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Student participants, Vail instructors and community school staff smile for a group picture at the base of CBMR.

Grantee Spotlight: Gunnison Community School

Ski for PE program puts students on slopes The Gunnison Community School Ski for PE program provides a path for students to hit the hill in a supportive, affordable way. Lift tickets, rentals, transportation and lessons add up fast, often putting skiing out of reach for families nearby. The long-running

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Grantee Spotlight: Gunnison PTA

Gunni Bike Bus builds safety, community and confidence This fall, the Gunnison PTA added a new way for students to get to school: the valley’s first Bike Bus. Now on Wednesday mornings with safe outdoor temperatures, adult volunteers ride along a mapped-out route, picking up students waiting at designated “Bike

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Two elementary-schoolers bundled up classic cross-country ski while an adult follows.

Grantee Spotlight: Crested Butte Nordic

Photo credit: Xavi Fane  Crested butte nordic center provides Winter cardio, year-round community Crested Butte Nordic (CB Nordic) plays a vital role in helping the community stay active and connected. Every winter, the organization grooms 55 kilometers of trail, roughly 20% of which are free to the public. Year-round, they

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Five child actors strike poses on stage.

Grantee Spotlight: Crested Butte Mountain Theatre

Building community through creativity The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) provides a physical place for creativity to thrive and community connections to deepen. “Creative expression is the backbone of who we are as human beings, no matter the medium,” CBMT Artistic Director Britney Kuehm said. This philosophy drives everything at

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Nine Go Girl participants and two of their coaches stand around the Rattlesnake sign at Hartman Rocks.

Grantee Spotlight: GO Initiative

How GO Initiative Uses Bikes to Build Youth Confidence, Social Ties   Photo courtesy of GO Initiative. Since 2017, the Gunnison Outdoor (GO) Initiative has been transforming lives through mountain biking, creating a space where local girls develop technical skills, confidence and lasting community connections. Founded by Sarah Stubbe, the

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MetRec working to restore television

August 26, 2025 What caused the TV outage? External cellular 5G signals are interfering with satellite feeds that deliver channels to MetRec Studio. As a result, all channels provided by the affected satellite feeds are not working. As demand for cellular networks increases nationwide, the FCC is selling frequencies formerly

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Channel Status

Working Channels MetRec moved to Denver Direct Feed service in Fall 2025 after external 5G signals began interfering with television signals. Rescan your television to ensure you receive all channels. 2.1 CW Channel 2 | Program Schedule 4.1 CBS | Program Schedule 4.2 Start TV | Program Schedule 4.3 Dabl

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Remote Chain TV Service Ending June 1, 2025

As a result of damage to critical infrastructure and in accordance with the MetRec Board’s April 30 vote, television services for the remote chain will cease beginning June 1, 2025. This affects residents in: Gateview Parlin Pitkin Powderhorn Sapinero Sargents Waunita We understand the importance of connection. In an effort

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Board Election Results

These are unofficial election Results. The official Results will not be available until after May 20, when the Canvass Board certifies the election results. Total Ballots counted – 603North Valley Voting – 346Gunnison Voting – 257 Number of Votes for Each Candidate:Sheila Davis – 226Dave Wiens – 315Sharon Mills- 229Sean

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Public Work Session

MetRec has a Public Work Session this month to discuss the TV survey results and operations cost estimates. The work session is scheduled to take place at March 26, 5:00 pm at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds Fred Field Center located at 298 S Spruce Street in Gunnison. The board meeting will follow at 6:00 pm.

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