ATVs

• Locations: News By Amy Hadden Marsh Published May. 5, 2021

  ATV decision deferred

  This sign is posted at the parking area of the historic Marble Millsite, where the Town of Marble has designated parking for ATVs to unload trailers. Courtesy photo.

  “There’s no silver bullet to fix this,” said Jonathan Houck, Gunnison County Board of Commissioners Chair, more than once at Tuesday’s regular Zoom meeting. He was referring to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) problem that’s been a thorn in the side of Marble residents for almost a decade. … read more →

• Locations: Columns, Opinion Published Apr. 14, 2021

  This Is Your Backyard

  Alex Menard

  By Alex Menard

  The Upper Crystal River Valley, from Marble to Schofield Pass, is the finest backyard anyone could wish for. Mostly spectacular wilderness, it also contains the town of Crystal with the famous mill and other historic mining sites. It is home to majestic mountains from the rugged granite… read more →

• Locations: News By Kathleen Shannon Published Apr. 7, 2021

  Putting the brakes on Marble’s ATV frenzy

  Alex Menard and his dogs stand by one of the few signs regarding use of the Lead King Loop. Photo by Kathleen Shannon.

  Sitting on the porch of a small cottage just beyond Marble town limits, I enjoyed a warm spring day, feeling that I was truly in the wilderness. Local residents are trying to soak up that feeling before the tourist season arrives, and, along with it: ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, which… read more →