Craig betting on Yampa River to help transition from coal economy
Water right tied to recreation on hold for now
Although city officials are moving forward with plans to build the whitewater park, they are — for now at least — forgoing a step that could help protect their newly built asset and keep water in the river.
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Pioneer pluck in Hunter Creek
Valley above town served as the primary natural resource larder for the early mining camp to get up and running
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Environmental analysis puts Marble wetlands donation within reach
Critical habitat with riverbank trail was once the site of a 1900s smelter
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