November 2011
Photos for November 28, 2011
Annie Sadvar, a Moffat County High School senior, practices free throws during an MCHS girls basketball practice earlier this month. Sadvar and the Bulldogs will open their season Friday and Saturday in the Uintah Classic Tournament in Vernal, Utah.
The Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrot Heads float passes by on Yampa Avenue during the Parade of Lights on Saturday night.
Spectators wait for the Parade of Lights to begin at the intersection of Yampa Avenue and Seventh Street on Saturday night. People braving the cold and people in the warmth of their cars lined the route to watch the holiday-themed parade.
Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators Saturday night during the Parade of Lights. The parade began at Craig Middle School and traveled south on Yampa Avenue and then west on Victory Way.
An Elvis impersonator waves to the crowd from Wyman Museum’s float Saturday night during the Parade of Lights in downtown Craig. The museum’s float won first place in the float contest.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was the theme for this year’s float by Wyman Museum. The float featured a working piano, a fireplace and an Elvis impersonator. The museum was awarded best float for the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night in downtown Craig.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was the theme for this year’s float by Wyman Museum. The float featured a working piano, a fireplace and an Elvis impersonator. The museum was awarded best float for the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night in downtown Craig.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was the theme for this year’s float by Wyman Museum. The float featured a working piano, a fireplace and an Elvis impersonator. The museum was awarded best float for the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night in downtown Craig.
Members of the Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrot Heads enjoy Saturday night’s annual Parade of Lights. The Parrot Heads were edged out by Wyman Museum for this year’s best float.
Members of the Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrot Heads enjoy Saturday night’s annual Parade of Lights. The Parrot Heads were edged out by Wyman Museum for this year’s best float.
Craig Girl Scouts are paid a visit from Santa Claus on Saturday night before the start of the annual Parade of Lights. Kristi Shepherd, a Craig Lions Club member and parade chairwoman, told the girls Santa made a special trip to Craig for the event.
Local residents watch Saturday night as Craig Police Department cruisers and Craig Fire/Rescue trucks lead the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday night. This year’s theme was “Pick Your Own Christmas,” which left float design up to each of the six participating organizations.
Becky Plummer, of Craig, submitted this photo she captioned, “sunset on Nov. 7, 2011 — one of the reasons I love photography” to the Craig Daily Press as part of its Your Community Snapshots photo series. To submit photos, bring your submission to the newspaper at 466 Yampa Ave., or submit online at www.craigdailypress.com/submit/photo.
LaDeana Cook gets into the holiday spirit early while working at the Community Budget Center, 555 Yampa Ave. Cook, 47, is originally from Texas and has worked at the CBC for about eight years. She said she is already anticipating spending Christmas with her children and grandchild.
Alicia Nelson, a 2009 Moffat County High School graduate, competes during her junior cross-country season at Adams State College. Nelson finished second in the NCAA Division II women’s national championship race Nov. 19 in Spokane, Wash. She said her goal for her senior season is to take home the national title.
Alicia Nelson
Hahn's Peak at Steamboat Lake — fall 2011.
Craig train graffiti.
Old Colorado homestead.
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