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Former US coal miner launches surprising new business: 'Wanted to be part of the solution'

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Matt Cooper, a Colorado native and father of three who worked in the coal mining industry for decades, shifted to a much more eco-friendly career after learning the coal plant would close by the end of the decade. He decided to start a geothermal drilling business, which is perfect since many skills from the dirty fuel industry transfer to geothermal projects, as Canary Media reported. Once Cooper realized he'd be out of work before long, he st…Moffat County · Moffat County Read Article

Facebook users urged to report fake Craig Press page

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A fake Craig Press Facebook account was circulating online as of Friday afternoon, copying the real page’s name and logo. This impersonator is not affiliated with the legitimate Craig Press and is spreading misinformation. Facebook users are urged to double-check the official Craig Press Facebook page before engaging with posts, and to report the fraudulent account. The fraudulent page is at Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577955172820. The offici…Facebook · Craig See the Story

Faith Column: Grace abounds

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Coal families moving on despite efforts to boost industry

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CRAIG, Colo. — The Cooper family knows how to work heavy machinery. The kids could run a hay baler by their early teens, and two of the three ran monster-sized drills at the coal mines along with their dad.Coal · Craig Read Article

Downtown Craig bar reopens under new name, management

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One of downtown Craig’s food and drink establishments has undergone some changes, namely its name. The 518 Wine Bar at 518 Yampa Ave. recently reopened for business as Leo’s, with the new moniker effective as of mid-November. The spot is under the management of Amanda Cramer, whose father Tom purchased the building and business this summer. “It might have been fate that we were sitting in a cool cocktail bar in Kenai, Alaska when my dad asked if…Craig · Craig Read Article

The Bock’s Office: Quality stories are worth the wait

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Quality entertainment can take a while to craft, and the end result is never guaranteed. That’s certainly what was on my mind while viewing recent content in which waiting played a prominent part. ‘Wicked: For Good’ The land of Oz has been living in fear ever since Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) unleashed the full potential of her magical abilities and was subsequently branded the Wicked Witch of the West. With her former bestie Glinda (Ariana G…Craig · Craig See the Story

Northwest Colorado Health to host Celebration of Light event in Craig

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RMYC Expands Yampa Valley Science School Into Moffat County

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This fall, nonprofit Rocky Mountain Youth Corps celebrated the successful expansion of its popular Yampa Valley Science School program into Moffat County, providing four days of experiential environmental education for Craig Middle School seventh-graders. While RMYC’s Yampa Valley Science School serves up to 300 Routt County sixth-grade students each September at Strawberry Park’s historic Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp, this fall marked…Education · Craig See the Story

Man Dies in Fatal Crash on First Street in Craig

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A two-vehicle crash on West First Street resulted in one fatality Saturday, according to a news release from the Craig Police Department. The crash happened around 5:32 p.m. Saturday after a vehicle traveling westbound on First Street crossed over a double yellow line, west of the Clay Avenue intersection. The vehicle collided head-on with a second vehicle. Both drivers were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in Craig, where the driver of the w…Craig · Craig See the Story

Rural broadband in Colorado is set to get a $420 million boost — See where the money is going

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Colorado’s rural communities are slated to receive over $420 million in federal funding for high-speed internet, state officials announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The funding will come from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a federal 2021 law passed under former President Joe Biden that allocated $550 billion in new infrastructure investments over five years. That includes $65 billion for broadband infrastructure and subsidies to help low…Craig · Craig Read Article