Body found in West Steamboat

— A body was found early Tuesday afternoon in West Steamboat, according to a news release from the Routt County Coroner's Office.

Bonnie Baxter, 51, had been reported missing on Monday evening by her family when she did not come home.

Baxter's body was discovered near her home, according to the release.

The Steamboat Springs Police Department and Routt County Coroner Doug Allen are investigating the cause of death.

Allen said from his home Tuesday night that no more details could be released about Baxter's death.

Autopsy and toxicology tests have been ordered.

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