By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.
Two people from Craig were found safe on Monday, after they didn’t show up from floating the Yampa River on Saturday. It was just north of Maybell, according to Moffat County Sheriff Chip McIntyre, who said Moffat County Search and Rescue launched a boat in Maybell to start the search. They had reportedly put in along Moffat County Road 19.
“They went down the river about 17 miles from where they originally left from. They found them in their raft, it was not exactly the best raft, something you would get from WalMart (a blow-up raft). They found them where they had set up a camp along the river bank. They started a fire last night but the copious amounts of rain we got put it out so they were pretty wet and cold, but otherwise uninjured. They located them and they were able to get all their stuff and get them out and get them warmed up.”
Moffat County Sheriff’s Office – UPDATE TO SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION – YAMPA RIVER
Memorial Regional Health in Craig has received recertification for its Trauma Program after a Level IV Trauma Designation site review. It was a perfect score for MRH. The trauma designation site reviews are evaluations that assess a hospital’s ability to provide timely, coordinated trauma every three years.
More on the Story — Memorial Regional Health Trauma Program Earns Perfect Recertification
Buckle up. Colorado State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies across the state are increasing patrols, now through May 31, as the busy summer travel season approaches. It’s part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign. Last year, 191 people died in Colorado while not wearing a seat belt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of severe injury or death by up to 65%.
Milling and paving has started on city streets in the City of Steamboat Springs. It will last through June 3, and it’s weather dependent.
UPDATE on May 18 — Paving Schedule in Steamboat Springs:
- Ridge Road: May 20-21
- Storm Meadows: May 26-27
- Burgess Creek: May 28-29
- 12th Street / Shield Drive: May 29
- Montview / Trollhaugen : June 1
- Transit Center Parking Lot: June 2
- Amethyst: June 2
More on the Story — Milling and Paving Schedule for streets in Steamboat Springs
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners meets this morning. A discussion for Zoning Changes at the Clark Store is on the agenda. Meaghan Franges, the Executive Director of First Impressions is on the agenda about childcare in the county. The Routt County Jail is on the agenda to discuss helping with mental health or substance use disorders for those who may need those services while in jail.
Steamboat Springs City Council has a combined meeting with Routt County Commissioners tonight. The regular City Council meeting continues after that. Reports are from First Impressions of Routt County on the Early Childhood Strategic Investment Plan, and also a Search & Rescue update.
The Hayden School District has a Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. tonight.
Registration is open for the 4th of July Parade, down Lincoln Ave. in downtown Steamboat Springs. This year’s theme is 250/150: Celebrating our Pioneers, Patriots & Peaks. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on the 4th, which is a Saturday this year.
Tomorrow is the Day of Caring in Routt and Moffat counties, organized by United Way of the Yampa Valley.
- Volunteer for Routt County Projects
- Volunteer for Moffat County Projects
- Day of Caring is UWYV’s signature volunteer opportunity
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Events Calendar on our website.
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