By Shannon Lukens.
Reach out if you need help this holiday season, to REPS, which is Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide. As of this weekend, there have been 19 deaths from suicide in Routt and Moffat counties. Call Colorado Crisis Services if you need to talk to someone, at 988. The local number for REPS is 970-846-8182.
There’s always more with the Mental Health Minute, released every week.
Another person has been arrested at the Pilot gas station on 13th Street in Steamboat Springs, suspected of stealing large amounts of fuel. It happened late Friday afternoon. 42-year-old Victoriano Cayetano Leon was arrested and taken to the Routt County jail on theft and burglary charges and driving with a suspected or revoked ID. He has a court date in Routt County Courtroom 1A Tuesday morning.
This follows the arrest last Thursday, Dec. 5, of two men for allegedly stealing large amounts of fuel from the same gas station. They are both still in the Routt County Jail on $15K bond each.
More on last week’s arrests — Large theft of fuel results in arrests of two men
Yampa Valley Gives Day last Tuesday, Dec. 10, raised $1.3 million locally. The grand total was $1,308,992 through 1,937 donations made by 4,999 donors. One hundred nonprofits participated in Routt and Moffat counties.
Colorado Gives Day raised $54.6 million.
“Every dollar raised is a testament to the commitment of this community to support causes that matter,” said Holly Wilson with the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. “We are so grateful to our donors, nonprofits, and community partners who worked tirelessly to make this day a success.”
Miller Family Appliance in Craig has announced they are closing their store after serving Northwest Colorado for close to 20 years. Chris Miller is the owner/general manager of Miller Family Appliance.
“Thank you for the past 20 years to all the Craig and surrounding area people and customers. I’ve built a lot of relationships over the last 20 years. I also want to thank all of my wonderful employees I’ve had over the last 20 years. Tammy, that’s been with me for ten. My boys that have been with me. Thank you to all you people out there.”
Miller is aiming to close the store by the end of the month, but may stay open a few more weeks to wrap things up and clean up the building. He says there isn’t a lot left, but to come on in he’ll make you a deal.
More on the Story — Miller Family Appliance is closing in Craig
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UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center has been recognized as one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News and World Report. The local hospital earned the highest possible designation of “High Performing,” and was one of 11 hospitals in Colorado recognized with the honor.
More on the Story — Maternity Care Department with UCHealth YVMC is recognized
The outdoor sheet of ice at the Howelsen Hill tennis courts is open for the winter season. Here’s Howelsen Ice Arena Recreation Supervisor, Nick Carelli.
“It’s the Howelsen Ice Arena, and the crew members there that it has become a passion project of ours. We like to offer a different type of skating outside. With the snow falling and Howelsen Hill in the background, it’s magical spot that we believe the community really enjoys. Kids, adults, and all ages alike.”
The ice is available from 5-10 p.m., seven days a week, and it’s free to use. Bring your own skates or there are some available inside the lobby at Howelsen Ice Arena.
More on the Story — The outdoor rink at Howelsen Hill opens Saturday, Dec. 14
The Very Merry Rotary Holiday Party was Sunday afternoon at Howelsen Hill Lodge. Santa paid a visit.
Santa also stopped by the base of Steamboat Resort Saturday afternoon to talk to the kids before the drone show.
“They’re wonderful children. We have wonderful children here. Many of them asked for presents for their parents, which puts them on the nice list. Ho ho ho.”
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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