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Welcome to Craig is an annual publication of the Craig Daily Press. To have a copy mailed to your home, contact Gary Cole at 970-824-2600.To inquire about advertising opportunities, contact Sheli Steele at 970-875-1782.All photos and stories credited to the Craig Daily Press unless otherwise noted.on the coVeR: Shaelynne Fross holds up two rainbow trout caught at Little Rascals Pond as part of Cops, Vets and Kids Fishing Day. The annual event is held in June. Photo by Andy Bockelman

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

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

Craig is the mega-center for outdoor activities, and I would like to encourage you to consider visiting our one of our annual events. The kick-off to summer starts with our annual Grand Olde West Days over the Memorial Day weekend. Following that is our Whittle the Wood carving contest in June. On the Fourth of July, we have the Veterans of Foreign Wars parade and a barbecue in Veterans Memorial Park. 7KH�ƓUVW�RI�$XJXVW��ZH�KDYH�RXU�VLJQDWXUH�0RIIDW�County Balloon Festival at Loudy-Simpson Park down by the Yampa River. The annual Moffat County Fair in August is an event you won’t want to miss either.

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

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

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

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

— Ray Beck, Mayor of Craig

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8 annual events18 Dining directory20 lodging directory22 education28 medical services

32 maps34 Worship36 Hunting40 real estate44 ar ts & culture

46 Heritage48 clubs & organizations54 Fun for ever yone

60 get connected62 governing boards


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Januarydiamonds 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.

FebruaryaRt Walk & taste oF chocolate The annual event showcases local artists’ work each February. Hundreds of art lovers stroll through historic downtown Craig businesses to see a variety of artwork from area artists. Chocolate tasting and music are available at various locations. Call 970-824-8148 for more information. mule deeR Foundation BeneFit The Northwest Colorado Chapter Mule Deer

Foundation hosts an annual fundraiser takes place in February at the Clarion Inn & Suites and includes dinner, games, drawings DQG�PRUH�WR�EHQHƓW�wildlife and preserve natural habitats. Call 970-629-1760 for more information.connections 4 kids “cheRish the little things” aRt shoWEach 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 for more information.

MarchkiWanis 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 JRYHUQPHQW�RIƓFLDOV��local businesses and media. The skits are hilarious, and Craig residents look forward to the event each year. Proceeds help fund the Kiwanis scholarships. kRai sPRing exPoCraig’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 970-824-6574 for more information. saFaRi cluB inteRnational annual BanquetThe group’s annual fundraiser banquet in March at the Clarion Inn & Suites, complete with dinner, connections 4 kids “cheRish the little things” aRt shoW


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games, silent and live auctions and more, including a big prize of an African excursion. Call 970-519-2531 for more information.state oF the community Find out who the upcoming candidates are for each election cycle at the State of the Community at 6 p.m. March 24 at the Clarion Inn & Suites. City and FRXQW\�RIƓ�FLDOV�discuss budgetary news and important information pertaining to our community. Community awards also are distributed. Call 970-824-5689 for more information.

Aprilhealth FaiR

The annual Health Fair’s goal is to promote health and wellbeing in Craig. It provides low-cost blood work and free health screenings. Booth activities, healthy foods and snacks will also be on hand. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16 at The Memorial Hospital in Craig located at 750

Hospital Loop. Call 970-824-9411 for more information. hoRizons Pick-a-dishHorizons puts on cooking contest each year where local restaurants team up with Horizons’ clients and cook food. The specialty dishes are then sampled by community members. This year the event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 14 at Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Call 970-824-7804 for more information.BeaR RiVeR young liFe BanquetThe Bear River Young Life Banquet features a dinner buffet at 5:30 p.m. April 17 at the Moffat County Fairground Pavilion. This is a free event. It’s the organizations annual fundraiser, and it also informs the public about Young Life’s plans for the upcoming year and accomplishments of years past. For more information, call 970-629-9600 or visit www.bearriver.younglife.org.

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

each spring as they relocate the herd from their winter range near Browns Park to the summer pastures at Big Gulch. The public is welcome to attend the event, which is one of the

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Holiday Craft ShowNovember 11th & 12th

Winter Arts and Craft Show December 9th & 10th

Santa’s WorkshopDecember 9th & 10thDecember 16th & 17th

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biggest horse drives in the country. More than 400 domestic horses stroll through town on U.S. Highway 40. It’s a great day for photographers to snap photos of cowboys and cowgirls on their horses. The several-day drive starts in early May each year. Call 970-824-5689 for more information.sPecial olymPicsSpecial Olympians from across the region converge in Craig to compete in weightlifting, WUDFN�DQG�Ɠ�HOG�DQG�

swimming events. The Craig Kiwanis Club and many volunteers help out. Call 970-629-1509 for more information.WheRe the hell’s mayBell Bike RideThis annual scenic spring bike ride takes cyclists from Craig to Maybell along with refreshments in Lay. The total distance from Craig to Maybell is 30 miles, giving riders an opportunity to see the high desert plains of Northwest Colorado. The event takes place in May.

Call 970-826-2029 for more information. BRoWn’s amusement caRniVal There’s something for everyone at the annual colorful carnival, including rides, games, cotton candy, hot dogs, stuffed animals and more. A huge Ferris Wheel, a mini roller coaster and a carnival maze is set up on the east end of Craig. The carnival will take place Memorial Day Weekend at Moffat County Fairgrounds.

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

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moFFat county dRaFt hoRse shoWAll the working ranch teams in Moffat County get together to work their horses. Horse competitions and tons of fun are in

store Memorial Day Weekend at Moffat County Fairgrounds. The event also teaches kids how to drive horses. Call 970-629-2380 for more information.

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information.Whittle the Wood RendezVous This is Craig’s premier event each year at Loudy-Simpson Park. It’s a competition between chainsaw artists from across the nation who create art from tree trunks. The public is invited to watch 10 artists saw into large tree logs, creating amazing works of art. The event runs from Wednesday June 15 through Saturday June 18, and features live music, vendors

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

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

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

Julylittle 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, JRYHUQPHQW�RIƓFLDOV��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 ƓUHZRUNV�VKRZ�HDFK�Independence Day from Moffat County High School. Craig and Moffat County residents watch bursting bulbs explode into the air to celebrate the Fourth of July. Call 970-824-5914 for more information.

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AugustmoFFat 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. 5 and 6. Hot air balloon SLORWV�Ɠ�OO�WKH�VN\�with their colorful balloons. For more information, call 970-826-4444 or visit mcballoonfestival.com. moFFat county Balloon FestiVal

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moFFat county FaiRAll of the hard work that residents and 4-H members put into raising animals, growing food and creating arts and crafts each year are awarded at the annual Moffat County Fair. The weeklong event takes place Aug. 8 through 13 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds and includes animal judging, vendors and some quirky contests. Fore more information, call 970-824-9180 or www.

moffatcountyfair.com. BeaR RiVeR young liFe golF touRnament Bear River Young Life will host its annual golf tournament, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Proceeds go to the youth of Northwest Colorado. All ages are welcome to register for the event. For more information, call 970-629-9600 or visit www.bearriver.younglife.org.

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

629-0758 for more information.sheeP Wagon days This annual event educates Craig’s youth about Moffat County’s sheep industry and history. The event takes place at the Wyman Living History Museum where participants learn about sheering sheep to how to fully use the lamb, whether it be for wool or meat. Authentic wagons are also on display at along with a petting zoo that includes sheep,

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

OctoberWyman’s PumPkin Patch The best part of fall happens in October when pumpkins are plucked, bought and carved for Halloween. For those who like a plethora of pumpkins to choose from, the Wyman Pumpkin Patch is where you want to go. The event usually takes

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

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

preparing them for the spooky holiday.

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Craig’s Centennial Mall. For more information, visit www.centennialmall.com.cRaBFest If you’re looking for a VHDIRRG�Ɠ[��&UDEIHVW�ZLOO�ƓOO�\RXU�WXPP\�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 FLW\�RIƓFLDOV�VWUDS�RQ�a bib and get crackin’. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilions. Call 970-824-5689 for more information.PaRade oF lightsThe annual parade rings in the Christmas season for Craig. Floats decorated in lights make their way down the main streets of Craig. The parade is at the end of November. Call 970-824-7898 for more information.

DecembercoWBoy chRistmasThe 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. Call 970-826-0411 for more information.doWn home chRistmas celeBRationThe Downtown Business Association hosts a Christmas celebration for the community along Yampa Avenue, with chestnuts roasting RQ�DQ�RSHQ�ƓUH��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 WKH�ƓUVW�ZHHNHQG�of December at Centennial Mall where community members can donate cash, food and goods to kids, the needy and senior citizens for the holiday season. Call 970-824-6574 for more information.WinteR aRts & cRaFts shoW Vendors from Craig and surrounding areas gather to sell their homemade crafts and goodies at Craig’s Centennial

Mall. For more information, visit www.centennialmall.com.FestiVal oF tRees Each year, Moffat County United Way, Youth United Way and the Key Club hosts a multi-week event where businesses and QRQSURƓWV�GHFRUDWH�trees at the Moffat County Courthouse for residents to enjoy. The event begins the Saturday after Thanksgiving and runs through the New Year. Call 970-629-9966 for more information.

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Americancastle Ranch steakhouseClarion Inn & Suites,300 S. Colorado Highway 13970-824-4000cool WateR gRille337 W. Victory Way970-824-1756thundeR Rolls BoWling centeR990 Industrial Ave.970-824-2695mulligan’s2179 Highway 394970-824-3764

oP BaR & gRill534 E. Victory Way970-824-8918J.W. snack’s BaR & gRill210 E. Victory Way970-826-0468Village inn1103 W. Victory Way970-824-9600elk mountain RestauRant1740 U.S. Highway 40dad’s cookhouse385 Ranney St.

Asiangalaxy RestauRant & lounge524 Yampa Ave.970-824-8164ocean PeaRl441 W. Victory Way970-824-8888

Coffee and BakeriesdoWntoWn Books coFFee shoP543 Yampa Ave.970-824-5343

ks kReations523 Yampa Ave.970-824-2151mudd shack coFFee house1111 W. Victory Way

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Preschooleagle’s nest PReschool1050 Yampa Ave.970-824-2552eaRly childhood centeR775 Yampa Ave.970-824-7457

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Middle schoolcRaig middle school915 Yampa Ave.970-824-3289

High schoolmoFFat county high school900 Finley Lane970-824-7036

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CollegecoloRado noRthWesteRn community college2801 W. Ninth St.970-824-1100 (Craig)1-800-562-1105 (Craig and Rangely)www.cncc.edu

School administrationmoFFat county school distRict administRation775 Yampa Ave.970-824-3268www.moffatsd.org

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

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

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

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

As the institution that prepares teenagers for adulthood, Moffat County High School features a wide array of programs for students of any interest, whether they’re accomplished athletes, talented artists or high-achieving academics who plan to go on to do great things in the career world. Enrolling in dual-credit programs through Colorado Northwestern Community College allows upperclassmen to complete college courses ahead of time. Some students KDYH�EHHQ�NQRZQ�WR�ƓQLVK�WKHLU�VHQLRU�\HDU�ZLWK�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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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 ƓHOG�WKDW�FRXOG�EHFRPH�D�OLIHORQJ�MRE�IRU�WKHP��such as cosmetology, massage therapy, mine training and auto and diesel technology, with ample space for practical learning. The college’s proximity to The Memorial Hospital adds to a strong partnership between TMH and CNCC’s nursing program.

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

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

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The style of the program also allows them to participate in MCHS extracurricular activities and sports if they’re inclined, while being able to either catch up to where their peers are, or, in some cases, graduate high school early and move on to college or a career sooner.

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Many families in Craig employ a home school format, and a number of them are involved with Northwest Colorado HomeSchool Association. The organization is also Christian-based and nondenominational and serves as a local cooperative support network, with parents and children collaborating frequently by sharing resources, ideas, techniques and more to create the best possible learning environment.

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DentistscRaig Family dental965 W. Victory Way970-824-3425neal Fenton580 Pershing St., Suite 100970-824-9785noRthWest coloRado dental coalition485 Yampa Ave.970-824-8000

dushan Voyich200 W. Victory Way970-824-6643allan WeimeR444 W. Sixth St.970-824-9408

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Physical therapistscRaig Physical theRaPy535 Yampa Ave.970-826-1552the memoRial hosPital RehaBilitation centeR1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 116970-824-5992

PhysiciansmoFFat Family clinicDr. Larry Kipe600 Russell St. 970-824-3252the memoRial hosPital medical clinicDrs. William Baker, Anna Lundeen, Bryan Bomberg, Katherine McClanahan, Kevin Borchard, Alexander Meininger, Timothy Bresnahan, Gerald Myers, Stacy Childs, Clay Pendleton, X. Alexis Driggs, Andreas Sauerbrey, J. Scott Ellis, Michael Sisk, Kelly Follett, Elise Sullivan, Howard

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Moffat County offers thousands of acres of public land for hunters who want to do it on WKHLU�RZQ��RU�KDV�GR]HQV�RI�RXWƓ�WWHUV�EDVHG�RXW�of Craig to provide guidance and enrich the hunting experience.

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

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For newcomers to Colorado, the most important thing to do before hunting is to become a Colorado resident by getting a new ID. Non-resident hunting rates, especially RQ�ELJ�JDPH�DQLPDOV��DUH�VLJQLƓFDQWO\�PRUH�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 LQ�&RORUDGR��&RQVXOW�WKH�&3:�ZHEVLWH�WR�ƓQG�D�hunter education course that works for you and sign up is inexpensive.

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

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year in April in Colorado. Hunters apply for a OLFHQVH�WR�KXQW�D�VSHFLƓF�DQLPDO�LQ�D�VSHFLƓF�XQLW�GXULQJ�D�VSHFLƓF�KXQWLQJ�VHDVRQ��DQG�ZDLW�WR�VHH�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 �IURP�JURFHU\�WR�KDUGZDUH�VWRUHV��DQG�RXWƓWWHUV�around the state.

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real estate

If you’re looking for a large and affordable home, Craig is ripe for the picking.

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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

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2012: $136,810

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arts & culture

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

The Museum of Northwest Colorado has been in its current location since 1991, expanding from a small exhibition within the Moffat County Courthouse. The establishment is home to many displays of Western heritage DQG�LV�DOZD\V�Ɠ�QGLQJ�QHZ�PDWHULDOV�WR�VKRZ�what life was like in a different time period, whether with artifacts used in the 19th century or a look at the numerous families to pass through Craig schools over the years, many of which are still prominent in the area.maRcia caR2Q�WKH�HDVW�VLGH�RI�WRZQ��YLVLWRUV�ZLOO�Ɠ�QG�WKH�

historic Marcia Car, a private, luxurious railroad coach built in Chicago in 1906 for David Moffat, Denver banker, businessman and railroad Ɠ�QDQFLHU��1DPHG�DIWHU�0RIIDWōV�GDXJKWHU��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.Wyman liVing histoRy museum

On the outskirts of Craig lies the Wyman Living History Museum, which houses a huge assortment of items collected over the years by founder Lou Wyman, who started the facility in 2006 to honor the spirit of his homesteader father. Its inventory includes anything and everything you could imagine, its biggest display being an authentic M47 Patton tank used in World War II.

The museum also offers a huge outdoor area for events throughout the year and houses its pet, Junior the elk. Blacksmithing sessions during the summer also get patrons in touch with the days of yore.aRts

The arts community of Craig is a small but 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

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College’s annual arts magazine.Whittle the Wood caRVings

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.7KH�WRXULVWV�ZKR�ŴRFN�WR�&UDLJ�&LW\�3DUN�ŋ�

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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Heritage

The following list recaps some of the noteworthy points in Craig’s history1880��&UDLJōV�ƓUVW�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: &UDLJōV�ƓUVW�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

ZRXQG�LQŴLFWHG�E\�George Carr. Reed ZDV�&UDLJōV�ƓUVW�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 ƓUVW�&UDLJ�UHVLGHQWV�to ride in a car, in a Cadillac shipped from Denver.April 21, 1908: Craig RIƓFLDOO\�LQFRUSRUDWHG�as a town. Residents voted 79 to 40 to become an independent town.June 16, 1908: A.S. 5RELQVRQ�WDNHV�RIƓFH�DV�&UDLJōV�ƓUVW�PD\RU��serving until May 13, 1909. Robinson was the town contractor, and was elected following “a minor debate.”1910Feb. 27, 1911: Moffat County is RIƓFLDOO\�HVWDEOLVKHG��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 & 3DFLƓF�5DLOURDG�LQ�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.


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Shepherd Plumbing and Heating. Craig’s oldest continuous retail business — now called Shepherd & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning — remains more than 90 years later.19301936: Natural gas VHUYLFHV�ƓUVW�SURYLGHG�by Rocky Mountain Gas Company. Their RIƓFH�ZDV�ORFDWHG�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.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 ƓUVW�EURXJKW�WKH�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 IRU�WKH�ƓUVW�WLPH��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 VHUYLFH�ƓUVW�DYDLODEOH�in Craig. Phone users have since seen a progression in cellular phones quite different from WKH�WHOHSKRQHV�ƓUVW�introduced to Craig in 1900.1994: Dial-up ,QWHUQHW�ƓUVW�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 FHQWHQQLDO�RI�WKH�ƓUVW�passenger train to arrive in town.

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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 weekdays, $3.50 per game evenings and weekends, $4.50 per game 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

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

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

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