By Shannon Lukens.
Another calf has been killed by a wolf or wolves in Jackson County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife conducted a field investigation after getting a call Sunday morning, April 7. The hindquarter had been partially consumed and wolf tracks were found in the area.
CPW is now confirming that they are now aware of four wolves in the area. They include wolves from the Oregon pack that were released in December 2023 and a wolf or wolves who have known territory in North Park.
No specific location or specific animal information will be released from CPW.
The livestock producer will be eligible for fair market value of the livestock if a claim is submitted.
More on the Story — ANOTHER CALF IS KILLED BY A WOLF OR WOLVES IN JACKSON COUNTY
A newborn calf was killed by a wolf or wolves last Tuesday in Grand County.
More on that story from April 3, 2024 — A WOLF OR WOLVES HAVE KILLED A NEWBORN CALF IN GRAND COUNTY
Local numbers for jobs and wages have been released for the third quarter. The 2024 Regional Economic Update was compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. The report was broken down by the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. Total jobs in Routt County are 13,360. The average annual wage is $58,396 which is less than the state average of $74,360 and the U.S. average which is $59,384. In Routt County, the highest paying sector is finance and insurance, paying an annual average salary of $128,076.
The solar eclipse had millions outside early Monday afternoon, looking up. Here in Northwest Colorado, we were at about 59% totality.
Craig City Council meets Tuesday night. There is first Council Training at 4 p.m. with Sam Light from the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency. The regular meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. One agenda item is approval of a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Moffat County. Another agenda item says a discussion on “Housing Project.”
Steamboat Springs City Council has a work session Tuesday night with Yampa Valley Housing Authority. The Brown Ranch Follow-up Discussion, as it is titled, starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Art in the Park is July 13-14. Vendors can sign up through April 15. Apply Here
Tickets are on sale for the 42nd annual Cabaret. It’s May 1-4 in the Julie Harris Theater at Perry Mansfield. You can sign up for Art in the Park and get tickets to Cabaret through SteamboatCreates.org.
High school and college students can now apply for the summer internship program with Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. Work begins May 20 and runs through Aug. 9. Information is at YVSC.org To learn more and apply, visit yvsc.org/yvsc-internship-program/ or contact Dakota Dolan at dakota@yvsc.org directly.
Two members of the Steamboat Springs School Board will be at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10. You are welcome to stop by and say hello.
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The 2024 Colorado All-State Band gathered last weekend with high school musicians from across the state participating at UNC in Greeley. Daisy Hoff from SoRoCo High School participated in the Concert Band, playing her French Horn. Steamboat Springs High School had Alexander Dismuke playing clarinet in the Small School Band. Sophie Flam played Flute in the Symphonic Band, earning 2nd chair.