By Shannon Lukens.
The lap pool at the Old Town Hot Springs won’t be finished this summer, as originally planned. It won’t be ready until summer of 2025. An email from Old Town Hot Springs says it’s because of unanticipated demo and excavation work that was required. A second problem, according to Old Town Hot Springs, was the company that was hired to build the pool went through a corporate merger and restructuring which led to another delay.
The lap pool closed in mid-September 2023. Members will not get a discount on their membership because there isn’t a lap pool for over another year.
More on the story — LAP POOL AT OTHS WON’T OPEN NOW UNTIL SUMMER OF 2025
A new satellite office for the Northwest Small Business Development Center is opening. It’s from the Office of Economic Development & International Trade, to help with Coal Transition communities in Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties. The announcement came from Governor Polis’ office where they called it “boots-on-the-ground” support, but it is actually not a physical office here. But they do say the satellite office will be staffed by one person with a team of contract consultants to help small business owners in the three counties. And they will be available to meet in-person.
Hayden Police wants to remind residents to shovel the sidewalks in front of your house or business of snow. It is part of the Hayden Municipal Code that sidewalks have to be cleared within 24 hours of a snowstorm. Schoolkids are being forced to walk in the street to and from the bus stop in some neighborhoods and it isn’t safe. Hayden Police sends word that they’re going to start writing tickets.
Tonight is the Father-Daughter Dance at the Haven Community Center, brought to you by the Hayden Lions Club. This is for fathers, uncles, grandpas, or stepfathers or any father figure with their ladies. It is from 6-8 p.m. This is a suggested donation of $5.
On Saturday…
A new documentary called “The Five States of Colorado” airs in Yampa. It is about the diverse landscape and cultures from the land and history of Colorado. There are two screenings, at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa.
The Hayden Center is hosting a Cornhole Tournament Saturday called “It’s Summer Somewhere.” Check in at 11 a.m. and bags start flying at noon. The Best Tropical outfit gets free admission to play.
Oak Creek Winterfest is this Saturday, Feb. 24. The Cardboard Classic on the Moffat Ave. Sledding Hill is at 2 p.m. Then free skating at the Oak Creek Ice Rink is from 4-6 p.m. The Bank of the San Juans will provide the chili and soup. Find out more at TownofOakCreek.com/parks-recreation
The Craig Concert Association is inviting local singers, musicians and dancers to try out for the Local Talent Concert. Tryouts are from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 in the auditorium at Moffat County High School. Just show up and get in line. If you can’t go, submit a tape. The talent concert is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. For more information, contact Jim Simpson at 970-824-4138 or 970-326-3165.
In 2A Basketball District 5, the Hayden Tigers Basketball teams both have playoff games tonight, after big wins earlier this week. The girls face off against Rangely this afternoon and the boys play Plateau Valley tonight. The District 5 playoffs are all at De Beque High School, which is between Palisade and Parachute.
The Moffat County High School DECA team is off to the State Competition today through next Tuesday. Twenty Moffat County Bulldogs will be competing at the competition in Colorado Springs.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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