By Shannon Lukens.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reporting that a person was swiped from behind by a black bear Tuesday morning. The person was knocked to the ground. It was on a path connecting Walton Creek Road and Mt. Werner Circle, near Steamboat Resort. Local CPW officers have set up bear traps and warning signs in the area, adding, “If we trap the bear involved in the attack per policy it will be euthanized.”
More on the Story — CPW IS TRYING TO TRAP A BEAR THAT SWIPED AT A PERSON IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS TUESDAY
The Town Board of Oak Creek meets tonight at 6 p.m. Agenda
Lots of school news today…
Educators in the South Routt School District are getting a raise. The South Routt Board of Education has approved an additional 5.5% salary increase for employees during their board meeting this week. The additional increase means all South Routt staff will receive an 11% increase for the 2024-25 school year.
Employees in the Steamboat Springs School District are also getting a raise for the upcoming school year, after approval of a new compensation package from the Board of Education on Monday.
Press Release from Steamboat Springs School District
Today is the last day of school for students in the South Routt School District. SoRoCo seniors will have their graduation parade at the elementary school at 1 p.m. SoRoCo High School graduation is at 11 a.m. Saturday.
It is also the last day of school for Moffat County kids. Seniors have a graduation practice at 9 a.m. Friday morning with graduation at 10 a.m. Saturday at the football field at Moffat County High School. If the weather is bad, it will be moved into the auditorium. Moffat County Graduation
Steamboat Sailors Class of 2024 has a mandatory graduation rehearsal tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. Then graduation is at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gardner Field at Steamboat Springs High School.Steamboat Springs High School Calendar
Yampa Valley High School Graduation is at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon, May 24, at Yampa River Botanic Park.
Hayden Tigers graduation is at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24. Hayden School Calendar
In preparation for Memorial Day, flags are being put on graves of veterans at the Steamboat Springs Cemetery at 5 p.m. today by the local Boy Scouts and Civil Air Patrol. You’re welcome to join and help.
More on the Story — MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES FOR CRAIG, HAYDEN AND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Grand Old West Days are at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig, starting this afternoon through Monday. The Parade through downtown Craig is at 1 p.m. today, Friday, May 24. Watch the action from the Colorado High School and Middle School Rodeo all weekend, with the finals Monday morning. Concerts are at the fairgrounds Friday and Saturday night.
The Carnival is back at the Moffat County Fairgrounds, May 23-27. Enjoy games, rides, food and more. For more information, call the Moffat County Chamber of Commerce (970) 824-5689.
There is a movie screening of the 42nd annual performance of Cabaret tonight. It’s at 6 p.m. at the Depot Art Center and it is free. You’re welcome to go and enjoy the show with the Cabaret cast and crew. There will be popcorn!
From the Steamboat Springs Chamber…
Volunteers are needed for the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on June 2.
Volunteer for the Steamboat Marathon, Half & 10K 2024
It’s also time to register your float for the 4th of July Parade. This year’s Grand Marshalls are Donnie and Jackie Hayes from Hayden. Floats will be judged on Best Theme, Best Group, Best Commercial, and Best Parade Theme which is “Our Western Heritage – Homegrown Heroes.”
Register for the 4th of July Parade
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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