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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

Key issues like ballot language, regional park and water rights remain for Brown Ranch annexation
Steamboat Springs City Council and the Yampa Valley Housing Authority are working to have a finalized agreement approved via resolution...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 22, 20239 min read


Beaver ponds look to be an important part of Sandhill Crane habitat
Surveying by the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition shows there are increased numbers and more wetlands available for nesting. The...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 22, 20233 min read


High cost of living, exodus of young professionals, top issues for Routt Commissioner candidate
Angelica Salinas, who currently works with the Steamboat Springs Chamber, says her goal is to ensure young families like hers can see a...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 17, 20233 min read


CPW stresses being bear aware this fall as bears begin to pack on pounds for winter
Black bears are entering hyperphagia and will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to search out and eat as much food as possible as they...
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Aug 17, 20234 min read


First responders from Routt County and beyond simulate deadly plane crash at Yampa Valley airport
In what may be the most elaborate practice exercise done locally, officials tested their plan for how to respond to a mass casualty...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 11, 20235 min read


Routt County Fair starts Friday; Much anticipated Demolition Derby could sell out fast
Tickets are on sale for the popular derby and next Saturday's evening concert. Country-western entertainers come and go, but the real...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 11, 20233 min read

Routt County Commissioners table letter for $4 million grant over Brown Ranch regional park issue
The housing authority has proposed land in the county north of the Brown Ranch for the regional park that the city has insisted needs to...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 9, 20234 min read


How the deceptively named one-rock dam helps restore a century of abuse in California Park
Volunteers with the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council helped build rock structures meant to restore wet meadows, improve drought...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 7, 20235 min read

Routt County Humane Society says cases of dogs being dumped are on the rise
One dog was recently found tied to a tree in the Routt National Forest, while another was left on the side of the road at the base of...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 4, 20234 min read


Northwest Colorado has seen 18 fire starts in the last week, signaling fire season is here
Two fires have been reported in North Routt, one that burned nearly 9 acres and another reported on Saturday that was contained after...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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