Craig Daily Press / Local news

Senior spotlight for Feb. 9

Days are starting slower than usual for me. I’m going in slow gear. I get up in plenty of time. Just not getting out of slow gear in doing things in the morning.

Police Blotter for Feb. 5 to 7

Craig briefs: Relay kick-off event is today in Craig

The Craig Relay For Life Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn of Craig, 300 S. Highway 13. Anyone interested in participating in Relay For Life may come and learn more, and also register for a team. The event is open to the public.

Datebook for Feb. 9

Local officials: Potential legislation may harm EMS

The potential legislation expected to be introduced this year would “take the three aspects of medical oversight for EMS and transfers the authority to manage that from the Board of Medical Examiners to the Colorado Department of Health,” said Eric Schmidt, who serves the Northwest Colorado region on the Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory councils.

My life, my words: Darrel Irvin: ‘Died and went to paradise’

“I grew up on a dairy farm, in Ordway, Colo., graduated in 1968 and got a full ride scholarship to Colorado State University to play linebacker. I don’t think my dad ever missed one of my high school games.

Rookie firefighters start training with fire behavior

On Saturday at the Craig Fire Station, Dennis Jones, Craig Fire/Rescue battalion chief, used his memories and wealth of experience to describe fire behavior, or the science behind flames, to six rookie firefighters.

Craig Briefs: Moffat County Library board meeting is today

The monthly meeting of the Moffat County Libraries board takes place at 5:30 p.m. today at the Craig branch, 570 Green St.

Datebook for Feb. 8

Your Community Snapshots for Feb. 8

Here are some of January’s entries for New Year’s and winter activities in the Craig Daily Press’ Your Community Snapshots photo contest.

Kathy Bassett: Jobs don’t have to be boring

At my very first job, I made 50 cents an hour and thought I was rolling in the dough.

Panel discusses factors related to suicide

Kelsey Grinstead attended Thursday’s suicide prevention forum in Craig for one person — herself. The 17-year-old Moffat County High School senior was there, at The Memorial Hospital, in hopes of understanding what affects more people her age everyday.

Suicide, depression forum encourages community to be proactive

In a standing-room-only event Thursday night, nearly 50 parents, police officers, school administrators and teenagers crowded into a conference room at The Memorial Hospital to learn about suicide prevention. They all seemed to have a similar message: We want to help.

Dinosaur National Monument staff receives regional honor

Dinosaur National Monument staff earned an Intermountain Region Wilderness Stewardship Award for a recent project of removing old structures from the Jones Hole area, according to a news release.

Craig briefs: Waving Hands Review accepting submissions

Colorado Northwestern Community College’s second annual literary magazine is accepting submissions of art, poetry, fiction and non-fiction from all Northwest Colorado residents.