May 2009
Photos for May 21, 2009
The "Passing of the Old West" exhibit spans the second floor of the museum, and its opening reception is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Museum director Dan Davidson talks about a Delano painting on display in the "Passing of the Old West" exhibit.
This work, titled "The Prospector," was created by Gerard Curtis Delano and is an example of many artists' work that will be on display as part of the new exhibit at the Museum of Northwest Colorado. The exhibit is meant to show the changing times of the west, from 1850 to 1950, depicted through art.
State Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, talks Wednesday about his experiences in office so far. Four presentations about business financing opportunities followed Baumgardner's speech, including one from Dave Fleming, Yampa Valley Bank Craig president.
State Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, left, and Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, field questions Wednesday during a Craig/Moffat Economic Development Partnership event at the Moffat County Courthouse. They spoke about the past legislative session and shared some thoughts about the economy. Both think the state's new rules for oil and gas companies are too restrictive for the industry.
The racing season begins May 30 at the Hayden Speedway, which is in its 33rd year. The season will start with the first of three United Rebel Sprint Series races.
Ellen Arlene Bullard
Craig Kiwanis Club members chose eight Moffat County High School students as 2009 scholarship recipients Wednesday at Loudy-Simpson Park. Pictured are, from left, Katryna Snowden, Jessica Hogue, Jessica Johnson, Dani Kawcak, Kirsten McAlexander, Jason Steed and Stetson Shepard. Brook Behrman, who also received a scholarship, was not able to attend.
Dan Davidson, Museum of Northwest Colorado director, talks about a horsehair headstall Wednesday that was created in the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyo. The item is part of a new museum exhibit titled "Passing of the Old West," which premiers Sunday.
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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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