Jones: Ode to the Rodeo
I didn’t grow up attending very many rodeos. We were too busy on the ranch, and my parents had four little heathens to keep fed and clothed. When we got real lucky, we did attend…
Letter to the editor: Vote yes for EMS
Numerous inaccuracies have been raised surrounding the Health Services District. Allow me to address a few of those. In 2014, local EMS systems were reviewed by SEMTAC. “Develop a county-wide ambulance structure,” was one of…
Craig Police Department relies on specific training, specialized resources when called to attempts of suicide
For a police officer in Craig, the goal is always to protect the public from harm.
Mount Harris townsite preserved in conservation easement
Land along the Yampa River east of Hayden that was once home to the coal mining town of Mount Harris, with some 1,300 residents, is now preserved in a conservation easement through the Colorado Cattlemen’s…
Moffat County football stays undefeated in first road game as Bulldogs approach league
DENVER — The Bulldog Bulldozer just keeps mowing down opponents big and small, and the 2A West League is officially on alert.
CPW euthanizes third bear this month
In the past three years in Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area 10, including Routt County, some black bears that have become habituated to human food sources have been euthanized as late in the year as…
Craig Press’s capstone event for Longevity Project embraces need for mental health awareness, services
Community members gathered at the Moffat County Fairgrounds Wednesday to learn about and discuss mental health options and resources in the county. Hosted by the Craig Press, the panel and keynote speaker were the capstone…
Little change in Craig’s tight housing market, but relief could be on the distant horizon
It’s not getting any easier to find a house in Craig.
Craig hosts National Public Lands Day volunteers
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a National Public Lands Day event on Saturday in Craig to improve trail marking, reclaim a social trail, install a kiosk, and repair tread work on the trails…
Early Childcare Center staff to wear masks
Staff at the Early Childcare Center will wear masks next week after surpassing the 2% positivity rate that mandates masks for adults, according to data released in Moffat County School District’s COVID-19 dashboard.
Moffat County COVID-19 cases climbing faster than any county in the country
Moffat County is currently sitting atop a dubious list.
Moffat County golfers to shoot at state with 2 qualifying at regionals
The season isn’t done yet for a pair of Moffat County High School golfers.
Judge orders 14th District courts to return to all-virtual format
Citing a concern of increasing COVID-19 cases and stagnating vaccine rates in Routt, Moffat and Grand counties, 14th District Chief Judge Michael O’Hara issued an order Friday directing court proceedings to return to a completely…
Correction: Friday’s calendar
Friday’s newspaper includes a calendar of events for the next week in Craig and Moffat County, but one event listed is not happening, and when it does happen, it doesn’t occur at the location or…
‘Devoid of life’: Soon there will be just 163 wild horses left in famous Sand Wash Basin herd after BLM roundup
SAND WASH BASIN — They start as tiny specks of color in the distance. Lighter colored ones are easier to see from afar, their shades of white, gray and tan contrasting the array of brown…
All about consistency for MCHS cross-country coach Trapp
Twenty years into coaching track and cross country, head coach Todd Trapp said that new runners and different team dynamics keep him coming back year after year.
State input stops Sand Wash Basin wild horse roundup early; 632 total horses removed
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 6:45 p.m. to include a response from the Bureau of Land Management’s national office.