Gunnison Local News

Safety Alerts

• 🔥 GMUG Prescribed Fires: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are planning prescribed fire operations...

High-paying travel nurse contracts are open in Gunnison County:

• Day/Night RN: $1,970/week, 13 weeks, full benefits from day one
• L&D RN: $2,525–$2,658/week, nights, 2 years exp recommended
  Perfect for small-town vibes and scenic commutes – apply fast!

• Federal Drought Relief: USDA designates Gunnison County among 33 primary disaster areas, unlocking emergency farm loans amid exceptional drought in...

Colorado's short and dry river season after a snow-starved winter collides with unresolved access rules:

• Legislators stymied halfway through...

Skyrocketing interest in rain barrels statewide as low snow and rain make conservation a necessity.

Key highlights:

• Fort Collins business sold...

Gunnison locals: Score reliable transportation gigs right at home!

• Domino’s Delivery Driver in Gunnison: $15–$22/hr (pay + mileage + tips),...

Freeze Warnings are in effect for Central Gunnison Basin from midnight tonight to 9 AM Sunday, with sub-freezing temps risking crops, vegetation, and...

• Restaurant Crew at Crested Butte Mountain Resort: $20/hr, full/part-time seasonal, perks like free ski passes & housing
• Experienced Cook there:...

Major safety boost for Gunnison: Google rolls out map views in Wireless Emergency Alerts on Android phones, helping residents visualize threats instantly during fires, weather, or evacuations.

• Light snow alert: Up to 2in new snow at altitude (snow line 11,250ft-9,774ft), light rain below on Tue Apr 7.
• Temps warming: Highs 45-52°F, lows...

Weather Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Hard Freeze Warning: A First Alert Five weather alert warns of a hard freeze expected Saturday morning in southern...

Key weather alerts for Gunnison Valley:

• Drought worsening: Gunnison basin snowpack at only 24% of normal, fueling exceptional statewide drought and...

• Western Colorado University research links low snowpack to earlier, longer fire seasons and higher burn severity in high-elevation forests like...

• Intense summer ahead: Wildfire leaders predict a "crazy" season nationwide, with Colorado/Utah busy again due to low snow totals.
• April-May...

Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Mountain Snow & Valley Rain: First Alert warns of difficult travel and hazardous conditions for morning and evening commutes...

Urgent weather alert for Gunnison area:

• Mountain snow: Difficult travel and hazardous conditions for morning/evening commutes
• Valley rain: Continues throughout the day
  Drive cautiously!

Rapid shift in Gunnison County: From mountain snow to high fire risk.

• Thu morning/day: Snow across mountains like San Juans, Winter Weather...

Key updates on water/sewer fixes between Crested Butte and Whetstone:

• Repairs start this week: Directional drilling under Slate River, valves added...

Sustainable energy push: Town starts Phase-2 Geothermal Feasibility Study, drilling 500-foot test borehole by water treatment plant.

• Engineers to...

Safety and Road Alerts

• 🔥 Spring Road Restrictions: Gunnison County is implementing seasonal weight limits on Gold Basin and Slate River Roads...