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4 Welcome to Craig

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

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Craig, Colorado lies along the Yampa River where the river valley opens into the vast reaches of Moffat County. Located near the eastern Moffat County boundary, it is the halfway point between denver and Salt Lake City and is a very important economic hub in northwest Colorado. it is also less than a two-hour drive south from Craig to i-70, and less than a two-hour drive north to i-80. Since its incorporation in 1908 and with the arrival of the railroad a few years later, Craig has always been a center of commerce in the region.

With stunning alpine landscapes in the Elkhead Mountains to the north, the Williams Fork Mountains to the south and the fabulous high desert to the west, the City of Craig is in a perfect position to offer travelers and visitors opportunities for outdoor recreation, old west and native American historical exploration and the enjoyment of other local amenities.

Craig works hard to improve the economic health of the community and provide quality services to its citizens. our partnerships with county government, the chamber of commerce,

the economic development partnership and other important organizations serve to enhance the quality of life in the Yampa Valley.

A new community college campus and a new hospital, along with other upcoming community improvements make Craig a great place to bring a family, or locate a business, or both!

Welcome to Craig!

Craig Mayor Terry CarwileWelcomeS You

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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 go to Craig Rotary’s scholarship fund, literacy program and more. 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.

� 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

ANNuAl eVeNtSthe same weekend of Art Walk & taste of Chocolate. Call (970) 824-1081.

Wyman’s Winter Festival — Each winter, the Wyman Living History Museum in Craig hosts its annual snow event at the museum on Presidents day Weekend. Events include the Western Antique Snowmobile Show, X-treme Mountain Races, a chili cook-off, sleigh rides, sledding for the children and ice sculptures. it’s family and community fun for everyone. Call (970) 824-6346 for more information.

state of the City/County — Find out who the upcoming candidate are for each election cycle at the State of the City/County. City and county officials also discuss budgetary news and important information pertaining to the community. Call (970) 824-5689.

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 government officials, local businesses and media. the skits are hilarious, and Craig residents look forward to the event each year. Proceeds help fund the Kiwanis scholarships. For more information, call (970) 824-8033.

Krai spring Expo — Craig’s local radio station, KRAi 93.7 FM, hosts an annual spring expo each March where northwest Colorado’s new products from local merchants and artists are on display for purchase and viewing. Call the radio station at (970) 824-6574 for more information.

bear river young life banquet — the Bear River Young Life Banquet features a dessert buffet each March. it’s the organization’s annual fundraiser, and it also informs the public about Young Life’s plans for the upcoming year and accomplishments of years past. For more


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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. the event will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on April 26 at the Memorial Hospital in Craig. For more information, call (970) 824-9411.

MAYhome and garden show — the annual show is a great place to start your spring project list. the event is sponsored by the Craig daily Press and is held on Mother’s day weekend this year. For more information, call (970) 875-1788.

� sombrero ranches horse Drive — For three generations, cowboys have driven horses through Maybell every spring as they relocate the heard from their winter range near Browns Park to the summer pastures at Big Gulch. the public is welcome to attend this event, which is one of the biggest horse drives in the country. More than 600 horses stroll through town on U.S. Highway 40. 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.

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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 event takes place on May 17. 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 and more. the carnival will take place from May 22 through 26 at Moffat County Fairgrounds.

grand olde West Days — the annual festival has bull riding, a carnival, vendors and more. it takes place May 23 through 26 in downtown Craig, among other locations. Call (970) 824-2151 for more information or visit www.grandoldewestdays.com.

� Wild West Weekend — Rodeo activities such as bucking broncos, mutton busting, barrel riding and a cowboy poetry dinner will take place on May 24 and 25 at Moffat County Fairgrounds. Call (970) 824-8621 for more information.

JUNE� Cops & Kids Fishing Day — the Moffat County Sheriff’s office and the Craig Police department host a fun day of fishing for Craig’s youth each June at the Craig Safety Center pond that is stocked with fish. Barbecue and fishing is on the rosters. For more information, call (970) 824-4495.

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 cottonwood logs, creating amazing works of art. the event runs from June 11 through 14, and features live music, vendors, food, a beer garden and more. As part of the entertainment, this year’s headlining band is Atlanta Rhythm Section. For more information, visit www.whittlethewood.com.

Farmers Market — From produce to homemade sweets, stroll through downtown Craig’s Alice Pleasant Park on Yampa Avenue to find delicious goods to take home. the market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. on thursdays from mid-June through September.

young life & Colorado Cruisers Car & Motorcycle show — A fundraiser for Bear River Young Life, the car and motorcycle show exhibits vehicles of all shapes, sizes and conditions. on Friday, June 13 multiple events will take place at Loudy-Simpson Park. on Saturday, June 14 cars will start lining up at 8 a.m. 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 July 1 and 2. For more information, call (970) 629-3260.

Fourth of July parade — the annual Fourth of July Parade is a sight to see. Community members, local businesses, government officials, Veterans of Foreign War, the American Legion, a community band and more march down downtown’s Victory Way to show their patriotic pride.

ANNUAL EVENTS


ANNUAL EVENTS

� 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. For more information, call (970) 824-5914.

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 on July 15 at Moffat County High School. Call 800-227-2345.

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. 2 and 3. Hot air balloon pilots fi ll the sky with their colorful balloons. For more information, call (970) 826-4444 or visit www.mcballoonfestival.com.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

� Moffat County Fair — All of the hard work that residents and 4-H members put into raising animals, growing food and creating arts and crafts each year are awarded at the annual Moffat County Fair. the weeklong event takes place Aug. 3 through 9 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds and includes animal judging, vendors and some quirky contests, including Catch A Pig. Call (970) 824-9180 or visit www.moffatcountyfair.com for more information.

SEPTEMBERsheep 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 shearing 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 and more. the event takes place Sept. 11 through 13. Call (970) 824-2335 for more information or visit www.sheepwagondays.com. OCTOBER� 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.


ANNUAL EVENTS

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. Call (970) 824-6346.

NOVEMBERholiday Crafts show — Vendors from Craig and surrounding areas gather to sell their homemade crafts and goodies. the show takes place in early nov. 7 and 8 at Craig’s Centennial Mall. Visit www.centennialmall.com for more information.

� parade of lights — the annual parade rings in the Christmas season for Craig. Floats decorated in lights make their way down the main streets of Craig. the parade is at the end of november. Call (970) 824-5689.

dECEMBERCowboy 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.

Krai & 55 Country holiday Drive — A perfect opportunity to give back to the community. the drive will be held dec. 4 and 5 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 on dec. 12 and 13. For more information, visit www.centennialmall.com.

� Festival of trees — Celebrate the holidays with this event sponsored by Moffat County United Way, as local businesses and organizations dress up Christmas trees and put them on display in the Moffat County Courthouse. the good cheer lasts from december through part of January and also includes special viewing days. For more information, call (970) 824-6222.

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Cool Water grille337 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-1756

Double barrel steakhouse351 Ranney St., Craig(970) 620-4490

op bar & grill534 E. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-8918

thunder rolls bowling Center990 industrial Ave., Craig (970) 824-2695

tin Cup grill2179 Highway 394, Craig(970) 824-3764

village inn1103 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-9600

BARBECUE J.W. snack’s bar & grill210 E. Victory Way, Craig(970) 826-0468

Mom & pop’s bbQ1740 E. Highway 40, Craig(970) 824-0322

ASiANgalaxy restaurant & lounge524 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-8164

ocean pearl441 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-8888

iTALiANCarelli’s pizzeria & pasta465 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-6868

Domino’s pizza1111 W. Victory Way #124, Craig(970) 824-4855

gino’s neighborhood pizzeria and grill572 Breeze St., Craig(970) 824-6323

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bear valley inn755 E. Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-8101

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Candlewood suites92 Commerce St., Craig (970) 824-8400

Colorado inn & suites205 E. Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-3274

Craig Campground2800 E. U.S. Highway 40, Craig (970) 824-5105

El Monte inn441 W. Victory Way, Craig (970) 824-8888

Elk run inn627 W. Victory Way, Craig (970) 826-4444 or 1-888-696-9720

hampton inn & suites377 Cedar Court, Craig(970) 826-9900

Clarion inn & suites300 S. Highway 13, Craig (970) 824-4000 or 1-800-465-4329

lone pine inn910 Yampa Ave., Craig (970) 824-2363

taylor street bed & breakfast403 taylor St., Craig (970) 824-5866

traveler inn2690 W. Highway 40, Craig (970) 824-7066 or 1-800-458-7228

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eDucAtioNPRESCHOOLEagle’s nest preschool1050 Yampa Ave.(970) 824-2552

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

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEast 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

Maybell school30 Haynes Ave., Maybell(970) 272-3266

All Craig elementary schools offer preschool through

fifth grade. Maybell has kindergarten through eighth

grade and is open to Craig students.

MiddLE SCHOOLCraig Middle school915 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-3289

HigH SCHOOLMoffat County high school900 Finley Lane, Craig(970) 824-7036

ALTERNATiVE SCHOOLyEs alternative program775 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 826-6291

goal academy1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 112, Craig(970) 208-6329goalac.org

PRiVATE SCHOOLCalvary baptist school1050 Yampa Ave.(970) 824-3111

HOME SCHOOLnorthwest Coloradohome school association(970) 824-6911

COLLEgEColorado northwestern Community College2801 W. ninth St.(970) 824-11001-800-562-1105www.cncc.edu

SCHOOL AdMiNiSTRATiONMoffat County school District administration775 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-3268www.moffatsd.org

Moffat County School district total enrollment:2,241 fall 2013 count

Moffat County high School graduation rates:MCHS: 87 percent | State: 77 percent


leARNiNG At All leVelSMoffaT CounTy SChool DiSTriCT

Moffat County School district is rich with learning opportunities for the students of Craig, seeing about 2,200 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 and parent favorites, and the schools continue to implement technology into the classroom more and more each year to enhance their children’s worldviews.

Beyond city limits is Maybell School, about 30 miles to the west, which serves rural residents of Moffat County, including students traveling from Craig. Formerly only for elementary ages, the school recently added grades six, seven and eight. As

perhaps the last one-room schoolhouse in Colorado, the small student body receives close attention utilizing the specially designed StE2A2M curriculum, which emphasizes science, technology, energy, engineering, arts, agriculture and mathematics.

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, including school sports teams at grade seven, 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.

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not everybody learns at the same pace, in the same manner or with the same emphasis.

For parents seeking a different experience for their children beyond the traditional public school classroom, there are choices within Craig.

For high school ages, Moffat County School district provides the Youth Experiencing Success Alternative Program, which caters to students who feel Moffat County High School isn’t the best fi t 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 elective classes and 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 fl exible 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 nondenominational private school that utilizes the Accelerated Christian Education program. Space is limited for this school, which has been in operation since 2010.

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


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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. State legislation passed in February 2014 will allow all Colorado community colleges the right to feature four-year bachelor of applied science degrees, something which CnCC is currently discussing for certain programs in Craig and at its Rangely campus.

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.

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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 Craig1352 n. Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-4486Pastor Parrish terry

the Church of god680 Washington St., Craig(970) 826-2916, (970) 629-2085Pastor Gerald Cox

Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day saints1295 W. ninth St., Craig(970) 824-4620Bishops Kent nielson, R.J. Crookstonand 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

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

WHeRe to WoRSHipFaith lutheran Church580 Green St., Craig(970) 824-3043Pastor John turner

First Congregational united Church of Christ630 Green St., Craig(970) 824-6836Rev. Michael Kirchhoff

Friendship united Methodist Church700 Barclay St., Craig(970) 824-7939Pastors Phillip & Karen Gibson

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) 824-3470

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

new testament Christian Church1055 County Road 7(970) 824-5604Minister Corky Johnson

ridgeview Church of god690 Riford Road, Craig(970) 824-9619Pastor tim douglas


WHeRe to WoRSHipseventh Day adventist Church700 Barclay St., Craig(970) 824-3484

st. John’s greek orthodox Church691 Green St., Craig(970) 824-6664, (970) 824-8794Pastor: the Very Rev. Makarios Mannos

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, Associate Enrique Salazar

yampa valley baptist Church3900 E. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-5424Pastor dale Potter

Fish, Reptiles, Small Pets, Birds, Indoor Gardening

and Hydroponics!

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24 Welcome to Craig

ReAl eStAteif you’re looking for a large and affordable

home, Craig is ripe for the picking.

in 2013, the average listing price for homes in Craig hovered around $142,470 — a steal compared to other cities across Colorado. that number compares to the $233,200 median home value across Colorado, according to Zillow.

“Homes remained affordable in Moffat County throughout 2013, with monthly median listing price ranging from $115,000 to $195,000,” said Keith Kramer, executive director of Yampa Valley data Partners — a northwest Colorado nonprofi t organization that provides indicators and data to promote community collaboration and informed decision-making on issues and projects throughout the region.

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

[email protected] West Victory Way Craig, Colorado 81625 970.824.0223

www.craigcorealty.com

Looking to buy, rent, or sell? Call the pro-fessionals at Country Living Realty!

11 E. Victory Way Craig, CO 81625 970-824-7000See all listings at www.remax.comEach office independently owned and operated

About You

Sandra KingABR, CDPEBroker Associate 970-629-0596

Pam HornBroker/Owner 970-326-6026

970-824-7086

Turning Houses into Homes One Client at a Time

Toll-Free 1-888-824-7086840 WEST VICTORY WAY CRAIG, CO

www.brasskey-realty.com

Otis Lyons • Broker/Associate

Vicki Burns • Broker/OwnerMichelle Dugan • Broker/Associate

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

The Craig Association of Realtors suggests a few hints to help make buying a home simpler:

USE A REAL ESTATE PROFESSiONALBefore 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 PRiORiTiESdetermine what is most important to you. does the property you’re considering meet those needs?

gET PRE-QUALiFiEdWith 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 AROUNdtake the time to study and discover the area. notice the neighborhoods that feel comfortable to you. do your homework.

LOOK AT A HOME’S POTENTiALWhether 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.


www.cornerstonerealtyltd.com

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, Craig(970) 824-3445

Cornerstone realty ltd.508 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-4455

Country living realty304 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-0223

intermountain real Estate3790 W. Hwy. 40, Craig(970) 824-3481

rE/MaX about you llC11 E. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-7000

rocky Mountain realty2455 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-8226

brass Key realty840 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-7086

Western united realty1425 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-3202

real eState trendS: average Price

2000: $93,4602001: $105,4302002: $111,5302003: $110,4442004: $118,968

2005: $145,0002006: $153,4422007: $169,9202008: $172,1192009: $187,071

2010: $160,2872011: $158,6322012: $136,8102013: $142,470

26 Welcome to Craig

meDicAl SeRViceS

the 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

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 hearing785 Russell St., Craig(970) 824-7286

the hearing aid office, inc.1280 industrial Ave., Craig(970) 824-2440 / 1-800-243-6440


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/OPHTHALMOLOgiSTSEyecare specialties1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 110, Craig,(970) 824-3488

victory vision2 W. Victory Way, Craig(970) 824-8307

ORTHOPEdiC SURgEONSDrs. Michael sisk and andreas sauerbrey785 Russell St., Craig(970) 826-2451

PEdiATRiCiANSDrs. Kelly Follett and Kristie yarmer785 Russell St., Craig(970) 824-7180

PHYSiCAL THERAPiSTSCraig physical therapy535 Yampa Ave., Craig(970) 826-1552

the Memorial hospital rehabilitation Center1111 W. Victory Way, Ste. 116, Craig(970) 824-5992

PHYSiCiANSKinder Family Clinicdrs. Pamela Kinder and Shannon Becker595 Russell St., Craig(970) 826-0911

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

the Memorial hospital Medical Clinicdrs. Scott Ellis, Kelly Follett, Jon Hamilton, Jim Summers, Jeff Womble and Kristie Yarmer, P.A.s neilene Folks and Cinde Porter785 Russell St., Craig(970) 826-2400

yampaCare Family Medicinedrs. Sarah Hopfenbeck, Michelle Jimerson and Charlie Petersen; Jona Ely, dnP-C, Greg Holm, nP651 Yampa Ave.(970) 824-1020

PSYCHOTHERAPiSTS/COUNSELiNga&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

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

VETERANS HEALTHCraig va outreach telehealth Clinic785 Russell St., Ste. 400, Craig(970) 824-6721

28 Welcome to Craig

MEdiCAL SERViCES

the tradition of the country doctor in small,

rural towns isn’t exactly accurate or reflective

of the amount of medical care available to the

people of Craig.

As the main emergency care facility for all of

Moffat County, the Memorial Hospital offers

state-of-the-art accommodations for anyone

who might need its services. A part of Craig

since 1950, tMH made significant strides when

it completed a new facility in 2009 that would

allow continued growth, which is always taking

place these days.

Within the hospital itself there are cardiolo-

gists, 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, including Moffat Family Clinic and Kinder Family Clinic, 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.

Craig boaSTS a varieTy ofDoctoRS, meDicAl oFFiceS


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, certified nursing assistants and support staff provides excellent care and meets or exceeds Medicare, Medicaid and Veteran’s Administration guidelines for long-term care facility certification.

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, certified Activities program, a volunteer program, religious services, Resident Council and personal laundry services.

The 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.)

M, T, Th 8-5; Wed. by apptFri. 8-2;

965 West Victory WayCraig, CO 81625

Phone: 970.824.3425Fax: 970.824.6008

Lee Atkin, DMD

30 Welcome to Craig

SOMETHiNg FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

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Discover theHidden Treasuresof Moffat County

Stop by our hands-on visitor experience located in the Centennial Mall behind

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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.

the Memorial Hospital

Ridgeview Elementary School

Colorado northwestern Community College

To Maybell & Dinosaur Moffat County tourism Association

Moffat CountyLibrary

Moffat CountyHigh School

Moffat CountyPublic Safety Center

WoodburyPark

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Brenda Rummel335 E Victory Way

Craig, CO(across from the Craig Chamber)

NW Colorado’s highest quality

cottons at the most affordable prices!

We have it all!! Batiks, flannels and the newest lines in quilting

cottons. Threads & Notions also in stock

Western & Outdoor Fabric available

HuNtiNG2014 big gaMEhunting sEasons

ARCHERYDeer/Elk:Aug. 30 to Sept. 28pronghorn bucks:Aug. 15 to Sept. 20, either sex Sept. 1 to 20Moose:Sept. 6 to 28black bear:Sept. 2 to 28

MUzzLELOAdERDeer/Elk/Moose:Sept. 13 to 21pronghorn:oct. 21 to 29black bear:Sept. 13 to 28

RiFLEseparate limited elk (1st season):oct. 11 to 15Combined deer/elk (2nd season):oct. 18 to 26Combined deer/elk (3rd season):nov. 1 to 9Combined limited deer/elk (4th season):nov. 12 to 16black bear (1st season):oct. 11 to 15black bear (2nd season):oct. 18 to 26black bear (3rd season):nov. 1 to 9black bear (4th season):nov. 12 to 16pronghorn:oct. 4 to 10Moose:oct. 1 to 14Mountain lion:April 1 to 30, nov. 17 to March 31

For small game hunting season dates,

visit cpw.state.co.us

HUNTiNg diRECTORYColorado Parks and Wildlife has a wealth of information available online and through its officials.

Visit the organization online atcpw.state.co.us

CPW Headquarters in Denver,(303) 297-1192

Northwest region office insteamboat springs (970) 870-2197

Northwest region office inMeeker (970) 878-6090

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

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


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36 Welcome to Craig

HUNTiNg

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 United States, 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.

Elk are not the only draw in Craig, however. Mule deer and pronghorn antelope 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 and 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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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 and 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).

Hunter SmilanicH

38 Welcome to Craig

cultuRethe town of Craig is rich with different arts

media, as well as strong ties to the past that are prominently displayed in local museums.

the Museum of northwest Colorado has been in its current location since 1991, expanding from a small exhibition within the Moffat County Courthouse. the establishment is home to many displays of Western heritage and is always finding new materials to show what life was like in a different time period, whether with artifacts used in the 19th century or a look at the numerous families to pass through Craig schools over the years, many of which are still prominent in the area.

on the east side of town, visitors will find the historic Marcia Car, a private, luxurious railroad coach built in Chicago in 1906 for david Moffat, denver banker, businessman and railroad financier. named after Moffat’s daughter, Marcia Moffat McClurg, the car is a unique view 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 productive one, and you can’t pass through many local businesses without seeing examples of the painting, photography and other kinds of talent 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 Rendezvous and crafted by carvers hailing from around the globe, these masterpieces lend a unique aesthetic to the town.

the tourists who flock to Craig City Park — which offers the greatest number of carvings — may as well be at the Louvre, spending plentiful time taking in renditions of nature scenes, Western nostalgia and many other kinds of creative expression inspired by Craig and its residents.

MUSEUMS iN CRAigMuseum of northwest Colorado590 yampa Ave., Craig(970) 824-6360www.museumnwco.orgHours:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday10 a.m. to 4 p.m. saturdayClosed sundaysAdmission is Free

Wyman Museum94350 e. U.s. Highway 40(970) 824-6346www.wymanmuseum.comHours:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday11 a.m. to 4 p.m. saturday and sundayClosed WednesdaysAdmission is Free

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Craig’s historiCal tiMElinEthe following list recaps some of the noteworthy points in Craig’s history

1880s1887: 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.

1890sapril 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.

1900s1900: 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.”

1910sFeb. 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.

1920s1924: 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.

1930s1936: 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.

1940s1948: Craig radio station KRAi begins broadcasting. Still in business today, the station provided news and music for post-WWii Craig.

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1950s1950: the Memorial Hospital opens. named

in honor of World War ii 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.

1960s1961: Color television introduced to Craig. the

Moffat County television Committee fi rst brought

the communication device to the town in 1955

through reception towers on the east end of Craig

that were later relocated to Rabbit Ears.

1970snov. 8, 1977: Craig’s Air Ambulance used

for the fi rst time. the ambulance transported

Carl “Bill” Gerber to medical care following an

accident in the County Shop. Gerber passed

away the next day.

1980s1981: Moffat County High School relocates to its

current location at 900 Finley Lane. the former

high school became Craig Middle School.

1990s1993: Mobile phone service fi rst available in Craig. Phone users have since seen a progression in cellular phones quite different from the telephones fi rst introduced to Craig in 1900.1994: dial-up internet fi rst available.

2000s2000: 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.

2010s2011: 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 fi rst passenger train to arrive in town.

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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: Archie AlbaughPhone: (970) 824-5825

boys & girls Club of CraigContact Person: dana duranPhone: (970) 826-0411

Cedar Mountain lions Club no. 104Contact Person: tony ManeotisPhone: (970) 824-4422

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Craig association of realtorsContact Person: Vicki GutierrezPhone: (970) 824-0223

Craig book ClubContact Person: Susie Beagam-ViolettePhone: (970) 824-1956

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

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

Craig Men’s hockey associationContact Person: Greg nealPhone: (970) 824-1045

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 affiliate �Contact Person: Kandee dildinePhone: (970) 824-6314

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Craig trap ClubContact Person: dick KingPhone: (970) 824-6544

Craig youth baseball associationContact Person: dave PikePhone: (970) 826-2006

Craig youth hockey associationContact Person: Mark Baldeston Phone: (970) 629-5846

Craig youth soccer associationContact Person: Rusty & Lashawna CoxPhone: (970) 629-9250

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: Virginia BrownPhone: (970) 242-4461

grand Futures prevention CoalitionContact Person: desirae PearceyPhone: (970) 824-5752


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

h.a.M. radio ClubContact Person: Schyler SchmidtPhone: (970) 629-3405

northwest Coloradohome school associationContact Person: Connie Sue EllisPhone: (970) 824-6911

horizons specialized services, inc.Contact Person: Michael toothakeror Susan MizenPhone: (970) 824-7804 or (970) 879-4466

humane society of Moffat CountyPhone: (970) 824-7235

integrated Community/Comunidad integradaContact Person: Sheila HendersonPhone: (970) 871-4599

interfaith Food bankContact Person: Karen BunkPhone: (970) 824-7355

Kiwanis Club of CraigContact Person: Bryan LudgatePhone: (970) 824-8033

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

little britches rodeoContact Person: dave FlemmingPhone: (970) 629-5157

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love inC of the yampa valleyContact Person: Pat JonesPhone: (970) 826-4400

Maybell Women’s ClubContact Person: Rose White or Lois Stoffle Phone: (970) 272-3080 or (970) 272-3238

Men’s golf associationContact Person: Pete HeuerPhone: (970) 276-1131

Moffat County 4-h �Contact Person: Jd SextonPhone: (970) 824-9180

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

Moffat County CattlemenContact Person: Mark VoloshinPhone: (970) 822-6284

Moffat County CattleWomenContact Person: Kacey GreenPhone: (970) 826-0738

Moffat County CooperativeExtension officePhone: (970) 824-9180

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

Moffat County Fair board �Contact Person: Carol HaskinsPhone: (970) 824-9180

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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 united WayContact Person: Corrie PonikvarPhone: (970) 824-6222

northwest Chapter of theColorado outfitters associationContact Person: Marie HaskettPhone: (970) 878-4749

northwest Colorado Chapter of parrot heads �Contact Person: John HusbandPhone: (970) 629-2586

northwest Coloradosnowmobile ClubContact Person: Leeland MischkePhone: (970) 620-6327

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red hat societyContact Person: Peggy LawtonPhone: (970) 824-2338

rocky 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

salvation armyContact Person: Luann KlinePhone: (970) 756-4357




substance abuse prevention programContact Person: Becky otisPhone: (970) 826-2360

veterans of Foreign Wars post 4265 �Contact Person: Mark WickPhone: (970) 824-7145

Weight WatchersContact Person: Laura EggerPhone: (970) 846-6227

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

Women’s golf associationContact Person: Susan UtzingerPhone: (970) 824-9656

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

yampa no 88 Masonic lodge Contact Person: Jim AyresPhone: (970) 824-4854 or (970) 620-1285

yampa valley antique power ClubContact Person: Pam BuffhamPhone: (970) 824-5688

yampa valley brassContact Person: Jim SimpsonPhone:(970) 824-4138

yampa valley golf associationContact Person: Bob MuellerPhone: (970) 824-3673

yampa valley landlords associationContact Person: John BarrPhone: (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 Way(970) 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 for 11 and up, $5 for 10 and under and senior citizens3-d movies $9 for 11 and up, $7 for 10 and under and senior citizensSunday Matinee: $5 regular, $7 3-d

BOWLiNgthunder rolls bowling Center990 industrial Ave.(970) 824-2695Men’s, women’s and children’s leagues bowl from tuesday through Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. Contact the alley to get involved. open bowling is also available daily.Cost: $2.75 per game 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, $3.50 per game evenings and weekends, $4.50 per game 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

gOLF� yampa valley golf Course2179 Colo. Hwy 394(970) 824-3673yampavalleygolf.comMarch to octoberHours: daylight to darkCost: Resident — $28 for 18 holes, $19 for 9non-resident — $45 for 18, $32 for 9Resident seniors — $22 for 18, $16 for 9 Monday through Friday, regular rates Saturday and Sundaynon-resident seniors — $37 for 18, $27 for 9 Monday through Friday, regular rates Saturday and SundayFull memberships and season punch passes available, with a wide variety of options. Contact the pro shop for more details.

FuN AttRActioNSSWiMMiNgCraig swimming Complex lap pool and Wave pool(970) 824-3015605 Washington St.May 29 to Aug. 30Hours: 1 to 8 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 8:15 p.m.Saturday lap swimming noon to 1 p.m., open swim 1 to 4 p.m.

iCE SKATiNgMoffat County ice arena600 S. Ranney St. (Colo. Highway 394)(970) 824-3011october to MarchCost: $4 open skate$55 20-punch pass$3 skate rental Hours: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through thursday1 to 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Friday through Sunday

FiTNESSbreeze street 24-hour Fitness420 Breeze St.(970) 824-4700Cost: individual $45 per monthindividual ACH $35, Couple ACH $50individual $300 per year, Couple $480Breeze St. Fitness offers pilates classes and has a personal trainer available, in addition to its full-service weight room.open 24/7 key card access

Colorado taekwondo institute176 Clay Ave.(970) 824-2484the Craig campus of the oldest tae Kwon do school in Colorado, led by Jason Walker. Colorado taekwondo institute offers a traditional Moo Sul Kwan taekwondo program and a martial arts-based cardio class to martial artists of all ages and skill levels.Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday to thursday

Cost: $45 per month with family packages and other discounts available.

northwest Colorado taekwondo/hapkido420 Breeze St. (room inside the fitness center)(970) 629-3385Learn martial arts from Craig’s very own Master of tae Kwon do, Paul Cruz. northwest Colorado tae Kwon do is the flagship school of the Kom do Kwan Martial Arts Association and is offers classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced martial artists from age five 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 after. Family rates, group rates, and discounts through membership at Breeze St. Fitness are also available.

� rising star youth training Center538 Pershing St.(970) 370-7827Competitive and recreational gymnastics lessons for children, as well as baby and me classes during the winter.Hours: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through FridayBaby and Me 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 1 to June 1Cost: $40 per month

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trapper Fitness Center261 Commerce dr. (970) 824-6932Cost: individuals $45 per monthCouples $60Family of five $70Seniors $30 or $37.50 for a coupleHigh school students $25Colorado northwestern Community College students with at least three credits freediscounted monthly rates available on three-month, six-month and yearlong memberships.in addition to basic fitness options, trapper offers racquetball and basketball courts, CrossFit, 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 fishing 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.

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.

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Hiking and fishing are also popular at Elkhead, which features smallmouth and largemouth bass, channel catfish, northern pike and rainbow trout.

� loudy-simpson parkLoudy-Simpson, south of Craig, is Craig’s do-

it-all park location. With soccer and baseball fields, it is home to recreational community sports and competitive tournaments. it also hosts 5k races on the walking trails around its perimeter in the summer.

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

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

red Coyote adventureAmong the most popular activities in Craig

in the summertime is floating the Yampa River. Red Coyote adventure, operating out

of Jackson office Supply and Radio Shack on Yampa Avenue, offers tube, raft, canoe and kayak rentals for individuals or groups to take advantage of the Yampa’s scenery during the spring and summer.

Cost: contact derek Cleverly at Jackson office Supply 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 games for the boys and girls high school soccer teams during the fall and spring, Woodbury also has baseball and football fields, outdoor basketball courts and a playground to offer fun for every member of the family.

yampa 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 fishing access. the river contains trout and northern pike.

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Moffat County sheriff’s office

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Colorado state patrol

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Craig Fire/rescue

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Charter Communications

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Dish network

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dRiVER’S LiCENSE OFFiCEDriver’s Examining Division

555 Breeze Street., Craig

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VEHiCLE REgiSTRATiONMoffat County Clerk & recorder’s office

221 W. Victory Way, Suite 200, Craig

(970) 824-9104

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MOFFAT COUNTY SCHOOL BOARdMembers: KC Hume, Sue Voloshin, darrell

Camiletti, J.B. Chapman, Joel Browing, 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 HOSPiTALMembers: don Cook, Cathrine Blevins, todd

Jourgensen, Forrest Luke, Alman nicodemus,

don Myers and Gary Ellgen

Meeting schedule: 6 p.m. the last thursday of

every month in Conference Rooms A, B and C of

the Memorial Hospital, 750 Hospital Loop, Craig

Contact: the Memorial Hospital at (970) 824-

9411, www.thememorialhospital.com

� CRAig CiTY COUNCiLMembers: Ray Beck, Kent nielson, don Jones,

Joe Bird, tony Bohrer, Jarrod ogden, and

Mayor terry Carwile

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 COMMiSSiONMembers: John Kinkaid, Chuck Grobe and

tom Mathers

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

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