welcome to craig 2015

A Craig Daily Press PublicAtion 1

WELCOME TO

CRAIG

A special publication of the Craig Daily Press 2015 EDITION

4 Welcome to Craig

WELCOME TO

CRAIGContents

PublisherRenee Campbell

Circulation ManagerAmy Fontenot

Managing EditorNoelle Leavitt Riley

Stories & PhotosNoelle Leavitt Riley

Andy BockelmanLauren Blair

Layout DesignJason Strohl

Advertising DesignJason Strohl

Anna Griffi ng

Advertising SalesSheli SteeleEmily PadillaCori Kroese

Support ServicesGary Cole

Christy Barnes

A publication of the CRAIG DAILY PRESS466 Yampa Avenue, Craig, CO 81625(970) 824-7031 | craigdailypress.com

6 ANNUAL EVENTS

12 DINING DIRECTORY

14 LODGING DIRECTORY

16 EDUCATION

22 WORSHIP

24 REAL ESTATE

26 MEDICAL SERVICES

32 MAPS CRAIG & MOFFAT COUNTY

34 HUNTING

38 CULTURE

44 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

54 FUN ATTRACTIONS

58 GET CONNECTED

60 GOVERNING BOARDS

All photos credited to the Craig Daily Press unless noted otherwise.


Craig City Manager

Jim FerreeWelcomes 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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ANNUALEVENTS

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.

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.

Mule Deer Foundation Benefi t — 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 benefi t wildlife and preserve natural habitats. Call 970-629-1760.

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

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 offi cials, 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.

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 offi cials also discuss budgetary news and important information pertaining to our community. Call 970-824-5689.

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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.

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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ANNUALEVENTS

BROWN’S AMUSEMENT CARNIVAL

COPS & KIDS FISHING DAY

SOMBRERO RANCHES HORSE DRIVE

MAY

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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.

Special Olympics — Special Olympians from across the region converge in Craig to compete in weightlifting, track and fi eld 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

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.

JuNE

Cops & Kids Fishing Day — The Moffat County Sheriff ’s Offi ce and the Craig Police Department host a fun day of fi shing for Craig’s youth each June at the Craig Safety Center pond that is stocked with fi sh. Offi cials help kid fi sh and give away free prizes throughout the day. Barbeque and fi shing is on the roster. For more information, call 970-824-4495.

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.


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Farmers Market — From produce to homemade sweets, stroll through downtown Craig’s Alice Pleasant Park on Yampa Avenue to fi nd 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.

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 offi cials, 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 fi reworks 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 970-824-5914.

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 Loudy-Simpson Park Aug. 1 and 2. Hot air balloon pilots fi ll the sky with their colorful balloons. For more information, call 970-826-4444 or visit http://mcballoonfestival.com.

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MoffatCounty

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.

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 get-together, 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 970-629-0758.

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

ANNUALEVENTS

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NOVEMBER

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

youth. The event takes place in early December each year. For more information, call 970-826-0411.

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.

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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EDUCATION

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Eagle’s Nest Preschool1050 Yampa Ave.(970) 824-2552

Early Childhood Center775 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-7457

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East Elementary School600 Texas Ave., Craig(970) 824-6042

Ridgeview Elementary School600 Westridge Road, Craig(970) 824-7018

Sandrock Elementary School201 E. Ninth St., Craig(970) 824-3287

Sunset Elementary School800 W. Seventh St., Craig(970) 824-5762* All Craig elementary schools offer preschool through fifth grade.

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Moffat County School District total enrollment:(Fall 2014 count) 2,175

Moffat County High School graduation rates:• MCHS: 85 percent • State: 77 percent

— Source: Colorado Department of Education

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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.

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.

HIGHER EDUCATION Colorado Northwestern Community College

EDUCATION


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.

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOxOther educational opportunities

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Moffat County School District is rich with learning

opportunities for the students of Craig, more than

2,000 every year.

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 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.

Craig Middle School offers a gateway 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 and

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 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.

LEARNING AT ALL LEVELS Moffat County School District

EDUCATION


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22 Welcome to Craig

Apostolic Lighthouse Church3107 W. First St., Craig(970) 824-2496Pastor Tony Bohrer

Calvary Baptist Church1050 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-5222www.calvarycraig.orgPastor Tim Adams

Church of DestinyBoys & Girls Club of Craig and 1352 N. Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-4486Pastor Parrish Terry

The Church of God450 Rose St., Craig(970) 826-2916, (970) 629-2085Pastor Gerald Cox

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 God1150 E. Ninth St., Craig

(970) 824-8224

Craig Christian Church960 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) [email protected] Scott Middleton, Associate Doug Field

WHERE TOWORSHIP


Church of Christ795 Green St., Craig(970) 824-3176

Faith Lutheran Church580 Green St., Craig(970) 824-3043Pastor John Turner

First Congregational United Church of Christ630 Green St., Craig(970) 824-6836Rev. Lee Berg

Friendship United Methodist Church700 Barclay St., Craig(970) 824-7939Karen Hurst

Jehovah’s Witness665 Westridge Road, Craig(970) 824-2101

The Journey at First Baptist Church1150 W. Ninth St., Craig(970) 824-5926www.thejourneyatfb.orgPastor Len Browning

Lutheran Church of Grace-ELCA657 Green St., Craig(970) 824-3470Pastor Baine White

New Creation Church520 Westridge Road, Craig(970) 826-0792Pastors Jason & Tracey Haskell

New Testament Christian Church1055 County Road 7(970) 824-5604

Ridgeview Church of God690 Riford Road, Craig(970) 824-9619Pastor Tim Douglas

Seventh Day Adventist Church700 Barclay St., Craig(970) 824-3484

St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church691 Green St., Craig(970) 824-6664, (970) 824-8794

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church657 Green St., Craig(970) 824-3470Pastor Bain White St. Michael’s Catholic Church678 School St., Craig(970) 824-5330www.nwtriparish.comRev. Geronimo Gonzalez, Associat Enrique Salazar

Yampa Valley Baptist Church3900 E. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-5424Pastor Phillip Taylen

Sandra KingABR, CDPE, ePRO

Owner/Broker970.629.0596

504 W. Victory WayCraig, CO 81625

Helping you � ndyour castle.

KING Homesand Land REALTY, LLC

24 Welcome to Craig

Pam Horn • Broker/Owner 970-824-7000 • 970-326-6026

11 E. Victory Way • Craig, CO 81625

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Otis Lyons • Broker/AssociateVicki Burns • Broker/Owner

Specializing in: Residential Sales, Farm & Ranch, Recreational Land, Commercial Sales & Rentals, Property Management Services, Storage Lockers & Yard Spaces Available

REALESTATE

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-qualifi ed

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-qualifi ed before you even go look for a home. That way you know what price range you’re qualifi ed 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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Friends helping friends buy & sell real estate.

970.824.4455 508 Yampa Avenue

Kim Cox 970-326-6057Chuck Cobb 970-629-9397Sari Cobb 970-629-9876

Stacey Mathers 970-326-7581Pam Baker 970-234-2988

See every Craig listing at:

REAl EstAtE OffiCEs:

American Northwest Realty105 E. Victory Way, Craig970-824-3445

Cornerstone Realty Ltd.508 Yampa Ave., Craig970-824-4455

Country Living Realty304 W. Victory Way, Craig970-824-0223

Intermountain Real Estate3790 W. Highway 40, Craig970-824-3481

Re/Max About You LLC11 E. Victory Way, Craig970-824-7000

Rocky Mountain Realty2455 W. Victory Way, Craig970-824-8226

Brass Key Realty840 W. Victory Way, Craig970-824-7086

Western United Realty1425 W. Victory Way, Craig970-824-3202

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

Real estate trends: Average price

26 Welcome to Craig

965 West Victory WayCraig, CO 81625

Phone: 970.824.3425

Lee Atkin, DMD

485 Yampa AveCraig, CO 81625

Offi ce: (970)824-8000 Fax: (970)824-1179

-Providing Northwest Colorado with essential Dental care and education for all ages

- Accepts Medicaid, Children's Health Plan Plus and Old Age Pension Program

- Sliding Fee available for those that qualify

MEDICAL SERVICESDIRECTORYThe Memorial Hospital750 Hospital Loop, Craig(970) 824-9411

Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association and Community Health Center 745 Russell St., Craig(970) 824-8233

ChiROPRACtORsArnold Family Chiropractic820 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-3070

McKey Chiropractic469 Breeze St., Craig(970) 824-4444

Natural Health Care Center450 Center St., Craig(970) 824-7744

Rummel Chiropractic Health Center333 E. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-7538

DENtistsCraig Family Dental965 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-3425

A Kidz Dentist1111W. Victory WaySuite 104(970) 824-5670

Neal Fenton580 Pershing St., Suite 100, Craig(970) 824-9785

Northwest Colorado Dental Care485 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-8000

Dushan Voyich200 W. Victory Way, Craig

(970) 824-6643

Allan Weimer444 W. Sixth St., Craig

(970) 824-9408

hEARiNg sPECiAlistsNorthwest Hearing

785 Russell St., Craig(970) 824-7286

The Hearing Aid Office, Inc.1280 Industrial Ave., Craig(970) 824-24401-800-243-6440

hOME CARECentennial Home Care487 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-6882

MENtAl hEAlthMind Springs Health439 Breeze St. Ste. 200, Craig(970) 824-65411-888-207-4004

NuRsiNg CARE AND REhABSandrock Ridge Care and Rehabilitation943 W. Eighth Drive, Craig(970) 826-4100

OB/gYNsDrs. Scott Ellis and Jim Summers 785 Russell St., Craig(970) 824-7180

Yampa Valley OB/GYNDrs. Leslie Ahlmeyer and Mary Bowman1135 E. Highway 40(970) 879-8533

OPtOMEtRists/PhthAlMOlOgistsEyecare Specialties1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 110, Craig,(970) 824-3488

Victory Vision2 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-8307


ORthOPEDiC suRgEONs

Drs. Michael Sisk and Andreas Sauerbrey785 Russell St., Craig(970) 826-2451

PEDiAtRiCiANs

Drs. Kelly Follett and Kristie Yarmer785 Russell St., Craig(970) 824-7180

PhYsiCAl thERAPists

Craig Physical Therapy535 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 826-1552

The Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 116, Craig(970) 824-5992

PhYsiCiANs

Moffat Family ClinicDr. Larry Kipe600 Russell St., Craig (970) 824-3252

The Memorial Hospital Medical ClinicDrs. Alexis Driggs, Scott Ellis, Kelly Follett, Jon Hamilton, Elise Sullivan, Jim Summers, Jeff Womble and Kristie Yarmer, P.A.s Maggie Anderson and Neilene Folks785 Russell St., Craig(970) 826-2400

YampaCare Family MedicineDrs. Shannon Becker, Sarah Hopfenbeck, Michelle Jimerson and Charlie Petersen; Greg Holm, NP595 Russell St.(970) 824-1020

Yampa Valley Medical Center Specialty ClinicDrs. William Baker, Brian Bomberg, Sandy Elvins, Kristen Fahrner, Alexander Meininger, Diane Petersen and Dave Schaller651 Yampa Ave.(970) 824-1711

PsYChOthERAPists/COuNsEliNg

A&S Counseling11 W. Victory Way, Stes. 209 and 210, Craig(970) 824-5552

Yampa Valley PsychotherapistsGary 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

uROlOgY

Urology Clinic785 Russell St., Craig(970) 826-0301

VEtERANs hEAlth

Craig VA Outreach Telehealth Clinic785 Russell St., Ste. 400, Craig(970) 824-6721

YVMC

28 Welcome to Craig

MEDICAL SERVICES

The tradition of the country doctor in small, rural towns isn’t exactly accurate or refl ective 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-the-art accommodations for anyone who might need its services. A part of Craig since 1950, TMH made signifi cant 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-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 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.

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN

THE AREA?

CLASSIC AIR MEDICAL SEARCH AND RESCUE


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• Diagnosis and Treatmentof Medical Conditions

• State-of-the-art-Technology• Ocular Emergencies

• Vision andLearning Specialists

• Vision Therapy• Optical Boutique• Contact Lenses• Certifi ed Staff

Your eyes are beautiful.Let us help you keep it that way.

365 Angler’s Drive, Suite ASteamboat Springs, CO 80488

(970) 879-2020

1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 110 Craig, CO 81625

(970) 824-3488

Dr. Craig Eckroth O.D.Diplomate, American Board of Optometry

Dr. Natalie Hansen, O.D.M.Ed.

30 Welcome to Craig

SOMETHING for

EVERYONE

HORSE RACES

BEAR RIVER YOUNG LIFE


The 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.

A team of more than 30 nurses, certi� ed nursing assistants and support sta� provides excellent care and meets or exceeds Medicare, Medicaid and Veteran’s Administration guidelines for long-term care facility certi� cation.

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

that is encouraged.Services consist of 24-

hour skilled nursing care, wound care, on-site emergency and hospital services, Rehabilitation Department, Restorative Nursing, certi� ed Activities program, a volunteer program, religious services, Resident Council and personal laundry services.

� e Care You Count On345 Cleveland StreetMeeker, CO 81641

www.PioneerHospital.orgWalbridge Memorial Wing/ Social Services Coordinator:

(970) 878-9297

We accept a variety of insurance programs including Veteran’s

Administration, Medicaid and Private Insurance.

Recipient of the 2014 Pinnacle Quality Insight for Customer Experience Award for Patient Care, Resident Activities & Dining Experience.

(Pinnacle Quality Insight recognizes when care providers achieve best-in-class customer service standards as compared against a peer group of long-term care nursing facilities.)

MOFFAT COUNTY PROM

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To Maybell & Dinosaur Moffat County Tourism Association

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WoodburyPark

LEARN MORE ONLINE!Find out about all area businesses at www.explorecraig.com.Find your perfect home at www.craighomefinder.com.Stay up on all of Moffat County’s news at www.craigdailypress.com.

WELCOME TO

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To Steamboat Springs

To Loudy-Simpson Park,Yampa Valley Golf Course, & Craig-Moffat County Airport

Moffat CountySchool DistrictAdministration

City Park &Swimming Pool

Craig Chamberof Commerce & Moffat County Visitor Center

SunsetElementary School

Moffat CountyCourthouse

Moffat CountyFairgrounds

Bureau of LandManagement

Museum ofNW Colorado

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Craig City Hall

Craig Daily Press Craig Fire/Rescue

SandrocksCraig Middle School

SandrockElementary School

EastElementary School

NorthPark

34 Welcome to Craig

HUNTING

2015 BIG GAME HUNTING SEASONSARChERYDeer/ElkAug. 29 to Sept. 27

Pronghorn bucksAug. 15 to 31, either sex Sept. 1 to 20

MooseSept. 12 to 27

Black bearSept. 2 to 30

MuZZlElOADERDeer/Elk/MooseSept. 12 to 20

PronghornSept. 21 to 29

Black bearSept. 12 to 20

RiflESeparate 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

PronghornOct. 3 to 9

MooseOct. 1 to 14Mountain LionApril 1 to 30, Nov. 16 to March 31

*For small game hunting season dates, visit cpw.state.co.us

HUNTING DIRECTORYColorado Parks & Wildlife has a wealth of information available online and through its offi cials.

Visit the organization online at cpw.state.co.us

CPW Headquarters in Denver, 303-297-1192

Northwest region offi ce in Steamboat Springs

(970) 870-2197

Northwest region offi ce in Meeker (970) 878-6090

Area Wildlife Manager for the Craig area is Bill de Vergie, he can be reached at the Meeker offi ce.

Dozens of guides, outfi tters, meat processors and taxidermists are available in Craig and Moffat County as well. Pick up a Colorado Hunter magazine for more.

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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 signifi cant 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 fi rst 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.

For the more seasoned hunter, elk licenses in the units in the northwestern corner of the country are among the most coveted and diffi cult to draw in the state. Lands in game management unit 201 boast some of the biggest trophy elk in the country.

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 outfi tters 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 rifl e 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.

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36 Welcome to Craig

HUNTING

hOW tO huNt iN COlORADOFor 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 signifi cantly 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 fi nd 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 fi rst is in the limited license draw, which occurs each year in April in Colorado. Hunters apply for a license to hunt a specifi c animal in a specifi c unit during a specifi c 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 outfi tters 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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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 fi nding 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 fi nd the historic Marcia Car, a private, luxurious railroad coach built in Chicago in 1906 for David Moffat, Denver banker, businessman and railroad fi nancier. 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

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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 fl ock 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

18801887: Craig’s fi rst school is built. Located in a cabin near Ranney and Fourth St., the building was replaced by Craig Public School in 1892.

1890April 23, 1891: Craig’s fi rst 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 infl icted by George Carr. Reed was Craig’s fi rst murder victim. Carr was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment at Cañon City Penitentiary, and was paroled in 1900.

19001900: Telephone service available in Craig.1904: The automobile comes to Craig. Myrtle Bryan Van Dorn was one of the fi rst Craig residents to ride in a car, in a Cadillac shipped from Denver.April 21, 1908: Craig offi cially incorporated as a town. Residents voted 79 to 40 to become an independent town.

June 16, 1908: A.S. Robinson takes offi ce as Craig’s fi rst mayor, serving until May 13, 1909. Robinson was the town contractor, and was elected following “a minor debate.”

1910Feb. 27, 1911: Moffat County is offi cially 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 & Pacifi c Railroad in Craig because of a lack of funds to continue building. The name was then changed to the Denver & Salt Lake Railroad.

19201924: 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.9301936: Natural gas services fi rst provided by Rocky Mountain Gas Company. Their offi ce was located 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.

19401948: Craig radio station, KRAI, begins broadcasting. Still in business today, the station provided news and music for post-WWII Craig.

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19501950: 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.

19601961: 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.

1970Nov. 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.

19801981: Moffat County High School relocates to its current location at 900 Finley Lane. The former high school became Craig Middle School.

19901993: Mobile phone service first available in Craig.

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.

20002000: 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.

20102011: 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.

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Advocates Crisis Support ServicesContact Person: Sharon FarquharPhone: (970) 824-9709

Al-AnonContact Person: Maxine TurnerPhone: (970) 824-6040

American Cancer SocietyContact Person: Kelly Smith Phone: 970-871-7682

American Legion Post 62Contact Person: Brian BaxterPhone: (970) 824-3625

American Red CrossPhone: (303) 722-7474

Bear River Young LifeContact Person: David PressgrovePhone: (970) 629-9600

Bears Ears Sportsman ClubContact Person: Craig RummelPhone: (970) 824-7538

Bella Vocé Chorus of Sweet Adelines InternationalContact Person: Jeana Womble or Aaron GillettPhone: (970) 824-6472 or (970) 824-5879

BCA Pool LeagueContact People: Jolene Walls and Brian GarciaPhone: (970) 620-0056

Boy Scouts of AmericaContact Person: Randy LooperPhone: (970) 826-4444

Boys & Girls Club of CraigContact Person: Dana DuranPhone: (970) 826-0411

Cedar Mountain Lions Club No. 104Contact Person: Tony ManeotisPhone: (970) 824-4422

Conservation ColoradoContact Person: Sasha Nelson or Luke SchaferPhone: (970) 824-5241

Craig Association of RealtorsContact Person: Vicki GutierrezPhone: (970) 824-0223

Craig Book ClubContact Person: Jan RinkerPhone: (970) 824-4136

Craig Chamber of Commerce& Moffat County Visitor CenterContact Person: Christina OxleyPhone: (970) 824-5689

Craig Concert AssociationContact Person: Faye McKunePhone: (970) 824-1985

Craig Lions ClubContact Person: Al ShepherdPhone: (970) 824-6697

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Craig Men’s Hockey AssociationContact Person: Spencer WaymenPhone: (970) 629-5162

Craig/Moffat Economic Development PartnershipContact Person: Audrey DannerPhone: (970) 620-4370

Craig Quilting GuildContact Person: Cindy Jones Phone: (970) 824-9385

Craig Rotary ClubContact Person: Randy LooperPhone: (970) 826-4444

Craig Sea Sharks U.S.A. Swimming Affi liateContact Person: Kandee DildinePhone: (970) 824-6314

Craig Softball AssociationContact Person: Tanya FergusonPhone: (970) 701-9046

Craig Trap ClubContact Person: Dick KingPhone: (970) 824-6544

Craig Youth Baseball AssociationContact Person: Dave PikePhone: (970) 826-2006

Craig Youth Hockey AssociationContact Person: Charity Neal Phone: (970) 824-7452

Craig Youth Soccer AssociationContact Person: Rusty & Lashawna CoxPhone: (970) 629-9250

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Daughters of the AmericanRevolution NSDARContact Person: Shannan KoucherikPhone: (970) 824-9518

Downtown Business AssociationContact Person: Karen BrownPhone: (970) 824-7898

Elks Club No. 1577Contact Person: Frank Sadvar Phone: (970) 824-6131

Friends of the LibraryContact Person: Sherry SampsonPhone: (970) 824-5116

Girl Scouts of AmericaContact Person: Allison EllingtonPhone: (970) 242-4461

Grand Futures Prevention CoalitionContact Person: Cassandra Vigil Phone: (970) 824-5752

Greenridge MountaineersContact People: Mike and Betta BoatrightPhone: (970) 824-2046

H.A.M. Radio ClubContact Person: Schyler SchmidtPhone: (970) 629-3405

Home Schooling AssociationContact Person: Connie Sue EllisPhone: (970) 824-6911

Horizons Specialized Services, Inc.Contact Person: Deirdre PepinPhone: (970) 846-2061

Humane Society of Moffat CountyPhone: (970) 824-7235

Interfaith Food BankPhone: (970) 824-7355

Kiwanis Club of CraigContact Person: Kevin Oxley Phone: (970) 824-4945

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Knights of ColumbusContact Person: Richard MillerPhone: (970) 701-1049

Little Britches RodeoContact Person: Jeff SalazarPhone: (970) 629-3260

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Maybell Women’s ClubContact Person: Rose White Phone: (970) 272-3080

Men’s Golf AssociationContact Person: Pete HeuerPhone: (970) 276-1131

Moffat County 4-HContact Person: JD SextonPhone: (970) 824-9180

Moffat County Cancer SocietyContact Person: Kelly SmithPhone: (970) 824-3735

Moffat County CattlemenContact: Mark VoloshinPhone: (970) 824-6284

Moffat County CattleWomenPhone: (970) 629-2547

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Moffat County CooperativeExtension OfficePhone: (970) 824-9180

Moffat County Democratic PartyContact Person: Jo Ann BaxterPhone: 970-824-3049

Moffat County Fair BoardPhone: (970) 824-9180

Moffat County Fuller Center for HousingContract Person: Vicki Burns or Neil FolksPhone: (970) 824-7086 or (970) 824-0312

Moffat County RepublicansContact Person: Brandi MeekPhone: (970) 629-9762

Moffat County Tourism AssociationContact Person: Melody VillardPhone: (970) 824-2335

Moffat County Search & RescueContact Person: Barry BarnesPhone: (970) 620-5898

Moffat County Tourism AssociationContact Person: Melody VillardPhone: (970) 824-2335

Moffat County United WayContact Person: Amanda ArnoldPhone: (970) 824-6222

Northwest Chapter of theColorado Outfitters AssociationContact Person: Marie HaskettPhone: (970) 878-4749

Northwest Colorado Chapter ofParrot HeadsContact Person: John HusbandPhone: (970) 629-2586

Northwest ColoradoSnowmobile ClubContact Person: Leeland MischkePhone: (970) 620-6327

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Odd FellowsContact Person: Karl HuntsmanPhone: (970) 826-0089

Red Hat SocietyContact Person: Peggy LawtonPhone: (970) 824-2338Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationContact Person: Bill McKelviePhone: (970) 879-2854

Routt/Moffat WoolgrowersContact Person: Albert VillardPhone: (970) 824-9302

Safari Club International, Yampa Valley ChapterContact Person: Karl HuntsmanPhone: (970) 826-0089

Substance Abuse Prevention ProgramContact Person: Becky OtisPhone: (970) 826-2360

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4265Contact Person: Mark WickPhone: (970) 824-7145

Weight WatchersContact Person: Sandy Sorensen Phone: (970) 214-9782

Wilderness SocietyContact Person: Soren JespersonPhone: (970) 824-5241

Women’s Hockey AssociationContact Person: Gayle Criswell or Charlene AbdellaPhone: (970) 824-8048 or (970) 824-7800

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Yampa Valley Antique Power ClubContact Person: Joe BrownPhone: (970) 824-5688

Yampa Valley BrassContact Person: Jim SimpsonPhone:(970) 824-4138

Yampa Valley Golf AssociationContact Person: Bob MuellerPhone: (970) 824-3673

Yampa ValleyLandlords AssociationContact Person: Connie GomesPhone: (970) 824-7120

Yampa Valley Hens and ChicksContact Person: Susan DomerPhone: (970) 824-6436

Yampa Valley Data PartnersContact Person: Keith KramerPhone: (970) 824-1133

Yampa Valley Pregnancy CenterContact Person: Katie GrobePhone: (970) 824-5204

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MOViEsWest Theatre29 E. Victory Way970-824-2000Check 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

BOWliNgThunder Rolls Bowling Center990 Industrial Ave.970-824-2695Adult 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.

gOlfYampa Valley Golf Course2179 Colo. Highway 394970-824-3673yampavalleygolf.comMarch to OctoberHours: Daylight to darkCost: Resident — $28 for 18 holes, $19 for 9Resident seniors — $22 for 18, $16 for 9 Monday through Friday, regular rates Saturday and SundayNon-resident, all ages — $35 for 18, $26 for 9Saturday and SundayFull memberships and season punch passes available, with a wide variety of options. Contact the pro shop for more details.

sWiMMiNgCraig Swimming Complex lap pooand wave pool(970) 824-3015

605 Washington St.May 26 to Late AugustHours: 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and SundayCost: Daily — $4.50 adults, $3.75 kids 12 to 17, $3.50 kids 4 to 11Annual pass — $90 adults, $75 kids 12 to 17, $70 kids 4 to 11Family pass — $200 for family of four, $25 for each additional memberSenior citizens and children 3 and under free

Moffat County High School pool900 Finley Lane(970) 824-7036October to May, excluding public school holidays and MCHS swim team practices and meetsCost: Child daily $3, Adult daily $410-punch pass $3020-punch pass $45Individual season pass $75Family season pass $100Hours: Monday through Thursday lap swimming 6 to 7 p.m., open swim 7 to 8:15Saturday lap swimming noon to 1 p.m., open swim 1 to 4 p.m.

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• Curling, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays

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Cost: Individual $45 per month

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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 5 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and

Thursdays for drop-ins

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The Craig campus of the oldest Taekwondo school in

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Northwest Colorado Taekwondo/Hapkido1111 W. Victory Way(970) 629-3385Learn martial arts from Craig’s very own Master of Tae Kwon Do, Paul Cruz. Northwest Colorado Tae Kwon Do is the fl agship school of the Kom Do Kwan Martial Arts Association and offers classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced martial artists from ages fi ve 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 Center538 Pershing St.(970) 629-2692Competitive and recreational gymnasticslessons for children, as well as baby and meclasses during the winter.Hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through FridayBaby and Me 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 1 to June 1Cost: $40 per month

Trapper Fitness Center261 Commerce Dr.

(970) 824-6932Cost: Memberships are $25 or more, with different monthly and yearly packages availableColorado Northwestern Community College students with at least three credits freeIn addition to basic fi tness options and 24-hour access, Trapper offers racquetball and basketball courts, cross-training, Zumba, yoga, Pilates and circuit training classes and has two personal trainers.

OutDOOR fuNBlack 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 fi shing trips, animal observation and inspiring views in an uncrowded atmosphere.

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

Breeze Street ParkA 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.

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Cedar MountainCedar 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 ParkCraig 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 ReservoirElkhead, 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 fi shing are also popular at Elkhead, which features smallmouth and largemouth bass, channel catfi sh, northern pick and rainbow trout.

Loudy-Simpson ParkLoudy-Simpson, south of Craig, is Craig’s do-it-

all park location. With soccer and baseball fi elds, 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 fi shing 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.

Red Coyote AdventureAmong the most popular activities in Craig in the

summertime is fl oating the Yampa River. Red Coyote Adventure, operating out of Jackson’s Offi ce 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 Offi ce Supply at 970-629-8499 for individual or multiple tube rates, or large raft rates.

Woodbury Sports ComplexOn 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 fi elds, outdoor basketball courts and a playground to offer fun for every member of the family.

Yampa RiverThe 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 fi shing access. The river contains trout and northern pike.

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58 Welcome to Craig

EMERgENCY NuMBERsEmergency (fi re, police, ambulance)

911

Craig Police Department

Dispatch for police assistance:

(970) 824-8111

Administration number:

(970) 826-2360

Moffat County Sheriff ’s Offi ce

(970) 824-4495

Colorado State Patrol

(970) 824-6501

The Memorial Hospital

(970) 824-9411

Craig Fire/Rescue

(970) 824-5914

WAstE COllECtiON, WAtERAND sEWER sERViCEsCity of Craig

300 W. Fourth St., Craig

(970) 824-8151

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www.ci.craig.

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NAtuRAl gAsAtmos Energy

65 S. Ranney St., Craig

1-888-286-6700

www.atmosenergy.com

ElECtRiCitY Yampa Valley Electric Association

3715 E. U.S. Highway 40, Craig

(970) 824-6593

www.yvea.com

CABlE tElEVisiON/iNtERNEt/DigitAl CABlE/tElEPhONE sERViCEsCenturyLink

1-855-400-4707

www.centurylinkquote.com

Charter Communications

580 Russell St., Craig

1-855-332-7344

www.charter.com

Dish Network

1-866-488-8050

www.dish.com

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1-877-296-5734

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Zirkel Wireless

330 S. Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs

(970) 871-8500

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DRiVER’s liCENsE OffiCEDriver’s Examining Division

555 Breeze Street., Craig

(970) 824-5447

VEhiClE REgistRAtiONMoffat County Clerk & Recorder’s Office

221 W. Victory Way, Suite 200, Craig

(970) 824-9104

NEWsPAPERCraig Daily Press and Saturday Morning Press

466 Yampa Ave., Craig

(970) 824-7031

www.craigdailypress.com

RADiO stAtiONKRAI & 55 Country

1111 W. Victory Way (Centennial Mall)

(970) 824-6574

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POst OffiCEs Craig Post Office

556 Pershing St., Craig

(970) 824-8506

MAYBEll POst OffiCE200 Collum St., Maybell

(970) 272-9907

liBRARiEsMoffat County Libraries

Branches in Craig, Maybell and Dinosaur

(970) 824-5116

www.moffat.lib.co.us

60 Welcome to Craig

GOVERNINGBOARDS

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) 824-5517, www.co.moffat.co.us

CRAig fiRE/REsCuE

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

Meeting schedule: 7:00 p.m. the third Thursday of every month

Contact: Administrative Assistant Tonya Mercer at (970) 824-5914, http://www.craigfirerescue.org/index.html

MOffAt COuNtY sChOOl BOARD

Members: KC Hume, Sue Voloshin, Darrell Camiletti, J.B. Chapman, Joel Browning, Tony Peroulis and Tony St. John.

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) 824-3268, 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

MEEtiNg sChEDulE:

Contact: Colorado Northwestern Community College, 1-800-562-1105, http://www.cncc.edu/

OffiCiAls

Craig Police Chief:Walt Vanatta — 970-826-2365

Moffat County Sheriff:KC Hume — 970-826-2310


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