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UPDATE: Big Gulch Fire in Moffat County now 400 acres, U.S. 40 back open, YVEA replaces burnt power pole
Fire was reported just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday and is being fought by multiple agencies. Power was restored around 12:30 a.m. The Big...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 7, 20242 min read


SBT GRVL bike race and work on County Road 56 spur questions at North Routt Commissioner candidate forum
The four candidates for two Routt County Commissioner seats answered questions in a meet and greet event hosted by Chuck and BJ Vale on...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 31, 20245 min read


Affordable housing dominates North Routt candidate forum for Colorado House District 26 race
Candidates differed on reproductive rights, with Rep. Meghan Lukens saying she is ‘proud’ to be the pro-choice candidate while Nathan...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 31, 20246 min read


Florida company wants to flood Twentymile Mine as part of energy-producing pumped storage project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is considering issuing a preliminary permit for the Twentymile Pumped Storage Project, which...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 19, 20244 min read


Anxious Stagecoach property owners fill firehouse for first meeting with Discovery Land Company about private ski community
Public access, impacts on area property values and changes in community character topped concerns about Discovery’s Stagecoach Mountain...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 9, 20246 min read


Steamboat Council member’s role with Stagecoach Mountain Ranch developer spurs conflict of interest talk
Michael Buccino is making a “couple thousand” a month working in a community relations position for Discovery Land Company, the developer...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 8, 20244 min read


Routt Commissioners consider opting out of new state law banning guns in Historic County Courthouse
County Attorney recommends Commissioners opt out of the new law, citing potential liability. The Routt County Commissioners will consider...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Regulations about golf course setbacks prompt delay in Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development application
Routt County’s Commissioners intend to revisit golf course setbacks in the new Unified Development Code in August. Developers behind...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Candidates for Routt County Commissioner, State House set following uncompetitive primary elections
Routt County’s local races didn’t see a single contested primary. Routt County’s primary election results reported on Tuesday night...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20241 min read


SBT GRVL gets approval for this year as Commissioners admit 3,000 riders may be a ‘mistake’
Commissioners said event organizers met the criteria they set for large special events, but intend to make changes for next year. The...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 24, 20244 min read


Routt Commissioners to consider permit for 3,000 rider SBT GRVL bike race on Tuesday
Routt County’s largest summer event — August’s 3,000-rider SBT GRVL bike race — will go before the Routt County Commissioners on Tuesday
Dylan Anderson
May 31, 20243 min read


Routt County looking to offset government energy usage with solar farm project
A pair of solar array installations — one near the Steamboat Springs Airport and another in Hayden — would generate 4.8 MW of power and...
Dylan Anderson
May 22, 20244 min read
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