West Routt Fire Protection District to go back to voters for tax increase
The West Routt Fire Protection District wants voters to reconsider chipping in more money each year to help fund emergency services, and the issue appears destined to be placed on November’s ballot.
Hayden Reader of Week: Camo, the wonder dog
The 2 1/2-year-old dog has been attending library programs his whole life and often visits Hayden Public Library with his friend Dave to participate in Preschool Story Hour.
Barn dances return to Hayden on Saturday
The first of five community barn dances this summer kicks off Saturday at 8 p.m. and will go until 11 p.m. Future dances are June 15, July 20, Aug. 10 and Sept. 28.
Yampa River, Elkhead Reservoir ready for outdoor fun
The weather has taken a turn for summer in the past week, and outdoor recreation is on the rise. The biggest local outdoors attraction for summer activities is the Yampa River, where residents can boat, float and fish for much of the year.
Buck Brannaman horse clinics bring riders from all over the world to Hayden
The clinics at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden over the weekend marked Brannaman's 20th in the Yampa Valley,
Steamboat Springs Running Series: Hayden Cog Run results
Steamboat Springs Running Series results from the Hayden Cog Run on Saturday in Hayden.
Shell Oil intends to act on Camilletti oil well permit this sumer, but won't frack it
Shell Oil’s Matt Holman, a senior geologist and project manager in this region, said Wednesday that his company does not intend to use hydraulic fracturing at the Camilletti well north of Milner.
Officials hashing out details for Hayden water tank
Routt County commissioners and Hayden Town Council members will meet Thursday to discuss building a new water tank at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Hayden council approves tax incentives for proposed hotel
The Hayden Town Council voted, 4-0, in favor of the economic incentive package application during its Thursday meeting.
Smoke visible from prescribed burn in western Routt County
Smoke will be visible this week from a prescribed burn in western Routt County, south of Hayden, near the Indian Run State Wildlife Area. The burn began Friday and will be monitored for the next few days, according to U.S. Forest Service spokesman Aaron Voos.
Tax incentives sought to make Hayden hotel a reality
The Hayden Town Council on Thursday will hear the proposal from the developers, brothers Louis and Stefanus Nijsten.
City of Steamboat Springs turns down Hayden's request to help fund water project
Steamboat City Manager Deb Hinsvark said she was caught off guard by the funding request and did not think it was appropriate for the city to help pay for the project. YVRA’s financial contribution to the project already has been covered.
Hayden Town Council to discuss Clean-Up Day
Hayden Clean-Up Day is May 4, and town officials will discuss Thursday options for allowing residents to drop off lumber.
Routt County commissioners hear complaint about transportation at airport
The Routt County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday afternoon heard from Storm Mountain Express in what’s been an ongoing conversation: the equity of transportation services at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Changes on the horizon for small community libraries in Routt County
With fewer resources and mostly part-time librarians, the smaller libraries in Hayden and South Routt serve their towns with a unique community experience.
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