By Shannon Lukens.
Colorado State Patrol has sent word that troopers in Routt, Moffat, and Grand counties will be doing a DUI enforcement operation on Friday, Dec. 20. It is a multi-agency operation to ensure roads in Northwest Colorado are safe for the holiday season. Trooper, officers, and deputies will increase enforcement of driving violations that are indicators of impaired driving, such as speeding, lane violations, and aggressive driving. Colorado State Patrol also reminds everyone to always wear your seatbelt, and never get behind the wheel drunk or high.
More on the Story — Watch for extra DUI enforcement Friday, Dec. 20
Colorado Department of Transportation also says to expect a heavy influx of drivers on Colorado roads during the holidays, especially on the I-70 mountain corridor.
Funeral services have been announced for Ervin and Arloa Gerber of Craig. A visitation for family and friends is from 4-6 p.m. Friday at Grant Mortuary. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Moffat County High School auditorium. The burial will follow at Craig Cemetery. The Gerbers died as a result of a crash on Hwy 40 on Dec. 5. Their daughter-in-law also died. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Moffat County Cattlewomen and Jr. Livestock Sale Foundation.
Obituary from the Craig Press for Arloa Gerber
Obituary from the Craig Press for Ervin Gerber
Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brita Horn has been honored by United States Congressman Joe Neguse as the Volunteer of the Year for the 2nd Congressional District. It is for her role in securing a $1.3 million grant for recruitment for rural fire departments.
More on the Story — Brita Horn from South Routt County receives honor from Joe Neguse
The Yule Log was found Thursday afternoon.
“Hi, I’m Josh Fowler and I’m Abbey Iberg. We found the Yule Log! We found it! 2024, baby! Yeah!”
Iberg and Fowler found the Yule Log leaning up against at the Fly Gulch Schoolhouse behind Strawberry Park Elementary School.
More on the Story — The Yule Log has been found
Here’s what is happening around the Yampa Valley Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
FRIDAY
Yampa Valley Foods is hosting a Holiday Market, from 1-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Local products and unique local gifts are featured with exclusive discounts. Yampa Valley Foods is at 35 11th Street in Steamboat Springs. Link to more
Santa is making a stop at Victory Motors in Craig. He’ll be at the dealership from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and then again from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Kids can also drop off letters to Santa this week at Victory Motors.
A Holiday Craft Party is from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at The Hayden Center. It’s presented by Hayden Youth Action Council. There is a gingerbread house contest and lots of changes to win some gift cards. This is free, for kids ages 12-18. There will be food and drinks for the kids as well. Questions? Email Sarah@partnersyouth.org
SATURDAY
Santa is busy.
Holiday Balloon Glow at the base, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Weather Dependent. Stroll among the standing balloons at the base. Enjoy some food and dinner at Timber & Torn, or The Range Food and Beverage Hall. Or maybe try some night skiing. Balloon glows are weather dependent. DJ ShanDawg will be playing music.
Santa Claus is coming to Hayden. West Routt Fire will escort Santa on the fire truck around Hayden starting at 4 p.m. this Saturday, December 21. This is themap of the neighborhoods that Santa will visit.
Ski and Skate with Santa at Yampa River State Park, 6185 Highway 40, west of Hayden. Bring your skis and skates for some outdoor fun during the holiday season. Or you can borrow some there. Or bring snowshoes. Santa Claus will be stopping by. The outdoor event will feature a holiday lighted ski trail through the woods, ice skating under the spot lights, a bonfire, hot chocolate and plenty of holiday cheer. The event is free but you will need a valid parks pass. For questions, call 970-879-3922.More Details
Meet the Grinch! He’ll be doing some shopping in the LIftUP Thrift Store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and this Monday, Dec. 23.
Yampa’s Christmas Celebration is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Enjoy sledding on Patty’s Hill, cookie decorating at the Yampa Garage, with BBQ and biscuits. Then have fun with cookies and cocoa and SANTA CLAUS from 4-6 p.m. at Crossan’s Town Hall. Bring a batch of your BEST homemade cookies for a chance to win a prize for the best cookies in Yampa.
SUNDAY
A Very Perry Holiday Musical Sing-a-long is from 3-5 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 22. It’s at the Julie Harris Theater at Perry-Mansfield. Tickets are through Perry-Mansfield.org
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting neighborhoods in Steamboat Springs on a big red fire truck. The neighborhood tours start at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings. You can track Santa on a Life360 app, and that link is on our website. Track Santa around the world
More on the Story — Santa will tour Steamboat Springs neighborhoods on a fire truck
SPORTS
Anabel Ayad with Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club has qualified for the Junior World Championships in moguls. Junior Worlds are in Kazakstan at the beginning of January. Ayad is a 2023 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School.
More on the Story — Ayad to represent SSWSC in moguls at Junior Worlds in Kazakstan
Ski competitions continue at Howelsen Hill today and Saturday with the Rocky Mountain Nordic Junior National Qualifier and the Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic.
- More on the Story — Top Nordic athletes are competing on the Howelsen Hill Nordic Trails Friday and Saturday
- More on the Story — Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic is Dec. 18-21
- More on the Story — Results from the Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic
The Steamboat Sailors Hockey Team is on the road today and tomorrow, with an afternoon game against Cheyenne Mountain today, and a Saturday morning game against CSD11.
In basketball, the Sailor Girls are away tonight with a game against Golden and they play Fort Lupton on Saturday. The boys are at home with a 6 p.m. game against Centaurus tonight. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM and watch through the Steamboat Radio YouTube page on our website.
Hayden Tigers play in the Winter Basketball Showcase in Windsor. The Soroco basketball teams are also on the road.
The Moffat County Boys and Girls Wrestling teams, and Steamboat Sailors, are competing in the Warrior Classic in Grand Junction. Hayden wrestlers are in Fruita Monument.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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