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Craig Mayor Don Jones gives a brief speech as part of Wal-Mart's Grand Opening on Wednesday morning in Craig. The ceremonies included speeches by Wal-Mart management, a presentation of the flag by the VFW, and a performance by the Moffat County High School band.

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Zach Paterson, 6, picks a toy out of his Hamburger Happy Meal while Emily Milner, 6, watches Tuesday evening at the Boys & Girls of Craig. The meals were part of McDonald's new "Smart Meal" program, which follows a criteria to encourage healthy eating habits, and after the meal Chris Nichols, owner of the Craig McDonald's, gave the Boys & Girls Club of Craig a check for $20,000 presented by the Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities for the Triple Play program.

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Gabrielle Strine, 7, looks up to her mother during "Fun Fest" on Halloween at First Christian Church in Craig.

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Wyeth Krumrey steps out of the Museum of Northwest Colorado while trick-or-treating Oct. 31 on Yampa Avenue.

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Isadora Hitz, dressed as Stitch from Disney's "Lilo and Stitch," and Clara Tomlin, dressed as Scooby Doo, pose for a picture on Halloween in downtown Craig.

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Election judge Tammy Villard, right, helps Jessica German with the electronic voting booth Tuesday night at Centennial Mall. Voters were given the option of both electronic and paper ballots.

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Gail Severson, left, The Memorial Hospital foundation member, hugs Corrie Ponikvar, who is on the TMH Board of Trustees, at the Moffat County Court House after finding out Referendum 1A passed in Tuesday's election. Referendum 1A - a $42.6 million tax question that would pay for the construction of a new hospital - earned 57 percent of the "yes" votes. Referendum 3A - a $29.5 million School District initiative to fund a new Craig Middle School and renovations to all district campuses - garnered 64 percent of the "yes" votes.

Photo by Hans Hallgren