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Just 23% of Routt County infants are in licensed child care as vast majority of centers report staffing struggle
A study from last fall showed there are at least 250 more children under five in Routt County than available slots for licensed child...
Dylan Anderson
May 8, 20245 min read


90% of Stagecoach Mountain Ranch will be second homes, documents show
Water demand report produced for the exclusive development suggests homes will be occupied about 25 days a year. The developers behind...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Routt County moving toward limit on house size of 7,500 square feet with potential exceptions
Specifics of the new policy are still being discussed, but limiting how big houses in Routt County saw support from both county...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Private ski development requires increased outflows into nutrient-rich Stagecoach Reservoir
Serving Stagecoach Mountain Ranch would require a permit for increased discharge capacity from state regulators when the water district...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 19, 20244 min read


Oak Creek commits to next steps of RTA with hopes of bringing effective service to South Routt
Town officials say frequency of service has been a problem in the past and will be key for any new route’s success in South Routt. Oak...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Company behind Montana’s Yellowstone Club coming to Colorado with similar development near Steamboat Springs
Document requesting water from Stagecoach Reservoir for a resident-only ski area and golf course shows the developer of Stagecoach...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 21, 20247 min read


District One Commissioner candidate says Routt County needs to be a bigger player to improve quality of life
Six-decade resident Brent Romick says his experience in development and land use will be key as county addresses housing and...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Candidate for District Two Routt Commissioner seat wants to help government find its place
Tracy Lawton announced his bid for County Commissioner on Tuesday, challenging current Commissioner Tim Redmond for the seat representing...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 20, 20244 min read


How would a Regional Transportation Authority impact Steamboat’s cash-strapped bus system?
Ahead of a regional RTA meeting next week, some Steamboat Council members question if the local network can handle adding more regional...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Routt County finalizes policy capping events like SBT GRVL at 3,000 participants
Policy change, which requires commissioner approval for large events, stems from issues with the popular bike race expressed by rural...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Tri-State, Xcel Energy want Colorado to pass law protecting water rights from abandonment after plants close
Utilities argue protecting their historic rights is good for the Yampa River, good for irrigators and good for the prospects of future...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Passenger rail from Denver to Steamboat Springs will need to be more than a ski train
CDOT Director says a train connecting the Mile-High City to Ski Town, USA would cost “hundreds of millions,” on par with significant...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 6, 20244 min read
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