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Men’s hockey to skate Friday at home tournament
Yampa Valley Invitational largest in Western Slope
January 6, 2010
The 16th annual Yampa Valley Invitational men’s hockey tournament will begin play Friday, and continue through the weekend at the Moffat County Ice Arena.
Colo. governor won’t seek re-election
11:48 a.m., January 6, 2010 Updated 11:48 a.m.
Saying he needs to spend more time with his family, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter announced Wednesday he won’t seek re-election this year - a move that he said would free him politically to make “tough and unpopular decisions” in the months ahead.
Woman dies at Steamboat Ski Area
23-year-old Arapahoe Basin ski instructor found in tree well
09:42 a.m., January 6, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Steamboat Ski Patrol members found Grace Lynn McNeil’s body this morning in a tree well. The 23-year-old Arapahoe Basin ski instructor had disappeared Tuesday afternoon while skiing the Christmas Tree Bowl.
Colorado Gov. Ritter to retire
09:13 a.m., January 6, 2010 Updated 09:13 a.m.
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter won’t run for re-election this fall, sources told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
3 Democrats — 2 senators, 1 governor — to retire
09:06 a.m., January 6, 2010 Updated 09:06 a.m.
With the 2010 election year barely under way, two senators and one governor - all Democrats - ditched plans to run for re-election in the latest signs of trouble for President Barack Obama’s party.
Brad Grinstead hopes to keep playing baseball after college
January 6, 2010
Baseball has taken Brad Grinstead a number of places. From the fields of Moffat County to a diamond in Conway, Ark., and the conference championships in Jackson, Miss., Grinstead, 20, is already a baseball lifer.
High school seniors close to college application deadlines
January 6, 2010
As an editor at Moffat County High School’s newspaper, the Postscript, Alex Selan is no stranger to writing. But, when she came to the personal statement part of her college application, the senior was stumped.
Datebook for Jan. 6
January 6, 2010
9 a.m. Placement tests for Integrated Community’s English as a Second Language class take place in the basement of the St. Michael Catholic Church office, 678 School St. ESL classes begin Jan. 11. Call Eveline Bacon at 824-6424 or e-mail learn@ciiccolorado.org.
Craig bank fraud suspect awaits trial
Attorneys to meet for motions hearing next week
January 6, 2010
A U.S. District Court case against a former Craig woman charged with 31 counts of felony bank fraud continues in Denver with no set trial date.
Our View: Kindness of the kitchen
January 6, 2010
Within the span of about two weeks, news came out that a popular Craig restaurant was closing its doors for good because of struggling finances, and a local church was opening a twice-a-week free food kitchen for people in need of a hot meal.
Annie’s Mailbox: My mother is unreasonable
January 6, 2010
Dear Annie: My mother is overly controlling with her grown children. She seems to think that when she gives an opinion, we have to agree. What’s worse, she is so negative about everything. She starts fights with us and expects us to capitulate and say she is right every time. She voices her opinions without thinking them through and has stepped on a lot of toes throughout the years. She has no friends left. We don’t even celebrate holidays together because it is too depressing.
Church serving hot meals twice a week
January 6, 2010
Tammy Villard and her mother-in-law, Bonnie, were greeted at the entrance to St. Michael’s Kitchen by the rich scent of bubbling vegetable soup and the buzz of a kitchen full of cooks, dishwashers and other volunteers. The kitchen serves a meal to anyone who needs it from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Horoscope for Jan. 6
January 6, 2010
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — There’s nothing wrong with assertiveness as long as you don’t cross the line to pushiness or aggressiveness. In which case, others are likely to put up strong barriers.
Sports briefs: Bad Dogs earn 2 spots at national tourney
January 6, 2010
On Jan. 2, six grapplers from the Craig Bad Dogs youth wrestling team traveled to Loveland for the Rocky Mountain Nationals Who’s Bad tournament.
Craig/Moffat EDP: Get involved with the CNCC Craig Campus
January 6, 2010
We applaud Colorado North­western Community College’s efforts to lay the groundwork for local contractors and suppliers to be involved in this and future building projects at the new Craig Campus.
Francisco Reina: Disappointed with Integrated Community
January 6, 2010
I feel sad and disappointed about how Integrated Community presents their English-speaking programs. I live in the United States of America, and I am from Spain.
Police blotter for Jan. 4
January 6, 2010
Charles James Castor, 33, of Sundance. S.D., was booked into Moffat County Jail on three warrants.
Commission OKs MCTA director position
January 6, 2010
At its Tuesday meeting, the Moffat County Commission approved, 3-0, a personnel requisition for a new Moffat County Tourism Association director.
Craig briefs: Avalanche safety training Saturday
January 6, 2010
The public is invited to attend the annual avalanche safety training day, sponsored by Colorado State Parks and the Northwest Colorado Snowmobile Club of Craig.

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