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Charter pilot Benny McClelland of Western Airways observes Monday as Amber Whitlock of Spectrum Jet Center fuels his Cessna Citation VII. McClelland and colleague Mike Doerge were preparing for a departure today. Spectrum Jet Center could be replaced by Galaxy Aviation of Steamboat-Hayden, county officials said Monday.

Photo by Tom Ross

Drivers in the Street Stock class line up before their first heat Saturday at Hayden Speedway. Drivers have two races left to earn points toward driver-of-the-year and rookie-of-the-year season-ending awards.

Photo by Hans Hallgren

Rick Hill, owner and developer with Mars Development, said he expects the Candlewood Suites at First Street and Colorado Highway 13 to open by early- to mid-November. Hill said he is encouraged about Craig's economic future, despite the lack of recent visible growth.

Photo by Hans Hallgren

Gar Williams, American Legion Department of Colorado commander, left, presents the department's Caregiver of the Year award to the Craig Community VA Teleheath Clinic. Dave Newman, Telehealth Clinic registered nurse, accepts the award while Steamboat Springs-based American Legion Post No. 44 members Bob Printy and Buck Buckland look on. Mike Lausin, Sons of the Legion commander for American Legion Post No. 62, and Bill Harding, Moffat County veteran services officer, stand by them.

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Marvin Moore and Katy Gray photograph rock art Monday in Moffat County. The pair are members of the Vermillion Chapter of the Colorado Archeologist Society, which is surveying art in the area.

Photo by Hans Hallgren