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Steamboat City Clerk dismisses new aspects of campaigning complaint against YVHA
Parts of the complaint that city was already reviewing regarding a “factsheet” and community presentations about Brown Ranch will...
Dylan Anderson
Mar 3, 20245 min read


Council confirms decision to end second sheet of ice talks until larger Howelsen planning process plays out
Fundraising committee “very disappointed,” says decision could lead to less enthusiasm from community that has long pushed for more ice....
Dylan Anderson
Feb 28, 20244 min read


Complaint alleges Yampa Valley Housing Authority messaging about Brown Ranch violated fair campaigning law
YVHA Executive Director says organization followed the law and that they “never ask anyone to vote yes or no on annexation.” Two...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 22, 20249 min read


What will Brown Ranch transit look like and how was it impacted by Steamboat’s struggle to fund current service?
Transit plan in the Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement doesn't require additional funding from Steamboat's general fund, but it isn't as...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 19, 20246 min read


Tri-State, Xcel Energy want Colorado to pass law protecting water rights from abandonment after plants close
Utilities argue protecting their historic rights is good for the Yampa River, good for irrigators and good for the prospects of future...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Does Steamboat Springs have enough water for Brown Ranch?
The city’s current capacity can accommodate more than 1,100 new units, but Steamboat will need another treatment plant on the Elk River...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 9, 20247 min read


Steamboat Council won't extend fundraising deal for Howelsen Ice Pavilion
After a discussion in executive session, council members said they needed to think broader about the future of Howelsen Hill complex...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Introducing “Brown Ranch — Explained”
Reporting series aims to layout various aspects of the Brown Ranch project and annexation agreement in effort to inform voters ahead of...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 2, 20242 min read


‘You went there’: Council member wants Steamboat to explore property tax to fund Parks and Recreation
Steamboat Springs City Council spent a year considering a property tax to help fund the city's Parks and Recreation efforts in 2021 but...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 24, 20243 min read


Draft events policy would cap SBT GRVL at 3,000 riders, require commissioner approval for some events
Commissioners are set to review an updated special events policy on Monday that would require some special events to obtain commissioner...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 22, 20242 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
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