By Shannon Lukens.
Jeff Davis, the executive director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is stepping down from his role with CPW, to move to a role as a policy advisor with the Department of Natural Resources. Major General Laura Clellan is stepping in as Acting Director until a new director for CPW can be found.
More on the Story — Jeff Davis is stepping down as Executive Director for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Howelsen Hill has delayed its opening to Saturday, Dec. 6. Warm temperatures and limited natural snowfall have hindered snowmaking efforts. Snowmaking will continue to help build up the base. Some Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athletes could be training on limited terrain as early as this Saturday, but Howelsen Hill will still not be open to the general public until Dec. 6.
More on the Story — Howelsen Hill delays opening to Dec. 6
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Be prepared for heavy traffic for the Thanksgiving holiday, much of which could start today, especially on the I-70 Mountain Corridor. And snow is in the forecast Saturday and Sunday so that could affect holiday travel as well. Here’s Chuck Marsh with Colorado Department of Transportation.
“For this holiday season, for Thanksgiving, we’re expecting Wednesday to be one of the busiest days and then we’re also expecting some weather to come in on Sunday, so we want folks to stay aware of what’s going on on the roadways, and to do that, use our COTrip planner app, or download COTrip.org.”
Make sure you have a full tank of gas and your windshield wiper fluid is topped off. Have an emergency kit. Slow down for the weather conditions. Don’t pass snowplows on the right. And check road conditions at COtrip.org
More on the Story — Tips for handling heavy holiday traffic, if you have to travel
The Steamboat Springs 5K Turkey Trot is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. This Thanksgiving tradition is open for all runners and walkers. The 5K starts at Steamboat Springs High School and benefits the SSHS Track & Field and Cross Country programs. Dress in cold weather running gear and your best Thanksgiving Day attire. Also, bring a donation to the LiftUp Food bank.
Two free Community Thanksgiving dinners are Thursday afternoon.
The annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner hosted by United Way of the Yampa Valley is from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. It’s free and everyone is invited.
St. Michael’s Church in Craig is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day.
If you are a family in Craig or Moffat County and you need some help over the holidays for toys for your kids, reach out to Christmas 4 Kids. They’re making lists of what is needed for children in the community, from babies up to 12 years old. Applications can be picked up at Connections 4 Kids, Love INC., the Community Budget Center, or the Boys & Girls Club in Craig. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, to be dropped off at Connections 4 Kids at 601 Yampa Ave.