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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


Yampa Valley to see first monsoonal push of the summer, but it doesn't look to last long
Best rain chances come on Tuesday and Wednesday, but precipitation is likely through the week. The Yampa Valley will see its first...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 31, 20233 min read


How special taxing districts could reduce your property taxes amid $10 billion real value increase
The largest tax collectors locally — Steamboat Springs School District and Routt County — are TABOR limited, so how the dozens of special...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 28, 20238 min read


Child care, housing project has steep price tag, but Routt County 'assured' funding is available
Early estimate for building with 10 early childhood education classrooms and 36 housing units is nearly $74 million. Early estimates to...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Steamboat Council lacks support for recommendation to ban fossil fuel-powered snowmelt
Routt County Commissioners have signaled they support a ban in updated building energy codes. Steamboat Springs City Council indicated a...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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