Craig Daily Press

The Craig Daily Press is based in Craig, Colorado, about 40 miles to the west of Steamboat Springs. This newspaper has a history that dates back to the late 1800s. It prints 3,500 copies from Monday to Friday and 9,500 copies on Saturdays, serving Craig as well as Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties. The Craig Daily Press transitioned from being a weekly publication to a daily newspaper on February 11, 1963.

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Pipi’s Pasture: Triggering a memory

2 weeks ago | craigdailypress.com | Diane Prather

Recently I was reminded of the incredible power of our body senses. My brother Duane (Osborn) shared an experience with me, but first of all it is necessary to provide some background information.
Pollinators in peril: How Western Slope residents can help contribute to the conservation of butterflies

2 weeks ago | craigdailypress.com | Ali Longwell

The population of butterflies in the United States has declined significantly over the past two decades. Through its monitoring program, Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion is looking for volunteers to help contribute to the research and conservation of the important pollinators. The Westminster-based invertebrate museum’s Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network is entering its 13th year of having Coloradans collect vital information about the health of the state’s butterfly populations.
Educators emphasize cold water boating safety in Northwest Colorado

3 weeks ago | craigdailypress.com | Suzie Romig

When Colorado Parks & Wildlife boating safety manager Grant Brown goes on paddling trips in the Colorado mountains, he comes prepared for cold water temperatures year-round — no matter the temperature. “Especially at elevation, the water stays colder longer,” Brown explained.
Moffat County soccer celebrates seniors, ends season with win

3 weeks ago | craigdailypress.com | Andy Bockelman

The spring flew by for the members of the Moffat County girls soccer team, and putting another notch in the win column provided the boost younger players needed as they competed for the final time with upperclassmen. Senior Night on May 1 saw a 2-0 victory for the Bulldogs over Grand Valley, marking the second W for the team after a six-year drought.
Colorado’s bald eagle population has been making a comeback. Here’s how it happened.

3 weeks ago | craigdailypress.com | Ali Longwell

Colorado’s bald eagle population is thriving. After dwindling to three or four nests in the 1970s, there are now estimated to be over 300 nests across the state. In the last decade, this growth has accelerated with the population more than doubling since 2015, according to Reesa Conrey, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s avian researcher. The comeback of bald eagles in Colorado has been the result of both natural recovery and targeted efforts.
Pipi’s Pasture: Gathering around the table

1 month ago | craigdailypress.com | Diane Prather

My dining room table is big enough for eight people, more if we don’t mind being really crowded. It’s rectangular with a dark brown finish and scarred in places where drinks have been spilled, causing the finish to peel off. No matter. The table is always covered (or partially-covered) with a tablecloth and placemats anyway and a basket of yellow daisies or other flowers in the center.
Colorado schools will be required to adopt policies on students’ cell phone use after governor signs bill

1 month ago | craigdailypress.com | Robert Tann

Colorado school districts and certain charter schools will need to adopt policies by July 2026 regulating how students use their cell phones under a bill signed into law Thursday by Gov. Jared Polis. House Bill 1135 passed the legislature with broad bipartisan support. It was sponsored by Reps. Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs, and Mary Bradfield, R-Colorado Springs, as well as Sens. Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, and Lisa Frizell, R-Castle Rock.
Last-minute legislative proposal seeks to give Colorado firefighters a lifeline amid mounting challenges

1 month ago | craigdailypress.com | Robert Tann

Fire districts in Colorado reeling from revenue cuts and workforce challenges could see a $50 million lifeline under a last-minute plan being proposed by state lawmakers in the final days of the legislative session. House Bill 1078 initially sought to grow the workforce of state foresters and firefighters with grants for certifications, training initiatives and an outreach campaign to promote job opportunities.
Big Pivots: Speaking about Colorado’s just transition

1 month ago | craigdailypress.com | Allen Best

Testimony on Monday to Colorado’s public utilities commissioners ended within two minutes of the allotted two hours. Rarely is testimony so punctual. The video session was about Xcel Energy’s proposed electric resource plan. It’s sort of nicknamed the just transition ERP because Xcel is supposed to be studying how new generation might be possible in Pueblo and Hayden to benefit them as Xcel retires its coal-fired units in those two communities.
Moffat County track sees new school record, multiple wins during Clint Wells Invite

1 month ago | craigdailypress.com | Andy Bockelman

As is the case with many late-season track and field meets, this year’s Clint Wells Invitational saw a mix of ongoing growth and reaching goals for Moffat County athletes. MCHS boys placed fifth and girls ninth during Friday’s home meet, which included wins in several events, among them a broken record.