By Shannon Lukens.
The woman who died in that rafting accident in Grand County Sunday worked in Steamboat Springs. The Grand County Coroner’s office says 51-year-old Diane Graham lived in the Rabbit Ears area. An autopsy is tomorrow. Grand County Coroner Tawnya Bailey says that will help determine the cause and manner of death.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be enforcing sober boating over the long 4th of July Weekend. It’s called Operation Dry Water. The enforcement is to educate boaters on the dangers of boating under the influence. CPW also has some other suggestions. Always wear a life jacket. Be aware of weather and water conditions. Also never leave kids unattended near the water.
WATCH FOR EXTRA CPW OFFICERS ENFORCING SOBER BOATING THIS WEEKEND
A flood relief fund has been set up with the Yampa Valley Community Foundation for those low-income residents of Hayden who need help with repairs after the flooding last April. They are getting very little help from the government or insurance so the foundation has opened up a charitable fund to receive donations from community members who might want to help these Hayden neighbors get back to safe and livable conditions. They are dealing with things like mold mitigation, replacing drywall and insulation, replacing broken appliances, removing hazardous waste, and rebuilding.
HAYDEN FLOOD VICTIMS TO RECEIVE HELP FROM COMMUNITY
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation has submitted its annual report. Last year, 965 grants were distributed to 260 nonprofits, for a total of $6.28 million dollars. Also, $358,503 was given to 127 students for scholarship awards. Yampa Valley Community Foundation has 225 funds throughout the Yampa Valley, with 19 new ones established in 2022.
Moffat County has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment for this Tuesday through Thursday, June 27-29, depending on the weather. The applications will be done in Craig and Maybell, in either the early morning or late evening hours. That’s when mosquito activity is the highest. If you see the application being done, bring children and pets inside, close your doors and windows, and turn off any fans or coolers. This should be done until the spray settles.
For questions, call Moffat County Weed and Pest at 970-824-9184.
You’ll see and hear a Chinook helicopter flying over the slopes of Steamboat Resort today. Doppelmayr is using the helicopter to fly up the towers for the extension of the Wild Blue Gondola. There could be impacts and delays for riding and hiking on the trails. Full Steam Ahead Phase III
Craig City Council meets tonight. A representative from Zequity Group is presenting on a potential use for the Centennial Mall. Council will also discuss approving a letter to the Yampa Valley Airport Commission to nominate Randy Looper to fill Seat Three for a four-year-term. Chris Nichols would be the alternate.
The Senior Social Center of Craig is inviting all to an expo to find out more about resources and volunteer opportunities. Non-profits can also find volunteers. There will be cardiovascular health screenings as well as food, fun, and prizes. It’s from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Yampa Building in Craig, at 775 Yampa Ave.
Keenan Hayes of Hayden has moved up to the #1 spot in the world in Bareback riding, after some strong finishes in the Ozarks, in Texas, and in Reno. Hayes could be the first rookie to ever win the PRCA (Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association) Bareback Riding World Title. He is defending his title at the Greeley Stampede tonight.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.