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Craig resident opens quilting studio: Local resident opens longarm shop in Craig; By Joe Moylan; May 21, 2013; Quilting is a way of life for Craig resident Linda Pinnt. It’s a passion she said she got from her mother, who left Pinnt a collection of quilting supplies, including a longarm machine, when she died.
Moffat County Commission takes action at Tuesday meeting: By Joe Moylan; May 21, 2013; During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Moffat County Commission:
Moffat County resident Frank Moe announces bid for Moffat County Commission: By Joe Moylan; May 20, 2013; The 2014 election is 19 months away, but a local candidate has emerged for the District 3 office of Moffat County commissioner.
Secretary of State Scott Gessler: Gov. John Hickenlooper is a partisan rubberstamp: Troubles loom with new election rules; By Joe Moylan; May 19, 2013; Depending on political affiliation, the first session of the 69th Colorado General Assembly could be summed up as monumentally historic or woefully un-American.
Town of Nucla passes mandatory firearm ownership ordinance; is Craig next?: Local resident plans to again appear before council with a similar ordinance for Craig; By Joe Moylan; May 17, 2013; A small Colorado town’s decision this week to pass an ordinance making gun ownership mandatory likely won’t impact whether Craig city officials adopt a similar law.
It’s official: The Memorial Hospital has a new CEO: Smolik accepts hospital board’s offer to join team as chief; By Joe Moylan; May 17, 2013; During a special meeting Friday, the TMH Board of Trustees named Chris Smolik as its new CEO.
Recovery plans key to mass tragedy healing: 7/20 Recovery Committee members discuss lessons learned from Aurora shooting; By Joe Moylan; May 16, 2013; During the course of a large-scale tragedy or a natural disaster, many communities discover they were better equipped to respond to the emergency than they expected. What’s often forgotten is the aftermath and the vast amount of resources a community needs to negotiate the long and difficult road to recovery.
Hospital CEO candidate meets Craig community at TMH: Hospital CEO candidate meets Craig community at TMH; By Joe Moylan; May 16, 2013; Words like “transparency” and “teamwork” are too often used by politicians to create buzz, Chris Smolik said Thursday, but they’re also basic professional philosophies upon which he has built a successful career in health care.
Dinosaur National Monument’s Ely Creek campground closed due to black bear activity: By Joe Moylan; May 16, 2013; The Ely Creek backcountry campsites, located along the Jones Hole Trail, are a popular destination for anglers and hikers, and although Dinosaur doesn’t seem like the most ideal habitat for bears, several black bear sightings have been reported to monument officials during the past several weeks.
Craig man arrested on suspicion of child sexual assault: By Joe Moylan; May 16, 2013; According to the arrest affidavit, the victim is between 15 and 17 years old. The suspect first contacted the victim using Facebook, according to court documents.

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Craig resident Linda Pinnt works her longarm machine Monday at Country Rose Quilting Studio, 80 E. First St., Suite 106. Pinnt recently moved her quilting business out of her home to her new location in downtown Craig.

Karrie Pritchard, 16, a sophomore at Moffat County High School, made this quilt she plans to donate to a needy child through the nonprofit organization Quilts for Kids. Pritchard said she received a quilt through the organization when she was growing up and decided it was time to donate one back.

Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler was the featured speaker Saturday during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Holiday Inn of Craig. During his address, Gessler criticized the state Legislature and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing sweeping changes to Colorado’s elections laws.

Chris Smolik, a finalist for The Memorial Hospital in Craig's chief executive officer vacancy, met with community members Thursday at the hospital. Smolik talked about his management style with an emphasis on the importance of transparency, teamwork and community involvement in the rural health care industry.

Moffat County High School senior Taylor Duzik was awarded the Yampa Valley Antique Power Club's inaugural scholarship. Pictured with Taylor is, from left, Gary Redding, club vice president; Gene Updike, club president; and Bill Spicer, a member of the club’s scholarship committee.

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