Bella Biondini

1 day ago | montrosepress.com | Bella Biondini

A small seasonal crew, funded entirely by Gunnison Valley organizations and nonprofits, will lend a hand to the U.S. Forest Service this summer. These “recreation stewards” will take pressure off an agency that is facing budget cuts and a growing responsibility to protect the region’s public lands as more visitors crowd into the backcountry.

4 days ago | gunnisontimes.com | Bella Biondini

When exploring the corners, nooks and crannies of the map in the Gunnison Country, many residents ride in two types of saddles: on the seat of a mountain bike and on the back of a horse. The Gunnison Art Center’s new exhibit, titled “Riding the Range — A Saddle Story,” threads the stories of the two riders together through their love of place. The art show builds on last year’s summer exhibit “A clever use of circles,” which ran in conjunction with the annual Growler mountain bike races.

4 days ago | gunnisontimes.com | Bella Biondini

It has been slow and steady, but the pass-through impacts of the federal budget cuts introduced by the Trump administration are beginning to appear in Gunnison County. For the valley’s local governments, such as the City of Gunnison and Gunnison County, funding uncertainties are clouding the timelines of major utility and transportation projects — a number of which are tied to public safety and adequately preparing the community for growth.

1 week ago | montrosepress.com | Bella Biondini

With the recent discovery of immature zebra mussels in the Colorado River, the National Park Service is taking extra steps to protect Blue Mesa Reservoir from aquatic invasive species. The ice has melted, and the Elk Creek, Iola and Lake Fork boat ramps are all open for the season. With the recent federal budget cuts to the Park Service — and likely more on the way — it is still possible boat inspection services may be limited this summer.

1 week ago | gunnisontimes.com | Bella Biondini

A small seasonal crew, funded entirely by Gunnison Valley organizations and nonprofits, will lend a hand to the U.S. Forest Service this summer. These “recreation stewards” will take pressure off an agency that is facing budget cuts and a growing responsibility to protect the region’s public lands as more visitors crowd into the backcountry.