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Candidates in crowded field for at-large Steamboat Council seat differ on Brown Ranch development
Two candidates showed support for the project while two others expressed their opposition. Candidates in the crowded four-way field for...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20234 min read


Opponent of Brown Ranch funding question says addressing housing woes is businesses' responsibility
Supporter says a yes vote is logical next step to address local housing crisis after last year’s STR tax. While there was agreement that...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20234 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


Chamber seeks 50% funding increase for destination stewardship, as city contemplates budget cuts
Chamber request would allow for a new stewardship campaign, more data on tourism and a renewed effort market Steamboat Springs as a...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Steamboat Council candidate says experience could help body work efficiently, increase transparency
At-large candidate John Agosta said about 100 of his neighbors asked him to run for Steamboat Springs City Council. It wasn’t difficult...
Dylan Anderson
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


Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement approved by Steamboat Springs City Council
Approval of the agreement is an important step, but does not annex the land into the city limits. In a 5-2 vote on Tuesday, Steamboat...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 20, 20235 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


Delayed housing project could be shelved in favor of Steamboat’s other capital funding priorities
After struggling to find one, the city now has a contractor for the project. Editor's note: This story has been updated after initial...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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