Craig habitual offender arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers
A Craig man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting three law enforcement officers after driving a motorcycle as a habitual traffic offender, according to an arrest affidavit. Steven Tamlin, 59, was arrested in the afternoon...
Gottschall, Linsacum and Herod elected to Craig City Council with focus on transparency, teamwork
Three candidates were elected to fill open seats on the Craig City Council in last Tuesday’s election, all sharing a commitment to community engagement, communication, planning and responsible leadership. Michelle Gottschall, Jnl Linsacum and Joe...
‘To make a lasting difference’: Conrado Family helps feed Northwest Colorado through $30,000 food bank donation
As the shelves became increasingly empty at local food banks throughout Northwest Colorado this fall, the Conrado family of Meeker, owners of MSG Ready Mix, took action with a $30,000 donation to three regional food...
Another reintroduced wolf from Canada has died, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says
Another of Colorado’s reintroduced gray wolves has died, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The agency said in a Friday news release that it received a mortality alert from a female gray wolf’s collar on...
‘Truly a team effort’: Moffat County drama to present collection of one-act plays exploring human connection
When Moffat County High School’s drama students take the stage from Nov. 13 through 15, audiences will see more than a performance — they’ll witness an exploration of what links people together through humor, love...
Autopsy reports show cruelty of killings, body disposal in Christopher Watts case
WELD COUNTY — Autopsy reports released Monday afternoon reveal in the greatest detail so far what, exactly, Christopher Watts pleaded guilty to, and why he’ll serve the rest of his life in prison. The reports...
City of Craig and Moffat County preliminary election results
Chris Nichols, running unopposed for his second term as the mayor of Craig, has garnered 686 votes. In a contested city council race, Joe Herod, incumbent Michelle Gottshall and Jnl Linsacum are the apparent winners...
See how Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working to minimize wolf conflicts on ranch land
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the number of range riders employed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife this year and to provide additional information about when the wolf conflict minimization program started....
Love for place and people: Memorial Regional Health’s medical providers continue to overcome challenges, embrace the opportunities of rural healthcare
Medical care in Moffat County has always been a little complicated. Though the Yampa Valley is beautiful and inviting, the same factors that draw people to live here also create challenges. Far-flung from the amenities...
Competency evaluation ordered in Craig stabbing case
A Craig man who allegedly stabbed a woman in July has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation. The order was issued Wednesday during a status conference at the Moffat County Combined Courts. Jack Trapp,...
Craig previous offender denied lower bond
The Moffat County case against a previous offender with more than 60 prior arrests in the state was denied a lower bond after his public defender requested an $80,000 decrease during a Friday bond hearing....
‘Lost Innocence’: New documentary chronicles tragic death of Garfield County girl
The life of 5-year-old Sophia Larson was tragically cut short on a winter night in 2019, leaving a father shattered and a community grieving. Five years later, father Alec Larson is hoping that a documentary...