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Gov. Jared Polis’ support for Brown Ranch factored into Steamboat Council’s annexation decision
A letter from the Department of Local Affairs warned a delay to annexation could put $15 million in grant funding at risk. In the 36...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20234 min read


Open house hopes to show 4-H is ‘so much more’ than you think
Routt County CSU Extension is holding an open house next week to show the variety of opportunities available with 4-H. Some people...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Dashboard seeks to highlight key data points to address five issues facing Routt County
Project led by United Way of the Yampa Valley hopes limited data points can help focus the conversation on solutions. A new project led...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Council reverses on public vote; Annexes Brown Ranch in dramatic vote to shape Steamboat's future
The 4-3 vote saw Council Member Joella West change her vote to support annexing the planned 2,262 unit development that promises to heal...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 18, 20235 min read


Ballots mailed on Monday, start showing up in mailboxes next week
Last day to mail a ballot back is Oct. 30. Ballots for the Nov. 7 election will be sent out by the Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Brown Ranch annexation will be decided by Steamboat Springs voters
Steamboat City Council passed the first reading of Brown Ranch annexation on Tuesday in a motion that spurs June Special Election. The...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 11, 20235 min read


First snow of season headed to Steamboat Springs starting Wednesday
Through the end of Thursday, the storm could drop up to two inches in Steamboat, up to a foot on Rabbit Ears Pass and 16 inches at top of...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Xcel Energy announces plans for 19-megawatt biomass power plant to replace coal-fired Hayden Station
Both generators at the Xcel Energy-owned facility are set to close by the end of 2028 and replaced by a generator that burns forest waste...
Dylan Anderson and Brodie Farquhar
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Steamboat Springs will continue to allow gas-powered snowmelt in updated building codes
Updated energy building codes will limit the square footage of residential snowmelt systems and the location of commercial snowmelt, but...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Steamboat Council waffles, delays decision on whether to buy 187 acres of parkland near Brown Ranch
At the price of $5.25 million, the land would allow the city to protect key riparian areas along Slate Creek, build a regional park and...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Steamboat Springs, Housing Authority arrive at Brown Ranch annexation agreement language
City council will consider a resolution approving the agreement next week, but that doesn't annex the Brown Ranch. Actual annexation will...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Optimism is growing around the prospects of passenger rail in the Yampa Valley
Tour of rail in Steamboat, Hayden shows support for utilizing existing coal-dominated rail line to move people up and down the valley....
Dylan Anderson
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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