By Shannon Lukens.
The wildland fire west of Craig ended up burning 1,161 acres. No structures, though. Fire crews were keeping an eye on the fire line to make sure no more fires started. The BLM said last night it was 65% contained.
Senator Bennet started off the week visiting Northwest Colorado, with stops in Dinosaur, Craig, and Steamboat Springs. He went on to Grand County to speak with producers. The ranchers there had one thing on the agenda but they tell us Senator Bennet wanted to talk about wolves. And that’s what they did, for several hours, with different producers and elected officials.
Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation in Craig is offering to help Casey’s Pond Senior Living. The Steamboat Springs facility has gone into receivership and 47 residents in the skilled nursing area have been told they have 90 days to leave. Sandrock Ridge has already taken one person from Casey’s Pond. Gina Andujo, the Nursing Home Administrator at Sandrock Ridge, says other families have reached out about availability at the Craig facility.
“We are very proud of our facility and we’re proud of what we do for the members of the community and the surrounding area. We know that Casey’s Pond is going to be closing. We want to let everyone know that we are going to have 11 beds opening. Feel free to visit us or to call us.”
Sandrock Ridge also has been approved for a dementia unit. They will have 14 beds available as soon as the licensing is finalized which should be two to three weeks.
Contact information for Sandrock Ridge: 870-826-4100; 943 W. 8th Drive in Craig. Send message to Sandrock Ridge
- More on the Story — Sandrock Ridge in Craig has room for Casey’s Pond residents
- July 29, 2024 — Forty-seven Casey’s Pond residents are getting notices to leave in 90 days
- July 26, 2024 — COMMUNITY EFFORT UNDERWAY TO SAVE CASEY’S POND
- July 25, 2024 —HOUSEKEEPERS AT CASEY’S POND OFFER TO HELP
- July 2, 2024 — CASEY’S POND GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP WITH ROUTT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
The Moffat County Fair continues in Craig. This year’s Grand Champion Steer is named Trigger, and it belongs to Easton Eckroth. The 19-year-old is in his last year of 4-H.
“I’m super excited. It’s been a long, long process. Lot of years and a lot of work. Super excited. This is my last year.”
Video of Easton Eckroth winning Grand Champion Steer
Orion Musser is Grand Champion Reserve.
This year’s Grand Champion for goats is Frankie Counts who will be in 6th grade. Her winning goat was Primrose.
“Prim won because of her structure and because she brays good and she listens to me.”
Adylee St. Martin is Grand Champion Reserve
The Demolition Derby is Friday night, Aug. 9 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig. It starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are available at the gate. Watch the drivers compete for over $15,000 in prize money. Find out more at MoffatCountyFair.com
Right after the fair, Eli Mosley takes the stage, with the opening act Tucker Rose. That concert is free.
More on the Story — 2024 Moffat County Fair
The deadline for the Crane Coloring Contest is August 9. This contest is open to kids ages 3-18. The coloring page is available at Yampa Valley libraries and can also be downloaded from the CCCC website: https://coloradocranes.org/coloring-contest/
Tonight is a Steamboat Free Summer Concert at Howelsen Hill. The band is A-L-O. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
The 7th Annual Rummage Sale for the Routt County Council on Aging is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. this afternoon, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. It’s $10 just today to get in early for the best treasures. Call 970-879-0633 or email April@rccoaging.org for more information.
The Banditas 2nd Annual Fundraiser Minglin’ with the Mustangs is from 3-7 p.m. this Saturday. It’s a non-profit group that has helped save 32 Sand Wash Basin Mustangs. They’re having the fundraiser to get hay for the winter. The party is for all ages Saturday at a ranch near Oak Creek. Information is on our website.
Website: https://www.banditaswildhorsepromise.org/
The Boots & Roots Dinner and Dance is Saturday evening, Aug. 10, in the 4H Building on Sulphur Road in Meeker. It’s presented by the Pioneers Association, for new residents or 5th generation families. There is a cost to get in, with information on the RBCPioneers.org website.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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