By Shannon Lukens.
Photos courtesy Tiana Buschmann.
A semi-truck carrying a load of landscaping rocks crashed on the Steamboat Springs side of Rabbit Ears Pass yesterday, closing the highway for a while. Rocks were scattered across Highway 40 at Mile Post 141. Colorado State Patrol says the driver of the truck was taken to the hospital.
Courtesy Routt County Sheriff’s Office.
A motorcycle was found near Decker Park in Oak Creek this week. It was reported stolen in Breckenridge July 5. Routt County Undersheriff Josh Carrell says there are no suspects. The motorcycle is back with its owner.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to pay two Wolf Damage Claims for Farrell Livestock in Grand County, and the Coberly Creek Ranch south of Yampa in Routt County. This was against the CPW recommendation to deny the claims. The commission will revisit the language about compensating for “Missing Livestock,” as opposed to “Missing Livestock that is dead.” Director Jeff Davis said it is important for all sides to keep working together.
“We have people who are losing hope. And when people lose hope, in my experience, they get desperate, and desperate things start to happen. What I need to make sure that we’re delivering that keeps people at the table, or we all will lose in this deal. I’m sitting her feeling with a pit in my stomach some really good people might walk away from the table when we need to keep them at the table and figure this out.”
Long Answer from Jeff Davis
Link to CPW Commission meeting at the start of the wolf presentation and consideration of claims
More on the Story — CPW updates the four wolf packs in Colorado and settles claims for missing livestock
Colorado Northwestern Community College has appointed Glenda Tarran as the new Director of the Cybersecurity program at CNCC.
Colorado Northwestern Community College is hosting two enrollment days. The first is Friday, July 18, on campus in Rangely. The second enrollment day is Friday, Aug. 1, in Craig. Staff will be on hand to help with applications, financial aid, housing, and whatever else is needed. Campus tours and tours of residence halls will be available as well.
Celebrate summer with the 2025 Hayden DAZE, July 18-19, in Dry Creek Park in Hayden. Friday night from 6-10 p.m. is the Andy Straus Duo followed by the Wordan Jilson Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday is Yoga on the Green, Disco Golf and Volleyball, food trucks, a beer garden, inflatables, live music, cornhole and a parade. It’s free and all are welcome. Dry Creek Park is at 513 S. Poplar Street in Hayden.
Then Saturday night, July 19, is the Hayden Hoedown at the Historic Hayden Granary, with the Hayden Heritage Center. It’s from 6:30-10 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door.
Friday and Saturday night is the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday is the Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Yampa Street.
This weekend, the 46th Annual Vail Invitational Figure Skating Championships are happening at Howelsen Ice Arena in Steamboat Springs. The skating competition is being hosted in Steamboat Springs because Dobson Ice Arena is undergoing a two-year renovation.
More on the Story — Steamboat Skating Club to host Vail Invitational this Friday and Saturday
The North Park Pioneer Players present The Treasure of Shiver River, during North Park Days in Walden, July 18-19. Shows are at 7 p.m. each night, with a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, and an encore performance Aug. 9 during the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Walden. The show is on the stage at the old gym at 910 5th Street in Walden. All proceeds benefit the North Park Pioneer Museum. Tickets are $20.
Join Har Mishpacha for their annual Shabbat morning service at Steamboat Mountain Resort on Saturday, July 19. It starts at 10 a.m. The gondola ride is included. There is a link to RSVP on our website. RSVP here
The annual Drive 4 Life Cancer Fundraiser is happening in Craig right now, hosted by Victory Motors. Denver Bronco legend Rick Upchurch is back again for another year of fun.
“What’s fun about coming to Craig, Colorado, for this fundraiser is that all the people I’ve met over the years and I’ve made great friends. And it’s a great atmosphere to come and get away and enjoy life.”
Casino Night at Victory Motors is July 19, in the showroom in Craig. This is a benefit for the Cancer Society of Moffat County. Call Victory Motors to get tickets in advance by calling 970-824-4422.
The 2025 Free Summer Concert is this Saturday night, at Howelsen Hill Amphitheatre. The band is Julian Marley with special guests Mighty Mystic. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Walk, bus, or bike to the show and come hungry and thirsty as there are plenty of food and drink trucks and vendors.
More on the Story — 2025 Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series
Movies on the Mountain is this Saturday night in Steamboat Square at the base of Steamboat Resort. Bring a chair and enjoy this week’s movie under the stars. It’s all free and fun for the whole family. This week’s movie is Moana 2, and it starts at dusk.
More on the Story — Movies on the Mountain at Steamboat Resort
Friday is the last day to register for the Mountain Town Classic Pickleball tournament and the NTRP Tennis Tournament. They’re both July 25-27 at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex. Volunteers are needed for the event. Register here
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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