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‘Cooling off’ sales tax revenues mean Steamboat Springs will likely need to cut services next year
Sales tax collections, the largest source of revenue for the city, are up just over 2% through May when compared to same period last...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 17, 20243 min read
UPDATE: Steamboat Council member Buccino says he is quitting role with Discovery Land Company
Shortly after the initial publication of this story, Steamboat Springs Council member Michael Buccino told The Yampa Valley Bugle he was...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 10, 20246 min read
Could consolidating Steamboat Fire with surrounding fire district lead to long-sought financial sustainability?
Council members Steve Muntean and Bryan Swintek presented a concept on Tuesday that would see the city’s fire operations merge with the...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 10, 20244 min read
Anxious Stagecoach property owners fill firehouse for first meeting with Discovery Land Company about private ski community
Public access, impacts on area property values and changes in community character topped concerns about Discovery’s Stagecoach Mountain...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 9, 20246 min read
Steamboat’s Fourth of July Parade detour was more successful this year. Was it good enough?
Traffic didn’t back up as far and first responders didn’t experience delays responding to calls with Lincoln Ave. closed, though the day...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 8, 20244 min read
Steamboat Council member’s role with Stagecoach Mountain Ranch developer spurs conflict of interest talk
Michael Buccino is making a “couple thousand” a month working in a community relations position for Discovery Land Company, the developer...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 8, 20244 min read
Routt Commissioners consider opting out of new state law banning guns in Historic County Courthouse
County Attorney recommends Commissioners opt out of the new law, citing potential liability. The Routt County Commissioners will consider...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Steamboat School District considering development on land currently used as part of Whistler Park
School Board has a “Housing Partnership and Development Discussion” planned for its Aug. 12 meeting. The Steamboat Springs School...
Dylan Anderson
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Parkland purchase hopes to help Steamboat Springs catch up to 30 years of growth
The 187-acre Slate Creek property will add open space and enough land for a new regional park, an issue that dominated Brown Ranch...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20244 min read
Regulations about golf course setbacks prompt delay in Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development application
Routt County’s Commissioners intend to revisit golf course setbacks in the new Unified Development Code in August. Developers behind...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20244 min read
Candidates for Routt County Commissioner, State House set following uncompetitive primary elections
Routt County’s local races didn’t see a single contested primary. Routt County’s primary election results reported on Tuesday night...
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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
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