By Shannon Lukens.
Today was a happy graduation ceremony at Discovery Learning Center, with Pre-K kids in Miss Kylie’s class. Kylie Leggett was there, after recently getting home from 30 days in the hospital in Loveland. Leggett was attacked and stabbed on April 23 when she was house-sitting at a home in Steamboat Springs, over spring break, from someone she didn’t know.
“No, it’s happy tears. It means a lot. I am really thankful that I was able to recover so quickly so I could be up here to celebrate this special time with all of my students and I’m just so grateful, and thankful, and blessed just for all of the support from the community and knowing that when I go home it’s going to be OK. And it just means a lot to be back. My students are my everything and they have grown and blossomed so much this year and it’s just amazing to be able to come back and see everything that I’ve taught them that they’re still doing in class and it’s just such a joy.”
The person accused in the attack is a 16-year-old juvenile, who was arrested on multiple felony charges, and is still in a juvenile detention facility in Grand Junction. The next court date is July 23. Steamboat Springs Police confirms that this person is also a suspect in vandalism done at Wild Plum Market in late March.
Video of vandalism at Wild Plum Market
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Third graders from Steamboat Springs learned about ranching and agriculture Thursday for Ranch Days, coordinated by the Routt County Cattlewomen. The Stanko Ranch, Monger Ranch, and Belton Ranch hosted kids from Steamboat Springs schools.
“I like about Ranch Days that we get to see dogs and we get to pet lambs. And I love cows.”
That’s Ailie, who is a third grader from Soda Creek. Her grade visited the Stanko Ranch.
Jim Stanko’s family has lived at the ranch on 20-Mile Road just outside of Steamboat Springs since 1907.
“The Ranch Days are important because kids now are not coming from the rural agricultural community. They’re coming from the urban areas and they’re being brought up that food comes from Safeway. And they need to know that food comes from agriculture and that agriculture is still a very important part of the community.”
The kids learned about farm equipment, cows, sheep, and guard dogs, and also the names of the local mountains.
Third graders at Strawberry Park Elementary visited the Monger Ranch on County Road 44. The Mongers are sixth generation homesteaders in Routt County.
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The Craig Swimming Complex opens for the season at 1 p.m. today, Friday, May 31. Kids at the pool who are under ten years old must be with an adult over 18.
Saturday…
Moffat County Day of Caring is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. It is a community-driven event where volunteers connect with projects to support nonprofits, government initiatives, and individuals in need across the county. Visit the website for the United Way of the Yampa Valley to find out more and sign up to help.
The Rotary Club of Craig is also helping out with Highway Trash Cleanup on Saturday. Meet in the Yampa Valley Electric parking lot at 9 a.m. if you can help. The address is 3715 E. Highway 40 in Craig.
A Flag Retirement Ceremony is happening at Warhorse Ranch in Routt County. It’s at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, presented by the American Legion, VFW, and Warhorse Ranch. Bring any American Flags that are ready for retirement. Afterwards, stay for a potluck picnic. Bring a chair and a tasty dish to share. Warhorse Ranch is at 21850 County Road 56 in Steamboat Springs. To volunteer, please visit www.WarhorseRanch.org
The VFW in Craig is having a private flag retirement ceremony on June 15.
Routt County Search and Rescue will be hosting their annual Family Fun Day at the Howelsen Hill Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Grab the kids and come check out all the fun equipment, games, and activities. Enjoy free hot dogs and an exciting visit from the Classic Air Medical helicopter.
A Routt County Fair Royalty Clinic is from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1, in the Exhibit Hall at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden. It’s free and open to Routt County girls ages 8-18 as of Jan. 1 of this year. Topics covered will include modeling, appearance, speeches, interviews, horsemanship, and more. Lunch will be served and an informational parent meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. To RSVP, call or text Karyn at 970-620-3971.
Food Preservation 101 is happening in the Yampa Ladies Aid Hall, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1. It’s a free class, but it’s $10 if you want to bring home some strawberry jam that is being made. A QR Code to register is on the Community Calendar on our website.
The Howler Alpine Slide opens for the season today. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s a 2,400-foot track through the curves of the natural landscape at Howelsen Hill.
Steamboat Climbing Collective is having their annual Fun Climbing Competition on Saturday, June 1. It’s for all ages of climbers, with all skill levels. Every dollar raised will help benefit R.E.P.S. which is Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide. Gather your friends and family and climbing gear and sign up today. To register, go to Steamboatclimbingcollective.com
Noxious Weed Day is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1, at 2300 County Shop Road, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Join the Routt County Noxious Weed Program, Noxious Weed Advisory Board and CSU Master Gardeners for this educational event open to the public to help residents with plant identification and noxious weed management. This is a drop-in event, no reservations required. We encourage you to bring:
- Any weed management questions you may have
- Plant specimens or photos to be identified
- Functioning handheld or backpack sprayer to be calibrated
- Appropriate PPE if you are wishing to receive up to five gallons of premixed herbicide solution. PPE should include: long sleeves, long pants, shoes with socks, and eye protection. Herbicide is to target whitetop and many other broadleaf weeds such as thistles, mullein and Houndstongue.
Contact the Routt County Noxious Weed Program at weeds@co.routt.co.us or 970.870.5246 with any questions. Find all details online at Routt County | Weed Program.
The Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K are Sunday June 2.
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.