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Tiki tavern coming to Boulevard Street

3 days ago | gunnisontimes.com | Alex Mccrindle

Gunnison’s newest hangout spot, “Paddle Out” is set to bring the flavor of the Hawaiian islands to Boulevard Street. Inspired by business owner Tina Fabulic’s days surfing Hawaii’s famous point breaks, the new bar will feature an island-inspired lounge and extensive alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktail menus — all to the rhythm of reggae music. Set next to the historic Smith Opera House, the building is expected to be completed after a two-year renovation this fall.
‘Riding the Range - A Saddle Story’

3 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.
Letters to the Editor

3 days ago | gunnisontimes.com | Alex Mccrindle

Field day was a team effort Editor:I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the coverage of our recent field day in last week’s newspaper. The writing and photos captured the day well. I also want to clarify that, while the article mentioned my role, field day was a team effort. I helped plan the event with Chase Starman and Rocky Moore, but it was a community event. Teachers, middle school students, alumni and parents all worked together to make it happen.
Federal budget cuts trickle into valley

3 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.
GHS girls golf battles at state

1 week ago | gunnisontimes.com | Alex Mccrindle

The GHS girls golf team faced treacherous bunkers and slim fairways at the state championship at the Pueblo Country Club on May 19 and 20. As a team, the Cowboys placed 14th against the state’s top schools. Despite shooting higher-than-normal scores, all four varsity players gained experience playing at the pinnacle of the high school level.
Beyond the finish line

1 week ago | gunnisontimes.com | Alex Mccrindle

In November 2023, Erica Rasmussen trotted across five bureaus of New York City, battling intense leg cramps to complete the largest marathon in the world. At the time, she thought she had reached the pinnacle of her weightloss mission. But now, 18 months later, Rasmussen has done everything except slow down. This spring, the Gunnison local added two more of the world’s top marathons to her resume, authored an internationally bestselling book and raised thousands of dollars for charities.
Letters to the Editor

1 week ago | gunnisontimes.com | Alex Mccrindle

Dear Congressman Hurd Editor:(Note: The attached letter to the editor was originally sent to Congressman Jeff Hurd’s office and was republished in the Times upon request.) As veterans from Gunnison County, we write with urgency to highlight critical concerns over recent budget cuts to the Veterans Administration (VA). These reductions disproportionately harm veterans in rural communities like ours, especially elderly and disabled veterans already struggling with limited health care access.
‘Rec stewards’ aid USFS 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.
TAPP sees dip in tourism trends

1 week ago | gunnisontimes.com | Bella Biondini

The tourism outlook in the Gunnison Valley is currently a mixed bag of “worrying signs” and reasons for “cautious optimism” that the region continues to fare better than many other destinations across the Mountain West. That’s according to an update presented on Tuesday to Gunnison County commissioners from the leadership of the Tourism and Prosperity Partnership (TAPP). TAPP is funded by a lodging tax collected by the Local Marketing District.
Sage Grouse Lounge slated for June opening

1 week ago | gunnisontimes.com | Bella Biondini

When he’s not in the kitchen at Blackstock Bistro, owner Luke Martin said one of his favorite hobbies is going down a rabbit hole of possibilities when he sees a vacant building. If there’s an empty building in town — the Gunnisack, Miller Furniture and Taco Bell — chances are Martin has walked through them, created a concept and ran the numbers. He’s stepped away from a lot of his ideas, but this one felt right. In June, Martin will open his second business in Gunnison, the Sage Grouse Lounge.