Craig’s deer neighbors: How do they stay warm?

The Haven Assisted Living is hosting Laps for Love throughout this February outside of the building at 300 S. Shelton Lane in Hayden. Community members are invited to enjoy the groomed track around The Haven on snowshoes or cross country skis. People can also log their laps for a chance to win prizes.

The regional bus line between Steamboat Springs and Craig saw more passengers in 2022 than ever before, surpassing the previous record in 2019 by about 23%. The increase amounts to 7,700 more trips on the regional bus over the previous high. While the regional line hasn’t reached its capacity, some riders have encountered buses that are full, prompting discussions about how to increase the number of seats available.

As a part of the Moffat County Library’s strategic planning process, the library is asking residents for feedback on ways to improve the library’s offerings and programs. Keisha Bickford, library manager, said the survey will ask about the community’s needs, what residents expect from the library and why people don’t utilize library resources.

Sometimes care close to home is the best care. That’s what Tom Kleinschnitz learned when he had his knee replaced at Memorial Regional Hospital in Craig last year. When his knee was hurting in early 2022, the then-65-year-old made an appointment at Moffat County Employee Health and Wellness Center. An X-ray revealed bone-on-bone osteoarthritis. This means that the cartilage in Kleinschnitz’s knee joint had thinned to the point that the bones were starting to rub together.

Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA is a nonprofit organization that recruits, screens, trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and or neglect. Many of the children we serve have been removed from their homes and are in foster care or living with a relative. We...

One of Craig’s most delicious yearly events is on the horizon. The 17th annual Taste of Chocolate will take place from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 11 in downtown Craig. A local favorite hosted by the Downtown Business Association, Taste of Chocolate lets area bakers show off their talents by setting up shop in businesses along Yampa Avenue.

The oldest members of the Moffat County wrestling team continue to push forward as they come into what will be the final month of their biggest season yet. The MCHS boys will host a triangular on Thursday, Jan. 26, between the Bulldogs, Hayden and Basalt, while the MoCo girls will square off in a dual with Basalt. The match will start at 5 p.m. and include a senior night ceremony highlighting the seniors who are a part of the boys program.

Assisted by the Rout County Combined Emergency Response Team and local law enforcement, Moffat County’s All Crime Enforcement Team arrested three people this week after allegedly discovering dozens of suspected fentanyl pills while raiding an apartment in Craig. According to an arrest affidavit, officers applied for a search warrant...

A local student has earned a spot in the Lockheed Martin internship program through the Colorado Northwestern Community College cybersecurity program. Gwen Diozaki, a 2021 graduate of Moffat County High School, is starting her third semester at CNCC, and if everything goes as planned, she will graduate in December 2023.