Crews continue to battle wildland fire near County Road 8 in Meeker
Update, 9 p.m.: As of 9 p.m. Monday, the County Road 8 fire in Meeker is roughly 890 acres in size, and is 60% contained, according to an update from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s…
Iconic Hayden windmill goes on market
An iconic property that recently hit the market in Hayden has had several uses over the past decades, as a restaurant, a coffee shop and most recently a home for Devin and Felicia Cook. But…
Moffat County continues push against wolves, no plans to join Rio Blanco in ’sanctuary’ stance
Following a call to join Rio Blanco’s Wolf Reintroduction Sanctuary stance, Moffat County commissioners stated that while they remain steadfast in the opposition of wolves, they will not be joining in on Rio Blanco’s resolution,…
Mother arrested following investigation of March child death
Kaylee Ann Messerly, 36, was arrested Friday morning on two felony warrants following the death of her 18-month old daughter in early March, and charged with felony child abuse resulting in death, and child abuse…
Xcel Energy mulling several ideas for future of Hayden Station
In a filing with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission last week, Xcel Energy Colorado said 80% of energy used by consumers would come from renewable sources by 2030.
Colorado lawmakers send two bills tightening gun regulations to Gov. Polis, who will sign them into law
State lawmakers have sent two bills that would tighten gun regulations in Colorado to Gov. Jared Polis, who plans to sign them into law.
Rural Colorado is footing the bill for February’s deep freeze — even if rural Colorado never got very cold
When Grand Valley Power CEO Tom Walch gets worked up explaining what he sees as the avarice and ignorance of Xcel Energy and worries he is not conveying his rage, he pulls out a letter…
Grabbing some air
Taking advantage of the nice weather and an early release from school due to the state’s General Assessment Testing a handful of Moffat County High School and Craig Middle School students grabbed some serious air…
CDPHE, Moffat County to pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine over blood clot reports
Though more than 120,000 people in Colorado have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccination, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is halting distribution of the vaccine following reports of blood clots in patients…
Firefighters to conduct prescribed burns around Chicken Springs on Douglas Mountain
A prescribed controlled burn will occur around Chicken Springs on Douglas Mountain between April 15 and May 31, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
Colorado launches resident digital fishing license on myColorado app
Colorado residents wanting to shed paper fishing licenses now have a digital option, thanks to the myColorado app.
Potential early peak in snowpack could lead to warmer water, low flows in Yampa River this summer
The amount of water in the snow throughout the Yampa River watershed has started declining, indicating that snowmelt is well underway and potentially foreshadowing a summer of low flows in the river.
Options remain available to receive COVID-19 vaccination
Nearing 4,000 total COVID-19 vaccinations administered, Moffat County wants to remind residents in search of a dose that options remain available in the county.
Colorado is expecting another explosive wildfire year, but the state may be more prepared this time
Colorado wildfire experts are warning that conditions are setting up for wildfires as bad as last year, when the three largest forest fires on record burned for months. But this time, they think the state…
It’s spring cleaning time for Craig, Moffat County
As the weather warms up in Moffat County and spring is well under way, local businesses are making a push for the yearly spring cleaning in an effort to spruce up the community.
History in Focus: The atomic age
In November of 1953, a small Cessna 179 piloted by Russell Cutter, a geologist for Arrowhead Uranium Corporation, flew in low over the area just north of Lay and Mabyell. The readings from his on…
Yampa River Youth Camps give kids a chance to recreate, learn while on the water
It was disappointing for the Friends of the Yampa to cancel their first planned river camps last year.
Hayden parents speak out about growing number of teacher resignations
Parents of students in the Hayden School District aired concerns at Monday night’s school board meeting, claiming that the number of teacher resignations in recent months is being fueled by a work environment where teachers…
A generous donation
The Memorial Regional Health Ladies’ Auxiliary recently donated $2,500 to the MRH Foundation to support the MRH Home Health and Hospice Department. One of the Foundation’s goal this year is to raise $50,000 in support…
Interim police chief in for one year, but hopes it’s longer
The interim chief of the Craig Police Department, now one month into a one-year contract with the city, makes no qualms about his interest in the job for the long term.