Residents of Crested Butte, Colorado, want their local government to be a leader in climate change resilience. But some locals were not happy with the purchase of a new Tesla for the town police.
About Christopher Biddle
Christopher Biddle is News Director for KBUT in Crested Butte, Colorado. He grew up on a sheep farm in Vermont, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College in 2011 before moved to Crested Butte that winter. Chris started volunteering as a DJ in 2013 and was inspired to pursue a career in radio. His audio stories have appeared on Vermont Public Radio and on stations in the Rocky Mountain Community Radio network in Colorado.
Recent Stories by Christopher Biddle
Colorado County Seeks to Fine-tune Post-coal Economy by Shifting Away from Tourism Marketing
Tourism was supposed to replace coal in Crested Butte, but housing problems highlight the tough transition.
Government Weatherization Can Make a Difference for Those it Can Reach
Advocates say home energy upgrades boost quality of life, promote climate resilience and save on the costs of housing. So why isn’t everyone doing it?
Colorado Town Spars with Koch-owned Mine Over Water
Residents of a tiny, unincorporated coal town on Colorado’s Western Slope are pitted against billionaire mine owner Bill Koch in a fight for clean drinking water.
