This year we learned that, while we cannot always count on Mother Nature, we can rely on Routt County residents and businesses to support Hospice. Due to low water in the Yampa River, we held the Rubber Ducky Race at … Continue reading
We want to thank residents and businesses for making our fourth annual Craig Rubber Ducky Race on Aug. 4 a success. This year we held the race in conjunction with the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival. It was great … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Breastfeeding is a natural process that benefits babies and moms, but it doesn’t always come easy. Learning breastfeeding skills while coping with exhaustion and the ups and downs of being a new mom can be overwhelming and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares The patient made his way down the hallway with labored breaths and heavy steps. Suzanne Holm knew he was struggling before he even walked through the exam room door. The 62-year-old man weighed nearly 400 pounds and … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares If there were ever a summer Saturday to get up bright and early, it’s August 4. That’s the first day of the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon festival and a host of activities that go with it, … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Summer monsoons are providing some relief, but Smokey Bear has not changed his mind; fire danger across Routt County remains very high. While local, state and federal agencies monitor wildfire risk and bolster emergency response and notification … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares An open door and a smile. These simple gestures represent a big success for Kim Maneotis and Jessica Smith, parent support providers with SafeCare Colorado. SafeCare, a program of Northwest Colorado Health, connects parent support providers with … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares Bonnie Espinoza has worked with youth nearly her entire life. In Steamboat Springs, she was program director at the Boys and Girls Club and worked as a school health aide. Prior to that, she was as a … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares A doctor diagnoses a patient with diabetes. The patient is overwhelmed by physical symptoms and disheartened by fear, worry and sadness. The prospect of making life adjustments to manage her disease seems insurmountable. Another patient complains of … Continue reading
By Tamera Manzanares It can be difficult to talk about life’s uncertainties, especially those involving end-of-life. Honest conversations and planning, however, can give us peace of mind and empower our loved ones to make difficult choices even in the most … Continue reading