By Shannon Lukens.
A fire has been burning all weekend in Moffat County. It has been named the Iron Fire and it is about 18 miles northwest of Craig. The fire has burned over 7,300 acres as of Sunday afternoon, mostly grass and sagebrush. The Bureau of Land Management is sending updates. They had 45 firefighters at the scene with engines and heavy equipment trying to create fire lines on Sunday. They will stay until the fire is 100% contained. No evacuations. We are updating the fire on our website.
FIRE IN MOFFAT COUNTY — 30% CONTAINED AS OF SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Photos courtesy Marci Marumoto.
The 14th Judicial District and the new Moffat County Courthouse has been officially dedicated in Craig. This is the courthouse side of the building, which was renovated from an old box store that had closed. Chief District Judge Michael O’Hara says the courthouse building is an example of what communities should do, by repurposing old buildings.
“I am happy that this will be a building that lasts for the ages, and it will be a place that all of Moffat County and the State of Colorado can be proud of for a very long time.”
The project was on time, under budget, and paid for without raising any taxes for the citizens of Moffat County.
COURTROOMS DEDICATED IN NEW MOFFAT COUNTY COURTHOUSE BUILDING
Courtesy photos from the City of Steamboat Springs
The road up to the Sunlight neighborhood in Steamboat Springs will be closed for the next four to six weeks because of some slope failures along Sunlight Drive. Native Excavating will be doing work to repair the slope and reconstruct the sidewalk.
Watch for some closures along Lincoln Ave., in downtown Steamboat Springs, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Holidays lights will be going up. On Tuesday, the right-hand and parking lane of eastbound Lincoln will be closed starting at 6 a.m., while workers put up lights from 12th to 3rd. On Wednesday, it’s the same thing but headed west on Hwy 40.
CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON LINCOLN AVE. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
The big new blue Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club bus has arrived at Howelsen Hill. The 77-passenger bus is to be used for getting kids from school to Howelsen Hill for training, starting Oct. 9. Here’s John Nolting with the club.
“This really helps the club with our goals for accessibility, allowing kids in the community who have a hard time accessing our programs, now make that trip from schools to Howelsen Hill, really helps us reach our mission of being a community club accessible to everybody.”
The bus still needs a name, and a bus driver. The bus was made possible with a grant from the Lennox Foundation, and the support of George and Barbara Eidsness.
THE NEW BUS FOR SSWSC HAS ARRIVED
Five people are running for two positions on the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Board of Directors. They are Wendy Lynch, Rob Mitchell, Schuyler Routt, Ryan Roberts, and Jen Thomsen. Voting begins a week from today.
Piknik Theatre is looking for proposals from general contractors to build the new outdoor amphitheater at Strawberry Park Elementary. Work begins in June of next year. Contact pikniktheatre@gmail.com or call 970-355-9403.
PIKNIK THEATRE IS LOOKING FOR PROPOSALS TO BUILD THE NEW OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
It’s Homecoming Week for Moffat County and Hayden.
The Homecoming theme for Moffat County this week is “Create Your Own World,” inspired by the world of Barbie.
For MCHS, Monday is Jersey Day, with a soccer game at 4:30 p.m., JV Football at 4:30, and Powder Puff Football at 7 p.m. Tuesday is Twin Day. Wednesday is Ken v. Barbie with Macho Volleyball at 7 p.m. Thursday is Icon Barbie Dress up Day. The freshmen dress up as Weird Barbie and Allen, Sophomores are Futuristic Space. Juniors are Disco Barbie. Seniors are Western Barbie. Teachers are Holiday Barbie. Then the Bonfire is at 8 p.m. Thursday. Friday is Pink Power. The parade is at 1 p.m. and the football game is at 7 p.m. There’s more volleyball on Saturday morning. Wear pink as it is a Pink Out Game. Then the Homecoming Dance is Saturday night.
For Pre-K through 8th grade, it’s Twin Day where you dress like a friend or favorite teacher. Tuesday is Pink Day. Wednesday is Dress Like your Favorite Barbie or Ken. Thursday is Bulldog Spirit.
The Hayden Homecoming theme is High School Musical. Monday, the kids are dressed up as School Royalty. Tuesday its Nerds vs. Jocks. Wednesday is Pink Out day. And Thursday is School Pride with Tiger Gear. Friday night’s Homecoming game starts at 7 p.m. The Tigers are playing Vail Christian.
Homecoming Royalty was announced at halftime of the Steamboat Springs High School Homecoming Game Friday night. Representing the Senior Class of 2024 is Sophie Cowman and Rowan Tolstedt.
“What it means to be Homecoming King and Queen is representing the school and the grade and the spirit, and all that stuff. Yeah, representing the grade and setting a good example.”
Steamboat, Moffat County, Hayden, and Soroco all lost their football games this past weekend.
HOMECOMING ROYALTY RECOGNIZED AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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