By Shannon Lukens.
The Moffat County School District Board of Education selected Dr. Mathew Neal as the next superintendent of the district. Here is board president Heather Cannon.
“Dr. Neal is obviously very committed to our district. He had done his homework. He was trying to integrate into the community as soon as he came in. His experience is extensive. He is somebody who is willing to come into Moffat County, understanding the challenges that we’re facing as a community and I think he’s going to do a great job.”
Negotiations will begin with Dr. Neal, who will start the job July 1. Brad Meeks will serve as interim superintendent until then.
Neal comes to Moffat County most recently from Woodland Park in Teller County where he served as superintendent for ten years.
More on the story — MOFFAT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CHOOSES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
A fire destroyed four RVs in the Shadow Mountain Village Mobile Home Park in Craig Wednesday. Craig Fire Rescue reports a faulty heater is being investigated for starting the fire. No one was hurt.
Union Pacific says they’re working on demolishing that collapsed metal building along the Core Trail. Routt County says they were told by Union Pacific that it will be done by May 10. A Union Pacific spokesperson also says those 50,000 railroad ties along 32 miles of track between Milner and Phippsburg will be picked up this spring.
- More on the story from April 10, 2024 — UNION PACIFIC QUESTIONED ON COLLAPSED BUILDING AND OLD RR TIES
- More on the Story from Oct. 25, 2023 — THE COLLAPSED UNION PACIFIC BUILDING HAS STILL NOT BEEN REMOVED
- More on the story from July 18, 2023 — RAILROAD TIES ARE BEING REPLACED BY UNION PACIFIC
Prescribed burns will be happening in mid to late April or May near U.S. Highway 40 on Rabbit Ears Pass. This will be on the western boundary of Routt National Forest in the areas of McKinnis and Harrison Creek. Another burn will be in the Oxbow Wildlife area about nine miles north of Sunbeam in Moffat County.
Aaron Voos with the U.S. Forest Service says the prescribed burns will happen as soon as the snow melts and they get a window to get it done. About 300 acres will be affected. The prescribed burns help reduce the threat of wildfires to nearby communities and structures and helps improve wildlife habitat by regenerating shrubs and aspen.
More on the Story — PRESCRIBED BURNS SCHEDULED FOR ROUTT AND MOFFAT COUNTIES
A 21-year-old skier died Tuesday when he tried to jump over a section of Highway 40 on Berthoud Pass. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office says he didn’t have the speed or distance to make the jump and landed on the pavement. The man hasn’t been identified.
Head to the base of the ski area from 3:30-5 p.m. today, April 11. Olympian Billy Kidd will be there, celebrating the 60th anniversary of winning a silver medal in the Olympics. Everyone is invited.
Moffat County High School Drama Troupe presents R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) for their spring play performance, starting tonight.
There are two sets of lead actors. Guadalupe Lopez and Ronin Miller will alternate with Gabriel Klingbeil and Marie Roberts.
Maryann Booker plays Alquist.
“Rossum’s Universal Robots is a really old niche play. It’s extremely interesting. It applies really well to today. It’s about the robot takeover and how developing machinery too far can lead to destruction. It’s melodrama. It’s extremely interesting and has a wonderful array of characters with very heavy emotions. It’s a really interesting play.”
Juliann Matheson is the director. Over 70 students, staff, and community members are involved. The shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 11-13, with a special matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday. Let the Robot Revolution begin! Tickets are $8 per ticket, available at the door.
More on the story — MCHS DRAMA TROUPE PRESENTS ROSSUM’S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
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