By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.
The new Craig River Park opens to the public this Friday. It can be accessed off of the Yampa Valley Golf Course Road.
On a smaller scale, in Rangely, there’s a new boat ramp and terraced gathering area for recreation called River’s Edge East along the White River. Rangely Town Manager Jonah Bollinger says it’s something the town of Rangely has been talking about for over ten years.
“Rangely has a lot of special things. We have some great OHV trails, we’ve got a lot of great amenities. We’ve got a great rec center. But this gives us something fantastic that we can access the river with. I think it’s been a challenge historically, getting into the White River. And it’s a great river for beginners. It’s a great river for families. It’s a great place for people to come play in the river and for kids to come hang out.”
The official dedication of River’s Edge East was earlier this month.
Bollinger says 99.9% of the $1 million cost was paid for with grants, including just under $400K from the Office of Just Transition.
A press release from the Town of Rangely says, “The project was conceived by former Town Manager Peter Brixius and Town Engineer, Planner, and Recreation Development Coordinator Jocelyn Mullen.” Brixius later became the town manager of the City of Craig.
- YouTube video of River’s Edge East Boat Ramp at Rangely, Colorado
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In Craig this Friday, the Craig River Park will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The smaller riverside picnic shelters are available on a first come, first served basis. The larger picnic shelter is available for reservations through Craig Parks & Recreation. Be aware of water conditions in the Yampa River and wear a life jacket or proper safety gear when recreating.
A grand opening ribbon cutting celebration is at 10 a.m. Friday, June 26.
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners meets this morning. Mike Mordi from Public Works will present on the upcoming Tour de Steamboat Charity Bike Ride, which is scheduled for Aug. 22. The event is expected to have 1,200 participants utilizing over 100 miles of county roads with five course distances. Roads being requested to be used are 14, 35, 41, 43, 27, 37, 14A, 14B, 18, 33, 17, 132, and 29.
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets this morning. Reports are from County Attorney Max Salazar, Bruce White with Road & Bridge, Jeff Comstock and Ryan Banks on the Rocky Mountain Youth Core and Candace Miller on Airport Hangar Lease revisions.
Craig City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Craig Police Chief Michael Cochran will present the Oath of Office to Police Officer Timothy Durst. Staff Reports are from Finance Director Mindy Elliott and Parks and Recreation Project and Events Manager Melanie Kilpatrick with an update on the River Project and Whittle the Wood.
Steamboat Springs School District is hosting an informational meeting on Proportionate Share and how the district is using federal funds to support children in the district with disabilities. Families from private schools in the community are encouraged to attend. It’s at 4 p.m. in the Community Room at the district offices, 325 7th Street. Questions? Contact Kristen Atwood at katwood@sssk12.org or call 970-871-3164.
The Moffat County Virtual Academy is being launched for the upcoming school year by the Moffat County School District. It’s a new online learning program to give students greater flexibility with their learning. The first year is a pilot year for the program which will focus on students currently enrolled in an online school or homeschooled students seeking access to more classes. Students will remain students with MCHS, and continue to be able to work towards an MCHS diploma.
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