July 2010
Photos for July 3, 2010
A LeTourneau Technologies front-end loader drops dirt and rock overburden into a Kamatsu haul truck May 14 at the Trapper Mining Co. The loader is the largest on the market and can fill the 240-ton haul truck in about four scoops.
A bulk truck driver on the Colowyo Coal Co., blast crew fills holes with explosives while a small bulldozer stems the holes on a snowy day, May 12, at the mine.
Trapper Mine Co., located behind Craig Station, trucks coal to the plant by road, seen here by an aerial view May 20. Trapper produced 2.1 million tons of coal in 2009.
A bulldozer, driven by Tom Whiffen, pushes coal away from a stackout conveyor Thursday at Tri-State Generation and Transmission’s Craig Station’s east stackout. The plant has two stacks to keep coal from Colowyo and Trapper mines separated.
Mechanics Curtis Hejny, left, and Rick Mosher take a moment from working on a coal pulverizer for a quick laugh Thursday at Tri-State Generation & Transmission’s Craig Station. The 1,304-megawatt coal-fired power plant employs about 300 residents full-time.
Shawn Coleman, a helper on the blast crew at Trapper Mine Co., fills holes drilled above a coal seam with explosives from his bulk truck June 2 on K ridge at the mine. One of the trucks can hold up to 24,000 pounds of explosive powder.
Pat Byers takes a moment from working on a Caterpillar haul truck for a photo Thursday at the Colowyo Coal Co. maintenance shop. Byers, a heavy equipment mechanic, has worked at the mine for about 20 years.
A coal train makes a drop Thursday from Colowyo Coal Co. to Tri-State Generation & Transmission’s Craig Station. Craig Station receives about half of its coal supply from Colowyo, with the other half coming from Trapper mine.
Trent Vernon tries to hang on during his Friday bull ride.
Taylor Vernon tries to grab a goat during Friday’s Little Britches Rodeo goat tying event.
Trent Vernon skids off his horse during Friday’s goat roping session during the Little Britches Rodeo. The rodeo continued through the rain and thunder for the second of three days.
Kasen Brennise tries to corral his goat during goat tying. The second day of the Little Britches Rodeo featured 247 athletes trying to post good times in the rain.
Craig resident Dave O’Mailia watches his ball approach the green. Three storm delays slowed the tournament that will continue today and Sunday.
Hamilton resident Rick Rayl looks for the green Friday during the 43rd Annual Cottonwood Classic.
Travis Brown, of Craig, hits his ball from left of the fairway on hole 7. Brown put in vacation days back in January to make sure he could be part of the annual golf tournament.
Nick Moyer hits his ball Friday from behind a tree after his drive cut left. At 19, the 2009 Moffat County High School graduate was one of the youngest golfers in the field at the Cottonwood Classic.
Chester Hinkle, of Hayden, putts on the 10th green Friday during the 43rd Annual Cottonwood Classic at Yampa Valley Golf Course, 2179 Highway 394. More than 150 players signed up for the three-day tournament to compete for cash prizes.
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Should high school officials be allowed to withhold diplomas from students as punishment for behavior deemed inappropriate during a graduation ceremony?
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