CPW officers confirm latest wolf pack sighting in Moffat County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials are confirming they have additional evidence that a group of wolves is now residing in northwest Colorado. On Jan. 19, CPW wildlife officers investigated the discovery of an animal...
DA will not seek death penalty for murder suspects; Ellifritz pleads not guilty
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty for the three suspects accused of murdering 26-year-old Elliott Stahl in October 2019. Because prosecution is pending, the local District Attorney’s office chose not to comment...
Memorial Regional Health announces joint partnership with Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute
Memorial Regional Health Chief Executive Officer Andy Daniels hinted at a future partnership with Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute at MRH’s Jan. 16 Board of Trustees meeting. On Wednesday morning, MRH and SOSI officially announced...
Northwest Colorado drone pilots didn’t get outcome they wanted, but efforts helped find missing man
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Drone pilot Movses Mikaelyan knew what he had to do after friends alerted him to a plea for help from relatives of 25-year-old Kyle Baglo, who went missing while traveling from Oak Creek to...
Mysterious donor backs Moffat Road Railroad Museum with $1.6 million pledge
GRANBY — An anonymous philanthropist, who “adopted Granby,” is committing funds to Granby’s railroad museum and more could be on the way. Last week, Granby Mayor Paul Chavoustie described a wealthy man who reached out...
Former Moffat County commissioner Chuck Grobe vies for open seat once again
A deep-seated love and affection for the community, and a belief that leadership needs to step up in the difficult times ahead for Moffat County has Chuck Grobe eyeing a familiar role. Grobe, who served...
Thumbs up to Sonic
The Craig Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to recommend the Craig City Council approve site plans for two projects, which Chairman Jim Meineke said were good for the city.
Business is booming at Yampa Valley Kids daycare
Things happened quickly for Samantha Wilson and Yampa Valley Kids daycare after the state of Colorado approved the center’s operating license in January. Since opening Jan. 7, it’s been a whirlwind for Wilson and her...
Inmate caught with meth at Moffat County Jail
A 42-year-old inmate at Moffat County Jail is facing multiple felony charges moving forward after getting caught with 2.54 grams of methamphetamine as contraband. On Jan. 17, deputies at Moffat County Jail said an inmate...
CarePoint Health, MRH announce Emergency Medicine Care partnership
In an effort to shore up some emergency room uncertainty in the future, Memorial Regional Health announced a partnership with CarePoint Health, Friday, allowing the health organization to take over staffing the MRH Emergency Department...
Carelli’s featuring new business hours for lunch, brunch rush
Having to turn away regular customers isn’t a problem most restaurant owners want to have, but if all goes as planned, that won’t be an issue much longer for the proprietors of Carelli’s. The Italian...
Open Heart Advocates seeks funding before doors close March 1
Open Heart Advocates, which serviced more than 21 percent of Moffat County residents in 2019, is in need of funding to keeps its doors open through 2020 and beyond. In May 2018, the Community Clinics...
Humane Society casts wide search for owner of stray dog found at top of Rabbit Ears Pass
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Routt County Humane Society is looking for the owner of a stray dog found Saturday, Jan. 18, at the top of Rabbit Ears Pass, about 20 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs. ...
County retires crusher for the season, announces upcoming landfill supervisor hire
The snow doesn’t appear to be letting up in Northwest Colorado anytime soon, so that made for an easy Road & Bridge report for Director Dan Miller Tuesday morning at the Board of County Commissioners’...
Crime Briefs: Blown-out headlight leads to high-speed chase
An 18-year-old Craig male was arrested on a $5,000 warrant Monday following a three-week search thanks to multiple high-speed chases through Craig and Moffat County. On Dec. 23, Craig Police observed a gold colored van...
Moffat County boys basketball hosting legendary event for alumni athletes
Moffat County High School boys basketball players and coaches are seeking a hand in making a blast from the past all the bigger. MCHS hoops is planning a reunion event for former players with the...
Beware of Social Security phone scams
The Social Security Administration is warning United States seniors about telephone scammers pretending to be government employees. SSA warned that fraudulent callers may threaten Social Security recipients and may demand immediate payment to “avoid arrest...
Moffat County basketball contends with Cardinals as Bulldogs split games
Getting back on the road for the first time in the new year with players not at peak health was a trying experience for Moffat County High School girls basketball, but not so much that...
Moffat County grapplers stay mindful leading up to final home match, Senior Night
As they near the final stretch of their season, Moffat County High School wrestlers will be on their toes as they seek to stay high in the rankings and with any luck shake up the...
Public health director for Routt, Moffat counties addresses novel coronavirus
The director of public health for Routt and Moffat counties released a statement Friday about the risk of novel coronavirus in the United States. “Though Colorado has no cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV),...