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Steamboat Springs, Housing Authority arrive at Brown Ranch annexation agreement language
City council will consider a resolution approving the agreement next week, but that doesn't annex the Brown Ranch. Actual annexation will...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Optimism is growing around the prospects of passenger rail in the Yampa Valley
Tour of rail in Steamboat, Hayden shows support for utilizing existing coal-dominated rail line to move people up and down the valley....
Dylan Anderson
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Four votes put question of sustainable STR Tax revenues for Brown Ranch in Steamboat voter’s hands
Each of the four votes in support of the question Tuesday came from council members elected in 2021 to address affordable housing. Four...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 6, 20234 min read


Brown Ranch annexation getting closer to agreement as ballot question deadline looms
A key issue remaining is what performance metrics will be in the agreement, which could reduce or end funding for the project if not met....
Dylan Anderson
Aug 30, 20236 min read


Could Kroger, Albertsons merger end up closing one of Steamboat’s grocery stores?
Colorado Attorney General says there is a strong reason for skepticism both stores would remain open as he considers challenging the...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 25, 20235 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


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


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


First responders from Routt County and beyond simulate deadly plane crash at Yampa Valley airport
In what may be the most elaborate practice exercise done locally, officials tested their plan for how to respond to a mass casualty...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 11, 20235 min read


Routt County Commissioners table letter for $4 million grant over Brown Ranch regional park issue
The housing authority has proposed land in the county north of the Brown Ranch for the regional park that the city has insisted needs to...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 9, 20234 min read


How the deceptively named one-rock dam helps restore a century of abuse in California Park
Volunteers with the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council helped build rock structures meant to restore wet meadows, improve drought...
Dylan Anderson
Aug 7, 20235 min read
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