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Proactive - Interviews for investorsGunnison Copper advances Johnson Camp Mine construction, on track for Cathode Production in Q3 2025Gunnison Copper SVP- Operations Robert Winton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the ongoing construction progress at the fully permitted Johnson Camp Mine in southeast Arizona. Speaking with Proactive, Winton confirmed that construction activities are on schedule, with the company expecting to produce copper cathode by Q3 2025.
Mining of mineralized material officially began in January 2025, and the extracted material is currently being stockpiled in preparation for the completion of the leach pad. The Phase-1 leach pad has been successfully completed, while Phase-2 is advancing rapidly. Once Phase-2 is in place, the company will begin installing Nuton’s...2025-03-2603 min
The Game PlanGunnison Swimming: Coach of the Year Tami Maciejko and Sam JonesThis week on the Game Plan: Alex McCrindle chats with senior swimmer Sam Jones and Head Coach Tami Maciejko on the state swim meet this month, the strong team culture and the exciting future of the program. But first, Alex previews the GHS basketball team's final regular season game of the season.2025-02-2855 minThe Game PlanGunnison Basketball: Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'RourkeTimes Sports Editor Alex McCrindle sits down with GHS basketball head coach Cristian Aguilar and seniors Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'Rourke to chat about the rivalry win over Crested Butte, the brotherhood building in the Cowboy locker room and balancing skiing and sports. But first, Alex recaps the girls basketball win streak, a needed Titans hockey win and fast times from the Cowboy swim team.2025-01-3152 minThe Game PlanGunnison Basketball: Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'RourkeTimes Sports Editor Alex McCrindle sits down with GHS basketball head coach Cristian Aguilar and seniors Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'Rourke to chat about the rivalry win over Crested Butte, the brotherhood building in the Cowboy locker room and balancing skiing and sports. But first, Alex recaps the girls basketball win streak, a needed Titans hockey win and fast times from the Cowboy swim team.2025-01-3152 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Leslie DiLorenzo, Maddie Vollendorf and Kylee McDougalAfter a nailbiting, 7-inning loss in the playoffs, Gunnison Cowboys head softball coach Leslie DiLorenzo and senior captains Maddie Vollendorf and Kylee McDougal talk through an electric end to the season. Then, host Alex McCrindle concludes with an update on the Cowboy soccer and football teams, and the Mountaineer football comeback against the Hardrockers.2024-10-2548 min
Think RadioThink Radio — Kathleen CurryKathleen Curry is a Colorado native and resident of the Gunnison Valley. She served in the Colorado State House as a representative from 2005 to 2010, and is currently the Democrat nominee in the running for Colorado's House District 58 she has 25 years of professional experience in the water resources management field and holds a graduate degree in Resources Planning and Management from Colorado State University. Curry is part of a long time local ranch family in Gunnison, and has raised two boys here. She has owned and operated several small businesses, including a local foods market. Her passions are history and archeology...2024-10-0951 min
Travel Squad Podcast3 Days Exploring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkToday we're taking you to South Western Colorado to spend three days exploring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park!Download our FREE itinerary to follow our same route in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkIt is one of Colorado’s four National Parks and is Colorado’s least visited national park. It is in western Colorado, not far from the Utah Border. The Canyon is a deep, steep-walled gorge carved through Precambrian rock by the Gunnison River. There are two main sections of the park, the more remote North Rim and...2024-10-0852 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Paul and Holden VickersIn this episode of The Game Plan: Gunnison Valley Sports Talk, host Alex McCrindle talks with Gunnison High School football coach Paul Vickers and his son (also team captain) Holden Vickers about the challenge of working together as father and son, an injury-plagued season so far and a lot more. Alex shares a recap of the week's games and events and takes a look ahead to what comes next for Gunnison Valley athletes.2024-09-2758 min
Ecosystem News and Info Tracker - USInnovative Habitat Modeling Boosts Gunnison Sage-Grouse Conservation EffortsEfforts to restore habitats and conserve wildlife species face numerous challenges that are exacerbated by limited funding and resources. Using the Gunnison sage-grouse as a case study, researchers have devised innovative strategies to overcome these challenges by leveraging local habitat suitability models. This approach allows them to pinpoint areas with the highest restoration potential across diverse landscapes, each exhibiting varying habitat conditions and habitat-use responses.Restoration initiatives are typically marked by uncertainty and the need to make optimal use of available resources. The Gunnison sage-grouse, a species of significant conservation concern, inhabits regions with complex and variable environmental...2024-09-0704 min
RokcastGunnison Mule Deer and Beyond with Brandon DiamondRobby hosts Brandon Diamond on today's Rokcast. Brandon is the Area Wildlife Manager for Colorado's Gunnison Basin and beyond. Brandon has been on the Rokcast before here and brings a depth of knowledge and experience to managing Colorado's mule deer. They talk about the current over-winter survival for the Gunnison Mule Deer and other parts of Colorado. They talk about the challenges of managing for a variety of users, buck:doe ratios vs. age class, the increasing pressure from technology and motorized access, and the upcoming 5-year management plan for Colorado. There is still time for hunters to comment on the...2024-04-251h 38
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks: These Wild Lands - Anna CoburnCFGV and Western Colorado University TICtalks, recorded live in the University Center Theatre at Western Colorado University on September 28, 2023:
Anna is a Western Colorado University graduate of the Master of Environmental Management program. She is a range technician for the United States Forest Service and has previously worked as a podcast producer and reporter for the Gunnison Country Times. She hosted and produced the podcast series “Wildish” published by High Country News. It explores the controversial and complicated world of wild horses and burros roaming the Western United States.
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Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks: These Wild Lands - Quincy KnightCFGV and Western Colorado University TICtalks, recorded live in the University Center Theatre at Western Colorado University on September 28, 2023:
Quincy grew up in Connecticut on the edges of suburbia and farmland, with a deep connection to the rolling fields and the horses that inhabited them. She completed her BFA in Literature at Colby Sawyer College in the lakes region of New Hampshire, and then was drawn to the unique lifestyle and completely western landscape that is Gunnison Colorado. She is excited to honor that lifestyle and landscape with the written word through the Woman of the Land...2023-10-2317 min
Freedom’s PulseEp. 101 Gunnison Gut Check and Operation Enduring Warrior HonoreesThis episode is a special one as it was done remotely at the Gunnison Gut Check created by Justen Mellor and his incredible non-profit, United We March.
The Gunnison Gut Check is a ruck through the desert landscape of central Utah. Proceeds go to veteran and first responder organizations.
Operation Enduring Warrior is a fundamental element of the gut check, bringing OEW honorees who challenge themselves physically and mentally with the help of masked athletes and other members of Operation Enduring Warrior.
Saddie (former air force) and James (former police officer) share a s...2023-09-1525 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks: Wisdom of the Elders - George SibleyCFGV TICtalk recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on July 31, 2023:
George Sibley is a freelance writer and retired educator who has lived
in the Upper Gunnison River valley most of the time since 1966 – in Crested Butte, in Gothic, in Gunnison (except for a few years in Crawford and then Ft. Collins.) Writing is the thread that runs through his life: as owner/editor of a newspaper in Crested Butte he realized that journalism is more interesting when you can write about things that could or should happen as well as what has...2023-07-3113 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks: Wisdom of the Elders - Ronda ConnawayCFGV TICtalk recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on July 31, 2023:
Colorado-born Ronda Connaway’s time in the Gunnison Valley – to which she came in 1994 – has been marked by public service and community activism. She was a founder, and board member, of Habitat for Humanity, served on many Health & Human Service Department committees and task forces, was a founder of the Gunnison Congregational Church, helped start the hot meals program at Gunnison High School, and most recently retired from the Gunnison Valley Health System Board of Trustees. On that Board, she served for 12...2023-07-3109 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks: Wisdom of the Elders - Glo CunninghamCFGV TICtalk recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on July 31, 2023:
Glo Cunningham has lived in Crested Butte for over 47 years. She first got involved with nonprofits in 1977 with the fight to Save Red Lady and High
Country Conservation Advocates (then High Country Citizens’ Alliance). She has been a part of over 40 non-profits either through volunteering at events, on
boards, being a member or helping to create or start many events and non-profits. She retired as the Executive Director of the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum after 14 years but still gives tours as...2023-07-3111 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks: Wisdom of the Elders - Doug TredwayCFGV TICtalk recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on July 31, 2023:
A resident of Gunnison, Colorado for almost 60 years, Doug Tredway attended local public schools and graduated from Gunnison High School. After
earning a degree from the University of Northern Iowa, he returned to Gunnison to begin a career in Education and for 35 years worked as a Teacher, Coach,
Principal, and finally Superintendent of the Gunnison Valley Schools. Doug and his wife Kaylonn raised their children, Jansen and Tillie, in Gunnison, and as a
family, they explored the world on yearly trips ab...2023-07-3113 min
The Craft Your Life Radio Show - live empowered & trusted.The Amazing Work of Gunnison Trails w/ Executive Director Tim Kugler on Koolers Lifestyle Podcast 34In this interview with the Koolers Lifestyle Podcast, Tim Kugler, the Executive Director of Gunnison Trails, shares his personal experiences and the amazing work his organization is doing in promoting responsible and sustainable trail-based recreation throughout Gunnison County. Learn about their efforts in maintaining existing trails, educating users, and pursuing new opportunities for biking, running, and hiking trails. Discover the importance of supporting non-profit trail advocacy organizations like Gunnison Trails and how you can get involved in making a difference. Gunnison Trails Website: https://gunnisontrails.org/our-mission/ Sommar Garage Door Opener: https://www.sommer-usa.com/ Koolers Garage Website: https...2023-03-2634 minThe Craft Your Life Radio Show - live empowered & trusted.Uncovering the Story of IBar Ranch in Gunnison with Bryan Wickenhauser! Kooler Lifestyle Podcast #26Join Matthew Kuehlhorn on the Koolers Lifestyle podcast as he sits down with Bryan Wickenhauser, the owner of I Bar Ranch, a popular music and events venue in Gunnison, Colorado. In this captivating conversation, Bryan shares his journey from growing up in Wisconsin to pursue his dream of running a successful business in the Rocky Mountains. Discover the history of I Bar Ranch and how it originated from Powderhorn, as well as how the Gunnison weather impacts their winter season. Bryan shares the challenges and rewards of working in the venue business and how he's been able to bring...2023-02-2729 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks on Sixth: Jeff HermansonCFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte on September 13, 2022:
As an award-winning developer and place maker, Jeff Hermanson has directed transformative projects for more than four decades. He’s best known as a principal partner in the restoration of Denver Union Station and the 27-year owner and steward of Larimer Square, where he created an iconic cultural institution, and at one point, the highest density of chef-driven restaurants in the country. Jeff’s ongoing collaborations with chefs and the founding of Good Food 100, a rating system for sustainable restaurants, earn...2022-09-1316 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks on Main: Matt AronsonCFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022:
Matt Aronson is a sociologist and professor who directs Western Colorado University’s newest graduate program, the Master of Behavioral Science (MBS) in Rural Community Health. One of his habits is noting how communities pursue durable social changes, especially structural ones meant to boost people’s mental and physical well-being. Part of his perspective in community conversations is to emphasize the links between economic policy (e.g., housing and income supports) and human health. Matt also has an interest in s...2022-09-0612 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks on Main: Ian BillickCFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022:
With a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UC-San Diego, Ian has been the Executive Director of RMBL since 2000, building a scientific institution serving field scientists and students. He has been active in local politics, currently serving as Mayor of Crested Butte and on Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District. He previously chaired Gunnison County’s Planning Commission for almost 4 years and has been active with the schools, serving on CB’s accountability committee and taking a leading role...2022-09-0610 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks on Main: Delaney KeatingCFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022.
Delaney is a seasoned entrepreneur and change agent. She successfully owned, operated, and exited her first company and has since been dedicated to fostering ingrained cultural values for innovation and entrepreneurship. Until recently, she served as Executive Director of Startup Colorado, an organization dedicated to rural entrepreneurs’ resources, networks, and success. An iterative professional, who likes complex puzzles, she has recently returned to the private sector as Managing Director of Pando Telecom. Delaney is a systems thinker and creative pr...2022-09-0610 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalTICtalks on Main: Drew BrookhartCFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022:
Drew Brookhart is the Executive Director of Gunnison County Library District. As a librarian, Drew is focused on furthering individual discovery and lifelong learning by championing intellectual freedom and a democracy of culture. Drew has a personal and professional interest in developing systems that improve the accessibility of library collections through technical architecture. Throughout his career he has maintained a focus on helping communities create physical spaces that serve as educational and cultural anchors. Most recently Drew has helped...2022-09-0607 min
Politics + Media 101Congress, John Bolton, and This Week in NewsJohn Gunnison and Justin Higgins of Politics + Media 101 discuss policy movements in Congress, John Bolton's comment about supporting coups, and other topics in the news.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-07-1554 minPolitics + Media 101Women and the Pentagon: Dr. Kathleen McInnis of CSISJohn Gunnison and Justin Higgins of Politics + Media 101 interview Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Director of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative at CSIS, and former advisor to the U.S. Congress, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and U.K. Parliament on issues including NATO operations, nuclear weapons, and transatlantic relations.Listen to the Smart Women, Smart Power podcast here: https://bit.ly/3z1UGDZSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-07-1346 minPolitics + Media 101The Rise and Fall of Boris JohnsonJohn Gunnison and Justin Higgins of Politics + Media 101 discuss the rise and fall of U.K. politician Boris Johnson, following Johnson's announcement that he will step down as leader of the Conservative Party.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-07-1141 minPolitics + Media 101President Biden’s Trip to Saudi Arabia: Dr. Jon Alterman of CSISJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 talk with Dr. Jon Alterman of CSIS about U.S.-Saudi relations and President Biden's upcoming visit.Listen to Dr. Alterman's podcast "Babel: Translating the Middle East" here: https://bit.ly/3yos6uXSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-07-0854 minPolitics + Media 101The January 6 Hearings: Cassidy Hutchinson and the InsurrectionJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 discuss the January 6th Committee testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, who worked as an assistant to President Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and who was in the room with Meadows on January 6th as events were unfolding.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-07-011h 03Politics + Media 101Overturning Roe: The Impact of Abortion on 2022 Midterm ElectionsJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 discuss the Supreme Court's decision overturning of Roe vs. Wade, its immediate impact across the United States, and its potential impact on the 2022 elections.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-291h 09Politics + Media 101Former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves on Russia and UkraineJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Toomas Hendrik Ilves, the former President of Estonia, about European security, the EU, NATO, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-2751 minPolitics + Media 101Gun Control Legislation and the 2022 Primaries: Emily Wilkins, Bloomberg Congressional ReporterJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Emily Wilkins, Bloomberg Government's Congressional Reporter, on ongoing gun control discussions in Congress, the 2022 primaries, and more.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-1759 minPolitics + Media 101The Impact of Overturning Roe v. Wade: Dahlia Lithwick of SlateJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Slate's Dahlia Lithwick about the impacts of repealing Roe vs. Wade and other topics.Hear Dahlia's podcast, "Amicus," here: https://apple.co/3QgLJgISubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-1356 minPolitics + Media 101A Preview of the House January 6th HearingsJustin Higgins and John Gunnison discuss January 6th.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-1045 minPolitics + Media 101Can Europe Defend Itself? Max Bergmann, CSIS Europe Program DirectorJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Max Bergmann, Director of the CSIS Europe Program, on European security and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-0849 minPolitics + Media 101The Cost of Chaos: Trump's Foreign Policy with CNN National Security Analyst Peter BergenJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst.Buy Peter's book “The Cost of Chaos: The Trump Administration and the World” here: https://amzn.to/3xfcb30Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-0340 minPolitics + Media 101Hurricanes, School Shootings, and Disasters with Harvard and CNN’s Juliette KayyemJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview Juliette Kayyem, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.Buy Juliette’s new book “The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters” here: https://amzn.to/3NJPglFSubscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-06-0145 minPolitics + Media 101Will Puerto Rico Become a State? George Laws, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood CouncilJustin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview George Laws, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council.Learn more about the Puerto Rico Statehood Council here: https://www.pr51st.com/pr51st/Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-05-3047 minPolitics + Media 101National Political Messaging in the 2022 ElectionsJustin Higgins and John Gunnison discuss national political messaging in the 2022 U.S. elections. Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.2022-05-2755 minPolitics + Media 101U.S. Gun Policy and Gun Culture in the Age of Mass ShootingsJustin Higgins, Geoff Browning, and John Gunnison, the co-founders of Politics + Media 101, discuss the project, their favorite moments from past episodes, and U.S. gun policy and gun culture in the age of mass shootings.Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live2022-05-1853 min
Epic Outdoors PodcastColorado Mule Deer in the Gunnison BasinColorado Mule Deer in the Gunnison Basin. In this episode of the Epic Outdoors Podcast we talk with the Gunnison Area Wildlife Manager, Brandon Diamond, as well as Cody Dyce, President of the Gunnison Wildlife Association. These two guests bring different perspectives together and show us all how we can work together to create good relationships between hunters and wildlife management. 2022-03-121h 57
BackstorySonofaGunnIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn goes galactic with the SonofaGunn 2022 cast, director and one of the original writers of Gunnison's yearly satire.2022-02-2407 minBackstoryOur rowdy, powdy neighbor, Monarch MountainIn this week's episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn asks about the unique nature of Monarch Mountain, the neighboring ski resort east of the Gunnison Valley on the Continental Divide.2022-02-0309 min
CityTalkCityTalk — Grub on the goIn this episode of CityTalk, Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with a pair of enterprising young entrepreneurs about their food delivery start-up called GunniGrub. Erik Riego Jordan and Luke Hylton share their story and their dreams in launching a restaurant-to-door delivery service that covers the whole Gunnison Valley.2022-01-2727 minBackstoryThe Gunnison ProjectIn this week's episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn sits down with Achilles Johnson, a sophomore at Gunnison High School and executive director of the Gunnison Project, to talk about two big initiatives the student-centric group has brought to the school board.2022-01-2007 minCityTalkCityTalk — More than a mayorIn this episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with City of Gunnison Mayor Diego Plata — about his personal backstory as an immigrant from Venezuela and his vision for the future of the Gunnison Valley.2022-01-1252 minCityTalkCityTalk — Room for everyoneIn the episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison City Clerk Erica Boucher and Community Outreach Liaison Ricardo Esqueda — about city efforts to build bridges of communication and inclusion to underrepresented segments of the community.2021-12-1531 minCityTalkCityTalk — Local wine, old-world styleIn this episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Shamai Buckel, co-owner of Buckel Family Wine in Gunnison. She and her husband Joe specialize in creating craft wines in the "old-world" style.2021-12-1023 minBackstoryNo reason to go hungryIn this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with Katie Dix, executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry about hunger in the Gunnison Valley — and what the food bank is doing about it.2021-11-2406 minCityTalkCityTalk — Rooted Apothecary: Wildcrafting for wellnessIn this episode of CityTalk, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Briana Wiles, founder and owner of Rooted Apothecary. Wiles started the herbal products business 10 years ago with a farmers market booth and has since grown into two retail locations in Gunnison and Crested Butte and a thriving online store. She's also the author of two books on how to wildcraft medicinal and edible plants in the Rocky Mountains.2021-11-2233 minBackstoryJurassic masters to barnyard birds?In this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn journeys to the Jurassic, uncovering secrets of some of the oldest Gunnison locals: dinosaurs.2021-11-1709 minBackstoryA bicycle (company) built for twoIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn visits Goodday Bikes and Curiosity Bags on Gunnison’s south side. Arly Landry and Chris Besnia own so much more than a bicycle and gear company. The entrepreneurs are artists — and they hope to give the Gunnison Valley a unique aesthetic with every bike.2021-11-1005 minCityTalkCityTalk — Show me the moneyIn this week's episode of CityTalk, City of Gunnison Finance Director Ben Cowan opens the books to Times Editor Sam Liebl for an in-depth conversation about the present and future state of city finances.2021-11-0148 minBackstoryOil in those hillsIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a field trip with local historians David Primus, Mike Pelletier and Gary Steffens in search of what may be the very first oil well drilled in Colorado west of the Continental Divide — in the Ohio Creek valley of Gunnison County.2021-10-2707 minCityTalkCityTalk — Serving up the (public) worksIn this week's episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with City of Gunnison Public Works Director David Gardner and City Engineer Cody Tusing — about what it takes to keep Gunnison's lights on, the water running, the snow removed and, well, the list goes on.2021-10-2539 min
Times TalkTimes Talk — October 22, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes, editor Sam Liebl and staff writers — about the week's news.2021-10-2236 minCityTalkCity Talk — Fire! How Gunnison volunteers keep you safeIn this episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison Fire Chief Hugo Ferchau and Assistant Fire Chief Tom McDonough — about what it takes for an all-volunteer force to be ready when the calls come in.This episode is sponsored by the City of Gunnison.2021-10-1829 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — October 15, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news.2021-10-1529 minBackstorySentinel in the smokeBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a field trip to meet the members of the local U.S. Forest Service woodland firefighting crew named Sentinel. She learns about chainsaws named for favorite songs, how to make MREs taste better — and a lot more.2021-10-1307 minCityTalkCityTalk — October 11, 2021City Talk is a production of the Gunnison Country Times in exploring municipal news in the City of Gunnison. In this episode, host and Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with City Manager Russ Forrest and two environment and sustainability interns, Shannon Hessler and Jenny Nitzky.2021-10-1147 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — October 8, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news.2021-10-1144 minBackstoryGunnison from the skyBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes us along on her recent flight lesson — to experience the magic of flying and the beauty of the Gunnison Valley from the air.2021-10-0605 minCityTalkCityTalk — October 5, 2021City Talk is a production of the Gunnison Country Times in exploring municipal news in the City of Gunnison. In this inaugural episode, host and Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Anton Sinkewich, Community Development Director, and Andie Ruggera, Senior Planner at the City of Gunnison, about the issue of housing in the valley.2021-10-0540 minBackstoryHigh and dry historyBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a field trip to Blue Mesa Reservoir with Gunnison historian Dave Primus. With water levels at historic lows, much of the area's pre-reservoir history lies exposed, revealing the human cost of dam-building.2021-09-3009 minBackstoryVinotok is a revolutionBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with Marcie Telander about the roots and the meaning of a unique Crested Butte, Colorado celebration — Vinotok.2021-09-2306 minBackstoryDancing up a (snow) stormBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer attends a Together Again Community Celebration organized by the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce. It was an eclectic party featuring a snowdance, singalong, ribbon cutting to officially open the renovated IOOF Park in Gunnison, and a lot more!2021-09-1706 minBackstoryFrom slopes to sawsBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer visits the sawmill of Montrose Forest Products to get a tour — and to talk about proposed timber harvest changes in the draft forest plan under consideration by the U.S. Forest Service.2021-09-0205 minBackstoryMental MadnessIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn discovers the mental health-enhancing properties of skating — and hanging out with supportive and caring people — at the Jorgensen Skate Park in Gunnison, Colorado. The Mental Madness project is the brainchild of Gunnison resident Maddie McCarthy.2021-08-2606 minBackstoryAn explosive neighborIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with Western Colorado University geologist Allen Stork and Emeritus professor of Geology Bruce Bartleson — about the explosive and violent history of the Gunnison neighborhood.2021-08-1105 minThink RadioKathy Simillion, Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder and Diane Folowell, director of electionsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Kathy Simillion, Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder and Diane Folowell, director of elections, about the current battleground that elections have become in America — and what it's like to work on the front lines.2021-08-1143 minBackstoryAn All-American CollectorIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn pays a visit to 85-year-old Sidney Plotts on the eve of the Gunnison Car Show, where Plotts will display several of his vintage cars. But the tour revealed his collection of a lot more than automobiles. Give a listen!2021-08-0506 minBackstoryA Rude AwakeningIn this episode of Backstory, Gunnison Country Times staff writer and podcast producer Anna Coburn reports on a traffic accident in Gunnison that ended with a yellow Jeep through the bedroom wall of Katherine Liberatos.2021-07-2807 minThink RadioRob Whiting, on his 31-year career with the Gunnison Police DepartmentIn this episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Rob Whiting on the eve of his retirement from the Gunnison Police Department after 31 years of service. Whiting's first love throughout his career was working with young people in schools to equip them to make healthy life choices.2021-07-2839 minBackstoryA Hometown RodeoGunnison Country Times staff writer and podcast producer Anna Coburn spent a July weekend at the 121st annual running of the Cattlemen's Days Rodeo in Gunnison, Colorado. A self-proclaimed "tree hugger," Coburn says she quickly forgot she was on assignment and felt swept away by the sights and sounds — and most of all, the people — of the rodeo.2021-07-2104 minThink RadioStu Asay, incoming chair of the Gunnison County RepublicansIn this episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Stu Asay, the newly elected chairperson of the Republican Party in Gunnison County.2021-07-2131 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — July 16, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes, editor Sam Liebl and others.2021-07-1641 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — July 9, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes, editor Sam Liebl and others.2021-07-0943 min
Crested Butte LifeGunnison County Attorney Retires after 31 YearsHeather Connor | Your Local Crested Butte Realtor | 970.209.8050. |Heather@cbblackdiamond.com
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Good morning everyone, this is Heather Connor, your Local Realtor, sharing the local news for the Crested Butte and Gunnison Community. My goal is to get you updated on the relevant local happenings, in just a few minutes.
I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday season. Around here we have had clear, bright bluebird days with some below-zero mornings. We...2020-12-2803 min
Gunnison Valley Audio JournalGunnison Valley Audio Journal - Episode 3This episode features Gunnison Valley authors David Rothman, John Steele, George Sibley, Joshua Melnick, Betty Light (as read by Brooke Moran) and haiku master Rob Lipowitz.
Many of the works you will hear were originally published in the Crested Butte Magazine or the Gunnison Valley Journal. When possible, the original author is the reader. After you listen to this podcast, pick up a copy of these magazines and READ!
Theme music is by Lizzy Plotkin and Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears. Support artists in the Gunnison Valley by pre-ordering their forthcoming album at LizzyAndNatalie.com.2020-12-2132 minGunnison Valley Audio JournalGunnison Valley Audio Journal - Episode 2This episode features Gunnison Valley authors Marcie Telander, Dave Pinkerton, George Sibley, Luke Danielson (as read by Marketa Zubkova), Mallory Mikeska (as read by Hayden Moran), Guthrie Moore (as read by Brooke Moran), and haiku master Rob Lipowitz.
Many of the works you will hear were originally published in the Crested Butte Magazine or the Gunnison Valley Journal. When possible, the original author is the reader. After you listen to this podcast, pick up a copy of these magazines and READ!
Theme music is by Lizzy Plotkin and Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears. Support artists in...2020-12-2135 minGunnison Valley Audio JournalGunnison Valley Audio Journal - Episode 1Many of the works you will hear were originally published in the Crested Butte Magazine or the Gunnison Valley Journal. When possible, the original author is the reader.
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The Destination Angler PodcastFly Fishing the Lower Gunnison River with Tim Patterson, RIGS Fly Shop & Guide ServiceOur destination is the lower Gunnison River and our guest is expert guide, Tim Patterson, owner of RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service. A veritable bug factory, the lower Gunnison and the Gunnison Gorge is known for eye-popping beauty, large trout, and outstanding fishing. Opportunities for solitude in a true wilderness setting abound on this Gold Medal stream where only two commercial launches are allowed per day. Listen while Tim dials us into the great diversity of water, abundant bug life, and top fly patterns for angling success. Bonus: magical times to fish the Gunnison, upping your game on the Salmo...2020-12-031h 02
KBUTCOVID-19 in the Gunnison Valley: The New NormalThis panel discussion was originally broadcast on Monday, June 8th. It was hosted by Christopher Biddle and co-hosted by Chris Rourke of the Gunnison Country Times.
Our guests were Joni Reynolds, Gunnison County Public Health Director; and Keith Robinson, Gunnison City Police Chief.2020-06-1058 minKBUTCOVID-19 in the Gunnison Valley: Monday May 11This program was originally broadcast on Monday, May 11 on KBUT. It was hosted by KBUT’s Christopher Biddle. He was joined by Gunnison Country Times Editor Chris Rourke.
The panel included:
Joni Reynolds, Gunnison County Public Health Director
Roland Mason, Gunnison Board of County Commissioners
John Norton, Director of the Tourism and Prosperity Project
Andrew Reynolds, Public Information Officer for Gunnison County.2020-05-121h 19
Crested Butte Is HomeEp. 51 Yon Iacchio | Sargents: An Overlooked Destination in the Gunnison ValleyYon Iacchio grew up on the East Coast like so many other residents of the Gunnison Valley. After a little bit of time at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Yon stayed and skied and climbed up and down the front range- even putting up a new climbing route in Venezuela. Recently, Yon and his wife purchased the Tomichi Creek Trading Post in Sargents. Sargents is located on the West side of Monarch Pass. One of the great things about the Gunnison valley is our access to outdoor recreation in three major mountain ranges. Crested Butte is in t...2020-01-2931 min
Crested Butte Is HomeEp. 47 Debra Callihan | Saving Animals in the Gunnison ValleyDebra Callihan has deep roots here in the Gunnison Valley. She was born here while her father was at Western Colorado University, which Debra also attended. Even when her husband was Colorado's Lieutenant Governor, they tried to spend as much time as they could here, rather than in Denver. Don't worry- we don't talk about politics too much, though we did discuss it a little bit. Debra is perhaps most well known for her involvement with local animal rescue groups. She helped keep what is now know as the Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) going back in t...2019-12-0443 min
Crested Butte Is HomeEp. 34 Will Shoemaker | Gunnison Country TimesWill Shoemaker grew up in the midwest, but despite that, his parents were avid skiers so he grew up with a passion for skiing and the outdoors, like so many of us here in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Thanks to that passion, Will chose to attend Western Colorado University and became interested in journalism. Following an internship at the Gunnison Country Times, he eventually stayed on and is now the editor of Gunnison's local newspaper. In this episode, Will and I discussed the challenges of journalism in today's digital age. While large metro newspapers struggle to...2019-05-2248 min
KBUTDuane Vandenbusche on Historical Avalanches in the Gunnison CountryAs part of the Crested Butte Avalanche Center’s Fireside Chat series, local historian and Western Colorado Professor Dr. Duane Vandenbusche presented on historical avalanches in and around the Gunnison Country at the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum on Wednesday, February 13.
No stranger to KBUT listeners, Vandenbusche is the host of KBUT’s feature series “Tales of the Gunnison Country.” He’s also the author of 11 books, including "The Gunnison Country."2019-02-1630 min
Crested Butte Is HomeEp. 16 Maddie Rehn | Gunnison Public Lands Maddie Rehn is a rarity in Crested Butte- she grew up in the mountains of Colorado. Spending time in the Colorado Outdoors gave Maddie a love for our public lands, and now she works to protect our public lands. 78% of Gunnison County is public land, and it's the reason why so many of us live here- to ski, bike, hike, snowmobile, hunt and more. Public lands are literally our backyard, and it's important that we protect it, while also continuing to enjoy it. The Gunnison Public Lands Initiative (GPLI), which Maddie coordinates, is a coalition of d...2018-09-0540 min
Crested Butte Is HomeEp. 15 Tim Kugler | Gunnison Trails Tim Kugler grew up in Northern Virginia and developed a love for mountains and mountainbiking in college there. After some time in California and elsewhere, a roadtrip led Tim to Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Tim furthered his education here at Western State Colorado University, with a Master's degree, and landed what many would consider a dream job as executive director of Gunnison Trails. Gunnison Trails is the Gunnison equivalent of the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, so their mission is to maintain and build new trails in the Gunnison area, especially at Hartman Rocks...2018-08-2241 min
Mountain Bike RadioOuterbike Moab Special - "Tyson Swasey of Moab Trail Mix & Rachel Alter of Gunnison, Colorado"August 15, 2018 Outerbike Moab Show Page Tyson Swasey of Moab Trail Mix & Rachel Alter of Gunnison, Colorado Ben met Rachel Alter while she worked the Ibis Cycles booth at Outerbike and they got to chatting. Then Tyson showed up to bring his local trail experience. They discuss a wide variety of trail topics, including trail access, relationships, trail maintenance groups, and more. Tyson works with Moab Trails Mix and has had a hand in building and maintaining the iconic mountain bike trails in Moab, Utah. Rachel lives in Gunnison, Colorado and owns Pedals and...2018-08-1500 min
How to Discover Free Audiobook in Drama & Poetry, PoetryWhere the Birds Go When They Die by Kent E. Gunnison | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Where the Birds Go When They Die
Author: Kent E. Gunnison
Narrator: Kent E. Gunnison
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs
Language: English
Release date: 09-04-17
Publisher: Kent E. Gunnison
Genres: Drama & Poetry, Poetry
Summary:
Two hours of poetic listening pleasure that you will enjoy many times over. This book contains over 50 selected poems and song lyrics from a lifetime collection of writings by the author Kent E. Gunnison. A wide range of topics is covered within these minutes. Many contain serious, thought-provoking insights to life in general. Many are...2017-09-0402 min
Mountain & Prairie with Ed RobersonNoel Durant - Conservation & Community in the Gunnison ValleyNoel Durant is the new Executive Director of the Crested Butte Land Trust, a conservation organization that protects and stewards the ranches, trails, open space, and wildlife habit of Colorado’s Gunnison Valley. Noel took the helm of the land trust in early 2017, and he brings a wide variety of conservation experience with him into this new role. He’s worked as a member of the Interagency Hotshot Crew, fighting fires across the American West. He has also worked for regional and national conservation organizations, doing everything from managing large swaths of rural land to developing urban trail systems. • Noel’s...2017-08-251h 08
Mountain & Prairie with Ed RobersonNoel Durant - Conservation & Community in the Gunnison ValleyNoel Durant is the new Executive Director of the Crested Butte Land Trust, a conservation organization that protects and stewards the ranches, trails, open space, and wildlife habit of Colorado’s Gunnison Valley. Noel took the helm of the land trust in early 2017, and he brings a wide variety of conservation experience with him into this new role. He’s worked as a member of the Interagency Hotshot Crew, fighting fires across the American West. He has also worked for regional and national conservation organizations, doing everything from managing large swaths of rural land to developing urban trail systems. • Noel’s...2017-08-251h 08KBUTThe State of Gunnison Valley NonprofitsKBUT spoke with Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley Director Pam Montgomery about the current state of nonprofits in Gunnison County.
She says many nonprofits are doing well partly because of the economy, partly because people are very giving here, and because of the important roles they play in the Gunnison Valley.2017-07-1104 minKBUTFire Danger HIGH In Gunnison County - No Bans In EffectMost of the state is very brittle. In Gunnison County, no fire bans are in place (right now), but according to Gunnison County Emergency Management, folks using fire should be on guard.
Chad Reich speaks with Gunnison County Emergency Manager Scott Morrill about the current danger and what to do if it feels like someone isn't playing with fire safely.2017-06-2702 min
Wading In The WaterWading in the Water #50: Gunnison Basin OverviewIn the next few episodes of Wading in the Water, we’ll start taking a look at the different sub-basins within the Gunnison Basin that are being assessed for watershed management planning. But first, let’s take a step back to look at our basin as a whole. To understand this best, in episode #50, George Sibley, long-time Gunnison Valley local and board member of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, explains why our headwaters are special.2017-06-2602 minKBUTWading in the Water #50: Gunnison Basin OverviewIn the next few episodes of Wading in the Water, we’ll start taking a look at the different sub-basins within the Gunnison Basin that are being assessed for watershed management planning. But first, let’s take a step back to look at our basin as a whole. To understand this best, in episode #50, George Sibley, long-time Gunnison Valley local and board member of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, explains why our headwaters are special.2017-06-2602 min
Local HeadlinesPlans for Compressed Natural Gas Station in GunnisonLove's Trillium has reached a deal with Gunnison County and the Gunnison RTA to bring a compressed natural gas station to Gunnison by summer 2017.
CNG is not only a growing trend in the public realm, but also the preferred alternative fuel for Colorado State fleets.
(Photo: US Dept. of Energy)2017-03-0703 minKBUTPlans for Compressed Natural Gas Station in GunnisonLove's Trillium has reached a deal with Gunnison County and the Gunnison RTA to bring a compressed natural gas station to Gunnison by summer 2017.
CNG is not only a growing trend in the public realm, but also the preferred alternative fuel for Colorado State fleets.
(Photo: US Dept. of Energy)2017-03-0703 min