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CNCC honors and student outcomes

CNCC honors and student outcomes

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Each June, we at the college reflect on the achievements of our students, celebrate the excitement and pageantry of commencement, and share updates on what’s next in the lives of our graduates. CNCC’s Aviation Flight Program is one of the college’s pride and joys. According to the National Intercollegiate Flight Association’s judges at the 2025 SAFECON competition, CNCC is ranked #1 in the country among two-year flight programs. The competition,…See the Story

Obituary: Orvie Zimmerman Jr.

Obituary: Orvie Zimmerman Jr.

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August 12, 1942 – May 10, 2025 Orvie Wesley Zimmerman Jr. was born on August 12, 1942 to Orvie Wesley Zimmerman Sr. and Mary Alma Camp Zimmerman in Craig, Colorado. He was the 3rd born child out of 4 children. He grew up in Moffat County mining gold with his parents. He graduated from Moffat County High School in 1960. One winter day in 1962, a girl named Margie Mae Chambers asked Orvie out for coffee. 5 months later they were married. They had …See the Story

Where in Moffat County

Where in Moffat County

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Jack Emerson, Jim Robertson, and Tom Emerson in their Model T cars in front of the rock on Moffat County 17 at the Robertson Pick Ranch in 1920. This location is on Lay Creek approximately 4 miles north of Lay off of US HWY 40 on private land.Museum of Northwest Colorado/Courtesy photo Read Article

Faith Column: The main thing

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Open the article to view the coverage from Craig PressCraig · Craig Read Article

Celebration of Life for Bonnie Burkett

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Will be held at the Maybell Park at 1:00 pm. Please bring a covered dish. Meat rolls and rdrinks will beCraig · Craig Read Article

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Pictured is the cement house that Henry Chadwick erected on his homestead c. 1917/1918. It is located about 8 miles southwest of the Great Divide townsite, and northwest of Craig on Moffat County Road 8 N on private land.Museum of Northwest Colorado/Courtesy photoCraig · Craig Read Article

New ownership, familiar vision: Craig’s 518 Wine Bar enters next chapter under new ownership

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A downtown staple of Craig, known for its moody ambiance, creative drink menu and place for community connection, is entering a new chapter as 518 Wine Bar transitions to new ownership. After almost five years of operating the wine bar, Kirstie McPherson has sold the business to Marco Borja, a Craig entrepreneur who owns The Flower Mine florist shop and formerly owned Sister’s Liquor, which closed its doors last week. Borja, left, stands along…Craig · Craig Read Article

‘A different kind of crazy’: Broken Brain Backyard Race challenges runners, showcases beauty of Moffat County

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In a grueling endurance test that pushes athletes to their physical and mental limits, the Broken Brain Backyard Race returns to Loudy-Simpson Park on Saturday. The race is unique in that participants must run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. The event is directed by Craig local Mark Buchanan, who took over organizing duties this year from former organizers Melissa and Ken Rogers. The event, which Buchanan call…Craig · Craig Read Article

When flows are low, river recreators seek out new allies and avoid making enemies - Aspen Journalism

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Listen to the audio version: What used to be a calm stretch of the Yampa River near Craig, Colorado, now boasts a new set of rollicking whitewater rapids. They’re not the result of some new rockslide. The boulders in these rapids were selected to create just enough splashy holes to attract kayakers, and they act as the focal point of the city’s new effort to draw residents and tourists down to the river’s banks. On a breezy spring afternoon M…Craig · Craig See the Story

Details Around Craig Police Shooting Investigation Emerge

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Details are slowly beginning to emerge surrounding the April 26 police shooting in Craig and the subsequent reinstatement of the the Craig officer who reportedly shot a victim who was allegedly holding a weapon.Last week, it was reported that Craig police officer Dalton Caudell had returned to active duty after initially being placed on paid administrative leave following the incident. His reinstatement occurred prior to the completion of an inv…Police Shooting · Craig See the Story

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Ride N Tie parade in front of the Moffat County State Bank on the northwest corner of Victory Way and Yampa Avenue in 1956. Govenor Edwin Johnson is the parade grand marshal. This building remains largely unchanged today.Museum of Northwest Colorado/Courtesy photoParade · Craig Read Article

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