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Hi there, Crested Butte! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Crested Butte residents should know about the new Mineral Point homes
  • See who topped the podium at the Crested Butte Ultra

Also on today's calendar: Crested Butte Comedy Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 53, low: 34.
  • Thursday: A little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 34-Unit Affordable Housing Community Opens in Crested Butte (milehighcre.com) — Crested Butte just gained 34 new affordable apartments at Mineral Point, aimed at residents earning 30% to 60% of area median income. The energy-efficient complex at 603 Butte Ave. offers studios and one- and two-bedroom units, plus shared amenities, and was made possible through a partnership between the town, TWG Development, and state and regional housing funders.
   

• This Week In Running: September 28, 2026 (irunfar.com) — Crested Butte gets a shout-out in this week's global trail-running roundup, with the Mad Moose Crested Butte Ultra highlighting local endurance talent. Keegan Leach and Claire Gibbons won the 50-miler, while Bradley Stroz and Becky Hendee topped the 55k, putting the town alongside major races from China to Spain.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Gunnison

  • Gunnison Copper (GCUMF) Names Jennifer Hays as CFO Amidst Challe (gurufocus.com)
  • Colorado coal mine leaks nearly four times the cap (coloradosun.com)
  • Colorado says goodbye to a 'doozy' of a water year with more moisture in the forecast (coloradosun.com)

Aspen

  • Heavier topics on tap for 2026 Aspen Filmfest (aspendailynews.com)
  • Aspen's Wheeler Opera House to host 2 John Denver tribute concerts (aspentimes.com)
  • Garfield County commissioners support tax exemption request for Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park (aspentimes.com)

Ok Crested Butte! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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