By Shannon Lukens.
A new letter has been sent to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. It is from the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the Middle Park Stockgrowers out of Grand County, and the Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association out of Garfield County. It is again about the removal of the depredating Copper Creek Pack from Grand County, that was reintroduced to Pitkin County and continued with livestock depredations. The letter reiterates that this is all against the CPW Wolf Plan and all of the pack needs to be removed. Here’s Tim Ritschard with Middle Park Stockgrowers.
“We wanted to tell the commission that we tried to warn them what the Copper Creek Pack really was and we just wanted to say, ‘Hey, look. We tried to tell you.”
The CPW Commission is meeting on Monday, July 7, to specifically discuss the Copper Creek Pack. Public Comment is not being allowed at the meeting.
More on the Story — CPW Commission receives a new letter about the Copper Creek Pack of wolves
The former Young Tracks pre-school will now be leased and operated by Heritage Park Preschool. The purchase was made through a partnership with Yampa Valley Community Foundation. The proper licensure is being obtained from the State of Colorado. It will be rebranded as “Ski Town Early Learning Center. The Young Tracks pre-school had its license suspected by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood in February after accusations against an employee.
More on the Story — Young Tracks Childcare to be run by Heritage Park Preschool
Remember during this holiday weekend that fireworks that launch into the air or explode are illegal in Colorado.
More on the Story – Fireworks that Explode or Leave the Ground are Illegal in Colorado
Also, Moffat County is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
More on the Story — Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start at midnight Thursday in Moffat County
Also, Colorado State Patrol is doing extra DUI enforcement in the state, over the holiday weekend, through Monday.
More on the Story – Watch for extra DUI enforcement for 4th of July holiday weekend
Fourth of July…
So much is happening and we have everything listed for Northwest Colorado on our website at Steamboat Radio.com
LINK: 2025 4th of July Fun and Activities in Northwest Colorado
A few of the highlights…
- The parade in downtown Steamboat Springs is at 10 a.m. The theme is Salute to Dog Town USA.
- The parade in Meeker is at 10 a.m. The theme is Women of the West.
- The parade in Craig is at 11 a.m.
- The parade in Yampa is at 1 p.m. The theme is Rockin’ to the 50s – Small Town Big Tradition.”
Right after the Steamboat Springs parade is the Veterans Center free lunch and dedication at 924 Lincoln Ave.
More on the Story — The Veterans Center celebrates the new building on the 4th of July
The Jumpin’ and Jammin’ Nordic Competition is at Howelsen Hill.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has their annual 4th of July Hot Dog Extravaganza.
The Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyoming has Family Fun Day until 3 p.m. today. LittleSnakeRiverMuseum.com
Tonight…
There’s the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo, and the Ride & Tie Rodeo in Craig. The Soroco Ranch Rodeo at the Egeria Park Roping Club is at 4 p.m. Sunday in Toponas.
Steamboat Resort has two concerts tonight. Banshee Tree is at 5 p.m. The MarchFourth Band is at 7 p.m. and then the Drone Show starts when it gets dark. Movies on the Mountain is Saturday night at the ski area base. The movie is Shrek.
More on the Story — Movies on the Mountain at Steamboat Resort
Fireworks…
There are fireworks in Yampa and Craig tonight, and up at Steamboat Lake on Saturday night. Here’s Julie Arington with Steamboat Lake State Park.
“It will be right at sunset. Park passes are required. And remember that Route 129 is the only way up and down the road, so remember to take your time and drive safely.”
Fireworks are completely funded through community donations. Link to donate. Here’s Julie Arington with Steamboat Lake State Park.
Perry-Mansfield has an Evening of Dance at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. More information is at Perry-Mansfield.org/Events, or call 970-879-7125.
The Hahns Peak Art Barn is hosting an art show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 5-6. It’s free to stop in and see the art from local artists in the area. The address is 61125 RCR 129, Hahns Peak Village. 970-819-8906
The Bear Creek Animal Hospital and Shelter in Craig is overflowing with kittens. They had 31 as of Wednesday. The Humane Society is paying half of the kitten adoption fee through July.