07
PETERSON ERIC C LOT 22, TOMICHI HEIGHTS RANCHETTES SUBDIVISION
R026602 $3,678.23
PETERSON RODNEY N
0.36 ACRES IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 49N, RANGE 2E
R003477 $6,183.50
POTICIA PALACE LLC TRACT 1, SAYA SUBDIVISION
R032062 $1,172.18
POWERS D MAX
40 ACRES IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 51N, RANGE 2E
R007312 $986.10
QUARTZ CREEK LAND CO 1.38 ACRE TRACT IN NW4SE4. & NE4SW4, SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 50N, RANGE 3E
R008792 $1,925.39
QUARTZ CREEK LAND CO
217.62 ACRES IN SECTIONS 26 & 27, TOWNSHIP 50N, RANGE 3E
R007202 $272.13
QUINCY JONATHAN HORN NO.3 LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #15184, QUARTZ CREEK SUBDIVISION
R045044 $2,009.20
RASCON LAURA GUADALUPE LOT 2, THORNTON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
R003889 $674.40
REED RAMON LOTS 14-16 & PART OF LOT 13, BLOCK 20, PITKIN
R001978 $7,877.57
REES JOE G LOTS 16-19, BLOCK 29, ORIGINAL GUNNISON
R074525 $229.98
RICKEY CARL LOT 3, BLOCK 21, IRWIN
R033904 $2,292.47
CRESTED BUTTE
R033191 $349.11
RYAN PATRICK
SENATOR BECK LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #16567, QUARTZ CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R005519 $2,588.48
SAIED V C UNIT 2302, COLUMBINE CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R073165 $3,481.88
SALIX AND THE PEARL LLC UNIT 6, 510 ELK CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R031542 $5,446.37
SANTOS AFRICA LOTS 23-26, BLOCK 7, RIO GRANDE ADDITION TO GUNNISON
R044409 $2,695.67
SANTOS FERNANDO LOT 25, MEADOW VISTA SOUTH SUBDIVISION
R001326 $1,223.62
SANTOS GARCIA HOLDINGS LLC LOTS 6-9, BLOCK 15, WEST GUNNISON
R001327 $842.55
SANTOS GARCIA HOLDINGS LLC LOTS 10-12, BLOCK 15, WEST GUNNISON
R032106 $2,502.89
SCARLET BEGONIAS PARTNERS LLC UNIT 221, MAJESTIC PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R032107 $2,658.27
SCARLET BEGONIAS PARTNERS LLC UNIT 222, MAJESTIC PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R030704 $562.99
SCHMITT ROBERT LOT 2, BLOCK 1, THE RIDGES AT ARROWHEAD, #680168
R030705 $3,322.97
SCHMITT ROBERT LOT 3, BLOCK 1, THE RIDGES AT ARROWHEAD, #678820
R030706 $1,269.14
SCHMITT ROBERT LOT 4, BLOCK 1, THE RIDGES AT ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION
R011359 $196.19
SCHOONOVER JACKIE L NELLIE MC LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #19523, TIN CUP MINING DISTRICT
R008596 $271.03
SEARS MICHELLE L IRON POINT LOAD LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #7908, QUARTZ CREEK PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION
R026586 $1,328.17
SELLERS CHAD ANTHONY 40 ACRES IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 3W
R006204 $1,420.03
SENGELMANN GARY J UNIT 1, BLDG A, CHADLINGTON HOUSE CONDOMINIUM, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R014067 $218.52
SERENITY HOUSE LLC LOT 13, BLOCK 5, MARBLE SKI AREA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1
R014069 $218.52
SERENITY HOUSE LLC LOT 12, BLOCK 5, MARBLE SKI AREA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1
R070979 $218.52
SERENITY HOUSE LLC LOT 17, BLOCK 5, MARBLE SKI AREA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1
R070980 $218.52
SERENITY HOUSE LLC LOT 16, BLOCK 5, MARBLE SKI AREA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1
R013663 $573.07
SERENITY POINT LLC DYNAMITE, LEGACY & SATURDAY NIGHT LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #7655, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R032379 $12,342.55
SERRY NAKISA LOT 16, RED MOUNTAIN RANCH SUBDIVISION
R007316 $1,286.82
SHANK NEWTON M JR 2.70 ACRES IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 50N, RANGE 1E
R015698 $2,802.31
SHAPIRO TERRY ALLEN LOT 5, LAKE VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION
R014160 $1,604.46 2017-2024 TAXES
SLATE RIVER INVESTMENTS LLC UNIT 2B, HAVERLY TOWNHOMES, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH, #695920
R011400 $923.42
STANDARD METALS CORPORATION
COX, FRENCH & WEISS LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #16121, ELK MOUNTAIN & ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICTS
R012297 $286.77
STANDARD METALS CORPORATION
FOURTH OF JULY LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4298, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R012881 $2,683.59
STANDARD METALS CORPORATION
CINCINATI NO 4, YANKEE BLADE, BUCKEYE, BIG STRYKE, BIG ELEPHANT & BEACONSFIELD LODE MINING CLAIMS, ELK MOUNTAIN MINING DISTRICT
R012882 $464.59
STANDARD METALS CORPORATION
BUFFALO LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4760, RUBY MINING DISTRICT
R033664 $532.78
STANDARD METALS CORPORATION
MOUNTAIN QUAIL LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4032, ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R033671 $371.26
STANDARD METALS CORPORATION
IOWA LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4453, ELK MOUNTAIN & ROCK CREEK MINING DISTRICTS
R017023 $47.27
STEPHENSON CAROLYN A LOT 301, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISIONUNIT 1
R005063 $4,043.66
STERLING TRUST COMPANY PART OF INN SITE 1, BLOCK A, CHALET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO. 1
R074547 $4,815.47
STEWART BRETT UNIT 2D, HAVERLY TOWNHOMES, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH, #699022
R074551 $4,804.02
STEWART STEPHEN UNIT 3D, HAVERLY TOWNHOMES, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH, #694000
R006323 $1,631.17
STRICKLAND JAMES M JR UNIT 6, WEST ELK TOWNHOUSES, A CONDOMINIUM, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R042709 $9,958.51
SUGAREE LH LLC LOT 22, BUCKHORN RANCH SUBDIVISION
R005324 $3,478.86
SWITCH NINE LLC UNIT 3, ELK RIDGE III CONDOMINIUMS, #696676
R010738 $2,673.11
TAYLOR CHRIS AND JEAN ANN LIVING TRUST LOT 67, DOS RIOS UNIT NO. 3, #703336
R005294 $2,015.34
TAYLOR WILLIAM W UNIT R-234, THREE SEASONS CONDOMINIUMS, MT CRESTED BUTTE
R025553 $540.07
TICKNER FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST 75.4 ACRES IN SECTIONS 27, 34 & 35, TOWNSHIP 47N, RANGE 4W
R013455 $940.71
UGGE CRYSTAL LOTS 2-7 & 34-39, BLOCK 17, SCHOFIELD TOWNSITE
R012136 $728.04
VANDERHOOFVEN MARILYN J LOT 11, BLOCK 1, MURDIE SUBDIVISION
R025802 $3,270.90
VIDMAR M K TRUST 9.203 ACRES IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 49N, RANGE 1W
R032351 $34.84
VILLLAS AT MT CRESTED BUTTE ASSOCIATION LOTS 43 & 44, VILLAS AT MT CRESTED BUTTE SUBDIVISION
R011885 $557.95
VOYTILLA LIVING TRUST LOT 3, BLOCK 5, ARROWHEAD, FILING NO. 1, #616214
R042812 $4,587.90
WHEAT MARK LOT SF6, COTTONWOOD MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
R031245 $30.94
WHETSTONE TOWNHOUSE ASSOC PART OF LOT M-5, RIVER BEND SUBDIVISION
LACAPRA VINCE
UNDIVIDED 71% INTEREST IN: IRON KING LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #4808, TOMICHI MINING DISTRICT
R009352 $617.32
LAU JOANNE W K ARMSTRONG GULCH NO. 9 LODE MINING
CLAIMS, SURVEY #8213, QUARTZ CREEK
R007136 $2526.61 MORGAN GUY H JR
3.487 ACRES IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 51N, RANGE 1E
R031929 $7,445.85 MORNING DEW PARTNERS LLC
ROCKING HORSE PROPERTIES LLC UNIT E, MAJESTIC PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS, CRESTED BUTTE
R043987 $1,791.90
RYAN CHARLES T UNIT 303, THE GRAND LODGE CRESTED BUTTE RESORT II CONDOMINIUMS, MT.
SHOTWELL EDWARD LOT 30, MARBLE SKI AREA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3
R032204 $1,077.09
SHRIEVES STEPHANIE A LOT 29, SUNSPOT SUBDIVISION
R074545 $4,157.08
R011309 $416.97
WHINNERY HELEN E 160.93 ACRES IN SECTIONS 1 & 2, TOWNSHIP 45N, RANGE 4W
R012328 $32.11
WHINNERY HELEN E 40 ACRES IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP
R025262 $110.84 WHINNERY HELEN E 400.32 ACRES IN SECTIONS 30 & 31, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 3W
R025264 $115.25
WHINNERY HELEN E 88.264 ACRES IN SECTIONS 6, 7 & 12, TOWNSHIP 47N, RANGE 3W
R025329 $64.60
WHINNERY HELEN E
ACRES IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 3W
R025330 $2,847.23
WHINNERY HELEN E 978.03 ACRES IN SECTIONS 25, 26, 35 & 36, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 4W
R032638 $56.34
WHINNERY HELEN E 160 ACRES IN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 4W
R032968 $33.81
WHINNERY HELEN E 40 ACRES IN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 4W
R032992 $56.34 WHINNERY HELEN E 160 ACRES IN SECTIONS 4, 9 & 10, TOWNSHIP 45N, RANGE 4W
R041356 $143.33
WHINNERY HELEN E 149.753 ACRES IN SECTIONS 6 & 7, TOWNSHIP 47N, RANGE 3W
R042352 $184.62
WHINNERY HELEN E 200 ACRES IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R042353 $53.03
WHINNERY HELEN E 40 ACRES IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R042917 $65.14
WHINNERY
ACRES IN
6, TOWNSHIP 47N, RANGE 3W R040779 $65.14 WHINNERY STEVEN L
ACRES IN SECTIONS 17 & 20, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 3W R042351 $65.14 WHINNERY STEVEN L 200 ACRES IN SECTIONS 25 & 26, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R042916 $38.17
WHINNERY STEVEN L
80 ACRES IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 48N, RANGE 4W
R042918 $468.73
WHINNERY STEVEN L
545.18 ACRES IN SECTIONS 1 & 2, TOWNSHIP 47N, RANGE 4W
R032065 $1,408.56
WHINNERY STEVEN LYNN 40 ACRES IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 46N, RANGE 4W
R070626 $68.05
WILLIAM LACY LOT A-4, HORSE RIVER RANCH SUBDIVISION
R043016 $895.65
WOLCOTT NOAH UNIT 276, THE GRAND LODGE CRESTED BUTTE
R032955 $243.63
ALSH LLC
HORSESHOE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #17122, GREEN MOUNTAIN MINING DISTRICT
R032956 $1,098.31
ALSH LLC
GOLD DOLLAR
LODE MINING CLAIM,
SURVEY #14736 & 6 ADDITIONAL MINING CLAIMS, GREEN MOUNTAIN MINING DISTRICT
R070905 $245.84
ALSH LLC
UNDIVIDED 71/72 INTEREST IN:
PAYMASTER LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #11911, GREEN MOUNTAIN MINING DISTRICT
R070907 $248.06
ALSH LLC
UNDIVIDED 71/72 INTEREST IN: HIGH FIVE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #9419, GREEN MOUNTAIN MINING DISTRICT
R016170 $78.31
2023-2024 TAXES
FILL PROPERTIES
MINERAL RIGHTS TO E2NE4. SEC 19
SE4SE4. 15A IN NE4SE4. SEC 18 10S89W
R033689 $75.35
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
1.442 ACRES IN RECONSTRUCTION
PLACER MINING CLAIM: SECTIONS 1 & 12, TOWNSHIP 50N, RANGES 3E & 3.5E
R009002 $7,398.17
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
16 MINING CLAIMS IN QUARTZ CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R009004 $8,090.10
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GOLD LINK NO 7, NO 10 #15656 GOLD BRICK AND QUARTZ CREEK 51N3 1/2E
R033186 $755.66
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
MONTREAL & TORONTO MILL SITES, SURVEY #8718, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R033187 $1,679.53
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GOLD LINK AND GOLD LINK NOS 1-3, 8, 9 & 11, SURVEY #15656, QUARTZ CREEK MINING DISTRICT
R033214 $1,201.26
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
ALICE BELL, ALICE BELL NO. 2, & ALICE
BELL NO. 3 LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #17517, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R033216
$2,630.50
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
MINNIE E, GRAND PRIZE, GRAND PRIZE
NO.3, NO.4, NO.5, REPUBLICAN & BEN
HARRISON LODE MINING CLAIMS,
SURVEY #S: 17715, 18373 & 13629, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R033217 $1,313.62
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
SEIGNORAGE, WHIG NO.1, WHIG NO.4,
WHIG NO.5 & WHIG NO.6 LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #S: 16891 & 15976, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R033218 $409.85
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
MAGGIE MITCHELL LODE MINING CLAIM,
SURVEY #1064, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R033391 $1,912.00
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
CENTURY, WALLSTREET, DOUBLE
HEADER & SOFT SNAP LODE MINING
CLAIMS, SURVEY #15577, QUARTZ MINING DISTRICT
R033425 $781.62
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
PITKIN #1588, WILLIAMS #1572, GOLDEN
CURRIE #1621A, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R033681 $737.95
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
LEONA & KANSAS CITY LODE MINING
CLAIMS, SURVEY #13488, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R045006 $373.16
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
HENRIETTA LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #19431, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070589 $2,073.09
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GENEVIEVE, GRAND VIEW, PACTOLUS
MS #12011A, JAPAN, INEZ MS #18731, CARMEN MS #38731, GOLD BRICK
MINING DISTRICT
R070590 $4,738.40
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC 16 MINING CLAIMS IN GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070591 $12,955.18
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC 44 MINING CLAIMS IN GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070592 $1,466.00
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GOLD STANDARD, GOLD LABEL, MONTEZUMA MS #18731, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070594 $502.69
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC NEW CENTURY LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #17482, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070595 $1,375.07
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
MASCOTT, SATELLITE, TRIUMPH, VENUS, MS #17481, HUMBOLT MS #6505, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070596 $216.50
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
MERCURY MS #17481, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070597 $3,852.73
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC 12 MINING CLAIMS IN GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070598 $2,499.87
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GOLD BRICK NOS 5-8 MS #17278, GOLD BRICK NO 9 MS #18644, DAWN OF DAY #2577, MIDNIGHT #1184, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R070784 $699.20
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
UNDIVIDED 90% INTEREST IN: MANITOU & SHEOL LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #7229, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R013507 $25.47
NELSON W PORTER UND 1/2 MINERAL RIGHTS: MAMMOTH MILLSITE #4186B ROCK CREEK M.D. 11S87W SEC 33
R009183 $78.67
OMAR COLORADO TRUST
UND 7/8 INT IN COAL,OIL,GAS & OTHER
MINERALS IN: W2SW4. SEC 29, E2SE4. SW4SE4. SEC 30, N2NE4. SEC 31, NW4NW4. SEC 32 15S86W
R026494 $31.09
2023-2024 TAXES ONG MARGARET LA VONNE
UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN: MINERAL RIGHTS TO LOTS 5, 6, 35 & 36, BLOCK 28, SCHOFIELD TOWNSITE
R015892 $32.90
ROBERTS W C
UND 50% INT IN: 3/46 INT IN: MINERAL RIGHTS IN N2. SECS 25 & 26, UND 3/46 INT IN: MINERAL RIGHTS IN N2. SECS 25 & 26, ALL IN 11S89W
R013688 $25.47
TOY LAURA BEALE 54/432 INT IN: 1/4 INT IN MINERAL RIGHTS TO TURBINE #6339, ROCK CREEK M D
R027144 $31.55
TRAPPERS CROSSING LTD
2023-2024 TAXES
MINERAL RIGHTS: LOTS 18-21 & PART OF LOTS 22-32, BLOCK 39 CRESTED BUTTE
R027907 $205.55
2023 AND 2024 TAXES
TRAPPERS CROSSING LTD
SEVERED MINERAL RIGHTS TO LOTS 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ,14, 15, 19 TRAPPERS
Publication dates of October 9, 16 and 23, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GUNNISON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PLEASE TAKE NOTE, that a public hearing will be held in the Gunnison Recreation Center, 200 East Spencer Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado, on Tuesday, the 28th day of October 2025, on the Proposed 2026 City Budget. The City Council Regular Session will start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Copies of the Proposed Budget are available at the City Finance Director’s Office in City Hall and on the City website www.gunnisonco.gov/Budget on October 14, 2025. Written comments on the Proposed 2026 City Budget may be submitted until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025 to: City Clerk, P.O. Box 239, Gunnison, CO 81230, hand delivered to City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 201 W. Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO, or e-mailed to the City Clerk at eboucher@gunnisonco.gov AT WHICH TIME AND PLACE you may attend and give testimony.
The public may attend this meeting with City Council in-person. No remote access is available for this public hearing. City of Gunnison, Colorado City Council /s/ Erica Boucher, City Clerk Published in The Gunnison Country Times October 23, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE
GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Work Session October 27, 2025 5:30pm Crested Butte Community School
This meeting will be conducted in person and by distance using the video conferencing platform ZOOM Webinar. Please check the GWSD website for further instructions. Items for Discussion
1. Intervention Systems
2. Superintendent Search update
3. Strategic Plan update
Published in The Gunnison Country Times October 23, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
GUNNISON CEMETERY DISTRICT #1
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Gunnison Cemetery District #1 for the ensuing year of 2026; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Gunnison Cemetery District #1, 118 N. Wisconsin, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a Public Hearing at the Gunnison Cemetery District #1 office at 118 N. Wisconsin on November 19, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. Any interested elector of the Gunnison Cemetery District #1 may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Published in The Gunnison Country Times October 23, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE
Plotts Mini Storage, LLC 312 West Highway 50 Gunnison, CO 81230
Unit 71-Judy Davis
Unit 93-Michael Grosse
Unit A6-Juan Serrano
Date of dispose 10/31/25 Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication Date October 16 and 23, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR NEW BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CANOFAMILY GUNNISON, INC DBA SKY THAI PHO & SUSHI PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, Canofamily Gunnison, Inc., dba Sky Thai Pho & Sushi, 303 E Tomichi Ave, Ste B & C, Gunnison CO 81230, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Gunnison to issue a new Beer and Wine Liquor License to sell malt and vinous liquor for on-premises consumption.
A Public Hearing on the application will be held in the City Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO, at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at which time and place you may give testimony on the application. This public hearing may also be attended remotely by phone or computer by registering at https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_mufdgK6MRyKbki40lOV8jg.
Date of Application: August 25, 2025
Principal: Famai Boonim, 14734 Mustang Lane, Montrose, CO 81403
40lOV8jg. Date of Application: August 18, 2025
Principal: Dulce Marisol Luna Garcia, 505 N 8th Street, Gunnison, CO 81230 Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado; mailed to the City Clerk at PO Box 239, Gunnison, CO 81230; or emailed to eboucher@ gunnisonco.gov until 3:00pm, on November 3, 2025. City of Gunnison, Colorado City Council /s/Erica Boucher, City Clerk Published in the Gunnison Country Times October 23, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 5, SERIES 2025: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, AMENDING GUNNISON MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 5.20 TRAFFIC A full copy of the ordinance can be found on the City of Gunnison’s website at www.gunnisonco.gov, in the City Council e-packet information or at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue in Gunnison or by calling 970.641.8140.
ORDINANCE NO. 6, SERIES 2025: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, AMENDING GUNNISON MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 5.10, SECTIONS 5.10.010 DEFINITIONS AND 5.10.071 CAMPING PROHIBITED A full copy of the ordinance can be found on the City of Gunnison’s website at www.gunnisonco.gov, in the City Council e-packet information or at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue in Gunnison or by calling 970.641.8140.
ORDINANCE NO. 7, SERIES 2025: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, AMENDING GUNNISON MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 4 JUDICIARY, CHAPTERS 4.10 MUNICIPAL COURT AND 4.20 PENALTY
A full copy of the ordinance can be found on the City of Gunnison’s website at www.gunnisonco.gov, in the City Council e-packet information or at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue in Gunnison or by calling 970.641.8140. Published in the Gunnison Country Times October 23, 2025, The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at the Saguache County Road and Bridge meeting Room located at 305 – 3rd Street, Saguache, Colorado, on the following date: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, at 11 AM to consider proposed changes to the Saguache County Land Development Code. ARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 8, ARTICLE 10, ARTICLE 13, DEFINITIONS To view the proposed changes, you may contact the Saguache County Land Use Department – PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or HYPERLINK “mailto:atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov”atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov or by calling 719-655-2321 or you may also view the changes on our website at HYPERLINK “http://www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov”www.saguachecounty. colorado.gov. Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 3pm, and may be sent to Saguache County Land Use Department at PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or email to HYPERLINK “mailto:atorrez@saguachecounty-co. gov”atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov. Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 2025 18923
The Saguache County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at the Saguache County Road and Bridge meeting Room located at 305 – 3rd Street, Saguache, Colorado, on the following date: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, at 1 PM to consider proposed changes to the 1041 Regulations. To view the proposed changes, you may contact the Saguache County Land Use Department – PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or atorrez@saguachecounty-co.gov or by calling 719-655-2321 or you may also view the changes on our website at www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov.
Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 3pm, and may be sent to Saguache County Land Use Department at PO Box 326, Saguache, CO 81149 or email to atorrez@saguachecountyco.gov. Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication dates of October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 2025 18924
R016604 $77.27
CONSTANCE
38, BLUE MESA SUBDIVISIONUNIT 2
R071649 $1,328.54
ZIMMER CONSTANCE APRYL LOT 5, BLOCK 29, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH SUBDIVISION
R007446 $249.16 ALSH LLC GOOD RECORD LODE
R033690 $820.43
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GOLD PICK, SEDALIA & ARTHUR LODE MINING CLAIMS, SURVEY #S: 12011A & 12011B, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R043600 $1,665.13
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
ARBITRATOR, DEMOCRAT, REPUBLIC, VILLAGE BELLE, WHIG NO 2 & NO 3, SURVEY #15976, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R043601 $1,651.29
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
GOLD BRICK NOS. 1-4 LODE MINING
CLAIMS, SURVEY #17278 & JESSIE LODE MINING CLAIM, SURVEY #17947, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
R043602 $313.38
FOSSIL CREEK MINES LLC
NINETY FOUR LODE MINING CLAIM,
SURVEY #19434, GOLD BRICK MINING DISTRICT
CROSSING AT CRESTED BUTTE
SUBDIVISION
R009164 $108.13
WILES BRIANT
2023-2024 TAXES UND 1/6 INT MINERAL RIGHTS ONLY: LOTS 6,7,8,S2. SEC 8, LOT 14 SEC 9, LOTS 1-3, SEC 16, LOTS 1,2,N2.SW4. N2SE4. SEC 17, LOTS 1-3,6,NW4. SEC 20, ALL 51N2E
R016073 $65.40
2021-2024 TAXES
ZEIGLER SANFORD N 8/626 INT IN MINERAL RIGHTS TO W2SW4. SEC 29, S2.S2NW4.SW4NE4. SEC 30, N2N2. SE4NE4. SEC 31, PART OF W2NE4. SEC 32 13S90W
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2025
TERESA BROWN Gunnison County Treasurer
Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado.
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Bethany Church
909 N Wisconsin St. (behind Powerstop) • 970-641-2144
One service at 9 a.m. with nursery & children’s church.
Check us out on YouTube at Gunnison Bethany. gunnisonbethany.com
B'nai Butte Jewish Congregation
PO Box 2537 Crested Butte, CO 81224 305-803-3648 bnaibutte@gmail.com
Serving the Jewish communities of Crested Butte, Gunnison and surrounging areas.
Spiritual leader: Rabbi Mark Kula is available for you at RabbiMarkKula@gmail.com bnaibutte.org
Community Church of Gunnison
107 N. Iowa • 970-641- 0925
Pastor Larry Nelson
Age Graded and Adult Ministry - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Church Service - 10:30 a.m.
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
For more info: ccgunnison.com or email info@ccgunnison.com
Join us in-person, listen to our broadcast on 98.3 FM, or view online stream on YouTube
Transforming Lives • Building Community
First Baptist Church
120 N. Pine St. • 970-641-2240
Pastor Jonathan Jones
SUNDAY
Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship at 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. (during school year) WEDNESDAY (during school year)
Truth Trackers Kids Club at 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group for Teens at 7:30 p.m. firstbaptistgunnison.org.
Gunnison
Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
317 N. Main St. • 970-641-3203
Reverand Ian Wrisley
Welcoming, Open and Affirming, Building a Just world for All. Sundays, 10 a.m.
Fridays Meditation, 12:30-1 p.m. “Come-as-You-Are” Worship gunnisonucc.org
Trinity Baptist Church
523 N. Pine St. • 970-641-1813
Senior Pastor - Joe Ricks
Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.
Adult Bible Study 8 a.m. trinitybaptistsgunnison.com
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
711 N. Main • 970-641-1860
Senior Pastor Jacob With
Childrens Sunday School – Sunday 9 a.m.
Adult Sunday School – Sunday 9 a.m.
Divine Service of the Word – Sunday 10 a.m.
Wednesday night service at 7pm.
New Song Christian Fellowship
77 Ute Lane • 970-641-5034
A Christ Centered Gospel Sharing Community where we want to be part of a community who encourage and support one another in our spiritual journey.
Sunday 10 a.m. / Wednesday 7 p.m. newsonggunnison.net
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
300 N. Wisconsin • 970-641-0808 Fr. Andres Ayala-Santiago gunnisoncatholic.org crestedbuttecatholic.org or call the Parish Office.
St. Peter’s - Gunnison Sat 5 p.m. & Sun 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. (Spanish) Mass
First Sunday of every month bilingual Mass 11 a.m.
Queen of All Saints - Crested Butte, 401 Sopris Sun 8:30 a.m. Mass St. Rose of Lima - Lake City Communion Service, Sun. at 10 a.m.
Church in the Barn
8007 County Road 887
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch • 970-641-8741
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Non Denominational Come as you are.
Church of Christ
600 E. Virginia • 970-641-1588
Sunday Morning Bible Class: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.
Wednesday Night Bible Class: 7 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Gunnison Branch 810 N 11th St. 970-648-4804
Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m.
Attending church each Sunday is a respite from fast-paced daily living. Join us to worship God, strengthen your spiritual connections, and focus on Jesus. Worship with a community of people who are trying to be more Christlike and learn from each other.
The Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
307 W. Virginia Ave. • 970-641-0429
Rev. Laura Osborne, Vicar
First Sunday of each month –11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Alternating at Good Samaritan and All Saints in the Mountains
Check our websites for location Second Sunday-Fifth Sunday –9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Children’s Sunday school –2nd and 4th Sundays, monthly Office hours: M-TH 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Taize – 1st Wednesday, monthly - 7 p.m. goodsamaritangunnison.org
Visit our partnership church: All Saints in the Mountains, Crested Butte
Meeting Second-Fifth Sundays at 5 p.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
403 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte
Visit our website for location of 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, First Sunday of each month allsaintsinthemountains.org
James Nokes Special to the Times
Focusing on every single rep will help the future. at’s how Deegan Bennett has persevered through what has thus far been a winless season for the GHS football team. The Cowboys sit 0-7 overall and 0-2 in the 2A Intermountain League and lost 49-14 at Pagosa Springs on Oct. 17.
However, GHS feels like there are two winnable games
left on its schedule. e other winless league teams await when the Cowboys host Bayfield at 1 p.m. on Oct. 24 and head to Salida to close their season on Halloween night — but it will all come down to e ort.
“We want to play every rep to the max and nish the season that way,” Bennett said. “It can be di cult. Staying in the game is hard. But, if we stay with it, great things will happen. Even if it’s not this year. Next year we have a good freshman and sophomore class coming up, too.”
GHS coach Chase Starman
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James Nokes Special to the Times
Ever since he was a child, Jesus Chona has been known as Chuy. He’s so synonymous with the name that teammates, classmates and people around town just gure it’s his given name. However, upon researching he found that it came about when native Mexicans were taught Spanish by conquistadors and struggled to say “Christ.”
The locals simply said “Chuy,” therefore, many people with the name “Jesus” also carried the corresponding nickname. is includes Chuy Chona.
The freshman competed in the 800, 1600 and 3200meter races in track, so Chona knew how to run.
But he wasn’t experienced in the cross country arena.
The distance, variety of tracks, turfs and conditions were entirely new.
“I had to be patient with my progress because this is my first year,” Chona said.
“I’ve been learning how to trust the process and let the results take care of themselves. At the beginning of the season, I had high expectations. I wanted to do good, but [recently] things
have really started to click. I feel like at the end of the season all the pieces have started to fall into place.”
When the Cowboys enter the Class 3A Region 2 race on Oct. 23 at Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs they will be seeded No. 5 on both the boys and girls side. ey’ll need to slightly outperform their previous times to advance to state. e boys are chasing Lamar and the girls are in pursuit of Alamosa.
ey’re just a few points shy of fourth place and GHS coach Blake Davis said the opportunities to advance are present. The race is hosted by Manitou Springs High School.
“Our message is we need to take care of all the things
we can take care of and be ourselves,” Davis said. “If we do that, it sets us up to sneak into state as a team. That’s our message and that’s our goal.”
In order to prepare for regionals, the Cowboys competed at Monte Vista on Oct. 17. Davis has the Cowboys primed for a playoff run. He wants to keep the momentum they’ve built rolling.
“Running last week will help us stay in rhythm,” Davis said. “If you don’t race for 13 or 14 days, it’s hard to get back in that rhythm. For us, I thought that we would be better o running the week before regionals. We are using that momentum to propel ourselves forward.”
sees an opportunity to jump start the Cowboys’ offseason program.
“The next two weeks will be interesting,” Starman said. “The next two teams, they’ve lost to everyone we’ve played. It’s looking like a race to see who won’t have the worst record. But honestly, all I care about is that we finish strong and don’t quit. at’s life. You can’t quit on your family when times are hard.”
Bennett has used this as
motivation throughout the season. The junior defensive back and wide receiver has 11 receptions for 111 yards. He’s also rushed for 35 yards on 11 carries. He’s made 17 tackles on defense and said there’s a reason to play hard in the last two games. Because there are only a few juniors and seniors on the roster, the game reps matter. Even as the results haven’t gone the Cowboys’ way, he sees the light at the end of the tunnel.
“This week we really need to be ourselves,” Bennett said. “If we play fluidly and our brand of football, we will beat Bayfield. We are a better team. It’s all mental right now. We have to get our heads on right and play football. We are playing scared and timid. We have to get out there and wreak havoc. We need to break through and haven’t quite done that. But I think this week we will.”
