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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Turns 30
“A Toast to Trails & Tales” 30th Anniversary Celebration Sat., Sept. 30, at The Steamboat Grand. Rocky Mountain Youth Corps celebrates...
Rocky Mountain Youth Corp.
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Hayden cancels school board election; three candidates to fill three openings
One current member will continue and two new members will join the Hayden School Board after the board election was canceled due to a...
Brodie Farquhar
Sep 11, 20233 min read


Four votes put question of sustainable STR Tax revenues for Brown Ranch in Steamboat voter’s hands
Each of the four votes in support of the question Tuesday came from council members elected in 2021 to address affordable housing. Four...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 6, 20234 min read


Brown Ranch annexation agreement closer than ever, but it now has a hard deadline
Steamboat Council intends to review the agreement line-by-line next week; will consider a resolution approving the agreement on Sept. 19....
Dylan Anderson
Sep 6, 20234 min read


Brown Ranch annexation getting closer to agreement as ballot question deadline looms
A key issue remaining is what performance metrics will be in the agreement, which could reduce or end funding for the project if not met....
Dylan Anderson
Aug 30, 20236 min read


International Crane Foundation takes an interest in Yampa Valley birds at Annual Crane Festival
The Yampa Valley Crane Festival starts Thursday. Birders, and especially the sub-set of sandhill "craniacs," get excited this time of...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 30, 20235 min read


Could Kroger, Albertsons merger end up closing one of Steamboat’s grocery stores?
Colorado Attorney General says there is a strong reason for skepticism both stores would remain open as he considers challenging the...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 25, 20235 min read


Colorado’s federal reps let praises flow at Water Congress in Steamboat
Gov. Jared Polis spoke about how Colorado needs smart growth to preserve water amid crisis on the Colorado River. Editor's Note: This...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 25, 20236 min read


Steamboat Council drops demand for regional park at Brown Ranch
Council was vague in the reasoning for the change after discussing the regional park in an closed-door session. Steamboat Springs City...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20233 min read


U.S. 40 traffic study shows Brown Ranch accelerates need for improvements, but doesn't cause them
A significant part of the road upgrades are the responsibility of the city, but how to pay for them is an elusive question. A 1,600-page...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20235 min read


Council approves first reading of Brown Ranch funding question locking in 9% STR tax rate
The ballot language was being amended on the fly Tuesday and could see more changes ahead of second reading. If approved, language of a...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20234 min read


City Council approves agreement with Steamboat Resort to overhaul Gondola Transit Center
The $50 million deal leverages public money with funding generated by a series of newly formed metro districts. Steamboat Springs City...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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