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Steamboat Council approved loose snowmelt restrictions in energy code update
The decision falls short of the city’s climate goals by placing limits on size of residential systems and location of commercial systems,...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Gov. Jared Polis’ support for Brown Ranch factored into Steamboat Council’s annexation decision
A letter from the Department of Local Affairs warned a delay to annexation could put $15 million in grant funding at risk. In the 36...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Open house hopes to show 4-H is ‘so much more’ than you think
Routt County CSU Extension is holding an open house next week to show the variety of opportunities available with 4-H. Some people...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Dashboard seeks to highlight key data points to address five issues facing Routt County
Project led by United Way of the Yampa Valley hopes limited data points can help focus the conversation on solutions. A new project led...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Council reverses on public vote; Annexes Brown Ranch in dramatic vote to shape Steamboat's future
The 4-3 vote saw Council Member Joella West change her vote to support annexing the planned 2,262 unit development that promises to heal...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 18, 20235 min read
How does the Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement ensure housing will be affordable for locals?
The annexation agreement includes a section specifically focused on ensuring units will be affordable and attainable now and into the...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 16, 20235 min read
District Three candidate says addressing housing is “imperative,” can’t be forced down valley
Candidate Amy Dickson said she feels there are the appropriate guardrails in the Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement to protect the city....
Dylan Anderson
Oct 16, 20233 min read
At-large council candidate says leadership experience will help solve Steamboat’s problems
Steve Muntean says Steamboat is paradise, but it needs to tackle challenges to stay that way Candidate Steve Muntean strongly believes...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Candidates in crowded field for at-large Steamboat Council seat differ on Brown Ranch development
Two candidates showed support for the project while two others expressed their opposition. Candidates in the crowded four-way field for...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Opponent of Brown Ranch funding question says addressing housing woes is businesses' responsibility
Supporter says a yes vote is logical next step to address local housing crisis after last year’s STR tax. While there was agreement that...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Ballots mailed on Monday, start showing up in mailboxes next week
Last day to mail a ballot back is Oct. 30. Ballots for the Nov. 7 election will be sent out by the Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Brown Ranch annexation will be decided by Steamboat Springs voters
Steamboat City Council passed the first reading of Brown Ranch annexation on Tuesday in a motion that spurs June Special Election. The...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 11, 20235 min read
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