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Steamboat Springs voters will have final say on Brown Ranch annexation
Let Steamboat Vote petition committee says they have turned in more than 1,900 signatures to force a referendum on Brown Ranch...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 18, 20234 min read
Garey elected President in 4-3 vote signaling a new direction for Steamboat Springs City Council
West elected Pro-Tem, despite not voting for herself. The new Steamboat Springs City Council elected a president and president pro-tem in...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 15, 20233 min read
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council planted more than 5,000 trees in Routt County this year
More than 3,000 trees were planted on the Muddy Slide Fire’s burn scar with another 2,000 of them being planted in riparian areas along...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 10, 20234 min read
‘The work begins now’: Steamboat makes historic commitment to affordable housing at Brown Ranch
Steamboat Springs Ballot Measure 2I to dedicate 75% of short-term rental tax revenues approved by margin of 487 votes, with just 150...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 8, 20233 min read
It's Election Day, cast your ballot by 7 p.m.
As of Monday afternoon there were 5,150 ballots returned in Routt County, as turnout trends below 2021. Voters in Routt County had...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 7, 20232 min read
About 3,000 ballots returned in Routt County as of Thursday after low early turnout
Ballots need to be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day. It is now too late to mail your ballot back, as postmarks do not count. After...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Steamboat Ballot Measure 2I – the Brown Ranch funding question, explained
If approved, the measure guarantees 75% of Short-Term Rental tax revenue to Brown Ranch for at least six years. If certain unit delivery...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Mahogany Ridge, Fish Creek, Wild Blue and more: Five questions with Steamboat Resort's Dave Hunter
Steamboat's VP of Resort Operations talks new terrain, new gondola and new snowmaking a month ahead of the resort's scheduled opening...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Gov. Jared Polis’ support for Brown Ranch factored into Steamboat Council’s annexation decision
A letter from the Department of Local Affairs warned a delay to annexation could put $15 million in grant funding at risk. In the 36...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Council reverses on public vote; Annexes Brown Ranch in dramatic vote to shape Steamboat's future
The 4-3 vote saw Council Member Joella West change her vote to support annexing the planned 2,262 unit development that promises to heal...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 18, 20235 min read
How does the Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement ensure housing will be affordable for locals?
The annexation agreement includes a section specifically focused on ensuring units will be affordable and attainable now and into the...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 16, 20235 min read
Candidates in crowded field for at-large Steamboat Council seat differ on Brown Ranch development
Two candidates showed support for the project while two others expressed their opposition. Candidates in the crowded four-way field for...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 12, 20234 min read
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