October 2009
Photos for October 22, 2009
Sergeant Kirk Gardner, of the Colorado State Patrol, was one of the first emergency responders to arrive at the scene of the Craig Motel fire.
A Craig Fire/Rescue firefighter helps a colleague get checked out by medics after his tank alarm sounded, alerting him of low oxygen levels.
A Craig Fire/Rescue official uses a chainsaw to cut a hole in the Craig Motel roof so others can spray flame retardant inside.
Craig Fire/Rescue officials spray foam fire retardant into the ceiling of the burning Craig Motel on Wednesday afternoon.
Craig Fire/Rescue worker Kris Olsen walks through a mixture of foam fire retardant and water during the Wednesday fire at the Craig Motel.
Craig Fire/Rescue firefighter Al Landa knocks through the roof to combat the fire at the Craig Motel.
Craig Fire/Rescue workers make their way into Room 11, the origin of Wednesday's fire at the Craig Motel.
K.C. Hume, Craig Fire/Rescue battalion chief, goes over fire damages with Craig Motel manager Lisa Wu, her husband, Jimmy Dang, and friend Mei Curley. The fire damaged 16 of the motel's rooms.
Craig Fire/Rescue firefighters cut a hole in the Craig Motel rooftop in efforts to contain a fire Wednesday. Firefighters worked inward from the edges of the fire back to the source after initial flames were subdued.
Moffat County High School varsity volleyball players Jordan Maneotis, from left, Lindsey Yoast and Natasha Romney celebrate after a point during Saturday's match against Battle Mountain. The MCHS team won in five sets.
Coach Ken Harjes, left, presents varsity letters to the MCHS golf team Wednesday night at Moffat County High School. The golf team celebrated the end of the season with an award ceremony. The team is, from left, Trey Jourgensen, Colby Haddan, Parker King, Ty DeGuelle, Mark Dockstader, Alex McKey, Taylor Branstetter and coach Joe Padon.
Carolyn Gochee, from left, Sherry Bird and Megan McFadden stand outside Gochee's chiropractic clinic Wednesday. Gochee donated $550 from her season at Hayden Speedway to Bird, who is battling breast cancer. McFadden organized the cheering section at the races.
Craig Fire/Rescue worker Kris Olsen walks through a mixture of class-A fire retardant foam and water during a fire Wednesday at the Craig Motel.
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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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