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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


CPW stresses being bear aware this fall as bears begin to pack on pounds for winter
Black bears are entering hyperphagia and will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to search out and eat as much food as possible as they...
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Routt County Fair starts Friday; Much anticipated Demolition Derby could sell out fast
Tickets are on sale for the popular derby and next Saturday's evening concert. Country-western entertainers come and go, but the real...
Brodie Farquhar
Aug 11, 20233 min read


Steamboat-based ice cream company founder Bryan Swintek announces run for City Council
The 33-year-old who has served on the city’s Planning Commission for the last six months, said he wants to be on Council to help people...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 11, 20234 min read


Housing Authority offers to pay per unit, per year fee to close Brown Ranch operational funding gap
The proposal, if accepted by the city, would take care of operational funding shortfalls, but how the city will pay for its share of...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 9, 20235 min read


Petitions to run for Steamboat City Council are available starting Tuesday; Due Aug. 28
Four of the seven seats are on the ballot in November, three of which will have a race without an incumbent. Petitions to run for one of...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 7, 20234 min read


Housing Authority's, 234-unit Mid Valley project clears Planning Commission; Goes to Council Aug. 22
Project includes 84 for sale units and 150 rental units across four buildings targeting folks of middle incomes from 80% to 140% area...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 7, 20233 min read


New Hayden Police Chief has had his eye on the heart of the Yampa Valley for years
New Chief Scott Scurlock was sworn in by Mayor Ryan Banks on Thursday after starting his new job on Monday. Hayden’s new police chief...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 4, 20234 min read
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