By Shannon Lukens.
In an update on sidewalk work downtown…
Concrete rehabilitation work continues on the sidewalks and ramps in downtown Steamboat Springs. Today, there will be single-lane and median closures from 9th to 11th Streets.
Today and Friday will also have single-lane and median closures from 7th Street to 9th Street.
Working hours in Steamboat Springs are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Work is expected to be completed in late June.
The North Yampa Sidewalk Project continues in downtown Craig today. Work is being done between 6th and 9th Streets. No street parking during construction.
Eighth Street at Tucker Street in Craig is closed to through traffic through May 17.
For questions, call the City of Craig Road & Bridge Department. (970-824-4463)
Don’t let the road construction frustrate you. Colorado ranks fifth in the country for road rage, behind Louisiana, New Mexico, and Montana. Colorado State Patrol says almost 62% of crashes last year were because of aggressive or careless driving. CSP also says that a high percentage of road rage incidents in the state involve a gun. Armed road range incidents in Colorado are nearly double the national average.
The U.S. Postal Service has a campaign to help “Stamp Out Hunger.” It’s this Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers, sponsors, and volunteers are joining 10,000 communities nationwide for the 32nd annual food drive. Leave non-perishable food donations in a bag near your mailbox or cluster box, or at the post office. Food collected will be given to local churches, food banks and food pantries. Here’s U.S. Postmaster Louis DeJoy.
“On Saturday, May 11, 2024, our letter carriers will collect food donations in 10,000 cities and towns, in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.”
2024 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Video
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Routt County Riders and the Routt County Fatherhood Program are offering a Bike Mechanic Mini-Workshop series for dads today. At 5:30 p.m. (Thursday, May 9) dads and mechanics work together on basic bike maintenance skills. Dinner will be provided.
Then at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, dads bring the kids and family bikes to work together. Lunch is included. The workshops are free and Spanish interpretation will be available. It’s at the Routt County Riders shop at 2730 Downhill Plaza, suite 106A. Sign up in advance, please. Link to sign up
Make your plans to be at Gardner Field at 5:30 p.m. Friday night as the Steamboat Sailors host a home playoff game in the state championships.
The Steamboat Sailors High School Girls Tennis Team has six players at the state championships in Colorado Springs, competing Thursday through Saturday. They are Lucia Del Haya, Kelsey Norland, Evan Quinn, Amanda Dietrich, Leslie Jimenez, and Dylan Quinn.
2024 Girls Tennis State Championships
This weekend is some good rodeo action at the Moffat County Fairgrounds, in Craig. The 3rd Annual Bareback & Saddle Bronco Clinic is at 9 a.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. Sunday morning. It’s for all ages to focus on fundamentals, livestock and rider safety and a lot more. Practice horses will be available. Riggins and Safety Gear can be provided.
There’s also a Bull Riding Clinic for kids ages six to 12, with 12 spots available. This is for beginner and intermediate riders, and it’s also at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig.
Call Kaitlynn Hayes to sign up and get more information. 970-846-8022.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.