Community Corner
🌱 How Gunnison became the regional hub for rapid wildfire response
And on the Gunnison Patch calendar - Gunnison Harvest Festival — Buckel Family Wine
Good day Gunnison! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Gunnison became the regional hub for rapid wildfire response
- Why Gunnison's US-50 emergency repair just won a top safety award
- How $2 million in green funding could reach Gunnison County homes
Also on today's calendar: Gunnison Harvest Festival.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 78 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 44.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gunnison an ideal place to locate regional fire response resources (crestedbuttenews.com) — Gunnison is serving as a key regional hub for wildfire prevention and response, giving local residents faster protection thanks to nearby engines, aircraft, and crews. Federal and local agencies are coordinating closely from Gunnison to keep new fires small, protect homes and recreation areas, and support the local economy through firefighter spending. Residents are urged to stay informed and maintain wildfire readiness. 
2. Excellence in Safety, Sustainability Award Winners Revealed for ENR's Colorado/Wyoming and Intermountain Regions (enr.com) — A major US-50 emergency repair project in Gunnison has just been honored with ENR's Excellence in Safety award for Colorado and Wyoming, spotlighting strong safety culture on a key local route. The recognition comes alongside other regional construction and sustainability winners, underscoring how well-managed infrastructure work can protect both workers and travelers in and around Gunnison.
3. Local entities preparing for spending sustainability grant money (crestedbuttenews.com) — Gunnison County is partnering with Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte to manage a $2 million state sustainability grant that will fund energy-efficiency rebates, electrification, workforce training, and waste-policy work for all county residents. County staff would run rebates through GV-HEAT, while Crested Butte considers measures like single-use plastic reductions. Local leaders want detailed tracking to see who benefits and where residents drop out of the process.
4. River District responds to Colorado Basin guidelines (crestedbuttenews.com) — Gunnison County remains in severe drought, but recent rain has eased fire danger enough for the sheriff to scale restrictions back to Stage 1, allowing campfires in designated areas. Local water experts briefed county commissioners on El Niño forecasts and new federal Colorado River operating guidelines that could affect reservoir releases and paid conservation programs. Many details, including compensation rates and long-term rules, are still unsettled.
5. Colorado national forests ease fire restrictions ahead of Labor Day weekend (wyomingnews.com) — Campers from Gunnison heading into nearby national forests this Labor Day weekend will see fire restrictions eased, with the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests lifting their rules starting Thursday. Many other Colorado forests are now at Stage 1, allowing campfires only in designated rings and grills, so locals should still plan carefully and double-check county-level restrictions before heading out.
📸 Around Gunnison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gunnison
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★ Featured events ★
- Gunnison Harvest Festival — Buckel Family Wine →
Buckel Family Wine, 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Senior Parent Night
Gunnison High School Gunnison, CO 81230
6:00 pm - Gunnison Harvest Festival →
Buckel Family Wine, 1018 CO-135 Unit B, Gunnison
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Wednesday September 16
📣 Gunnison Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HEA: PICTURE DAY
Horizons Exploratory Academy Salida, CO 81201
8:30 am - Paonia Daytime Book Club →
Paonia Library, 80 Samuel Wade Rd, Paonia
2:00 pm - FB @ Columbine
Paonia Elementary School Paonia, CO 81428
4:00 pm - Soccer @ Steamboat, JV 4, V 6pm
Roaring Fork High School Carbondale, CO 81623
4:00 pm - VB vs Delta 7th @ HK8/ 8th @ DMS
Paonia Elementary School Paonia, CO 81428
4:00 pm - Football @ Grand Valley (bus 2:45
Carbondale Middle School Carbondale, CO 81623
4:30 pm - Back to School Night/BBQ
Hinsdale County RE 1 School District Lake City, CO 81235
4:30 pm - HS Volleyball vs. Antonito (Home)
Creede School District Creede, CO 81130
5:00 pm - Center Girls JV Volleyball @ Buena Vista →
Buena Vista High School, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier (Good4u Customer Care) in Gunnison. Apply here.
- BMO - Bank Of Montreal posted a job opening for Retail Relationship Banker in Gunnison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gunnison here.
Ok Gunnison! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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