January 2009
Photos for January 12, 2009
Elaine Sturges, a naturalist with Yampatika, points out lichen to a group of snowshoers on the Uranium Mine trail near Fish Creek Canyon. Group tours are an ideal way for beginners to safely learn snowshoeing basics while learning about their natural surroundings.
Moffat County senior Ariel Sanchez, right, battles for a rebound during Friday's victory at Eagle Valley. The Bulldogs defeated the Huskies on Saturday, completing their two-game road trip with a sweep.
Craig Red Dogs defenseman Jim Neton cuts through the Rock Springs Slurricanes defense Saturday during the Yampa Valley Invitational men's hockey tournament. The 15th annual event concluded play Sunday at the Moffat County Ice Arena, with Denver II winning its second consecutive title. For complete results, see Tuesday's Daily Press.
Lee Byram became pastor at Calvary Baptist Church last month after he, his wife, Dee, and their six children moved to Craig from Las Vegas. The church's pastor search committee reviewed more than 100 resumes before choosing Byram.
Jeff Madison watches a moose as its leaves a trailer Friday at the south fork of the White River. The Division of Wildlife studied the local habitat to ensure that it could support new animals.
A moose makes its way out of the trailer where Division of Wildlife officials and family members watch Friday in Rio Blanco County. DOW officers said that interest stays high in these types of animal releases.
A moose, one of 19 that have been released this year into the area, makes its way to a new home at the south fork of the White River near Meeker.
Jeff Madison, right, releases a moose Friday near Meeker while, from left, Hadley Franklin, 4, Jayden Mack, 5, and Eliana Mack, 6, watch. Madison, who retired from the Colorado Division of Wildlife two years ago and now works for Rio Blanco County, was instrumental in starting the Meeker-area program, which transports moose from Utah into Northwest Colorado.
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Question of the week
Do you seek medical care from The Memorial Hospital in Craig or Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs?
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