Fire on Green Street in Craig contained Saturday
Craig Fire/Rescue battled a smoky apartment fire Saturday morning Nov. 16, just before noon. Chief KC Hume said they were dispatched to the fire at 595 Green Street about 11:45 a.m. and found signs of...
Hometown Hero: Former soldier Steven Mazzuca also serves through Craig City Council
For this week’s Hometown Hero, the Craig Press is pleased to honor Steven Mazzuca.
Police investigate domestic violence-related assault: On the Record — Thursday, Nov. 14
Craig Police Department Thursday, Nov. 14 12:55 a.m. Near the intersection of Ninth Street and Jeremiah, police in Craig responded to a traffic stop. Craig police said they issued a driver a verbal warning on...
City Council approves another water and wastewater rate increase
Craig residents might notice their water bill will be a bit higher next year after city council approved another water and wastewater rate increase Tuesday night. At their regular meeting Nov. 12, Craig City Council...
Craig Council planting seeds for marijuana grow operations
Editor’s note: This report has been corrected to reflect Pam Young is the owner/operator of Sundrop Custom Framing on Yampa Avenue. A week after voters passed all three of Craig City Council’s marijuana ballot initiatives,...
Build a better tomorrow: Craig Middle School robotics groups work out problems, enhance teamwork
Though the materials they're using may be toys, the students of Craig Middle School's engineering program are hardly just engaging in playtime.
Craig wrestler gets early competition at Monster Match
The season is still yet to come for most of the young grapplers in Craig and Moffat County, but getting the work in early is key. Craig Middle School seventh-grader Zach Hedman recently got in...
Craig police enforce traffic laws with citations: On the Record — Wednesday, Nov. 13
Craig Police Department Wednesday, Nov. 13 7:50 a.m. Near the intersection of Highway 40 and milepost 89, police in Craig responded to a traffic stop. Craig police said they responded to a traffic stop and...
2 charged with meth possession after alleged theft from Milner storage facility
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Two men arrested Sunday at a self-storage facility in Milner are now facing felony charges, including possession of methamphetamine, according to officials. Nathan Thompson, 31, and Scott Schneegas, 25, have been charged...
United Power and La Plata Electric explore ways to leave Tri-State, ask PUC for help
The two co-ops would be the third and fourth to leave Tri-State since 2016 Frustrated, and largely fed up with their negotiations with the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, United Power and La Plata Electric...
Midway owners holding out for restaurant to fill void in Hayden
HAYDEN — Daniel Foley and the other owners of Midway Building on Jefferson Avenue are looking for the right person to serve up just what Hayden needs downtown.
Yampa-White-Green Basin roundtable to develop plan for Yampa River Basin
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable is one of nine basin roundtables in Colorado established to address the ever-increasing water challenges facing our state. As part of its mission and to meet the Colorado...
Craig Apothecary fined, suspended for two weeks
The state of Colorado used to punish residents for growing marijuana. Now, you could be punished for not growing enough. State laws in this area have led to Craig’s only marijuana dispensary shutting down temporarily...
Craig and Moffat County officials hammering out museum transfer
Moffat County commissioners are moving closer to transferring ownership of the Museum of Northwest Colorado to the city of Craig. In a discussion Thursday morning, Nov. 7 at the Moffat County Courthouse, commissioners met with...
Colorado Trust: Finding worthy grant recipients
The C.R.A.I.G. Group has selected its final round of grantees for 2019.
Police cite two on shoplifting charges: On the Record — Monday, Nov. 11
Craig Police Department Monday, Nov. 11 10:12 a.m. On the 1000 block of East Seventh Street, police in Craig responded to an abandoned vehicle call. Craig police said they towed and impounded an abandoned vehicle. ...
Annie’s Mailbox: Is it normal for teen boys to be nude together all day?
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-60s. For the past five years, we have been the guardians of my daughter’s 13-year-old son, “Jake.” When I married 12 years ago, I certainly didn’t expect to be raising a teenager at my age.
Memorial Regional Health to conduct mass casualty drill
In hopes of avoiding wide-spread panic throughout the City of Craig on Wednesday, Nov. 20, Memorial Regional Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Steve Hilley and MRH Vice President of Operations Jennifer Riley want the public to...
Craig man found guilty of dealing meth, heroin
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A Routt County jury has found a Craig man guilty of drug distribution charges following a three-day trial in Routt County District Court. Derek Kettle, 47, was found guilty of possession with...
Steamboat Springs sets goal of zero dead bears due to human trash
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The city of Steamboat Springs and area wildlife officials hope Routt County’s black bears wake up to secured trash cans and less access to human food. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the city...
