Gunnison Local News

Language Practice Events

• Intercambio: Join neighbors for Intercambio on Monday, May 4 at the Gunnison Library (1 Quartz Street, Gunnison), a...

Gunnison Library ramps up civic engagement and connections this May with free events at 1 Quartz Street:

• Intercambio: Practice English or Spanish...

Key safety warnings for Colorado boaters amid drought:

• Statewide low reservoir levels from poor winter/spring gains could force ramp closures or...

• Home materials: Opt for tile/asphalt roofs, ember-resistant vents, dual-paned tempered windows, fire-retardant siding.
• Defensible space: Clear...

Emergency Management Resources

• 🔥 A list of county-level emergency management websites, phone (office and 24-hour), emails and SMS/text alert...

Key acquisition for airport future:

• Purchased 921 Rio Grande Ave across from GUC entrance for $475,390 (closing March 31).
• Pursued for years due...

Gunnison Watershed School District set the example in 2024 by integrating news literacy into grades 6-12 social studies using its grant.

Now,...

Vital resource for Gunnison County: Full list of Colorado county-level emergency management websites, office/24-hour phones, emails, and SMS/text alert systems. Stay alert and connected.

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Wolf Attacks on Livestock: Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports 4 wolf attacks on livestock this year.
• Fentanyl...

Gunnison Valley Health hosts its first-ever Spring into Wellness event Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in front of the hospital – a free,...

Gunnison ranchers alert: Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports 4 wolf attacks on livestock so far this year, highlighting potential wildlife-livestock conflicts for the Western Slope ag community.

Shape local roads: Gunnison County shares Roads & Bridges Initiative details on road conditions, funding, and priorities.

• Interactive tools:...

Critical fentanyl warning for Gunnison residents – statewide crisis hits close to home:

• Deaths up 10% in Colorado, while down nationwide; leading...

Healthcare hiring picking up in Gunnison County at local clinics and hospitals.

Key openings:

• Patient Care Coordinator (full-time, AEG Vision,...

Urgent safety alert for high-elevation travel in Eastern Sawatch Mountains:

• Advisory until 12:00 AM MDT Sun night
• 5-10 inches snow expected, winds gusting 45 mph
• Travel hazardous – caution on mountain roads, backcountry; prep for potential SAR

• Record low creek flow in Cheyenne Canyon: 0.5 feet/second on April 24, vs. 9x average and old 2013 record of 0.6.
• Hikers feel August-like dryness...

Gunnison County's mountain towns are buzzing with food and hospitality openings, including year-round roles at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

• Front...

Gunnison residents: Provide your address to get location-based alerts from Gunnison Regional Alerts. Without it, you may miss critical emergency notifications – sign up now for safety.

National acclaim for Gunnison: Named honorable mention among five standout rural communities blending conservation with economic sustainability.

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Red flag warnings spark action across Colorado's Eastern Plains, Front Range:

• Evergreen Fire Rescue adds extra staff on three brush engines at...