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
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,
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,
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
This fall, KBUT’s News Director, Christopher Biddle, invited MetRec, the City of Gunnison and the Crested Butte Avalanche Center to the KBUT Studio to talk about the Outdoor Winter Recreation Initiative! Together, we discussed how the collaborative initiative came to be, some of the major outcomes, and what’s in
Last winter, the Outdoor Winter Rec. Initiative helped grow the level of participation by older adults in outdoor recreation outings by almost 500%. How? By working with the Gunnison Senior Center (GSC) to determine key barriers preventing seniors from engaging in outdoor activities. Key barriers for outdoor winter recreation include
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
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
In 2019, MetRec was approached by the owners of Wood Product Signs, a small, family-run business based in Parlin. Their reason for reaching out: internet. For several years, owners Taylor and Emily Hefftner made the most of limited internet service. Wood Product Signs manufactures custom signs for public land
Despite the myriad challenges faced over the last year, MetRec, in collaboration with its many partners, has helped achieve a lot in 2020. One thing is clear, the Gunnison Valley is a resilient community home to incredible organizations and passionate people. Early in the year, we convened and re-convened