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All photos and stories credited to the Craig Daily Press unless otherwise noted. on the coVeR: Shaelynne Fross holds up two rainbow trout caught at Little Rascals Pond as part of Cops, Vets and Kids Fishing Day. The annual event is held in June. Photo by Andy Bockelman

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Welcome to Craig message from the mayor

Welcome to Craig, Colorado! Craig has an approximate population of 9,000 and is located two hours from Interstate 80 north and one-anda-half hours from Interstate 70 south. Our local economy is driven by energy, agriculture, tourism and recreation. Craig is the county seat for Moffat County, the second largest county in the state of Colorado in land mass. We have almost 3 million acres of land or just less than 4,800 square miles made up of 40 percent private and 60 percent federal lands. Moffat County is the Elk Hunting Capital of the World with the second-largest elk herd in the entire United States.

Moffat County is also home to one of the largest wild horse populations in Northwest Colorado as well and the largest Greater Sage Grouse populations in the United States. If you like the outdoors with abundant recreational opportunities or you are looking to start up a new business adventure, then Craig is the place to be!

Craig is the mega-center for outdoor activities, and I would like to encourage you to consider visiting our one of our annual events. The kick-off to summer starts with our annual Grand Olde West Days over the Memorial Day weekend. Following that is our Whittle the Wood carving contest in June. On the Fourth of July, we have the Veterans of Foreign Wars parade and a barbecue in Veterans Memorial Park.

County Balloon Festival at Loudy-Simpson Park down by the Yampa River. The annual Moffat County Fair in August is an event you won’t want to miss either.

We have more open space in this county than most and are blessed with blue skies and clean air.

We are a city and county that is supported by the coal industry, which includes four coal mines between Routt County and Rio Blanco County — both are within 100 miles of each other.

Craig is home to one of the few airports in the state of Colorado that parallels a beautiful 18-hole golf course and restaurant alongside the Yampa River. Bald eagles can be seen nesting on the 15th fairway, a sight to behold.

On behalf of the city of Craig, I would like to welcome you to our community and hope you enjoy your visit. Please take time to visit our museums, take a tour of Colorado Northwestern Community College and The Memorial Hospital on top of the hill.

Craig is the place to be and we are open for business.

— Ray Beck, Mayor of Craig

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diamonds and sPuRs The Craig Rotary Club presents a formal evening for adults that includes an upscale catered dinner and dancing on the fourth Saturday of January at the Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion.

A silent auction also takes place and proceeds help fund Craig Rotary’s scholarship fund.

Craig residents have labeled the event as “adult prom.” Call 970-826-4444 for more information.

aRt Walk & taste oF chocolate The annual event showcases local artists’ work each February. Hundreds of art lovers stroll through historic downtown Craig businesses to see a variety of artwork from area artists.

Chocolate tasting and music are available at various locations. Call 970-824-8148 for more information. mule deeR Foundation BeneFit The Northwest Colorado Chapter Mule Deer

Foundation hosts an annual fundraiser takes place in February at the Clarion Inn & Suites and includes dinner, games, drawings

same weekend of Art Walk & Taste of Chocolate. Call 970824-1081 for more information.

wildlife and preserve natural habitats. Call 970-629-1760 for more information.

kiWanis Play The all-male Craig Kiwanis Club puts on its annual satirical play each March, where men dress up like women and make fun of

connections 4 kids “cheRish the little things” aRt shoW Each year, Connections 4 Kids displays art from kids in the community.

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local businesses and media. The skits are hilarious, and Craig residents look forward to the event each year. Proceeds help fund the Kiwanis scholarships. kRai sPRing exPo Craig’s local radio station, KRAI 93.7 FM, hosts an annual spring expo each March where Northwest Colorado’s new products from local merchants and artists are on display for purchase and viewing. Call 970824-6574 for more information. saFaRi cluB inteRnational annual Banquet The group’s annual fundraiser banquet in March at the Clarion Inn & Suites, complete with dinner,

events games, silent and live auctions and more, including a big prize of an African excursion. Call 970519-2531 for more information. state oF the community Find out who the upcoming candidates are for each election cycle at the State of the Community at 6 p.m. March 24 at the Clarion Inn & Suites. City and discuss budgetary news and important information pertaining to our community.

Community awards also are distributed.

Call 970-824-5689 for more information.

April health FaiR The annual Health Fair’s goal is to promote health and wellbeing in Craig.

It provides low-cost blood work and free health screenings.

Booth activities, healthy foods and snacks will also be on hand. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16 at The Memorial Hospital in Craig located at 750

Hospital Loop. Call 970-824-9411 for more information. hoRizons Pick-a-dish Horizons puts on cooking contest each year where local restaurants team up with Horizons’ clients and cook food.

The specialty dishes are then sampled by community members. This year the event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 14 at Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Call 970824-7804 for more information.

BeaR RiVeR young liFe Banquet The Bear River Young Life Banquet features a dinner buffet at 5:30 p.m. April 17 at the Moffat County Fairground Pavilion.

This is a free event.

It’s the organizations annual fundraiser, and it also informs the public about Young Life’s plans for the upcoming year and accomplishments of years past. For more information, call 970-629-9600 or visit www.bearriver. younglife.org.

May somBReRo Ranches hoRse dRiVe For three generations, cowboys have driven horses through Maybell

each spring as they relocate the herd from their winter range near Browns Park to the summer pastures at Big Gulch.

The public is welcome to attend the event, which is one of the

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events biggest horse drives in the country. More than 400 domestic horses stroll through town on U.S. Highway 40. It’s a great day for photographers to snap photos of cowboys and cowgirls on their horses. The several-day drive starts in early May each year. Call 970824-5689 for more information. sPecial olymPics Special Olympians from across the region converge in Craig to compete in weightlifting,

swimming events.

The Craig Kiwanis Club and many volunteers help out.

Call 970-629-1509 for more information.

WheRe the hell’s mayBell Bike Ride This annual scenic spring bike ride takes cyclists from Craig to Maybell along with refreshments in Lay. The total distance from Craig to Maybell is 30 miles, giving riders an opportunity to see the high desert plains of Northwest Colorado. The event takes place in May.

Call 970-826-2029 for more information.

BRoWn’s amusement caRniVal There’s something for everyone at the annual colorful carnival, including rides, games, cotton candy, hot dogs, stuffed animals and more. A huge Ferris Wheel, a mini roller coaster and a carnival maze is set up on the east end of Craig.

The carnival will take place Memorial Day Weekend at Moffat County Fairgrounds.

gRand olde West days The annual festival has bull riding, a carnival, vendors and more. It takes place on Memorial Day Weekend in Craig. A parade will kick off the fun weekend, followed by activities at Moffat County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www. grandoldewestdays. com.

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June coPs, kids & Vets Fishing day The Moffat County the Craig Police Department and the VFW & American Legion host a fun day coPs, kids & Vets Fishing day moFFat county dRaFt hoRse shoW All the working ranch teams in Moffat County get together to work their horses.

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The event also teaches kids how to drive horses. Call 970-629-2380 for more information.

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Whittle the Wood RendezVous This is Craig’s premier event each year at Loudy-Simpson Park.

It’s a competition between chainsaw artists from across the nation who create art from tree trunks. The public is invited to watch 10 artists saw into large tree logs, creating amazing works of art.

The event runs from Wednesday June 15 through Saturday June 18, and features live music, vendors

events food, a beer garden and more. Cost is $5. For more information, visit www.whittlethewood. com. young liFe caR & motoRcycle shoW A fundraiser for Bear River Young Life, the

car and motorcycle show exhibits vehicles of all shapes, sizes and conditions. Multiple events will take place the weekend of June 17 and 18, which is also Father’s Day weekend. On June 17 a community barbecue, sock hop

and car cruise will be held at Yampa Valley Bank. On June 18, cars, trucks and motorcycles will line the street along Yampa Avenue. For more information, call 970-629-9600 or visit www.bearriver. younglife.org.

July little BRitches Rodeo Little Britches hosts a full youth rodeo each year at Moffat County Fairgrounds. This year the event takes place at the end of July.

FouRth oF July PaRade The annual Fourth of July Parade is a sight to see. Community members, local businesses, Veterans of Foreign War, the American Legion, a community band and more march down Victory Way to show their patriotic pride. The parade kicks off Independence Day in Craig.

FouRth oF July FiReWoRks Each year, Craig Fire/ Rescue treats the city to a 45-minute Independence Day from Moffat County High School. Craig and Moffat County residents watch bursting bulbs explode into the air to celebrate the Fourth of July. Call 970824-5914 for more information.

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August moFFat county Balloon FestiVal Colorful hot air balloon rides, vendors, live music and activities for kids are only a few of the attractions at the annual balloon festival that takes place at LoudySimpson Park Aug. 5 and 6. Hot air balloon

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events moFFat county FaiR All of the hard work that residents and 4-H members put into raising animals, growing food and creating arts and crafts each year are awarded at the annual Moffat County Fair. The weeklong event takes place Aug. 8 through 13 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds and includes animal judging, vendors and some quirky contests. Fore more information, call 970824-9180 or www.

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BeaR RiVeR young liFe golF touRnament Bear River Young Life will host its annual golf tournament, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Yampa Valley Golf Course.

Proceeds go to the youth of Northwest Colorado. All ages are welcome to register for the event. For more information, call 970-629-9600 or visit www.bearriver. younglife.org.

September aRt’n the PaRk’n lot The Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrotheads takes over the parking lot between J.W. Snack’s Bar & Grill and Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services for this weekend get-together, now in its eighth year, that evokes one last vestige of summer in September, complete with games for kids and arts and crafts for all ages. Call 970-

629-0758 for more information. sheeP Wagon days This annual event educates Craig’s youth about Moffat County’s sheep industry and history.

The event takes place at the Wyman Living History Museum where participants learn about sheering sheep to how to fully use the lamb, whether it be for wool or meat. Authentic wagons are also on display at along with a petting zoo that includes sheep,

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The event takes place mid September. For more information, call 970-824-2335 or visit www. sheepwagondays. com.

October Wyman’s PumPkin Patch The best part of fall happens in October when pumpkins are plucked, bought and carved for Halloween.

For those who like a plethora of pumpkins to choose from, the Wyman Pumpkin Patch is where you want to go. The event usually takes

place in mid-October pending the number of pumpkins available and volunteers. Call 970-824-6346 for more information. the memoRial hosPital 5k gloW Run/Walk TMH hosts a 5K run on the property surrounding The Memorial Hospital and Colorado Northwestern Community College. The event is a fundraiser for the Moffat County Cancer Society and TMH’s digital mammography services. The event takes place in October, which

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gloW Run/Walk is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Call 970-826-3109 for more information. thundeR cheeR haunted house Thunder Cheer hosts a haunted house around Halloween each year, where scary ghosts, skeletons and chainsaw maniacs scare Craig residents,

preparing them for the spooky holiday.

November holiday cRaFts shoW Vendors from Craig and surrounding areas gather to sell their homemade crafts and goodies.

The show takes place in November at

events Craig’s Centennial Mall. For more information, visit www.centennialmall. com. cRaBFest If you’re looking for a with all-you-can eat fresh king crab legs.

The event is hosted by the Craig Chamber of Commerce, featuring food, a live and silent auction, drinks and comedic performance. It’s become a Craig tradition, and even a bib and get crackin’.

The event will take place at 6 p.m.

Nov. 19 at Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilions. Call 970824-5689 for more information.

PaRade oF lights The annual parade rings in the Christmas season for Craig.

Floats decorated in lights make their way down the main streets of Craig. The parade is at the end of November. Call 970-824-7898 for more information.

December coWBoy chRistmas The Boys & Girls Club

cRaBFest of Craig hosts a fancy dinner with dancing, live music and live and silent auctions.

The proceeds go to help the club, which provides after-school services to Craig’s youth. The event takes place in early December each year.

Call 970-826-0411 for more information. doWn home chRistmas celeBRation The Downtown Business Association hosts a Christmas celebration for the community along Yampa Avenue, with chestnuts roasting choir groups singing Christmas songs and more. Call 970824-7898 for more

information. kRai & 55 countRy holiday dRiVe A perfect opportunity to give back to the community.

The drive is held of December at Centennial Mall where community members can donate cash, food and goods to kids, the needy and senior citizens for the holiday season.

Call 970-824-6574 for more information.

WinteR aRts & cRaFts shoW Vendors from Craig and surrounding areas gather to sell their homemade crafts and goodies at Craig’s Centennial

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FestiVal oF tRees Each year, Moffat County United Way, Youth United Way and the Key Club hosts a multiweek event where businesses and trees at the Moffat County Courthouse for residents to enjoy.

The event begins the Saturday after Thanksgiving and runs through the New Year. Call 970629-9966 for more information.

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eagle’s nest PReschool 1050 Yampa Ave. 970-824-2552 eaRly childhood centeR 775 Yampa Ave. 970-824-7457

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east elementaRy school 600 Texas Ave. 970-824-6042 RidgeVieW elementaRy school 600 Westridge Road 970-824-7018 sandRock elementaRy school 201 E. Ninth St. 970-824-3287 sunset elementaRy school 800 W. Seventh St. 970-824-5762

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Private school calVaRy BaPtist school 1050 Yampa Ave. 970-824-3111

noRthWest coloRado home school association 970-736-1134

College coloRado noRthWesteRn community college 2801 W. Ninth St. 970-824-1100 (Craig) 1-800-562-1105 (Craig and Rangely) www.cncc.edu

Now is a great time to find yourself at Colorado Northwestern At Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community is in our name. We are dedicated to providing the best. Our Craig and Rangely campuses offer a diverse range of programs and a unique education experience you’ll find only at CNCC. We’re proud to be part of these communities and strive to provide the best education you can find in Northwest Colorado, from our state of the art campuses to our dedicated instructors.

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Learning at all levels moffat County sChool DistriCt

Moffat County School District is rich with learning opportunities for the students of Craig.

Starting with the youngest residents, the district offers multiple preschool options for children between the ages of 3 and 5, who can attend morning or afternoon sessions at the Early Childhood Center within the district administration building. The program is the hub for all early childhood development in MCSD and is staffed by numerous child care professionals.

Preschool is also offered through each of the four elementary schools within Craig city limits: East, Ridgeview, Sandrock and Sunset. They are spread across town and each feature their own charms and dedicated teachers for their students grade. Programs promoting literacy are student favorites and the schools continue to implement technology into the classroom more and more each year to enhance their children’s worldviews.

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between the elementary level and high school for kids from sixth- through eighth-grade with the newest school building in the district. A greater number of extracurricular activities start at this level, such as student council, school sports teams and more, ensuring students are receiving a well-rounded education.

As the institution that prepares teenagers for adulthood, Moffat County High School features a wide array of programs for students of any interest, whether they’re accomplished athletes, talented artists or high-achieving academics who plan to go on to do great things in the career world. Enrolling in dual-credit programs through Colorado Northwestern Community College allows upperclassmen to complete college courses ahead of time. Some students both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree simultaneously, demonstrating the kind of triumphs Moffat County School District can produce.

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Higher education When it comes to post-secondary education, the Craig community has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years and will only continue to expand.

In 2011, Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Craig campus went from being a small central location with buildings spread all over town to a single larger site where all its academic programs could thrive.

CNCC offers many options for a variety of interests. Its career and technical programs allow pupils to get hands-on experience in the such as cosmetology, massage therapy, mine training and auto and diesel technology, with ample space for practical learning. The college’s proximity to The Memorial Hospital adds to a strong partnership between TMH and CNCC’s nursing program.

Courses in subjects like English, biology, business studies and more are transferable to larger schools should students decide to move on to a different path. The institution’s Craig and Rangely campuses are seeking out new educational opportunities constantly.

Additionally, CNCC launched a paleontology program in the summer of 2015.

Thanks to taxpayer funding, the regular instate tuition rate is half for CNCC students who have lived in Colorado for more than one year and Moffat County for more than six months, allowing an affordable college experience for full-time students or for those hoping to enhance their knowledge in a single subject.

Additionally, the school hosts many events place for the community to learn.

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Not everybody learns at the same pace, in the same manner or with the same emphasis. For parents seeking a different experience for their children beyond the traditional public school classroom, there are choices within Craig.

For high school ages, Moffat County School District provides the Youth Experiencing Success Alternative Program, which caters to students who feel Moffat County High School uncomfortable in a larger school setting or if they have other needs, such as a unique family situation or even a full-time job.

The Alternative School allows students to chart their own course with four-hour sessions at the MCSD administration building or at home, if necessary, using the computerbased Apex Learning, which covers the same educational standards as MCHS. The style of the program also allows them to participate in MCHS extracurricular activities and sports if they’re inclined, while being able to either catch up to where their peers are, or, in some cases, graduate high school early and move on to college or a career sooner.

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GOAL Academy. The Guided Online Academic Learning program, not associated with the local school district, functions as an online charter school with locations across Colorado.

Craig’s site is within Centennial Mall and allows students to work with local instructors in a Parents who would like to see their children’s education include more of a faith element can enroll younger kids in Eagle’s Nest Preschool through Calvary Baptist Church. For ages kindergarten and older, Calvary Baptist School is a non-denominational private school that utilizes the Accelerated Christian Education program. Space is limited for this school, which has been in operation since 2010.

Many families in Craig employ a home school format, and a number of them are involved with Northwest Colorado HomeSchool Association.

The organization is also Christian-based and nondenominational and serves as a local cooperative support network, with parents and children collaborating frequently by sharing resources, ideas, techniques and more to create the best possible learning environment.

Staying at Pioneers Medical Center is now more comfortable than ever, with 10 private, ADA-accessible rooms; specialty equipment for Big City Knowledge, Small Town Heart bariatric or isolation needs; increased pharmacy / PioneersHospital.org infusion capabilities; and the 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr availability of rehab beds Meeker, CO 81641 for the transition between inpatient and home care.

A team of more than 30 assistants and support staff provides excellent care and meets or exceeds Medicare, Medicaid and Veteran’s Administration guidelines for long-term

But what is truly special is the personal attention each resident receives and active lifestyle.

Services consist of 24hr nursing care, wound care, on-site emergency, Rehabilitation, Restorative Nursing, Council and laundry services.

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AbOut Dr. bOrChArD Does the name Borchard sound familiar? That’s because Kevin and his wife Hanna were raised in Meeker! He’s thrilled to be back in the area to raise his two sons, Tristan and Xander.

Dr. Kevin Borchard is a highly regarded orthopaedic surgeon who has extensive experience in general orthopaedic surgery, as well as specialized training in total joint surgery. He practices the latest, minimally invasive procedures that result in less pain and a quicker recovery.

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Physical therapists cRaig Physical theRaPy 535 Yampa Ave. 970-826-1552 the memoRial hosPital RehaBilitation centeR 1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 116 970-824-5992

Physicians moFFat Family clinic Dr. Larry Kipe 600 Russell St. 970-824-3252 the memoRial hosPital medical clinic Drs. William Baker, Anna Lundeen, Bryan Bomberg, Katherine McClanahan, Kevin Borchard, Alexander Meininger, Timothy Bresnahan, Gerald Myers, Stacy Childs, Clay Pendleton, X. Alexis Driggs, Andreas Sauerbrey, J. Scott Ellis, Michael Sisk, Kelly Follett, Elise Sullivan, Howard

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Hezmall, Malaika Thompson, G. Frank Homes III, John Thieszen, Diana Hornung, Jamie VanOveren, Tinh Huyn, Susan Watson, Fred Jones, Jeff Womble, Eileen Joyce, Kristie Yarmer, Roland Kafuuma, Larry Kipe, Robert Lile 785 Russell St.; 970-826-2400 yamPacaRe Family medicine Drs. Shannon Becker, Sarah Hopfenbeck, Michelle Jimerson and Charlie Petersen; Greg Holm, NP, Kim MacDermott, FNP-BC, MSN 595 Russell St. 970-824-1020 yamPa Valley medical centeR sPecialty clinic Drs. Kristen Farmer, Diane E.B. Petersen, Dave Schaller, Mary Bowman, William Baker, Jason Jurva, Sandy Eivins, Brian Bomberg, Alexander Meininger, Clay Pendleton, Stacy Childs, Jamie VanOveren, Leslie Ahlmeyer; Medical Assistant: Jamie Felten

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Psychotherapists/ Counseling a&s counseling 401 Russell St. 970-824-5552 yamPa Valley PsychotheRaPists Gary Gurney, M.A., LPC, CAC III; Carlos Cabrera, M.A., CAC III; Michael Toothaker, M.S., CAC3; Peggy Sammons, LPC. 2045 W. Victory Way 970-824-2557

Urology uRology clinic 651 Yampa Ave. 970-826-0301

Veterans health cRaig Va outReach telehealth clinic 785 Russell St., Ste. 400 970-824-6721

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state-of-the-art meDiCal serViCes The tradition of the country doctor in small,

their country and may need an opinion from someone outside of the area. of the amount of medical care available to the Family medicine is also offered at numerous people of Craig. practices around town, such as Moffat Family As the main emergency care facility for all of Clinic and YampaCare Family Medicine, while Moffat County, The Memorial Hospital offers Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association state-of-the-art accommodations for anyone has plentiful health programs for all ages. who might need its services. A part of Craig Throughout Craig are many practices focusing on providing the best care available, whether they’re it completed a new facility in 2009 that would dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, physical allow continued growth, which is always taking therapists, hearing specialists, geriatric care place these days. providers, mental health professionals and more.

Within the hospital itself there are In layman’s terms, Craig has plenty of options cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and physical to keep you healthy. therapy and respiratory therapy departments, among other services.

In recent years, the hospital has added an oncology infusion clinic, employed hospitalists for round-the-clock physician care and added two pediatricians to its staff, a specialty that was not offered before 2012.

Besides pediatrics, TMH Medical Clinic offers professionals in women’s health and obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery and family medicine. The building, the former site of the hospital, also houses a urology clinic and a telehealth clinic operated by Veterans Affairs to give specialized care to those who have served

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WHere to WorsHiP aPostolic lighthouse chuRch 3107 W. First St. 970-824-2496 Pastor Tony Bohrer calVaRy BaPtist chuRch 1050 Yampa Ave. 970-824-5222 www.calvarycraig.org Pastor Tim Adams chuRch oF destiny Boys & Girls Club of Craig and 1352 N. Yampa Ave. 970-824-4486 the chuRch oF god 450 Rose St. 970-826-2916, 970629-2085 Pastor Gerald Cox chuRch oF Jesus chRist oF latteRday saints 1295 W. Ninth St. 970-824-4620

cRaig assemBly oF god 1150 E. Ninth St. 970-824-8224 cRaig chRistian chuRch 960 W. Victory Way 970-824-6024 www.craigchurch.org org Minister Scott Middleton chuRch oF chRist 795 Green St. 970-824-3176 Faith lutheRan chuRch 580 Green St. 970-824-3043 Pastor John Turner FiRst congRegational united chuRch oF chRist 630 Green St. 970-824-6836

FRiendshiP united methodist chuRch 700 Barclay St. 970-824-7939 JehoVah’s Witness 665 Westridge Road 970-824-2101 the JouRney at FiRst BaPtist chuRch 1150 W. Ninth St. 970-824-5926 www.thejourneyatfb. org Pastor Len Browning neW cReation chuRch 520 Westridge Road 970-826-0792 Pastors Jason and Tracey Haskell neW testament chRistian chuRch 1055 County Road 7 970-824-5604

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Big game seasons aRcheRy Deer/elk aug. 27 to sept. 25 Pronghorn bucks aug. 15 to 31, either sex sept. 1 to 20 moose sept. 10 to 25 Black bear sept. 2 to 30

muzzleloadeR Deer/elk/moose sept. 10 to 18 Black bear sept. 10 to 18 Pronghorn sept. 21 to 29

RiFle limited black bear sept. 2 to 30 Pronghorn oct. 1 to 7 separate limited elk (1st season) oct. 15 to 19 combined deer/elk (2nd season) oct. 22 to 30 combined deer/elk (3rd season) nov. 5 to 13 combined limited deer/elk (4th season) nov. 16 to 20 Black bear (1st season) oct. 15 to 19 Black bear (2nd season) oct. 22 to 30 Black bear (3rd season) nov. 5 to 13 Black bear (4th season) nov. 16 to 20 moose oct. 1 to 14 mountain lion april 1 to 30, november 16 to march 31 *For small game hunting season dates, visit cpw.state.co.us

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On the hunt With two herds comprising nearly 70,000 elk in the area surrounding Craig, it’s no wonder the city is known as the Elk Hunting Capital of the World.

Between the Bears Ears herd (24,000 elk) north of the Yampa River and the White River herd (40,000 to 45,000 elk) south of the Yampa, Craig sits between two of the largest migrating elk herds in Colorado, hundreds of thousands of

elk throughout the state.

That’s more than any other state in the U.S., making Craig a prime hunting destination with some of the best big game opportunity in the U.S. For both newcomers to the sport looking to the experienced hunters seeking out a trophy bull, Craig is the perfect central hub for any big game hunting activity. Cow elk tags are available over the

Hunting

moffat County a hunter’s ParaDise counter in Colorado after each year’s limited draw, and several game management units surrounding Craig offer easy-access with tons of opportunity.

For the more seasoned hunter, elk licenses in the units in the northwestern corner of the country are among the most coveted and management unit 201 boast some of the biggest trophy elk in the country.

Elk are not the only draw in Craig, however.

Mule deer and pronghorn are popular options throughout Moffat County, while black bears and mountain lions are different sporting options in the northeast part of the county in Routt National Forest.

Moffat County offers thousands of acres of public land for hunters who want to do it on of Craig to provide guidance and enrich the hunting experience.

For younger hunters, there is even greater opportunity. Colorado Parks & Wildlife offers late season youth elk hunting, giving the next generation of hunters a chance to get out after to themselves, a time that often coincides with school holiday breaks, making it easier on youth hunters to participate.

Whatever your age or experience the hunting in Northwest Colorado can’t be beat.

coloRado PaRks & WildliFe Colorado Parks & Wildlife has a wealth of information available online and through its Visit the organization online at cpw.state. co.us CPW Headquarters in Denver, 303-297-1192 Springs, 970-870-2197 970-878-6090 Area Wildlife Manager for the Craig area is Bill Dozens of guides, processors and taxidermists are available in Craig and Moffat County as well.

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Inside scoop

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For newcomers to Colorado, the most important thing to do before hunting is to become a Colorado resident by getting a new ID. Non-resident hunting rates, especially

expensive.

The next step is to take a hunter education course through Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Hunting education is available throughout the year all over the state in a variety of formats.

Some take place over one weekend, with two lengthy days of instruction, while others are a couple hours per night over the course of a week. The course teaches about hunting safely, gun safety and hunting laws and regulations hunter education course that works for you and sign up is inexpensive.

At the end of the course everyone who passes receives a hunter safety card and may now legally hunt in Colorado. After that, getting a hunting license is necessary.

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year in April in Colorado. Hunters apply for a if they earn a tag for that spot lottery-style.

The limited draw is the only way to hunt certain animals in Colorado because of the overwhelming demand for those licenses.

Hunting a bull moose or bull elk in certain units can take years of applying before getting lucky.

But the longer you apply, the better chance you have of drawing a tag. Hunters who don’t draw earn points each year and those with more points are given a higher opportunity to draw in future years.

If you don’t get the licenses you wanted in the limited draw, there’s still an opportunity to pick up over the counter licenses. Leftover licenses can be bought online at the CPW website, or are sold at a wide variety of stores around the state.

Once you’ve got a license, you’re good to go!

Just make sure to hunt with the proper amount of hunter orange and follow gun safety laws (all covered in the hunter education course).

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real estate trends average price

2000: $93,460 2001: $105,430 2002: $111,530 2003: $110,444 2004: $118,968 2005: $145,000 2006: $153,442 2007: $169,920 2008: $172,119 2009: $187,071 2010: $160,287 2011: $158,632 2012: $136,810 2013: $142,470 2014: $155,000 2015: $155,000

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In late 2015, the average listing price for homes in Craig hovered around $155,000 — a steal compared to other cities across Colorado.

Craig is a buyer’s market with dozens of homes up for sale.

The Craig Association of Realtors suggests a few hints to help make buying a home simpler: use a Real estate PRoFessional Before you start house hunting, interview several brokers. Find one who listens to your needs and interacts well with you. Make sure your agent has a good overall knowledge of the local area, the market and its trends.

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About town arts & Culture

The town of Craig is rich with different arts media, as well as strong ties to the past that are prominently displayed in local museums.

Chamber of Commerce, 360 E. Victory Way. Call 1-800-864-4405 to learn more or schedule a tour.

museum oF noRthWest coloRado The Museum of Northwest Colorado has been in its current location since 1991, expanding from a small exhibition within the Moffat County Courthouse. The establishment is home to many displays of Western heritage

Wyman liVing histoRy museum On the outskirts of Craig lies the Wyman Living History Museum, which houses a huge assortment of items collected over the years by founder Lou Wyman, who started the facility in 2006 to honor the spirit of his homesteader father. Its inventory includes anything and everything you could imagine, its biggest display being an authentic M47 Patton tank used in World War II. The museum also offers a huge outdoor area for events throughout the year and houses its pet, Junior the elk. Blacksmithing sessions during the summer also get patrons in touch with the days of yore.

what life was like in a different time period, whether with artifacts used in the 19th century or a look at the numerous families to pass through Craig schools over the years, many of which are still prominent in the area. maRcia caR historic Marcia Car, a private, luxurious railroad coach built in Chicago in 1906 for David Moffat, Denver banker, businessman and railroad Marcia Moffat McClurg, the car is a unique look into early railroad travel from a wealthy owner’s point of view. Tours of the Marcia Car are available Monday through Friday throughout the summer by stopping in at the Craig

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Heritage The following list recaps some of the noteworthy points in Craig’s history 1880 school is built.

Located in a cabin near Ranney and Fourth St., the building was replaced

by Craig Public School in 1892.

1890 April 23, 1891: newspaper debuts.

The Pantagraph, published by Clarence Bronaugh, ran until Jan. 18, 1895 when it was renamed the Routt County Courier.

Sept. 5, 1893: Charles W. Reed, 24, dies from a gunshot

George Carr. Reed murder victim. Carr was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment at Cañon City Penitentiary, and was paroled in 1900.

1900 1900: Telephone service available in Craig.

1904: The automobile

comes to Craig.

Myrtle Bryan Van Dorn was one of the to ride in a car, in a Cadillac shipped from Denver.

April 21, 1908: Craig as a town. Residents voted 79 to 40 to become an independent town.

June 16, 1908: A.S. serving until May 13, 1909. Robinson was the town contractor, and was elected following “a minor debate.”

1910 Feb. 27, 1911: Moffat County is consisting of what was previously the western portion of Routt County. Prior to this, Craig was part of Routt.

1913: David Moffat ends construction on his Denver Northwestern & Craig because of a lack of funds to continue building.

The name was then changed to the Denver & Salt Lake Railroad.

1920 1924: Mark and Elda Shepherd begin M.L.

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Heritage Shepherd Plumbing and Heating. Craig’s oldest continuous retail business — now called Shepherd & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning — remains more than 90 years later.

1930 1936: Natural gas

by Rocky Mountain Gas Company. Their in the J.W. Hugus building at the Southwest corner of Yampa Avenue and Victory Way before moving to a new building at 390 Yampa Ave. in 1961.

1940 1948: Craig radio station, KRAI, begins broadcasting. Still in business today, the station provided news and music for post-WWII Craig.

1950 1950: The Memorial Hospital opens.

Named in honor of WWII veterans, the hospital was part of the country’s efforts to rebuild after the war.

April 21, 1958: Craig residents celebrate the city’s 50th anniversary.

1960 1961: Color television

introduced to Craig.

The Moffat County Television Committee communication device to the town in 1955 through reception towers on the east end of town that were later relocated to Rabbit Ears.

1970 Nov. 8, 1977: Craig’s Air Ambulance used The ambulance transported Carl “Bill” Gerber to medical care following an accident in the County Shop. Gerber passed away the next day.

1980 1981: Moffat County High School relocates to its current location at 900 Finley Lane.

The former high

school became Craig Middle School.

1990 1993: Mobile phone in Craig. Phone users have since seen a progression in cellular phones quite different from introduced to Craig in 1900.

1994: Dial-up available.

2000 2000: High-speed Internet available.

2003: Wireless Internet access available.

April 21, 2008: Craig residents celebrate the town’s centennial.

2009: The Memorial Hospital moves to a newly built facility across town. The former hospital is

now TMH Medical Clinic.

2009: Construction is completed on Craig Middle School’s new building, which replaced the facility that stood there for nearly 60 years.

2010 2011: Colorado Northwestern Community College opens its new Craig campus, a project nearly 20 years in the making. The building that originally housed CNCC, known as the Bell Tower, is still used by many organizations.

Feb. 27, 2011: Moffat County celebrates its centennial.

Nov. 21, 2013: Craig celebrates the passenger train to arrive in town.

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moFFat county touRism association Contact Person: Melody Villard 970-824-2335 moFFat county seaRch & Rescue Contact Person: Dave Mucha or Wes Musgrave 970-326-6001 or 970-846-7070 moFFat county united Way Contact Person: Amanda Arnold 970-824-6222 noRthWest chaPteR oF the coloRado outFitteRs association Contact Person: Marie Haskett 970-878-4749

noRthWest coloRado chaPteR oF PaRRotheads Contact Person: John Husband 970-629-2586 noRthWest coloRado homeschool association Contact Person: David Longwell 970-326-6987 noRthWest coloRado snoWmoBile cluB Contact Person: Leeland Mischke 970-620-6327 odd FelloWs Contact Person: Karl Huntsman 970-819-2531

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Movies West theatRe 29 E. Victory Way 970-824-2000 Check out the latest and greatest of cinema at Craig’s own theater. Offering movies in 3-D of all genres, with daily showings and a Sunday matinee. cost: $7 adults, $5 children 10 and younger and seniors 65 and older for evening shows; $9 adults and $7 kids and seniors for 3-D evening shows; $5 for regular matinee shows, $7 for 3-D, all ages.

Bowling thundeR Rolls BoWling centeR 990 Industrial Ave. 970-824-2695 Adult evening leagues bowl from Tuesday through Friday, kid leagues

thundeR Rolls BoWling centeR bowl Sunday afternoons. Contact the alley to get involved. Open bowling is also available daily. cost: $2.75 per game weekdays, $3.50 per game evenings and weekends, $4.50 per game 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

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Golf yamPa Valley golF couRse 2179 Colorado Highway 394 970-824-3673 yampavalleygolf.com March to October hours: Daylight to dark. cost: Resident — $30 for 18 holes, $20 for 9 Resident seniors — $24 for 18, $17 for 9 Monday through Friday, regular rates Saturday and Sunday

Non-residents — $42 for 18, $27 for 9 Students, 13 to 17 — $15 weekends, $10 weekdays Students, 12 and younger — $10 weekends, $6 weekdays Full memberships and season punch passes available, with a wide variety of options. Contact the pro shop for more details.

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Swimming cRaig sWimming comPlex laP Pool and WaVe Pool 970-824-3015 605 Washington St. June 1 to Late August hours: 1 to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday. 1 to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. cost: Daily — $4.50 adults, $3.75 kids 12 to 17, $3.50 kids 4 to 11.

Annual pass — $90 adults, $75 kids 12 to 17, $70 kids 4 to 11

Family pass — $225 for family of four, $25 for each additional member.

Senior citizens and children 3 and under free. moFFat county high school Pool 900 Finley Lane 970-824-7036 October to May, excluding public school holidays and MCHS swim team practices and meets cost: Child daily $3, Adult daily $4 10-punch pass $30

20-punch pass $45 Individual season pass $75.

Family season pass $100. hours: Monday through Thursday lap swimming 6 to 7 p.m., open swim 7 to 8:15.

Saturday lap swimming noon to 1 p.m., open swim 1 to 4 p.m.

Ice Skating moFFat county ice aRena at loudy-simPson PaRk 600 S. Ranney St. (Colo. Highway 394) 970-824-3011 October to March cost: $5 open skate $75 20-punch pass $3 skate rental hours: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

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Fun For everyone 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Fridays $6 per person, not including skate rentals league, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays; 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Sundays $10 per person, not including skate rentals 9:30 p.m. Fridays $11 per person

Fitness BReeze stReet 24houR Fitness 420 Breeze St. 970-824-4700 cost: Individual $45 per month Individual ACH $35 Couple ACH $50 Individual $400 per year.

Couple $550 $5 for daily access Breeze St. Fitness offers a variety of workout equipment and a full-service weight room.

Open 24/7 key card access for members or 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday for drop-ins. coloRado taekWondo institute 176 Clay Ave. 970-824-2484 The Craig campus of the oldest Taekwondo

school in Colorado, led by Jason Walker. Colorado Taekwondo Institute offers a traditional MooSulKwan Taekwondo program and a martial arts based cardio class to martial artists of all ages and skill levels. hours: 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday to Thursday Contact for cost. maRVelous moVements — zumBa Fitness 1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 101 970-629-8702 Get in shape with the dance and aerobic activity known as Zumba. Centennial Mall features a studio that allows participants to go full blast and lose themselves to the music in sessions led by a licensed instructor. hours: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Contact for cost. noRthWest coloRado taekWondo/ haPkido 1111 W. Victory Way 970-629-3385 Learn martial arts from Craig’s very own Master of Tae Kwon Do, Paul Cruz. Northwest

Rising staR youth tRaining centeR Colorado Tae Kwon school of the Kom Do Kwan Martial Arts Association and offers classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced martial and up. Women’s self defense lessons are also offered. hours: 4 to 6:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday Contact for cost.

Rising staR youth tRaining centeR 2549 W. First St. 970-629-2692 Competitive and recreational gymnastics lessons for children, as well as Baby and Me classes during the winter. hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday Baby and Me: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and

Wednesdays, Sept. 1 to June 1 cost: Ranges between $45 to $125 per month tRaPPeR Fitness centeR 261 Commerce Dr. 970-824-6932 cost: Memberships are $25 or more, with different monthly and yearly packages available Colorado Northwestern Community College students with at least three credits free In addition to basic 24-hour access, Trapper offers racquetball and basketball courts, cross-training, Zumba, yoga, Pilates and circuit training classes and has four personal trainers.

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Fun For everyone interpretive trail with overlooks at the top.

Visitors also have the chance to encounter wildlife.

Black mountain

Outdoor Fun Black mountain Black Mountain, located north of Craig, offers spectacular rocky Mountain scenery from overlooks and vistas, picnicking sites and the opportunity to view some of the over 300 species of wildlife in the region.

The camping areas serve as ideal base camps for day hikes, hunting and observation and inspiring views in an uncrowded atmosphere.

In the wintertime, it’s a popular destination for snowmobilers.

BReeze stReet PaRk A calm suburban setting marks this

open space near downtown Craig.

Swings and Whittle the Wood carvings improve the scenery in one of Craig’s smaller parks. cedaR mountain Cedar Mountain, located northwest of Craig, is a prime hiking destination that offers isolation and beautiful views.

The mountain takes hikers up a half-mile

city PaRk and VeteRans memoRial PaRk Craig City Park and Veterans Memorial Park, located next to the Craig Swimming Complex, is a central hub for many of the city’s wood sculptures created each year in the Whittle the Wood festival. With the swimming pool, playgrounds, a sand volleyball court and tennis courts nearby, it’s a popular destination during the spring and summer months. elkhead ReseRVoiR Elkhead, located about 10 miles northwest of Craig, is a man-made reservoir that is a top-notch recreation spot in the summer. Beaches,

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its perimeter in the summer.

Loudy also houses a playground, remote control racetrack, pond with brown and rainbow trout and northern pike, a disc golf course and easy access to the Yampa River along its northern border.

Finally, Loudy is the site of many major community events, including the annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous and the Moffat County Balloon Festival during the summer.

Red coyote adVentuRe Among the most popular activities in Craig in the summertime is

River. Red Coyote Adventure, operating out of Jackson’s Victory Way, offers tube, raft, canoe and kayak rentals for individuals or groups to take advantage of the Yampa’s scenery during the spring and summer. Guided trips are also available.

Contact Derek Cleverly at Jackson’s 970-629-8499 for individual or multiple tube rates, or large raft rates.

WoodBuRy sPoRts comPlex On the west side of Craig is another popular sports hub, Woodbury Sports Complex. Home to

the home games for the boys and girls high school soccer teams during the fall and spring, Woodbury also has baseball and football basketball courts and a playground to offer fun for every member of the family. yamPa RiVeR The river runs east to west across the county and is a popular vehicle for tubing and rafting.

There are two popular access points in Craig and several others on either side of town for tubing, kayaking or The river contains trout and northern pike.

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Craig City Council

Members: Ray Beck, Joe Bird, Jarrod Ogden, Tony Bohrer, Kent Nielson, John Ponikvar and Derek Duran Meeting schedule: 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the council meeting chambers at Craig City Hall, 300 W. Fourth St., Craig Contact: Craig City Hall at 970-824-8151, www.ci.craig.co.us

Moffat County Commission Members: John Kinkaid, Chuck Grobe and Frank Moe Meeting schedule: 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the commissioner meeting room on the

cRaig FiRe/Rescue County Courthouse, 221 W. Victory Way, Craig Contact: Moffat County Courthouse at 970-824-5517, www. co.moffat.co.us

Craig Fire/ Rescue

Members: John Forgay, Chris Nichols, Tony Maneotis, Rodney Kowach, Alan

Webber Meeting schedule: 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month Contact: Administrative Assistant Tonya Mercer at 970-8245914, http://www. index.html

Moffat County School Board

Members Darrell Camiletti, JoBeth Tupa, Charity Neal, Darryl Steele, JoAnn Baxter, Tony Peroulis and Sue Voloshin Meeting schedule: 6:30 p.m. (with 4 p.m. workshops, as needed) the fourth Thursday

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