By Shannon Lukens.
Jack Thomas Trapp of Craig now faces Criminal Attempt 1st Degree Murder Charges along with 1st Degree Assault and Menacing with a Deadly Weapon in a stabbing in downtown Craig Monday evening. Craig Police said it appeared to be a random attack. Trapp is still in the Moffat County Jail. He’ll be in court at 1:15 p.m. next Wednesday, July 30.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has confirmed how two gray wolves have died.
Female gray wolf #2514 died in Rocky Mountain National Park on April 20 from an apparent mountain lion attack.
A second female gray wolf, #2512, died in northwest Colorado on May 15, apparently from a lawful foothold trap used for catching coyotes. The owners of the property had permission for the traps. When the trapped wolf was discovered, CPEW was notified and the animal was released. The agency received a mortality signal the next day. The trap was placed lawfully so there won’t be any charges.
The death of a third male collared gray wolf, #2507, that died on May 31 is still being investigated.
More on the Story — Causes of death for gray wolves 2514 and 2512 has been confirmed
The local K9 with Steamboat Springs Police Department, named Amon, is receiving a bullet and stab protective vest. It’s a charitable donation from a nonprofit called Vest Interest in K9s. It will be embroidered with “Born to Love – Trained to Serve – Loyal Always.” Delivery is expected sometime in the next ten weeks. Amon is a Belgian Malinois, partnered with Steamboat Springs Police Officer Brenden Andrews.
More on the Story — Amon, the SSPD K9 is receiving a new protective vest
A memorial service for 94-year-old Douglas C. Wellman of Craig is at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mark’s Church in Craig. A service for Wellman with military honors will follow at Craig Cemetery.
The Town Board of Trustees for Oak Creek meets at 6 p.m. tonight. One agenda item includes a discussion with the Planning Commission. Another agenda item is the discussion of a timeline to hire a new Chief of Police for Oak Creek. Agenda
Hayden Town Council is having a special council meeting tonight. One agenda item is regarding rezoning on Poplar Street from an Open Zone District to a Residential Medium Density Zone District. Then a public hearing is set for Aug. 7.
The Hayden Market is in Town Park, which is at the 3rd Street Park, from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Tonight is the Hayden Community Luau with games, a lei-making station, and live music from Bootleg.
From Steamboat Resort, Gavin Malia has been named to the Senior Leadership Team as Vice President of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities.
Press Release from Steamboat Resort
Steamboat Christian Academy is hosting a Kickstart to Kindergarten Day, to learn more about the program. It’s at either 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library. Register by emailing info@steamboatchristianacademy.com
Registration is open for the Annual Empower Yampa Valley Conference, which is Thursday, July 31, at CMC in Steamboat Springs. It’s a progressive workplace conference designed to help organizations and employees foster connection, resilience, and long-term success, presented by the Steamboat Springs Chamber and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. A link for tickets is on the chamber’s website. Secure your tickets here.
Register before Friday for the 114th Annual Dinner and Dance in Meeker, for the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association. It’s Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Bar 7 Sheridan Ranch on Rio Blanco County Road 15. They need a head count for the caterer. Information is at the Meeker Chamber.
Friendly reminder that one week from today is a special Thursday night concert as part of the Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series. It is not tonight, as you may have seen in other local media in town. It is NEXT Thursday, July 31. We’ve been asked to pass it along. Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country with special guests Bonfire Dub, and it’s going to be a GOOD one, next Thursday, July 31, at Howelsen Hill.
Another reminder is from UCHealth. It is rattlesnake season. They like to bask in the sun on rocks and trails so be careful out there. UCHealth says if you get bit by a rattlesnake, call 911, get help fast, try to stay calm, and elevate the site of the bite on the way to the hospital.
From UCHealth Today — Summer is peak season for rattlesnakes. How to avoid these slithery reptiles and what to do if a snake bites you.
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