The state’s Medicaid program has come up with a new way to combat the opioid epidemic. Health First Colorado will only pay for an initial seven-day Continue reading
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CO Medicaid Takes Steps To Combat Opioids
Learn How To Plan And Save For The Future
Low income individuals and families can now apply to take part in the Moffat County United Way class, Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’-By World, part of their Bridges out of Poverty program. The free class is designed to help low income community members Continue reading
YVMC Joins Program To Limit Opioids In ER
Eight Colorado hospitals including Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat are now part of a pilot program to cut down on the amount of opioids used in their emergency rooms. Participants of the program will use alternatives to Continue reading
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Listen To “Heroes Across The Lands” Friday
In advance of the Memorial Day Weekend, 93-7 102-3 KRAI and 55 Country will present our annual broadcast of “Heroes Across The Lands” this Friday. The hour long program features Continue reading
Summer Reading Program Starts Thursday
The Moffat County Library Summer Reading Program starts Thursday. The Reading program is free to all ages. For additional information on the Moffat County Library Summer Continue reading
Check Out A Park Pass At Local Libraries
Libraries throughout Northwest Colorado are participating this year in the Check-Out Colorado State Parks Programs. All of the county and regional libraries in the area, along with state run colleges like CNCC and Colorado Mountain College, have state park passes and an activity backpack available for check out. The park Continue reading
Senators Look To Reauthorize Program Which Contributed Thousands To NW Colorado
Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet helped introduce legislation that would reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program. Colorado received $11.8 million in funding from the program in 2016. Meeker schools received around $80,000, Routt County Schools collected over $166,000 Continue reading
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Listen To CPW Commission Meetings
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday and Friday in Grand Junction. The meetings will take place at the Courtyard Marriott Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 12:30. The commission will be discussing the Colorado Trail Continue reading
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How Is The Economic Diversification Going?
Michelle Balleck, director of The Craig and Moffat County Economic Development Partnership, and Chris Oxley from The Craig Chamber of Commerce, provided quarterly updates at the County Commissioners meeting yesterday. CMEDP has increased their Continue reading
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Register For Steamboat Fire Academy
Enrollment is now open for the Steamboat Springs Fire and Rescue, 2017 Fire Academy. The academy provides entry level training for those who may be interested in a career as a firefighter. Steamboat fire has full-time, part time, and reserve fire fighters on staff. Individuals who complete the program may Continue reading
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Spring “Heat Is On” Campaign Underway
Spring “Heat Is On” DUI enforcement is underway in Colorado. The spring Heat Is On DUI campaign will last through May 15th. During that time period, the Colorado State Patrol will work in conjunction with local law enforcement, to take as many intoxicated drivers off the roads as possible. Last year, 1,555 Continue reading
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Free Mulch Available
The mulch generated through the City of Steamboat Springs Christmas tree recycling program is now available. The mulch is located to the right of the Howelsen Ice Arena entrance. Contractors and commercial operators are asked to refrain from taking the mulch as it is meant only for residents and homeowners. The mulch is available on a Continue reading
