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SBT GRVL gets approval for this year as Commissioners admit 3,000 riders may be a ‘mistake’
Commissioners said event organizers met the criteria they set for large special events, but intend to make changes for next year. The...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 24, 20244 min read


Steamboat Springs revisiting purchase of Slate Creek parkland near airport, Brown Ranch
Steamboat Springs City Council met in executive session last week to direct city staff how to proceed in an effort to purchase 187 acres of
Dylan Anderson
May 31, 20243 min read


Plan to improve emergency evacuation access to one of Steamboat’s largest residential areas gets pushback
Adding a bridge over Walton Creek would alleviate traffic on busy Walton Creek Road in addition to improving evacuation routes in the...
Dylan Anderson
May 22, 20244 min read


Routt County moving toward limit on house size of 7,500 square feet with potential exceptions
Specifics of the new policy are still being discussed, but limiting how big houses in Routt County saw support from both county...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Steamboat Council rejects waiver for gas-powered snowmelt in move backing climate goals
$190 million Astrid Development near base of Steamboat Resort wanted waiver to allow system currently banned in new building codes. A...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Steamboat snags 11 housing units for city employees in exchange for favorable $2.6 million loan to developer
Deal gives developer Gorman and Co. a 2% interest rate on the loan and the city gets first dips on 11 of the units in new Riverview...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 10, 20244 min read


Luxury development wants waiver to build a gas-powered snowmelt system banned in codes
A shorthanded Council delayed a decision on whether to allow the project to proceed as is until April 16. Later this month, Steamboat...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Company behind Montana’s Yellowstone Club coming to Colorado with similar development near Steamboat Springs
Document requesting water from Stagecoach Reservoir for a resident-only ski area and golf course shows the developer of Stagecoach...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 21, 20247 min read


District One Commissioner candidate says Routt County needs to be a bigger player to improve quality of life
Six-decade resident Brent Romick says his experience in development and land use will be key as county addresses housing and...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Candidate for District Two Routt Commissioner seat wants to help government find its place
Tracy Lawton announced his bid for County Commissioner on Tuesday, challenging current Commissioner Tim Redmond for the seat representing...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Brown Ranch is talked about as affordable and attainable housing, but what does that mean?
The annexation agreement includes a section specifically focused on ensuring units will be affordable and attainable now and into the...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 18, 20248 min read


How would a Regional Transportation Authority impact Steamboat’s cash-strapped bus system?
Ahead of a regional RTA meeting next week, some Steamboat Council members question if the local network can handle adding more regional...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 13, 20244 min read
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