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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


Steamboat Council drops demand for regional park at Brown Ranch
Council was vague in the reasoning for the change after discussing the regional park in an closed-door session. Steamboat Springs City...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 23, 20233 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


Steamboat Council meetings lasting nearly 5 hours on average; have been steadily getting longer
Tuesday’s council meeting is starting earlier than normal as it is projected to last seven hours, which would make it the longest meeting...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 22, 20233 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


Steamboat Resort, City council considers $50M deal to build new transit center, gondola next week
Public Improvements Agreement is part of the resort's metro district funding proposal and includes a provision that pays $13 million of...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 18, 20238 min read


High cost of living, exodus of young professionals, top issues for Routt Commissioner candidate
Angelica Salinas, who currently works with the Steamboat Springs Chamber, says her goal is to ensure young families like hers can see a...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 17, 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
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