A special publication of the Craig Daily Press 2015 EDITION
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ANNUAL EVENTS DINING DIRECTORY
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LODGING DIRECTORY
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EDUCATION
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WORSHIP
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REAL ESTATE
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MEDICAL SERVICES
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MAPS
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HUNTING
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CULTURE
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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FUN ATTRACTIONS
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GET CONNECTED
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GOVERNING BOARDS
CRAIG & MOFFAT COUNTY
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Craig City Manager
Jim Ferree Welcomes You Craig is the county seat of Moffat County bordered by Utah and Wyoming. Residents and visitors have access to millions of acres of public lands from national forests to high mountain plains, to rugged canyons to wild, free flowing rivers. Moffat County is home to wild horse herds, mule deer, pronghorn and one of the largest elk herds in the United States. Recreational activities include world class skiing in Steamboat Springs less than an hour away. We enjoy mountain recreational activities within a short distance from town including camping, river rafting, snowmobiling, four wheeling, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and hunting. The Yampa Valley Regional Airport is 20 miles away. During ski season it is host to four major airlines — American, United, Delta, and Alaska Airlines — with direct nonstop service to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Newark, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Seattle and Denver. Year round service to Denver International Airport is provided by United Airlines. A new hospital opened in 2009 and a new Colorado Northwestern Community College campus is a state-of-the-art facility offering a full range of Arts & Science programs and vocational programs. Craig also is home to the largest power plant in Colorado, served by two coal mines that are major employers for the area. The area also is experiencing
increased oil and natural gas exploration and development. The city’s residents rate our services high. Both water and wastewater treatment facilities have been modernized and expanded to serve Craig well into the foreseeable future. The city operates and maintains several ball fields, a swimming complex, open space and trails within its boundaries. Elkhead Reservoir is owned by the City and managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife not only provides a water source for the City and its industries but also is a beautiful recreational facility providing excellent fishing, boating, water skiing and camping opportunities. There also is a beautiful 18 hole public golf course on the edge of town along the Yampa River. All of these amenities make Craig a great place to raise a family, locate a business, or both!
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Connections 4 Kids “Cherish the Little Things” art show — Each year, Connections 4 Kids displays art from kids in the community. It’s also a huge fundraiser for the organization and takes place at the Center of Craig the same weekend of Art Walk & Taste of Chocolate. Call 970-824-1081.
MARCh JANuARY 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.
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 government officials, local businesses and media. The skits are hilarious, and Craig residents look forward to the event each year. Proceeds help fund the Kiwanis scholarships. For more information call 970-824-8033. 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 the radio station at 970-824-6574 for more information. Safari International Annual Banquet — The group’s seventh annual fundraiser banquet will be March 21 at the Craig Clarion Inn & Suites, complete with dinner, games, silent and live auctions and more, including a big prize of an African excursion. For more information, call 970-826-0089.
DIAMONDS & SPURS
fEBRuARY 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.
State of the City/County — Find out who the upcoming candidates are for each election cycle at the State of the City/County on from 6 to 9:30 p.m. March 25 at the Clarion Inn & Suites. City and county officials also discuss budgetary news and important information pertaining to our community. Call 970-824-5689.
Mule Deer Foundation Benefit — The Northwest Colorado Chapter of the organization’s annual fundraiser takes place in February at the Clarion Inn & Suites and includes dinner, games, drawings and more to benefit wildlife and preserve natural habitats. Call 970629-1760.
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APRil Bear River Young Life Banquet — The Bear River Young Life Banquet features a dinner buffet on April 12. 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.
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 9 at Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion. For more information, call 970-824-7804.
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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 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11 at The Memorial Hospital in Craig located at 750 Hospital Loop. For more information, call 970-824-9411.
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Sombrero Ranches Horse Drive — For three generations, cowboys have driven horses through Maybell every spring as they relocate the heard from their winter range near Browns Park to the summer pastures at Big Gulch. The public is welcome to attend this event, which is one of the biggest horse drives in the country. More than 600 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 970-824-5689 for more information.
Wheel, a mini roller coaster and a carnival maze is set up on the east end of Craig. The carnival will take place May 21 through 25 at Moffat County Fairgrounds. Colorado State High School Rodeo Association State Finals — In recent years, Craig has become the hub of the Colorado State High School Association’s last stop before moving to the national competition. Check out the best riders and ropers at the high school and junior high levels May 21 to 25 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. Call 970-629-9319 or visit cshsra.org. Grand Olde West Days — The annual festival has bull riding, a carnival, vendors and more. It takes place on Memorial Day Weekend May 22 through 25 in downtown Craig along Yampa Avenue. A parade will kick off the fun weekend, followed by activities along Yampa. The Michael Aldridge band will also play live music for the crowds. Call 970-824-2151 for more information or visit www.grandoldewestdays.com.
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Special Olympics — Special Olympians from across the region converge in Craig to compete in weightlifting, track and field and swimming events. The Craig Kiwanis Club and many volunteers help out. For more information, call 970-824-8033. 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 dessert 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 Farris
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Cops & Kids Fishing Day — The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office and the Craig Police Department host a fun day of fishing for Craig’s youth each June at the Craig Safety Center pond that is stocked with fish. Officials help kid fish and give away free prizes throughout the day. Barbeque and fishing is on the roster. For more information, call 970-824-4495.
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Moffat County Draft Horse show — All the working ranch teams in Moffat County get together to work their horses. Horse competitions and tons of fun is in store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 at Moffat County Fairgrounds. The event also teaches kids how to drive horses. For more information, contact 970-629-2380. Whittle the Wood Rendezvous — This is Craig’s premiere 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 cottonwood logs, creating amazing works of art.The event runs from June 18 through 21, and features live music, vendors food, a beer garden and more. For more information visit www. whittlethewood.com.
Farmers Market — From produce to homemade sweets, stroll through downtown Craig’s Alice Pleasant Park on Yampa Avenue to find delicious goods to take home. The market is open from 12 to 6 p.m. mid-June through September. 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 19 and 20, which is also Father’s Day weekend. At 5 p.m. on Friday June 19 there will be a barbecue and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a car cruise in downtown Craig. At 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20 cars will line the street along Yampa Avenue. For more information call 970-629-9600 or visit www.bearriver.younglife.org.
Fourth of July Fireworks — Each year, Craig Fire/ Rescue treats the city to a 45-minute fireworks show each 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. For more information, call 970-8245914.
August
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, government officials,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.
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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 Loudy-Simpson Park Aug. 1 and 2. Hot air balloon pilots fill the sky with their colorful balloons. For more information, call 970-8264444 or visit http://mcballoonfestival.com.
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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. 2 through 8 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds and includes animal judging, vendors and some quirky contests. Call 970-824-9180 or www. moffatcountyfair.com for more information.
EVENTS
Bear River Young Life Golf tournament — Bear River Young Life will host its annual golf tournament, starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 8 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. Relay For Life — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life receives a strong outpouring of support from Craig residents. Each year, the community comes together for the all-night fundraiser for cancer awareness and prevention. The event takes place Aug. 7 at Moffat County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 800-227-2345.
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 gettogether, now in its seventh year, that evokes one last
vestige of summer in September, complete with games for kids and arts and crafts for all ages. Call 970-6290758. 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, goats, llamas. The event takes place mid September. Call 970-824-2335 for more information 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. For more information, call the museum at 970-824-6346. 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 is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, call 970-826-3109. Thunder Cheer Haunted House — Thunder Cheer hosts a haunted house around Halloween each year, where scary ghosts, skeletons and chainsaw
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youth. The event takes place in early December each year. For more information, call 970-826-0411.
NOVEMBER
Down Home Christmas Celebration — The Downtown Business Association hosts a Christmas celebration for the community along Yampa Avenue, with chestnuts roasting on an open fire, choir groups singing Christmas songs and more. Call 970-824-7898 for more information.
Holiday Crafts Show — Vendors from Craig and surrounding areas gather to sell their homemade crafts and goodies. The show takes place on Nov. 13 and 14 at Craig’s Centennial Mall.Visit www.centennialmall. com for more information. Crabfest — If you’re looking for a seafood fix, Crabfest will fill your tummy 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 city officials strap on a bib and get crackin’. Call 970-824-5689. 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 970-824-5689.
DECEMBER Cowboy Christmas — The Boys & Girls Club 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
KRAI & 55 Country Holiday Drive — A perfect opportunity to give back to the community. The drive is held the first weekend 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. Winter Arts & Crafts Show — Vendors from Craig and surrounding areas gather to sell their homemade crafts and goodies at Craig’s Centennial Mall Dec. 11 and 12.Visit www.centennialmall.com for more information. Festival of Trees — Each year, Moffat County United Way,Youth United Way and the Key Club hosts a multi-week event where businesses and nonprofits decorate trees at the Moffat County Courthouse for residents to enjoy. The event begins the Saturday after Thanksgiving and runs through the New Year. For more information, call 970-629-9966.
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High school Moffat County High School 900 Finley Lane, Craig (970) 824-7036
Alternative school YES Alternative Program 775 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 826-6291
Preschool Eagle’s Nest Preschool 1050 Yampa Ave. (970) 824-2552
GOAL Academy 1111 W.Victory Way, Ste. 112, Craig (970) 208-6329 goalac.org
Early Childhood Center 775 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-7457
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East Elementary School 600 Texas Ave., Craig (970) 824-6042
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Ridgeview Elementary School 600 Westridge Road, Craig (970) 824-7018 Sandrock Elementary School 201 E. Ninth St., Craig (970) 824-3287 Sunset Elementary School 800 W. Seventh St., Craig (970) 824-5762 * All Craig elementary schools offer preschool through fifth grade.
Middle school Craig Middle School 915 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-3289
Northwest Colorado Home School Association (970) 824-6911
College Colorado Northwestern Community College 2801 W. Ninth St. (970) 824-1100 1-800-562-1105 www.cncc.edu
School administration Moffat County School District Administration 775 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-3268 www.moffatsd.org
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Higher education Colorado Northwestern Community College
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 field that could become a lifelong job for them, 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.
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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 Craig and Rangely campuses of the institution are seeking out new educational opportunities constantly. Additionally, CNCC announced in early 2015 that it launched a paleontology program, set to kick off with a student dig in the summer of 2015. Thanks to taxpayer funding, the regular in-state 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 to which all are welcome, fulfilling its goal as a 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 isn’t the best fit for them, whether they feel 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 computer-based 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.
A similar set-up is available in Craig with 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 flexible environment suited to their needs. 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 Home School 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.
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Learning at all levels Moffat County School District
Moffat County School District is rich with learning
Craig Middle School offers a gateway between the
opportunities for the students of Craig, more than
elementary level and high school for kids from sixth
2,000 every year.
through eighth grade with the newest school building
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
in the district. A greater number of extracurricular activities start at this level, such as student council and school sports teams and more, ensuring students are receiving a well-rounded education. As the institution that prepares teenagers for
is the hub for all early childhood development
adulthood, Moffat County High School features a
in MCSD and is staffed by numerous child care
wide array of programs for students of any interest,
professionals.
whether they’re accomplished athletes, talented
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 ranging from all-day kindergarten to fifth 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. 20
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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 have been known to finish their senior year with 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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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1295 W. Ninth St., Craig (970) 824-4620 Bishops Kent Nielson, R.J. Crookston and Jeff Womble Craig Assembly of God 1150 E. Ninth St., Craig (970) 824-8224
Apostolic Lighthouse Church 3107 W. First St., Craig (970) 824-2496 Pastor Tony Bohrer Calvary Baptist Church 1050 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-5222 www.calvarycraig.org Pastor Tim Adams Church of Destiny Boys & Girls Club of Craig and 1352 N. Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-4486 Pastor Parrish Terry The Church of God 450 Rose St., Craig (970) 826-2916, (970) 629-2085 Pastor Gerald Cox
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Craig Christian Church 960 W.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-6024 www.craigchurch.org office@craigchurch.org Minister Scott Middleton, Associate Doug Field
Church of Christ 795 Green St., Craig (970) 824-3176 Faith Lutheran Church 580 Green St., Craig (970) 824-3043 Pastor John Turner First Congregational United Church of Christ 630 Green St., Craig (970) 824-6836 Rev. Lee Berg Friendship United Methodist Church 700 Barclay St., Craig (970) 824-7939 Karen Hurst
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 657 Green St., Craig (970) 824-3470 Pastor Bain White St. Michael’s Catholic Church 678 School St., Craig (970) 824-5330 www.nwtriparish.com Rev. Geronimo Gonzalez, Associat Enrique Salazar Yampa Valley Baptist Church 3900 E.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-5424 Pastor Phillip Taylen
Jehovah’s Witness 665 Westridge Road, Craig (970) 824-2101 The Journey at First Baptist Church 1150 W. Ninth St., Craig (970) 824-5926 www.thejourneyatfb.org Pastor Len Browning Lutheran Church of Grace-ELCA 657 Green St., Craig (970) 824-3470 Pastor Baine White New Creation Church 520 Westridge Road, Craig (970) 826-0792 Pastors Jason & Tracey Haskell New Testament Christian Church 1055 County Road 7 (970) 824-5604 Ridgeview Church of God 690 Riford Road, Craig (970) 824-9619 Pastor Tim Douglas Seventh Day Adventist Church 700 Barclay St., Craig (970) 824-3484 St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church 691 Green St., Craig (970) 824-6664, (970) 824-8794
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ESTATE If you’re looking for a large and affordable home, Craig is ripe for the picking. In late 2014, the average listing price for homes in Craig hovered around $155,000 — a steal compared to other cities across Colorado. “The median list price per square foot in Craig is $107, which is lower than the Moffat County average of $108. The median price of homes currently listed in Craig is $155,000 while the median price of homes that sold is $126,923. The median rent price in Craig is $750, which is the same as the Moffat County median of $750,” according to Zillow.com. Craig is a buyer’s marker 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. Write down your priorities Determine what is most important to you. Does the property you’re considering meet those needs? Get pre-qualified With today’s mortgage market the way it is, it pays to go talk to a mortgage company or your favorite banker and get pre-qualified before you even go look for a home. That way you know what price range you’re qualified to be in. Drive around Take the time to study and discover the area. Notice the neighborhoods that feel comfortable to you. Do your homework. Look at a home’s potential Whether you are looking for a long-term purchase or a short-term investment, each piece of real estate offers its own distinct potential. Sometimes a little elbow grease will make a simple house the perfect investment.
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Real Estate Offices: American Northwest Realty 105 E.Victory Way, Craig 970-824-3445
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Cornerstone Realty Ltd. 508 Yampa Ave., Craig 970-824-4455
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Real estate trends: Average price 2000: $93,460
2005: $145,000
2010: $160,287
2001: $105,430
2006: $153,442
2011: $158,632
2002: $111,530
2007: $169,920
2012: $136,810
2003: $110,444
2008: $172,119
2013: $$142,470
2004: $118,968
2009: $187,071
2014: $155,000
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MEDICAL SERVICES directory The Memorial Hospital 750 Hospital Loop, Craig (970) 824-9411 Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and Community Health Center 745 Russell St., Craig (970) 824-8233
Dushan Voyich 200 W.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-6643 Allan Weimer 444 W. Sixth St., Craig (970) 824-9408
Hearing specialists Northwest Hearing 785 Russell St., Craig (970) 824-7286 The Hearing Aid Office, Inc. 1280 Industrial Ave., Craig (970) 824-2440 1-800-243-6440
Home care Centennial Home Care 487 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-6882
Chiropractors
Mental health
Arnold Family Chiropractic 820 W.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-3070
Mind Springs Health 439 Breeze St. Ste. 200, Craig (970) 824-6541 1-888-207-4004
McKey Chiropractic 469 Breeze St., Craig (970) 824-4444 Natural Health Care Center 450 Center St., Craig (970) 824-7744 Rummel Chiropractic Health Center 333 E.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-7538
Dentists Craig Family Dental 965 W.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-3425 A Kidz Dentist 1111W. Victory Way Suite 104 (970) 824-5670 Neal Fenton 580 Pershing St., Suite 100, Craig (970) 824-9785 Northwest Colorado Dental Care 485 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-8000
Nursing care and rehab Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehabilitation 943 W. Eighth Drive, Craig (970) 826-4100
OB/GYNs Drs. Scott Ellis and Jim Summers 785 Russell St., Craig (970) 824-7180 Yampa Valley OB/GYN Drs. Leslie Ahlmeyer and Mary Bowman 1135 E. Highway 40 (970) 879-8533
Optometrists/phthalmologists Eyecare Specialties 1111 W.Victory Way, Ste. 110, Craig, (970) 824-3488 Victory Vision 2 W.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-8307
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YampaCare Family Medicine Drs. Shannon Becker, Sarah Hopfenbeck, Michelle Jimerson and Charlie Petersen; Greg Holm, NP 595 Russell St. (970) 824-1020
Orthopedic surgeons Drs. Michael Sisk and Andreas Sauerbrey 785 Russell St., Craig (970) 826-2451
Yampa Valley Medical Center Specialty Clinic Drs.William Baker, Brian Bomberg, Sandy Elvins, Kristen Fahrner, Alexander Meininger, Diane Petersen and Dave Schaller 651 Yampa Ave. (970) 824-1711
Pediatricians Drs. Kelly Follett and Kristie Yarmer 785 Russell St., Craig (970) 824-7180
Physical therapists
Psychotherapists/counseling
Craig Physical Therapy 535 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 826-1552
A&S Counseling 11 W.Victory Way, Stes. 209 and 210, Craig (970) 824-5552
The Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center 1111 W.Victory Way, Ste. 116, Craig (970) 824-5992
Yampa Valley Psychotherapists Gary Gurney, M.A., LPC, CAC3; Lyle Prather, M.A., LAC; Michael Toothaker, M.S., CAC3; Peggy Sammons, LPC. 2045 W.Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-2557
Physicians Moffat Family Clinic Dr. Larry Kipe 600 Russell St., Craig (970) 824-3252
Urology
The Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic Drs. Alexis Driggs, Scott Ellis, Kelly Follett, Jon Hamilton, Elise Sullivan, Jim Summers, Jeff Womble and Kristie Yarmer, P.A.s Maggie Anderson and Neilene Folks 785 Russell St., Craig (970) 826-2400
Urology Clinic 785 Russell St., Craig (970) 826-0301
Veterans health Craig VA Outreach Telehealth Clinic 785 Russell St., Ste. 400, Craig (970) 824-6721
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MEDICAL SERVICES
IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE AREA?
The tradition of the country doctor in small, rural towns isn’t exactly accurate or reflective of the amount of medical care available to the people of Craig. As the main emergency care facility for all of Moffat County, The Memorial Hospital offers state-of-theart accommodations for anyone who might need its services. A part of Craig since 1950, TMH made significant strides when it completed a new facility in 2009 that would allow continued growth, which is always taking place these days. Within the hospital itself there are cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and physical therapy and respiratory therapy departments, among other services. In recent years, the hospital has added an oncology infusion clinic, employed hospitalists for round-theclock 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 their country and may need an opinion from someone outside of the area. Family medicine is also offered at numerous practices around town, such as Moffat Family Clinic and YampaCare Family Medicine, while Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association has plentiful health programs for all ages. Throughout Craig are many practices focusing on providing the best care available, whether they’re dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, hearing specialists, geriatric care providers, mental health professionals and more. In layman’s terms, Craig has plenty of options to keep you healthy.
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he Walbridge Memorial Wing is available at Pioneers Medical Center for adults requiring a home away from home. Named for the generous donations of Adelaide and Carl Walbridge, the Walbridge Memorial Wing is adjacent to the hospital and Meeker Family Health Center, allowing Walbridge residents the convenience of nearby medical support.
that is encouraged. Services consist of 24hour skilled nursing care, wound care, on-site emergency and hospital services, Rehabilitation Department, Restorative Nursing, certified Activities program, a volunteer program, religious services, Resident Council and personal laundry services.
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HUNTING 2015 BIG GAME HUNTING SEASONS ARChERY Deer/Elk Aug. 29 to Sept. 27 Pronghorn bucks Aug. 15 to 31, either sex Sept. 1 to 20 Moose Sept. 12 to 27 Black bear Sept. 2 to 30
MuZZlElOADER Deer/Elk/Moose Sept. 12 to 20 Pronghorn Sept. 21 to 29 Black bear Sept. 12 to 20
RiflE Separate limited elk (1st season) Oct. 10 to 14 Combined deer/elk (2nd season) Oct. 17 to 25 Combined deer/elk (3rd season) Oct. 31 to Nov. 8 Combined limited deer/elk (4th season) Nov. 11 to 15 Black bear (1st season) Oct. 10 to 14 Black bear (2nd season) Oct. 17 to 25 Black bear (3rd season) Oct. 31 to Nov. 8 Black bear (4th season) Nov. 11 to 15 Pronghorn Oct. 3 to 9 Moose Oct. 1 to 14 Mountain Lion April 1 to 30, Nov. 16 to March 31 *For small game hunting season dates, visit cpw.state.co.us
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HUNTING DIRECTORY Colorado Parks & Wildlife has a wealth of information available online and through its officials. Visit the organization online at cpw.state.co.us CPW Headquarters in Denver, 303-297-1192 Northwest region office in Steamboat Springs (970) 870-2197 Northwest region office in Meeker (970) 878-6090 Area Wildlife Manager for the Craig area is Bill de Vergie, he can be reached at the Meeker office. Dozens of guides, outfitters, meat processors and taxidermists are available in Craig and Moffat County as well. Pick up a Colorado Hunter magazine for more.
CRAIG REMAINS BEST HUNTING SPOT IN THE UNITED STATES
With two herds comprising over 50,000 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 (16,500 elk) north of the Yampa River and the White River herd (35,000 elk) south of the Yampa, Craig sits between two of the largest migrating elk herds in Colorado, a significant chunk of the nearly 280,000 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 take down their first elk or 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 counter in Colorado after each year’s limited draw, and several game management units surrounding Craig offer easy-access with tons of opportunity.
Elks 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 their own, or has dozens of outfitters based out 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 the fourth rifle season and have the elk herds all 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.
For the more seasoned hunter, elk licenses in the units in the northwestern corner of the country are among the most coveted and difficult to draw in the state. Lands in game management unit 201 boast some of the biggest trophy elk in the country.
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hOW tO huNt iN COlORADO 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 on big game animals, are significantly more 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 in Colorado. Consult the CPW website to find a 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. Decide on the animal you’d like to hunt and then there are a couple ways to go for it. The first is in the limited license draw, which occurs each year in April in Colorado. Hunters apply for a license to hunt a specific animal in a specific unit during a specific hunting season, and wait to see 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 (from grocery to hardware stores) and outfitters 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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CULTURE THE CULTURE OF CRAIG
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. 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 and is always finding new materials to show 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. On the east side of town, visitors will find the historic Marcia Car, a private, luxurious railroad coach built in Chicago in 1906 for David Moffat, Denver banker, businessman and railroad financier. Named after Moffat’s daughter, 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 Chamber of Commerce, 360 E.Victory Way. Call 1-800-864-4405 to learn more or schedule a tour. 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. The arts community of Craig is a small but 38
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productive one, and you can’t pass through many local businesses without seeing examples of the painting, photography and other kids of talents in town. Craig writers are also prominently featured within the local bookstore and Colorado Northwestern Community College’s annual arts magazine. Perhaps the best instance of Craig’s artistic side is the innumerable wooden statues that are featured across the local landscape. Collected from the yearly festival Whittle the Wood and crafted by carvers hailing from around the globe, these masterpieces lend a unique aesthetic to the town. The tourists who flock to Craig City Park — which offers the greatest number of carvings — may as well be at The Louvre, spending plentiful time taking in renditions of nature scenes, Western nostalgia and many other kinds of creative expression inspired by Craig and its residents.
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CRAIG HISTORICAL TIMELINE The following list recaps some of the noteworthy points in Craig’s history
June 16, 1908: A.S. Robinson takes office as Craig’s first mayor, serving until May 13, 1909. Robinson was the town contractor, and was elected following “a minor debate.”
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1887: Craig’s first 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: Craig’s first 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 wound inflicted by George Carr. Reed was Craig’s first 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 first Craig residents to ride in a car, in a Cadillac shipped from Denver. April 21, 1908: Craig officially incorporated as a town. Residents voted 79 to 40 to become an independent town. 40
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Feb. 27, 1911: Moffat County is officially established, 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 & Pacific Railroad in 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. Shepherd Plumbing and Heating. Craig’s oldest continuous retail business — now called Shepherd & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning — remains more than 90 years later.
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1936: Natural gas services first provided by Rocky Mountain Gas Company.Their office was located in the J.W. Hugus building at the Southwest corner ofYampa Avenue andVictory Way before moving to a new building at 390Yampa Ave. in 1961.
1940 1948: Craig radio station, KRAI, begins broadcasting. Still in business today, the station provided news and music for postWWII Craig.
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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.
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1961: Color television introduced to Craig. The Moffat County Television Committee first brought the 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 for the first time. 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
Phone users have since seen a progression in cellular phones quite different from the telephones first introduced to Craig in 1900. 1994: Dial-up Internet first 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 centennial of the first passenger train to arrive in town.
1993: Mobile phone service first available in Craig.
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ORGANIZATIONS Advocates Crisis Support Services Contact Person: Sharon Farquhar Phone: (970) 824-9709 Al-Anon Contact Person: Maxine Turner Phone: (970) 824-6040 American Cancer Society Contact Person: Kelly Smith Phone: 970-871-7682 American Legion Post 62 Contact Person: Brian Baxter Phone: (970) 824-3625 American Red Cross Phone: (303) 722-7474 Bear River Young Life Contact Person: David Pressgrove Phone: (970) 629-9600 Bears Ears Sportsman Club Contact Person: Craig Rummel Phone: (970) 824-7538 Bella Vocé Chorus of Sweet Adelines International Contact Person: Jeana Womble or Aaron Gillett Phone: (970) 824-6472 or (970) 824-5879 BCA Pool League Contact People: Jolene Walls and Brian Garcia Phone: (970) 620-0056
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Cedar Mountain Lions Club No. 104 Contact Person: Tony Maneotis Phone: (970) 824-4422 Conservation Colorado Contact Person: Sasha Nelson or Luke Schafer Phone: (970) 824-5241 Craig Association of Realtors Contact Person:Vicki Gutierrez Phone: (970) 824-0223 Craig Book Club Contact Person: Jan Rinker Phone: (970) 824-4136 Craig Chamber of Commerce & Moffat County Visitor Center Contact Person: Christina Oxley Phone: (970) 824-5689 Craig Concert Association Contact Person: Faye McKune Phone: (970) 824-1985 Craig Lions Club Contact Person: Al Shepherd Phone: (970) 824-6697
Boy Scouts of America Contact Person: Randy Looper Phone: (970) 826-4444 Boys & Girls Club of Craig Contact Person: Dana Duran Phone: (970) 826-0411 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 44
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Craig Softball Association Contact Person: Tanya Ferguson Phone: (970) 701-9046
Craig/Moffat Economic Development Partnership Contact Person: Audrey Danner Phone: (970) 620-4370
Craig Trap Club Contact Person: Dick King Phone: (970) 824-6544
Craig Quilting Guild Contact Person: Cindy Jones Phone: (970) 824-9385 Craig Rotary Club Contact Person: Randy Looper Phone: (970) 826-4444 Craig Sea Sharks U.S.A. Swimming Affiliate Contact Person: Kandee Dildine Phone: (970) 824-6314
Craig Youth Baseball Association Contact Person: Dave Pike Phone: (970) 826-2006 Craig Youth Hockey Association Contact Person: Charity Neal Phone: (970) 824-7452 Craig Youth Soccer Association Contact Person: Rusty & Lashawna Cox Phone: (970) 629-9250
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Daughters of the American Revolution NSDAR Contact Person: Shannan Koucherik Phone: (970) 824-9518 Downtown Business Association Contact Person: Karen Brown Phone: (970) 824-7898 Elks Club No. 1577 Contact Person: Frank Sadvar Phone: (970) 824-6131 Friends of the Library Contact Person: Sherry Sampson Phone: (970) 824-5116 Girl Scouts of America Contact Person: Allison Ellington Phone: (970) 242-4461 Grand Futures Prevention Coalition Contact Person: Cassandra Vigil Phone: (970) 824-5752
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Greenridge Mountaineers Contact People: Mike and Betta Boatright Phone: (970) 824-2046 H.A.M. Radio Club Contact Person: Schyler Schmidt Phone: (970) 629-3405 Home Schooling Association Contact Person: Connie Sue Ellis Phone: (970) 824-6911 Horizons Specialized Services, Inc. Contact Person: Deirdre Pepin Phone: (970) 846-2061 Humane Society of Moffat County Phone: (970) 824-7235 Interfaith Food Bank Phone: (970) 824-7355 Kiwanis Club of Craig Contact Person: Kevin Oxley Phone: (970) 824-4945
Knights of Columbus Contact Person: Richard Miller Phone: (970) 701-1049
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Maybell Women’s Club Contact Person: Rose White Phone: (970) 272-3080
Moffat County Cancer Society Contact Person: Kelly Smith Phone: (970) 824-3735
Men’s Golf Association Contact Person: Pete Heuer Phone: (970) 276-1131
Moffat County Cattlemen Contact: Mark Voloshin Phone: (970) 824-6284
Moffat County 4-H Contact Person: JD Sexton Phone: (970) 824-9180
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Moffat County Cooperative Extension Office Phone: (970) 824-9180 Moffat County Democratic Party Contact Person: Jo Ann Baxter Phone: 970-824-3049 Moffat County Fair Board Phone: (970) 824-9180 Moffat County Fuller Center for Housing Contract Person:Vicki Burns or Neil Folks Phone: (970) 824-7086 or (970) 824-0312
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Moffat County Republicans Contact Person: Brandi Meek Phone: (970) 629-9762 Moffat County Tourism Association Contact Person: Melody Villard Phone: (970) 824-2335 Moffat County Search & Rescue Contact Person: Barry Barnes Phone: (970) 620-5898 Moffat County Tourism Association Contact Person: Melody Villard Phone: (970) 824-2335 Moffat County United Way Contact Person: Amanda Arnold Phone: (970) 824-6222 Northwest Chapter of the Colorado Outfitters Association Contact Person: Marie Haskett Phone: (970) 878-4749 Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrot Heads Contact Person: John Husband Phone: (970) 629-2586 Northwest Colorado Snowmobile Club Contact Person: Leeland Mischke Phone: (970) 620-6327
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Substance Abuse Prevention Program Contact Person: Becky Otis Phone: (970) 826-2360
Red Hat Society Contact Person: Peggy Lawton Phone: (970) 824-2338 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Contact Person: Bill McKelvie Phone: (970) 879-2854
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4265 Contact Person: Mark Wick Phone: (970) 824-7145
Routt/Moffat Woolgrowers Contact Person: Albert Villard Phone: (970) 824-9302 Safari Club International, Yampa Valley Chapter Contact Person: Karl Huntsman Phone: (970) 826-0089
Weight Watchers Contact Person: Sandy Sorensen Phone: (970) 214-9782 Wilderness Society Contact Person: Soren Jesperson Phone: (970) 824-5241 Women’s Hockey Association Contact Person: Gayle Criswell or Charlene Abdella Phone: (970) 824-8048 or (970) 824-7800
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Yampa Valley Landlords Association Contact Person: Connie Gomes Phone: (970) 824-7120 Yampa Valley Hens and Chicks Contact Person: Susan Domer Phone: (970) 824-6436 Yampa Valley Data Partners Contact Person: Keith Kramer Phone: (970) 824-1133 Yampa Valley Pregnancy Center Contact Person: Katie Grobe Phone: (970) 824-5204
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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 bowl Sunday afternoons. Contact the alley to get involved. Open bowling is also available daily. Cost: $2.75 per game 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, $3.50 per game evenings and weekends, $4.50 per game 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday.
gOlf Yampa Valley Golf Course 2179 Colo. Highway 394 970-824-3673 yampavalleygolf.com March to October Hours: Daylight to dark Cost: Resident — $28 for 18 holes, $19 for 9 Resident seniors — $22 for 18, $16 for 9 Monday through Friday, regular rates Saturday and Sunday Non-resident, all ages — $35 for 18, $26 for 9 Saturday and Sunday Full memberships and season punch passes available, with a wide variety of options. Contact the pro shop for more details.
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605 Washington St. May 26 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 — $200 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.
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Cost: Individual $45 per month
Moffat County Ice Arena at
Individual ACH $35
Loudy-Simpson Park
Couple ACH $50
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Individual $400 per year
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Couple $550
October to March
$5 for daily access
Cost: $5 open skate
Breeze St. Fitness offers a variety of workout
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$3 skate rental
Open 24/7 key card access for members or 3 to 5 p.m.
Hours: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Mondays and Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and
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Thursdays for drop-ins
• Drop-in hockey, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Fridays $6 per person, not including skate rentals
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• Co-ed drop-in league, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays;
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7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Sundays
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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 Colorado Tae Kwon Do is the flagship school of the Kom Do Kwan Martial Arts Association and offers classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced martial artists from ages five and up. Women’s self defense lessons are also offered. Hours: Monday through Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Cost: $100 start-up fee, $60 per month afterward. Family rates, group rates and yearly rates are also available. Rising Star Youth Training Center 538 Pershing 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. Sept. 1 to June 1 Cost: $40 per month Trapper Fitness Center 261 Commerce Dr. 56
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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 fishing trips, animal 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 interpretive trail with overlooks at the top. Visitors also have the chance to encounter wildlife. City Park Craig City 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, picnic sites and camping locations are all available, while boat ramps offer access to the entire lake. Hiking and fishing are also popular at Elkhead, which features smallmouth and largemouth bass, channel catfish, northern pick and rainbow trout. Loudy-Simpson Park Loudy-Simpson, south of Craig, is Craig’s do-itall park location. With soccer and baseball fields, it is home to recreational community sports and competitive tournaments. It also hosts 5k races on the walking trails around its perimeter in the summer. Loudy also houses a playground, remote control race track, shelters, a fishing 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 Hot Air Balloon Festival during the summer.
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Red Coyote Adventure Among the most popular activities in Craig in the summertime is floating the Yampa River. Red Coyote Adventure, operating out of Jackson’s Office Supply and Radio Shack on 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 Office Supply at 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 fields, outdoor 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 quick fishing access. The river contains trout and northern pike.
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Moffat County Clerk & Recorder’s Office
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BOARDS Craig City Council Members: The Craig City Council election occurred after Welcome to Craig went to press. To see the most current list of council members, go to: http://www. ci.craig.co.us/your_government/city_council Meeting schedule: 7:30 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 second floor of Moffat County Courthouse, 221 W.Victory Way, Craig Contact: Moffat County Courthouse at (970) 8245517, www.co.moffat.co.us
Craig Fire/Rescue
Meeting schedule: 6:30 p.m. (with 4 p.m. workshops, as needed) the fourth Thursday of every month in the board room at the school district administration building, 775 Yampa Ave., Craig Contact: Moffat County School District at (970) 8243268, www.moffatsd.org
The Memorial Hospital Members: Don Cook, Cathrine Blevins, Todd Jourgensen, Forrest Luke, Alman Nicodemus, Don Myers and Gary Ellgen Meeting schedule: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in Conference Rooms A and B of The Memorial Hospital, 750 Hospital Loop, Craig Contact: The Memorial Hospital at (970) 824-9411, www.thememorialhospital.com
Colorado Northwestern Community College Members: Don Cook, Cathrine Blevins, Todd Jourgensen, Forrest Luke, Alman Nicodemus, Don Myers and Gary Ellgen
Members: John Forgay, Chris Nichols, Tony Maneotis, Rodney Kowach, Alan Webber
Meeting schedule:
Meeting schedule: 7:00 p.m. the third Thursday of every month
Contact: Colorado Northwestern Community College, 1-800-562-1105, http://www.cncc.edu/
Contact: Administrative Assistant Tonya Mercer at (970) 824-5914, http://www.craigfirerescue.org/index. html
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