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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


Brown Ranch annexation will be decided by Steamboat Springs voters
Steamboat City Council passed the first reading of Brown Ranch annexation on Tuesday in a motion that spurs June Special Election. The...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 11, 20235 min read


Xcel Energy announces plans for 19-megawatt biomass power plant to replace coal-fired Hayden Station
Both generators at the Xcel Energy-owned facility are set to close by the end of 2028 and replaced by a generator that burns forest waste...
Dylan Anderson and Brodie Farquhar
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement approved by Steamboat Springs City Council
Approval of the agreement is an important step, but does not annex the land into the city limits. In a 5-2 vote on Tuesday, Steamboat...
Dylan Anderson
Sep 20, 20235 min read


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
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