🌱 Why Washington just ordered Craig’s coal unit to keep running

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Washington just ordered Craig's coal unit to keep running

Also on today's calendar: Craig Rural Fire Protection District Meeting and 2 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Fidelis V.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 36.
• Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Energy briefs–what's affecting energy prices? (okenergytoday.com) — Craig residents should know that federal officials have again ordered Craig Unit 1 to keep operating, tying the local coal plant to national efforts to stabilize energy prices and supply. The brief also highlights other global and U.S. energy moves that could indirectly influence fuel costs and household bills.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Craig

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Tuesday October 13
• Craig City Council Meeting →

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• CMS XC @ Delta
  Confluence Park, Gunnison River Dr., Delta
  7:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Craig Rural Fire Protection District Meeting →
Friday October 16
• Whistle Pig Invitational →
  Craig CO
Tuesday October 27
• Craig City Council Meeting →

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Tea Ceremony with Marco Chung-Shu Lam →
  Elkstone Farm, 40345 Virtus Way, Steamboat Springs
  9:00 am
• Music and Movement at the Steamboat Library →
  Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs
  9:30 am
• Hayden Play and Learn — September 2026 →
  Hayden Center, 495 W Jefferson Ave, Hayden
  9:30 am
• Excel Gymnastics Open Gym for Ages 1 - 5 on Tues →
  Excel Gymnastics of Steamboat Springs, 1955 Bridge Ln, Steamboat Springs
  10:00 am
• South Routt Play and Learn — September 2026 →
  South Routt Community Center, 227 Dodge Ave, Oak Creek
  10:30 am
• Newborn Network Baby Group (Steamboat) — September 2026 →
  Little Toots Park and Playground, 55 12th Street, Steamboat Springs
  11:00 am
• CHOW in Steamboat Springs →
  CHOW Meetings – Steamboat Springs, 1585 Mid Valley Drive Unit 4, Steamboat Springs
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member in Craig. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Chef(06337) - 1111 W. Victory Way in Craig. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Craig here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Creek

• Amara Manoogian (obama.org)

Steamboat Springs

• Weekly Wellness: What are cataracts? (steamboatpilot.com)
• Letter to the editor: 'Colorado Women Homesteaders' presentation (steamboatpilot.com)
• Letter to the editor: Vote no on Propositions 134 and 135 (steamboatpilot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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