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🌱 How will Craig’s new city manager steer the city’s future?

Craig, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Craig? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Craig’s new city manager steer the city’s future?
  • How Craig’s disc golfers plan to transform Loudy-Simpson Park this year
  • What could this new House District 26 race mean for Craig?

Also on today's calendar: Moffat County Adventures and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 56, low: 27.
  • Friday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hume takes helm of city hall (craigdailypress.com) — Craig’s new city manager is longtime local public servant KC Hume, whose decades of work in law enforcement and public safety have centered on this community. After a rocky hiring process, he’s now focused on guiding Craig through economic uncertainty, strengthening communication, and advancing council-driven goals like recreation and tourism development.
   

• ‘Part of the rhythm of a healthy community': Disc golf gains momentum at Loudy-Simpson Park (craigdailypress.com) — Disc golfers in Craig are working to turn Loudy-Simpson Park’s aging nine-hole course into an expanded, permanent 18-hole layout that better uses the Yampa River landscape. The Yampa Valley Disc Golf Club is raising $7,500 for new baskets, seeking volunteers and sponsors, and offering free discs so more residents of all ages can enjoy low-cost outdoor recreation close to home.
   

• Eagle County GOP official launches bid to unseat state Rep. Meghan Lukens in Northwest Colorado (craigdailypress.com) — A Republican leader from Eagle County has jumped into the race to challenge state Rep. Meghan Lukens in House District 26, which includes Moffat County and Craig. The contest could shape decisions on affordability, energy policy, and Western Slope water that affect Craig residents, following Lukens’ 2024 win over former Craig councilor Nathan Butler.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Craig. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Craig. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Craig here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Creek

Steamboat Springs

  • City of Steamboat Springs annual paving program begins May 11 (steamboatpilot.com)
  • Yampa River Botanic Park seeks youth entries for Fairy Garden House Contest (steamboatpilot.com)
  • Bud Werner Library to host yoga instructor Elena Brower for Sunday workshop, book talk (steamboatpilot.com)

Ok Craig! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Craig

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Craig

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.