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Complaint alleges Yampa Valley Housing Authority messaging about Brown Ranch violated fair campaigning law
YVHA Executive Director says organization followed the law and that they “never ask anyone to vote yes or no on annexation.” Two...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 22, 20249 min read


What will Brown Ranch transit look like and how was it impacted by Steamboat’s struggle to fund current service?
Transit plan in the Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement doesn't require additional funding from Steamboat's general fund, but it isn't as...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 19, 20246 min read


How will Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue need to expand because of Brown Ranch?
Annexation agreement requires YVHA to pay for 75% of new public safety facility at Brown Ranch and 78% of the cost of new fire apparatus....
Dylan Anderson
Feb 19, 20245 min read


Steamboat Council walks back property tax talk, wants working group to explore potential revenue options
Initial talk suggests council will form a working group later this year to have Steamboat’s “long overdue, awkward conversation” about...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Tri-State, Xcel Energy want Colorado to pass law protecting water rights from abandonment after plants close
Utilities argue protecting their historic rights is good for the Yampa River, good for irrigators and good for the prospects of future...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Lukens, Roberts keeping an eye on how sweeping STR bill could hamper mountain town economies
Legislators expressed concern about how the bill could impact economies that have come to rely on short-term rentals as a significant...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Does Steamboat Springs have enough water for Brown Ranch?
The city’s current capacity can accommodate more than 1,100 new units, but Steamboat will need another treatment plant on the Elk River...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 9, 20247 min read


What is annexation and why is it being pursued for Brown Ranch?
Steamboat has seen numerous annexations over the years and annexation has been called for in plans for growth west of Steamboat Springs....
Dylan Anderson
Feb 9, 20244 min read


Where did the Brown Ranch come from and what has been said about the anonymous donor?
YVHA is the sole owner of the Brown Ranch, even though the land was purchased with a $24 million anonymous donation. This story is part a...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Steamboat Council will talk political feasibility of asking voters for a property tax next week
Council will talk generally about their thoughts on finding more revenue for the city at its work session next week. Steamboat Springs...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Steamboat Council won't extend fundraising deal for Howelsen Ice Pavilion
After a discussion in executive session, council members said they needed to think broader about the future of Howelsen Hill complex...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Passenger rail from Denver to Steamboat Springs will need to be more than a ski train
CDOT Director says a train connecting the Mile-High City to Ski Town, USA would cost “hundreds of millions,” on par with significant...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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