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Steamboat’s Mountain Fire station in ‘dire need of replacement.’ District governance might be too.
Building is slated to be rebuilt in 2026 but there is no plan to pay for it. Finding funding could spur district governance change. As...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 9, 20234 min read


Should large events like SBT GRVL need Commissioner approval to use Routt County roads?
The Routt County Commissioners intend to form a working group to review the county’s special event permitting process for the second...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 5, 20233 min read


Unaffiliated candidate wants to bring city, rural experience to Routt County Commissioner's office
Molly Baker said she is running without a party affiliation to represent a broader perspective that includes experience in the rural and...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 5, 20233 min read


Routt County Fair Advisory Board doesn’t want skatepark on 'our dirt'
Board members said they are supportive of the concept, but not if it is placed anywhere on the Routt County Fairgrounds. Members of the...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 1, 20234 min read


WyoFile report shows Moffat County wolves were killed after being lured into Wyoming
The Wyoming-based nonprofit news organization obtained documents from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and interviewed unnamed hunters who...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Parking or Skatepark? Routt County considering Hayden’s request to locate a skatepark on fairgrounds
The loss of parking during the Routt County Fair is the biggest concern as Commissioners work to get feedback from users across the...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 29, 20234 min read


One in 10 Routt County residents turning to LiftUp’s Food Bank to make ends meet; increase of 115%
Nearly half of clients surveyed are choosing between paying bills and buying food, while more than a third of them say they run out of...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 23, 20234 min read


Steamboat Council moves to ban fossil-fuel-powered snowmelt systems, reversing previous decision
The previous council opted to place few restrictions on snowmelt, but the newly elected council unanimously voted to require systems be...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 22, 20235 min read


Steamboat Resort opens tomorrow with 25 acres of terrain, seven trails on Christie Peak
While it has been a dry start to the season, crews at Steamboat Resort are working to make more snow for Opening Day. While they haven’t...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 21, 20232 min read


YVEA requests code change for child care center, as council balances industrial needs in Steamboat
Steamboat Springs City Council did not grant the electric co-op's request on Tuesday, but stressed they want to find a way to make a new...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 18, 20234 min read


Steamboat Council to reopen building code decision eyeing broader restrictions on snowmelt systems
The previous city council put few limitations on new gas-powered snowmelt systems in updated building codes approved last month. After...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 15, 20233 min read


What is a 'super El Nino,' and why does it probably not matter for Steamboat’s snow prospects?
It's the second winter in a row featuring a climate phenomenon with a fun name, but how it will impact snow totals is hard to predict....
Dylan Anderson
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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