Gunnison, CO
Music connected to Gunnison
About Gunnison
- • Duane Vandenbusche, a prominent Colorado historian, called Gunnison home.
- • Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a world-renowned ski area, has roots tied to Gunnison.
- • Mining and ranching spurred Gunnison's growth in the late 19th century.
- • Rumors persist of a secret underground tunnel system beneath the town.
- • The 1980s oil shale bust severely impacted Gunnison's economy.
- • It was named for John Williams Gunnison in 1880.
- • With around 6,500 residents, it's smaller than nearby Montrose.
- • Sitting at 7,703 feet, the air is thin and the views are vast.
- • Tourism and Western Colorado University are major employers.
- • Gunnison feels like a serene escape, surrounded by majestic mountains.
- • The Denver Nuggets are the closest NBA team, winning their first title in 2023.
- • Western Colorado University's Mountaineers have a fierce rivalry with CSU-Pueblo.
Artists From Gunnison
Black Canyon Ramblers
Songs About Gunnison
1901: A Canyon Odyssey
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Snowin' on Raton
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