By Shannon Lukens.
Letters from ranchers and producers are being sent to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials and Governor Polis. These letters are asking for the immediate lethal removal of the wolves that are killing cattle in Grand and Jackson counties. These are letters from stockgrower associations in Grand, Jackson, and Larimer counties, also the Colorado Wool Growers, Middle Park Cowbelles, and the Grand County Sheriff.
Wade Allnut is a Jackson County rancher and past president of the North Park Stock Growers. This is a picture of a new calf on his ranch this evening.
“We just decided that given the current chain of events, now was the time to make a little noise, because it’s time to be heard.”
Two wolves in Jackson County are responsible for 20 deaths of cattle, sheep, and dogs. Since the beginning of April, a newborn calf and four yearlings have been killed by two different wolves in Grand County. Another calf was killed and another attacked in Jackson County.
Middle Park Stockgrowers in Grand County have sent two letters to CPW and the Governor in the past week, saying, “The urgency of this situation demands swift and decisive action.”
As of Monday night, Grand County Commissioner Merrit Linke had not heard back from Colorado Parks and Wildlife or Department of Natural Resources.
But this is a screen shot from Shelby Wieman, the press secretary for Governor Polis, that was on Channel 2 News in Denver.
More on the Story — MULTIPLE LETTERS SENT TODAY TO GOVERNOR POLIS AND CPW ASKING FOR ACTION ON WOLVES
Three teenagers were caught on Sunday by Hayden Police, as suspects in a burglary in Hayden. A 16-year-old male tried to escape but officers were able to apprehend him. A Routt County Sheriff’s Officer was able to help with the other two suspects who were both 13-year-old girls. The District Attorney’s office is working on any charges to the three.
The Veterans Center renovation project has received another $500,000 anonymous donation through Yampa Valley Community Foundation. It’s going towards the $3M renovation of the building, which was built in 1898 at 924 Lincoln Ave. in downtown Steamboat Springs. Bruce Hannon is on the board for The Veterans Center.
“We feel thankful, blessed, amazed. It couldn’t come at a better time. We’re just about to sign the building contract within the next two weeks. We’re ready to go!”
Asbestos decontamination begins in June. There will be an Open House on the 4th of July. The builder starts the renovation on July 6.
“We’ll be open for business hopefully by April 1st, barring any unforeseen problems when we starting tearing that 125-year-old building apart.”
The Veterans Center still needs to raise just over $150,000 ($154,794) to reach their goal. Donations are still being accepted through the Yampa Valley Community Foundation.
Facebook page for The Veterans Center
More on the Story — THE VETERANS CENTER RECEIVES $500K DONATION FOR RENOVATION PROJECT
Piknik Theatre has also received a matching grant from a generous donor. They need to raise $15,000 before May 15 to get the full $25,000 for the amphitheatre project being built next to Strawberry Park Elementary. Colorado State tax credit is available for all donations.
- Email: pikniktheatre@gmail.com
- Mail checks to: Piknik Theatre, PO Box 770181, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
- Link through Colorado Gives
- Tax information
Craig City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. this evening. Updates include Kandee Dilldine representing the Craig Downtown Business Association and the events scheduled for this summer and Fall. Kevin Booth will update the expansion at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Matt Solomon will present on the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative.
Discovery Learning Center in Steamboat Springs is celebrating their 40-year anniversary.
Three Steamboat Springs Girl Scouts have earned their Gold Award which is the highest honor in Girl Scouts. They are Katherine Knapp, Catherine LaRock, and Jacey LaRock.
More on the Story — THREE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS GIRL SCOUTS EARN GOLD AWARDS
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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