At School, Recreation Rules

At School, Recreation Rules

It’s probably common knowledge that MetRec enhances community recreation in the Gunnison Valley through funding and partnerships. But if you weren’t aware that MetRec also boosts recreation opportunities for Gunnison schools, here’s a primer. MetRec’s support of recreation initiatives in the Gunnison Watershed School District has amounted

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Trail Blazing Community Support

Community Trail Blazing

Spring in the Gunnison Valley blossoms into a stunning bouquet of events, from the flowering of dormant plants to the stirrings of hungry critters to the melting-out of our trails. The enticing pull of the natural world unites us as a community and draws many of us to the trails.

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Tech News: April 2022

Thanks for checking out our first Tech News! Tech News is intended to provide television viewers with information about the television service; from system upgrades to current issues that may affect your viewing experience. To start, a little background- In 2019, we began work to re-build the translator system. Much

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MetRec’s all in for river recreation

MetRec’s all in for river recreation

When the weather in Gunnison Valley springs into its balmy phase, residents are drawn to the area’s rivers like fish to water. It’s no wonder that valley-wide river access infrastructure has been a high priority for the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District, or MetRec. In the last few years,

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MetRec says get out and play

MetRec says get out and play

To most Gunnison Valley residents, winter outdoor recreation means one thing: skiing. But skiing itself takes as many different forms as there are individuals who engage in it. Making activities like skiing and other winter recreation easier to access is a key priority of the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District,

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MetRec making tracks in outdoor recreation

MetRec making tracks in outdoor recreation

Finding recreation opportunities in the Gunnison Valley is a no-brainer, given the area’s mountains, wildflower meadows, campgrounds, rivers and parks. But recreational amenities don’t maintain themselves, so it takes tax funds and public-private partnerships to keep recreation areas in peak condition. This is one of the key functions of the

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Shady Island Boat Launch and Park

Project Highlight: Shady Island River Park

It is a special time of year when the Gunnison River rises and the surrounding cottonwoods pop with green leaves. The lushness of the corridor pulls us in. Rafts bob down the river with smiling anglers. Friends convene on the shores where dogs race to fetch sticks.  The Gunnison River

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Frequently Asked TV Questions

As part of our Operations Planning and Outreach Process, we’re fielding many great questions! Take a look at our responses to commonly asked questions. Can MetRec provide high definition (HD) channels?   HD channels require significantly more bandwidth to broadcast than standard definition (SD) channels. Therefore, for MetRec

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