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Discovery Land targeting September for first public hearings on Stagecoach Mountain Ranch
Developers are working to address planning application shortfalls ahead of two-month review process by the Routt County Planning...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 84 min read


Steamboat Springs exploring contracting a single trash hauler for all residential customers
Program would institute a pay-as-you-throw system offering residents multiple trash can size options, each with their own price. A...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 273 min read

Could differences over snowmelt derail Steamboat Springs’ plans to redesign Gondola Transit Center?
Officials with Steamboat Resort say snowmelt is essential for safety of their guests while City Council members insist new snowmelt needs...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 205 min read


South Routt Library Friends nonprofit steps in to help Oak Creek Library cover increased renovation costs
Donation of $40k from the volunteer run nonprofit helped prevent cuts to library hours, while it spurs more community programming. A...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 243 min read


Agreement to form Yampa Valley RTA looking for ‘soft approval’ in March and April
The intergovernmental agreement is being drafted by two committees currently, and can be adjusted until a question for an RTA is sent to...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 244 min read


Is it time for a lift ticket tax at Steamboat Ski Resort? City Council mulling options
Steamboat Springs’ quest to diversify its funding streams could see voters consider a vacancy tax later this year as well. Skiers ride...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 126 min read

Tailwaters development in Stagecoach will need to pay $7.8 million to improve County Road 14, others
Developers argue payments required to improve roads are excessive, potentially violate U.S. Constitution. The Tailwaters development in...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 56 min read


Steamboat voters could see half-cent sales tax increase this fall to support a Yampa Valley RTA
Steamboat will likely contribute the lion’s share of funding for regional transportation, but the existing free bus service would still...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 304 min read


'Not already gone': As he leaves city’s top job, Gary Suiter says Steamboat Springs is losing its soul
As he transitions from City Manager to private citizen, Suiter said the “infusion of great wealth” is threatening the culture and...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 244 min read


Routt Commissioners skeptical of nuclear in Northwest Colorado, feel county’s interests being misrepresented
Less than 60% of responses to survey concluding there is broad support for nuclear were from confirmed Northwest Colorado residents, with...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 225 min read


New Routt County Commissioner Angelica Salinas wants to be a voice for her generation
Salinas, 34, was sworn in as Routt County Commissioner on Tuesday, joining first-term Commissioner Sonja Macys and Commissioner Tim...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 164 min read

Craig to Steamboat Springs in under an hour — by train
Momentum to bring a commuter rail line to the Yampa Valley is growing as officials get closer to releasing a service development plan for...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 164 min read
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