Letters to the editor
Rick Holford: Action on blighted houses appreciated
February 20, 2019 — Glad to see that the city is finally doing something about the unoccupied homes that have been a blight on Craig for some time. These homes have devalued other properties near them, and anyone considering moving to Craig and seeing the uninhabitable homes would probablyJohn Kinkaid: Reader grateful to Nichols for business acumen, vision
February 19, 2019 — If Chris Nichols has identified ways to save $750,000 per year for taxpayers by combining the Craig Police Department and the Moffat County Sheriff's Office, God bless him. He deserves our thanks. We are headed to more painful and challenging times down the road. The closures ofKathy Shea: Senior Social Center grateful for support
January 31, 2019 — The Senior Social Center would like to thank the generosity of the following people who made our membership meeting be as well-attended and as fun as it was! Thanks to the John Wayne Band, the city of Craig Park and Recreation Department, Alicia Baker, theJeff Durbin: Visitor grateful for Cook Ford hospitality
January 24, 2019 — To Cook Ford in Craig, first, I want to say a big thanks for going out of your way to make a bad hunting trip turn out a lot better for me and my boys. I was taken aback by the way I was treated by theJohn Pogline: Say ‘no’ to recreational pot in Craig
January 10, 2019 — It seems someone is wanting the taxpayers in Craig and Moffat County to finance another vote for recreational pot. The best way to save the taxpayers' money is to not sign this petition. We have already said "no." There is an old saying, "Why flogDave Wallace: The cost of consent
January 8, 2019 — Reading the Craig Press article from Dec. 28 headlined "Cost of compliance," I can't help wondering exactly how many residents are actually aware of the city's plan for water treatment modifications. The engineered system from SGM will replace the present chlorine treatment with a systemKassi Saeger and Jill Hafey: Sunset’s Winter Wonderland a huge success
January 1, 2019 — Sunset Elementary hosted our first Winter Wonderland, Dec. 14! Our goal was to bring our parents and students together for some good old-fashioned fun! We would not have been as successful without the wonderful support of our community, our parents, and our wonderful students! I'dPaul James: Let the people vote
December 25, 2018 — I’m in charge of running the petition to get a recreational cannabis measure on the municipal ballot, and I want to clear up a few misconceptions. First and foremost, we are not petitioning just to allow recreational cannabis. As a lifelong Craigite, I’ve grown toBrett Dearman: PI offers perspective on Folley case
December 18, 2018 — I am a private investigator in the Houston, Texas, area. I am also a former resident of Craig and Meeker. My area of expertise is in digital forensics, and I have been a licensed private investigator since 2011. I started my career in digital forensics in 2001 asArlan Moore: Solutions needed for climate change
December 18, 2018 — Diane Mitsch Bush is a supporter of finding solutions to the climate change issues we are facing in this day and age. Nearly one out of fove voters in Moffat County voted for her in the Nov. 6 election. She lost the race to beAllen Hischke: Support recreational marijuana petition
December 13, 2018 — Recently, the Craig Press ran a story about a petition to place recreational marijuana on the 2019 municipal ballot. There was also a recent “Letter To The Editor” by Mr. John Kincaid that spoke of the tighter rein taxes and fees are placing on allJohn Kinkaid: Reader feels ‘squeezed’ by fee increases
December 11, 2018 — If the Craig City Council votes to implement the proposed water and sewer rate hikes, in five years, we will be paying 10.4 percent more for water and 15.9 percent more for sewer. And, city is also asking for an increase in landfill fees. When youRick Holford: Kudos to KRAI Holiday Drive volunteers
December 11, 2018 — Having participated in the KRAI Holiday Drive over many years, I was especially pleased to see the new owner of the radio station so actively involved. When Frank Hanel initiated the drive, it was designed to help as many people as possible during the Christmas seasonRobin Schiffbauer: Community Kitchen in need of volunteers
December 6, 2018 — To the community: Thank you always for your support of St. Michael's Community Kitchen. We are in need of volunteers. If you have the time and heart to help, we would love to have you join us. We need drivers to deliver to the homeBecky Plummer: Resident seeks donations for veterans
December 5, 2018 — For the sixth year, I am collecting donations for the VA facilities in Colorado. The donations are needed now for the veterans in our Colorado facilities. I am collecting blank Christmas cards (packages), so they can send them to their loved ones at Christmas. AlsoStephen and Dee Dee Ghirardelli: Readers respond to note left on car
December 4, 2018 — We would like to take this opportunity to thank the nice person who left a sticky note on our car during our Loudy-Simpson dog walk today. The note said, "Dog poo decomposes Plastic Doesn't (sic)." We agree totally; that is why we use the providedJoy Daigle: Resident grateful for community support
November 29, 2018 — I would like to thank all our customers of Wild West BBQ and Mom and Pops, and for giving us support at all these businesses. Pop died Aug. 13, 2018, and we will have a memorial service at 11 a.m. Dec. 1, 2018, at St.American Legion and VFW: Veterans thankful to MCHS students, faculty
November 29, 2018 — To Moffat County High School students and faculty: On behalf of all the county veterans, we would like to thank you for honoring us with your Veterans Day program. And a special shout-out to Mr. Jim Neton. Your heartfelt music, songs, and presentations will beArloa Gerber: Reader frustrated with 1A outcome
November 29, 2018 — I don't write letters to the editor. I just grumble in the background. But, this situation warrants someone to speak up. My biggest frustration right now is with the voters of Moffat County on the mill levy issue. I agree that most people are fed