All Entries Tagged With: "Ridgway"

Crested Butte Gets Tough on Drinking

Year residency required to hit the bars? — October 18, 2015

(Sopris Avenue) Locals here could be required to show more than proof of age at the door of their favorite saloon this off-season. They may have to present evidence of at least one year residency as well.

Although the application of this new ordinance may come at the discretion of each establishment, other means of enforcement might be employed, according to the local marshal’s office.

“If we observe borderline behavior on the part of a suspect, we will further investigate the situation,” said one deputy. “We’re not necessarily in favor of the ordinance, but if it is passed by the local voters we will implement it.”

Both police and the originators of the yearresidency concept feel that this move will allow for closer monitoring of alcohol consumption, especially within a group that is questionable to start with.

“Some of these people get totally out of control the first week after they have arrived in town,” said the deputy. “Maybe it’s the altitude. Maybe it’s the new environs. It’s normal, but we don’t feel that long time residents should have to suffer.”

The deputy pointed out that he has seen “about 20 years of these shenanigans, which get old after a while”. He added that he did not think the new law would affect the booming bar business in the town.

Big nights like these need to be earned say town fathers and mothers. (Bill Dickerson Photo)

Over in Ridgway the town council has adopted a measure that would require similar credentials be shown before one hurls himself into the often steamy nightlife.

“We feel that new locals should wait a little while before embracing this culture,” said Marlena Quacksalver, a spokesperson for someone’s council. “And besides, considering all the new ordinances that have been adopted here since 1990, what’s one more?”

When asked if this proposed ordinance could apply to the purchase of recreational drugs, the spokesperson appeared shocked.

“Hypothetically,” she posed. “This type of activity is the business of state drug agencies and their jurisdiction takes precedence over our silly ordinances anyway.”

-H.L. Menoken

Road Kill Employed as Speeding Deterrent

(Tales of the Organic – October 17, 2015)

(Montrose) Herd animals hit by cars on the highways this season will be left where they fell for up to three weeks as a stark reminder aimed at people who drive too fast. The DOW, in cooperation with local authorities, will not only discourage swift cleanup of all road kill, but in some cases may move the carnage to high traffic areas or other strategic spots throughout the region.

“We hope a pile of road kill here and there will prevent a pile of vehicles,” said a state spokesperson.

“Although it sounds like a pretty good idea to me, we deny the whole thing,” said Ranger Sparky Muffinsite who added that if the experimental concept were to be adopted, most activity would have to take place after dark so as to minimize suspicions on the part of an already dubious public.

Utah and New Mexico have already adopted the approach, eyeballed as a radical measure by many outside the sagebrush circle.

Despite OBambicare Many Deer Uncovered

(Haley Draw — Bone Cracker Post — October 16, 2015)

A majority of the state’s deer and elk will have to sustain the rigors of hunting season without adequate medical coverage, it was disclosed today. Even with the implementation of the controversial Affordable Care Act (Obambicare) many will have no protection at all.

“OBambicare can be a little confusing, said a source at Game and Fish,” “I’m sure that the situation will resolve itself in about a decade or so.”
The only animals who will have major medical coverage are those who have purchased that service from the private sector. Those who had relied on the state to provide health insurance will be left out in the cold.

Life insurance benefits will remain much the same as they have in the past but wildlife officials urge all deer and elk to read the fine print before signing anything.”

“Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.”
– Voltaire

VENISON CAR WASH SLATED

(Norwood Follower and Finder – October 15, 2015)

The local chapter of The Protected Order of Venison will sponsor a car wash on Saturdays during November. The auto cleansing will be offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Grand Avenue. The cost is $10 which will go to the United Venison Collage Fund. Hunters are invited but reminded that a cease fire exists within the town limits.

Other interested parties are encouraged to take advantage of the less than savvy automotive janitors by showing up with multiple vehicles and/or the week’s laundry. Advance tickets are available at what was once San Miguel Pharmacy and what was once Rooney’s Chevrolet. Turn out and show your support for this worthwhile organization.

MEAT THE DEER NIGHT OCTOBER 19

(Montrose Pronged Hub — October 15, 2015)

The 2015 Meat the Deer Night will be held at Kearns Auto Body according to a source there. Each year a local business sponsors the social event in an attempt to promote fellowship and good standing between local herds and hunters from all over the world.
Refreshments, including chili and oats will be served. Free information, including maps and a guide to local shops and services, will be handed out and a slide show will be presented. Last year’s event, held at Back at the Ranch Furniture in Gunnison, was deemed a success by almost everyone involved. Just show your license at the door and have a good time! Stags welcome.

Locals Warned: Gatherers Arriving This Week

(Montrose Marble- October 14, 2015)

Community leaders warn all citizens here to watch their belongings as desperate throngs of gatherers are gradually making their way into the Uncompahgre Valley for their seasonal romp. Things always seem to turn up missing when these wretched and persistent locust-like mobs proliferate.

Gatherers, the extended socio-economic subgroup linked to hunters, as in the anthropological Hunters and Gatherers classification, are expected to descend on Western Colorado as early as next week. Division of Wildlife and Social Services workers are keeping a firm eye on the shabby contingent, which generally shows up broke with just the clothes on their back in search of substance, bits and pieces, matter to collect or gather.

“The target items discussed herein are further refined and defined as anything not locked up or tied down,” said Charles Scruples of the Troglodyte Foundation. “These gatherers, although not evolved entirely to the task, have developed sticky fingers over the centuries and are often the loud, pushy sort.”

Scruples suggests that residents and visitors keep an eye on their belongings, especially in large crowds, deserted stretches and after dark.

“Hoarding is a disease, one that we do not want to see cured by a bullet,” snapped Scruples. “We’d like to make it through this difficult migration without incident.”

In 2014 three gatherers were wounded when they trespassed into a well- manicured garden in search of snow peas. The vegetable plot, owned by Warren (Old Man) Pritchard of 33992200772344 Road west of town, had been sloppily probed the night before allowing time for Pritchard to arm himself with buckshot for their subsequent visit.

Region Zen officials have announced that their organization would provide free camping and drinking water in an attempt to isolate and cordon off the gatherers from the mainstream summer visitors.
– Rufus Maxwell