By Shannon Lukens.
United States Senator John Hickenlooper met with community and business leaders in Moffat County Tuesday, for a roundtable discussion. Senator Hickenlooper says Craig has “small-business energy.” He says there is time to get resources to transition into a more diversified economy with multiple industries, which includes the Trapper Business Park.
“That’s a great idea and I think we need to find a way to fund it and I think that’s part of my job, is to go to Washington and dig out those dollars and say, ‘All right. Here’s a community going through the worst experience of their life. How do we make it the best experience of that community’s life?’ and that’s what our goal should be.”
Jennifer Holloway is the Executive Director of the Craig Chamber.
“Discussing our future with small businesses, entrepreneurs, how can we work transportation into these changes as well as keeping our vision on outdoor rec and tourism. This small group had a chance to give input so it was really exciting to give him our direct input for our area.”
Senator Hickenlooper helped the Craig Chamber break ground on the new construction on the Yampa Building thanks to a $500,000 congressional spending grant. There will be a commissary style kitchen, elevator, and bathroom remodel. It should be finished in the spring.
Senator Michael Bennet was also in Craig, touring the Trapper Mine Tuesday.
Senator Hickenlooper then went on to Steamboat Springs last night for a Town Hall at CMC.
Both Senators Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet are in Steamboat Springs for the Colorado Water Congress Summer Conference today, as is Governor Polis who will also meet with local pre-schools.
U.S. SENATOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER VISITS CRAIG AND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will be in Steamboat Springs Wednesday, to discuss the proposed merger between City Market and Safeway, and how it would impact our community. The Routt County Listening Session is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Share your thoughts on the merger by filling out our quick 5-minute survey here: https://bit.ly/43Sy6e0.
One million dollars in grants have been awarded across the state to reduce Human-Bear Conflict Reduction. One grant is for $162,000 for Steamboat Springs for a Bear Proof Dumpster Enclosure Project in two spots downtown. Once bears can’t get in, it is hoped that they will return to their proper habitat to forage for food.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS AWARDED GRANT FOR HUMAN-BEAR CONFLICT REDUCTION
You can learn more about why “A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear.” The talk is hosted by the group Keep Bears Wild, at 6 p.m. tonight in the new Routt County Community Room at 6th and Oak.
In other wildlife, there is a moose that has been hanging out in Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig. Be aware and keep your distance, and especially keep your dogs away from the moose.
The City of Craig and Craig Police Department has a long list of impounded vehicles that are on sale, as of today. Nineteen vehicles are on the list, and they include trucks, motorhomes, campers, a trailer, and even a 1969 Ford Fairlane. They were either abandoned or involved in a criminal investigation and haven’t been claimed by the owner. Make an appointment with Craig Police to see the vehicles, which will all be sold “as is.” Closed bids will be accepted through Sept. 6. For information, call 970-826-2360. More Information
CRAIG POLICE TO SELL IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
Steamboat Springs Middle School is hosting an Open House from 5-6:3 p.m. today.
The BookTrails group has broken ground on the new Iron Horse Pavilion at Reading Ranch. It’s a $1.3 million dollar capital campaign. When finished in 2025, BookTrials will serve more than 100 more children per summer with literacy education outside.
BOOKTRAILS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY AT READING RANCH
Photo courtesy Chloe Sachs.
The Steamboat Sailors boys soccer team beat the Glenwood Demons Tuesday night, 5-0. Charlie Riesman scored the game winner and had three assists.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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