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Steamboat Council wants a larger role in next round of Brown Ranch community outreach
The initial plan was crafted with robust outreach, but city and housing authority officials said Tuesday the next plan needs even broader...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 10, 20245 min read


Residents behind campaign to defeat Brown Ranch want seat at table of next annexation talks
Council has a work session scheduled for next week to discuss the next steps with Brown Ranch. Residents behind the Citizens for a Better...
Dylan Anderson
Apr 3, 20243 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


‘Too big’: Steamboat Springs voters reject Brown Ranch Annexation
A plan to build 2,264 affordable and attainable housing units fell flat with voters, but city officials are eager to try again quickly to...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 27, 20245 min read


Brown Ranch Results: Steamboat Voters reject Brown Ranch Annexation
'No' was leading 2,903 to 2,074 'yes' with 400 votes remaining in sharp rebuke of Yampa Valley Housing Authority Project. See The Bugle's...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Ballots due by 7 p.m. in historic vote to annex Brown Ranch into the city of Steamboat Springs
Nearly 4,400 ballots had been returned as of the end of the day Monday. Ballots can be cast at drop boxes behind the historic Routt...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 26, 20245 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


How does Brown Ranch cover the increased cost of Steamboat Springs city services it will spur?
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority has agreed to pay $1,203 per unit per year to offset additional operating costs for city services. The...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 18, 20245 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


There are parks at Brown Ranch. What do they look like and when may they be built?
Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement includes 63 acres of parkland, 125 acres of open space, eight miles of trails and the long-talked-about...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 18, 20245 min read
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