Morriss: Trapper Mine likely to close between 2026-30
In light of the recent Tri-State news announcing the closing of all coal-powered plants in Colorado and New Mexico by 2030, Trapper Mine finds itself smack dab in the middle of the changing industry. Trapper...
‘It wasn’t supposed to happen’: Testimony in murder case hearing focuses on confessions
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The latest round of testimony in a preliminary hearing for the three suspects arrested for murder in connection with the death of Elliot Stahl centered around law enforcement interviews with two of the...
Crime Briefs: Stolen earbuds turns into meth bust for Craig man
Two wrongs certainly don’t make a right, especially in the case of a Craig man who was arrested on multiple charges Sunday. Around 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, Craig police were dispatched to Walmart regarding a...
Triple threat: Businesses combine space in downtown Craig
The inhabitants of 575 Yampa Ave. heard the expression "twice as nice" and decided to go a little further.
Craig police officer honored with Life Saving Award for actions in November incident
A Craig Police Department officer’s quick thinking helped recently save a life, for which he received special recognition. CPD Capt. Bill Leonard and Chief Jerry DeLong honored Officer Will Roland with the department’s Life Saving...
Driver in fatal crash on Highway 40 enters plea deal
A driver involved in a fatal head-on car crash on US Highway 40 this summer has pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in injury and could spend 180 days in jail. Fraser resident Brian Linquata,...
Op-Ed: An open letter to the Northwest Colorado community
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced January 9 that Craig Station and the Colowyo Mine will be retiring by 2030. In addition, we will be retiring Escalante Station in New Mexico by the end of...
Craig man pleads not guilty, is awarded jury trial in child sexual assault, incest case
A Craig man accused of sexual assault of a family member appeared in a Moffat County courtroom Monday, Jan. 13. Rick Barnes, 53, entered a not guilty plea to 14th Judicial District Chief Judge Michael...
Highway 40 closes from Steamboat to Kremmling due to poor conditions
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Both lanes of U.S. Highway 40 have been closed from mile marker 136 just south of Steamboat Springs at the base of Rabbit Ears Pass to four miles west of the town...
Wolves aren’t waiting for Colorado voters
Over the past few years, several wolves have wandered into Colorado from farther north. According to state wildlife officials, recent activity in Moffat County indicates that a pack of six wolves has chosen to make Colorado...
Tri-State Generation to close all 3 of its Colorado, New Mexico coal-fired power plants and coal mines by 2030
Tri-State Generation continues to make changes that are hitting the Yampa Valley hard. On Thursday, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced it will close all of its coal-fired power plants and mines in New Mexico...
Craig Police investigating alleged sexual assault at MCHS
Craig Police Department and the School Resource Officer at Moffat County High School are investigating an allegation of sexual assault, according to Craig Police Capt. Bill Leonard. According to Capt. Leonard, a report of alleged...
Police confirm attempted robbery preceded fatal officer-involved shooting on I-70
A New Castle Police officer shot and killed an armed man Saturday after he fled the scene of an attempted robbery in Glenwood Springs, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Monday. Garfield...
Congressman Scott Tipton: Not much for Craig to celebrate in Denver-controlled energy requirements
Last week, Governor Polis gave his ‘State of the State’ address to sell his administration’s track record from last year and provide insight for Coloradans to the upcoming year. In his speech, he called the...
State looking to oppose White River storage project in water court
CRAIG — After years of their questions and concerns not being met, Colorado’s top water engineers are looking to formally oppose the water rights associated with a proposed reservoir project in northwest Colorado. In November,...
Yampa Valley Golf Course teeing off on Valentine’s Day fundraiser
The membership of Yampa Valley Golf Course is hoping to see a little love for the facility in the coming month. YVGC will host the Valentine’s Day fundraiser dinner “Love, of Course” starting at 6...
Forget the ballot: Wolves are already in Northwest Colorado
While the state of Colorado formally announced that the reintroduction of wolves to the Centennial State will be on the 2020 ballot, wolves in the northwest portion of the United States certainly aren’t waiting for...
Moffat County basketball to start league play: Bulldog Sports — Week of Jan. 15, 2020
The coming week in sports for Craig and Moffat County.
Moffat County varsity hoops preps for league games; C-Teams sweep Rifle
After a lengthy wait for hoops fans, Moffat County High School basketball embarks on the latest stage of the season with 3A Western Slope League play beginning the weekend.
Suicide can be prevented, despite overwhelming belief that it can’t
There’s a misperception out there that suicide simply can’t be prevented, and if someone wants to attempt suicide, there’s no stopping them. Thanks to additional education on the topic and an understanding of what people...