Archery, muzzleloader big game seasons show rebound in herds, rifle hunters poised for solid season
Colorado’s early big game seasons are showing signs of recovery, and wildlife officers are cautiously optimistic as they watch herds grow and harvest statistics climb. Jared Lamb, Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager for...
Craig community gathers to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Despite a steady downpour on Sunday afternoon, over 30 people gathered in Craig to remember Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated at a Utah college campus on...
‘Solutions that put Craig first’: Former council member Joe Herod seeks return to city government
Joe Herod has spent all of his life in Craig. As Moffat County’s coal mines and power plants prepare to go dark, he believes the community’s resilience and ingenuity will carry it through its next...
Previous offender and Craig woman arrested for meth distribution and possessing 14 weapons
A previous offender with more than 60 prior arrests and a woman were taken into custody after investigators seized nearly 340 grams of methamphetamine, 14 weapons and nearly $5,000 in cash from their Craig home,...
A pest that could turn the U.S. livestock industry upside down
This pest can be devastating to any warm-blooded animal, from livestock and wildlife to pets and even humans. It is called the New World Screwworm. You may have heard about it affecting livestock imports from...
Xcel Energy directed to transfer 3 physical assets to Routt County governments
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has verbally ordered Xcel Energy to eventually transfer ownership of three physical assets to Routt County governments, according to a statement from county commissioners. “While we are disappointed with the...
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...
Moffat County wrestling prime rib dinner to return Oct. 4
A Moffat County High School sports fan favorite is making its long-awaited return this weekend. The Bulldog wrestling program’s prime rib dinner takes place Saturday, Oct. 4 at the MCHS cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30...
BLM launching website to connect people to adoptable wild horses, burros
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management recently announced the launch of the Wild Horse and Burro “Online Corral”— a new website focused on connecting the American public with wild horses and burros available...
Northwest Colorado business successes, economic challenges discussed at regional meeting
A gathering of entities representing the three counties that make up Colorado’s northwestern corner on Wednesday discussed recent developments in strengthening the regional economy. The annual meeting of the Northwest Colorado Development Council and the...
The Bock’s Office: The movie somebody doesn’t want you to see
If you know the significance of the code phrase “Green Acres, Beverly Hillbillies, Hooterville Junction,” then we can be friends and see the movie “One Battle After Another” together. But, even if you’re not seated...
Moffat County boys XC team conquer home course competition
Most years, the Moffat County Invitational could best be described as an uphill battle for Bulldog distance runners and everyone else on the grounds of Loudy-Simpson Park. That was not the case this past weekend...