By Shannon Lukens.
The former Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Jeff Davis, has accepted a new job as Deputy Director with Wyoming Fish and Game, as confirmed by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Davis had recently resigned his leadership position at CPW to work for the Department of Natural Resources starting Dec. 1. He’ll start his new job in Wyoming at the end of this month, Jan. 31.
- More on the Story — Former CPW Director headed to Wyoming Fish and Game
- April 6, 2023 — Governor Polis Announces Jeff Davis as New Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Nov. 25, 2025 — Jeff Davis is stepping down as Executive Director for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Jan. 6, 2025 from 9News — Former Colorado Parks and Wildlife director accepts job in Wyoming
Multiple vehicle crashes have happened already this week in Northwest Colorado.
On Tuesday morning, there was a fatal Crash on Highway 9 in Summit County, at Ute Pass Road north of Silverthorne. It was a head-on collision with one person dying at the scene. Highway 9 was closed for just over three hours. Colorado State Patrol has not released any names, and they are investigating.
Colorado State Patrol says four vehicles were involved late Monday night in a crash on Rabbit Ears Pass, closing the highway in both directions for about three hours. One person was transported to the hospital. Two trailers, a semi, and a CSP patrol car were involved the trooper was not hurt.
Another semi hauling a loaded hazmat tanker trailer crashed in Rio Blanco County, on Highway 139, just north of the Garfield County line also on Monday. This is south of Rangely. The Kenworth failed to negotiate a curve and went off the side of the road, down a steep ravine, and started going up the other side before rolling and spilling its load. The driver, who was from Parachute, went to the hospital with minor injuries. Colorado State Patrol is asking for help from anyone who might have seen the crash. Call 970-249-4392 and reference 4B260024.
If you are in a situation where a road is closed, check for updates at CoTrip.org
In Routt County the Historic Preservation Board meets at noon today. Agenda
The Yampa Valley Partnership for Students, Stewardship, & Sustainability is hosting a Career Connections Kick-off. It’s at 11:30 on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the auditorium at CMC. The event will bring together community and industry leaders to create career-connected opportunities for students. Business owners and employers, including city, county and other government, and nonprofits are invited. Information on how to become involved is on our website.
Click here for more details and to RSVP: Kick-Off Invitation Link.
The Moffat County Boys Wrestling team is at a meet in Basalt today, with Basalt and Glenwood Springs. The Bulldog Girls team has a home dual with Grand Junction.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.