The Colorado Unemployment rate increased slightly between June and July, according to a new report from Colorado Department of Labor. The unemployment rate grew .1% to 2.4 over that time period. The National unemployment rate decreased Continue reading
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Colorado Unemployment Rate Increases
Practice Fire Safety While In Wyoming For Eclipse
Those traveling to Wyoming for the eclipse are being encouraged to practice fire safety while out on public lands in the state. Between 400,000 and 1.2 million people expected to travel to the state for the eclipse. Fire danger in the state is still high and fire restrictions are still in place on all Continue reading
Petition To Be A City Council Candidate
The City of Steamboat has released the nominating petition for candidates seeking to run for Steamboat Springs City Council in the November election. There are city council positions open in districts one, two and three, with an at-large position also available. Eligible candidates must be 18 years of age or older on the day of the election. They must have Continue reading
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions In Carbon County
The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all BLM-administered lands within Carbon County. Fire Managers base decisions about implementing fire restrictions on current and projected weather conditions, amount of dry vegetation, and other risk factors. The restrictions will be in place until further notice. Stage 1 fire restrictions limit actions that Continue reading
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions For Moffat County
Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect Wednesday at Midnight for unincorporated areas of Moffat County. The Moffat County Commissioners accepted the recommendation from Moffat County Sheriff KC Hume, to institute the restrictions at their meeting this morning. The Stage 1 restrictions will remain in Continue reading
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Instituted
Those planning travel for the fourth of July weekend to Garfield or Mesa Counties, should be aware that Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place. The decision to institute the fire restrictions is based on vegetation water levels. Despite good snow pack this year, recent hot and dry weather in the area has resulted in high fire danger at lower elevations in Mesa and Grand Counties. Fire restrictions have not Continue reading
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Win Thousands For Fishing At Elkhead
The Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic starts this weekend. The week long fishing tournament starts Saturday and will run through Sunday July 2nd. One northern pike and one small mouth bass will be tagged and If caught, each tagged fish will net the lucky angler $1500. Two prizes of $750 will be awarded to the individuals who catch the most Continue reading
Adult Co-Ed Soccer In Craig
Adult Co-ed Soccer starts this weekend at the Boys and Girls Club in Craig. Games of “5 on 5” soccer will be played at varying skill levels Sundays from 7:30 to 9:30. The cost is $1 per player per night.. For more information call the Continue reading
Meeker Cowboys Look To Win 1A Football Title
The number one seed Meeker Cowboys host number 2 seed Strausburg tomorrow to decide the Colorado 1A Football Champion. The battle of the two undefeated teams will feature two stellar offenses with each team averaging well over 350 total yards per game. If common opponents are any indicator, this may be the toughest game of the season for the Continue reading
Wyoming Business Climate Ranked #1
Wyoming’s Business Climate has been ranked number one for the fifth consecutive year, according to a Tax Foundations State Business Tax Climate Index study. The study measures the best business climates in America by reviewing regulations and state taxes that businesses are subjected to. Wyoming’s number one ranking is largely due to the states low sales Continue reading
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Hear From Moffat County Commissioner Candidates
The 2016 Moffat County Commissioner Forum is tomorrow in Craig. During the forum, Moffat county voters will have an opportunity to meet and hear from Moffat County Commissioner Candidates from Districts one and two. District one incumbent John Kinkaid and challengers Don Cook and Andrea Camp will be in attendance along with District 2 Continue reading
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Clarification On Craig Station Unit 1 Closure
The future of Craig Station Unit 1 became a little clearer following Thursday nights meeting at Moffat County High School. Mike McInnes, the CEO of Tri-State, one of the members of the Yampa Project that own Unit 1, attended the meeting to provide an explanation for the closure, and to brief the community on the Yampa Project’s plan for the future. McInnes stressed that the agreement to close Unit 1 by the end of 2025 was the Continue reading
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