Garden Spot of the Rockies a fading butte retreat
The Columbia Gardens near Butte and Anaconda once drew residents seeking respite from dust and smoke. Opened June 4, 1899 by W A Clark, the 68 acre park offered fresh air rides a boardwalk flowers and a pavilion become a beloved summer refuge until rumors in 1972 tied to Anaconda Copper expansion and financial troubles suggesting the park would vanish.
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Columbia Gardens Final Season Ends in 1973
The Butte resort known as Garden Spot of the Rockies closes after Labor Day 1973 to make way for expanded mining. The Montana Standard plans a series on Columbia Gardens memories with photos and online videos, noting Children’s Day marked the last year residents and visitors could enjoy the gardens.
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Weather Permitting at Columbia Gardens Thursday
A brief notices readers that weather permitting an event at Columbia Gardens will take place on Thursday August 30. The item notes no further details or times beyond the conditional condition.
New Montana Law Bans Drones At Wildfire Scenes
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 219 making drone interference with firefighting aircraft a misdemeanor with fines up to 1500 dollars and up to six months in jail. The law took effect immediately after May 19 and targets unauthorized drone incursions on wildfires in Montana and Idaho, aiming to prevent collisions and distractions for pilots and ground crews. It was introduced by Sen. Willis Curdy, a Democrat from Missoula and former wildland firefighter.
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Biden, GOP reach debt limit deal
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy announced an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and curb federal spending, with work requirements for food stamp recipients among disputed concessions. The deal faces swift approval needs from both parties before a June 5 deadline.
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