By Shannon Lukens.
A private plane flew into the Eagle County Regional Airport Sunday afternoon, from Prince George, British Columbia. It was the same plane that flew wolves in to Colorado from Oregon in December of 2023, under the direction of Lighthawk Conservation Flying, which is a non-profit that transports animals.
Witnesses were there and saw three Colorado Parks & Wildlife vehicles leave the airport, heading west on I-70. One had a trailer and two trucks had animal crates. We have asked CPW for confirmation that these are the wolves from British Columbia being released in Colorado. The response was that wolf details will not be shared while the operation is underway.
Colorado Senator Dylan Roberts said he and his legislative colleagues are closely watching the situation.
“We’re going to be following this very closely. This has always been a very fluid situation that these wolves are now entering Colorado and being released here, so we’ll make sure we are doing what we can to stand up for our districts.”
More on the Story — New wolves may have arrived from British Columbia
Senator Roberts and local state legislators are hosting a Virtual Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. It’s to talk about the start of the 2025 Legislative Session. Those representing Northwest Colorado are Senator Dylan Roberts and Representative Meghan Lukens. Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie will also be there, along with Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Lesley Smith.
Northwest Colorado was well represented at the Colorado Auctioneers Association Conference in Colorado Springs this weekend. Graig Medvesk is this year’s Colorado State Champion Auctioneer. Medvesk is a graduate of Hayden High School in 2011, and a 5th generation Routt County native, now living in Grand Junction.
“This one is for all the people on the Western Slope of Colorado. I think I’m the first champion on the Western Slope of Colorado that is able to come over here and compete against all these guys on the Front Range, Denver, guys that run sale barns and auto auctions. To be able to come here and compete and to win, it’s a big honor.”
Two Moffat County FFA auctioneers also qualified for the inaugural FFA Auctioneering Career Development Event Championship this summer. They are Tate Green and Blake Tupa, who are both seniors at Moffat County High School.
More on the Story — Graig Medvesk of Hayden is the state champ in auctioneering
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners meets for a Work Session this morning. Then on Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, Angelica Salinas will be sworn into office at the newest commissioner, replacing Tim Corrigan. The ceremony is at 8 a.m. and it is open to the public. The regular meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners will be making appointments and staff assignments. Fair Advisory Board members will be selected.
Also Tuesday morning, the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets at 8:15 a.m. with a swearing in ceremony for another term for Tony Bohrer and Melody Villard, and the appointment of the commissioner chair. Candace Miller will report from Planning & Zoning, and have a report on the Craig/Moffat County Airport. Kyler Scott will report on the replacement of the roof under the grandstands at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday morning, Steamboat Resort hosts the 25th Annual Airline Partners Summit. It’s from 8:15 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. at The Steamboat Grand.
Steamboat Springs High School and Yampa Valley High School have a new revised cell phone policy, starting today. Phones have to be off and out of sight during class. And “Phone-Free Fridays” will include fun activities during open periods. Steamboat Springs School District Cell Phone Policy
Steamboat Mountain School has new merit scholarship opportunities available. One scholarship available is for $12,000 to children of employees at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center. The deadline to apply through the Steamboat Mountain School websiteis Feb. 15.
The Steamboat Sailor Nordic Teams, both middle school and high school, competed in Aspen Friday. Charlie Weidel made the podium in 3rd place. Lylah Killer was also 3rd for middle school girls. Overall, the Steamboat Springs High School girls were 5th and the high school boys were 6th.
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