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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

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


The story of finding the century-old time capsule encased in the Historic Routt County Courthouse
County officials worried their counterparts a century ago may have tricked them, as time capsule proved somewhat tricky to locate. Routt...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 11, 20232 min read

Brown Ranch annexation agreement closer than ever, but it now has a hard deadline
Steamboat Council intends to review the agreement line-by-line next week; will consider a resolution approving the agreement on Sept. 19....
Dylan Anderson
Sep 6, 20234 min read


International Crane Foundation takes an interest in Yampa Valley birds at Annual Crane Festival
The Yampa Valley Crane Festival starts Thursday. Birders, and especially the sub-set of sandhill "craniacs," get excited this time of...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 30, 20235 min read


Colorado’s federal reps let praises flow at Water Congress in Steamboat
Gov. Jared Polis spoke about how Colorado needs smart growth to preserve water amid crisis on the Colorado River. Editor's Note: This...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 25, 20236 min read

U.S. 40 traffic study shows Brown Ranch accelerates need for improvements, but doesn't cause them
A significant part of the road upgrades are the responsibility of the city, but how to pay for them is an elusive question. A 1,600-page...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20235 min read

Council approves first reading of Brown Ranch funding question locking in 9% STR tax rate
The ballot language was being amended on the fly Tuesday and could see more changes ahead of second reading. If approved, language of a...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20234 min read

City Council approves agreement with Steamboat Resort to overhaul Gondola Transit Center
The $50 million deal leverages public money with funding generated by a series of newly formed metro districts. Steamboat Springs City...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20233 min read

Key issues like ballot language, regional park and water rights remain for Brown Ranch annexation
Steamboat Springs City Council and the Yampa Valley Housing Authority are working to have a finalized agreement approved via resolution...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 22, 20239 min read


Beaver ponds look to be an important part of Sandhill Crane habitat
Surveying by the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition shows there are increased numbers and more wetlands available for nesting. The...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 22, 20233 min read


Hayden starts school next week with new superintendent
New superintendent Eric Owen says he wants to highlight celebrating success this year, something he says educators are not doing enough....
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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