Yampa River reservoirs should fill to capacity in a suspected strong water year
A state water official predicted a strong water year on the Yampa River during a presentation at the Upper Yampa State of the River Thursday. Division 6 engineer Erin Light, with the Colorado Division of...
Craig lands $1.5M for 8th Street Redevelopment Project, but the city will have to spend that money fast
The 8th Street Redevelopment Project in Craig got another boost this month with news the city has been awarded $1.5 million through the Innovative Housing Incentive Grant Program from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs....
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to hold general conference in early April
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will hold a general conference April 1-2. The conference is open to anyone who would like to know more about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Meetings will be...
Wildlife officials work to help elk, deer survive tough Northwest Colorado winter
With snow piled high throughout Craig and Moffat County, wildlife has struggled this winter to break through 30 inches or more of hard-packed snow to get to food. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, news...
Mark Hillman: Lawsuits should be last resort in march for disabled access
State Rep. David Ortiz, D-Littleton, makes a compelling advocate for the rights and struggles of disabled Coloradans. “I lived 30 years as an able-bodied leg-walker, a five-minute-mile running, hard-charging combat aviator – until a crash...
Faith: How should we read the Bible?
When you read the Holy Bible in any of its translations, how do you read it? Have you ever started reading the Bible and then stopped because it became too complicated or you got lost...
Letter: A big thank you to the young folks who helped me pick up trash
I just want to say how proud I am with some of our young people. I was at Loudy Simson Park letting my little dog run and saw all the trash people had thrown around...
Moffat County ranchers angry with Colorado voters for forcing wolves on the Western Slope
Resentment and contempt were consistent themes as ranchers from Moffat County expressed their dismay last week with plans to reintroduce wolves in Colorado later this year. Seeking public input, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...
Program to aid local employers who want to help workers in recovery
The road to recovery can be a difficult path, but a new effort focused on local workplaces is trying to make it a little easier. An upcoming lunch and learn is set for noon to...
CPW releases hit song parodies to emphasize importance of not feeding wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges the public to refrain from feeding wildlife, as it is more harmful than helpful. Under Colorado law, feeding big game animals is illegal because it puts wildlife health and safety...
Faith: The heaviest burden
Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you...
Letter: Columnist who wrote about wolves doesn’t have a clue about ranching
I read Story Warren’s opinion on wolves and wondered if she has any idea what she is talking about. She says ranchers can ride the range to scare off wolves. Who has that kind of...
Writers on the Range: When giants fall, we need to listen
“God has cared for these trees … but he cannot save them from fools.” — John Muir In just two years, wildfire has killed an estimated 13% to 19% of all mature giant sequoia trees....
Northwest Colorado Health: Raising healthy eaters
Good nutrition starts early. Making healthy choices for you and your children will help build a solid foundation for a healthier life. While making lifestyle changes can feel overwhelming, taking simple steps as a family...
