By Shannon Lukens.
The latest Collared Gray Wolf Activity map has been released from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The new map shows less wolf activity in Routt and Grand counties as the month before, little activity in Rio Blanco County and no wolf activity in Moffat County. Jackson County is pretty much all of the county.
There were three wolf depredations in July, two of which were calves in South Routt County.
More on the Story — CPW REPORTS LESS WOLF ACTIVITY IN ROUTT AND NONE IN MOFFAT
There is an opening for a City Councilperson on Craig City Council. Nathan Butler has stepped down from his position on City Council. He told council that he is running for the State House of Representatives in House District 26 and that he has spoken briefly with city attorneys about it. His opponent is incumbent Meghan Lukens of Steamboat Springs.
The City of Craig is accepting letters from those who are interested in filling the position. Here’s Mayor Chris Nichols.
“And I would encourage everybody of interest to please get your letter of interest in. That deadline is Aug. 9.”
You must be 25 years or older and a registered voter and U.S. Citizen, and have lived within city limits of Craig for at least one year. The appointment would be through the next municipal election which would be in November 2025. Those interested should send in a letter of interest to City Clerk Liz White.
From Liz White, the City Clerk with the City of Craig: Interested residents should submit a letter of interest introducing themselves and describing their interest in serving on the Craig City Council to Liz White, City Clerk at 300 W. 4th Street, Craig, Colorado or by email to lwhite@ci.craig.co.us no later than August 9, 2024.
Editor’s Note: Colorado House Representative Meghan Lukens is the daughter of Steamboat Radio News Director Shannon Lukens. Any news coverage involving Rep. Lukens published by Steamboat Radio receives an additional level of review by station management.
The rebranding of Kum & Go to Maverik has finished up at the Curve Plaza station in Steamboat Springs. It re-opened on Wednesday afternoon. The new Maverik stations in Craig and Hayden are also open.
Expected Store Closures & Reopening Dates
More on the Story — LOCAL KUM & GO STORES CONTINUE SWITCH TO MAVERIK
The Civil Air Patrol has a cadet squadron in Northwest Colorado. It is for those kids ages 12 and older. They meet at Bob Adams Field in Steamboat Springs each Tuesday to learn about military careers, flying, and more.
This week’s speaker was Shannon Gotchey who was a “backseater” for F18 and super hornet jets. She did navigation and weapons. Gotchey grew up in Steamboat Springs and eventually had deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa.
“Anyone in this world can do anything they want to if they put their mind to it. It’s not about girl power. It’s about will power and studying hard and doing the work.”
Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Emma Russell was honored with the Mitchell Award which is a milestone award for cadets who have sustained excellence in leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character.
“I’m very proud of myself. It was definitely very hard to do.”
The Civil Air Patrol Cadets meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Steamboat Springs Airport/Bob Adams field.
For more information on the cadet programs, contact:
- Lt. Christine Russell Email: colorado.crussell@gmail.com
- Senior Member Dave Smith Email: dawsmith8@gmail.com
- Steamboat Springs Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol
- More on the Story — CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS HEAR FROM FIGHTER JET NAVIGATOR AND HONOR THEIR OWN
Mag Chloride is being applied to streets in Oak Creek today for dust mitigation. Residents are asked to move their vehicles off the roadways.
There is a fundraiser for the South Routt Education Endowment Fund from 5-8 p.m. this evening at Lupita’s Cantina on Main Street in Oak Creek.
Tickets on Eventbrite.com, silent auction at https://www.32auctions.com/SREEF2024 Questions? Email sorocoedfund@gmail.com
The Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice is coming up Aug. 3 at the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival. Volunteers are needed to help at the finish line at Loudy-Simpson Park. Reach out to Northwest Colorado Health if you can help. klawler@northwestcoloradohealth.org or call 970-871-7609
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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