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Snowy start to 2024 increases basin’s snow-water equivalent, leads to 31 avalanches
Avalanche risk is considerable on Monday, but is forecasted to decrease to moderate for most of the mountains around Steamboat Springs on...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Five strategies to improve housing availability in Steamboat Springs that aren’t Brown Ranch
Steamboat's Housing Opportunities Strategic Plan prioritizes Brown Ranch while trying to make other short and long term investments in...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 22, 20244 min read
Does Steamboat's process to permit outfitters on the Yampa River need an overhaul?
The practice since 2004 has seen outfitting companies buy each other seeking more tubing permits while preventing any new tubing...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Steamboat Council supports ban on local sale of low-quality river tubes that often become trash
Council members showed support for requiring all tubes sold in town to have a thickness of at least 28 gauge after the parks department...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Public facing forecast model hopes to set better expectations around Yampa River recreation closures
After the summer of 2022 saw the river close, reopen and close again in the span of two weeks, officials have crafted a river reopening...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 17, 20244 min read
City, YVHA could have lease on Forest Service property by September with plans for workforce housing
After more than two years of talk, a lease agreement for Hilltop property by September could allow for a 2025 groundbreaking. As the...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Proposal estimates STR conversion program could net 35 new workforce housing units, cost $1M over two years
Steamboat Springs City Council will be presented details of a potential short-term rental conversion program on Tuesday. Steamboat...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Steamboat nixes More Ranch Employee Housing development after struggling to find contractor, losing partnership
After UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center decided to pursue another opportunity, Steamboat Springs City Council decided to shelve the...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 10, 20244 min read
Routt County Commissioners to approve $112 million budget on Tuesday
County revenues are projected to exceed $100 million for the first time ever. The Routt County Commissioners are set to approve the $112...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Steamboat Soccer Club names Linda John as next director
John has previously served as the clubs Director of Coaching. The Steamboat Soccer Club (SSC) Board of Director's couldn't be more...
Steamboat Soccer Club
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Yampa Valley Regional Airport sitting on $28M in reserves with extensive terminal expansion in mind
Winter’s direct flights to the Hayden airport start landing on Saturday, kicking off what looks to be yet another record-setting year for...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 15, 20235 min read
Steamboat Resort’s Wild Blue Gondola set to debut on Friday at 9 a.m.
North America's longest and fastest Gondola said to be a 'game changer' for Steamboat and skiing industry overall. Steamboat Resort will...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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