Steamboat City Council races begin
Just out of the starting gate, the Steamboat Springs City Council race looks as if it could be an interesting one with a variety of choices.
County to look at rental car charge
Routt County is looking to impose a $4 a day fee on rental cars at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport to help cover costs of airport upgrades.
Council race begins today
Interested residents can submit nomination petitions
Those interested in throwing their hats into the Steamboat Springs City Council race can begin gathering signatures today.
Horizons' tax request up for review
The Board of Routt County Commissioners will discuss whether a mill levy should be on November's ballot, and, if so, how high it should be to support those in Routt County with mental retardation.
Accused priest worked in Steamboat
A Colorado priest accused of molesting young boys spent several months working in Steamboat Springs in 1990 as an assistant priest.
Wildhorse Meadows discussed
Planning Commission: Development should not be exclusive
Steamboat Springs Planning Commissioners said they did not want all the amenities offered in Wildhorse Meadows to be exclusive to its residents and guests.
City mulls older building assessments
Historic assessments would be required for all buildings 50 years old or older before they could be demolished or substantially remodeled, if the city approves a new proposal.
Ridge Road to be paved
City to begin work on last gravel road soon
City officials have plans this summer to pave the city's last remaining gravel road, but that is all the work they intend to do on Ridge Road.
VNA applies for state grant
Money would be used for health kiosks in Moffat, Routt counties
The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is applying for a $121,000 state grant that would provide health kiosks across Routt and Moffat counties.
Residents, be bear aware
Bears seem to be everywhere -- in laundry rooms and mudrooms, eating rabbits and lounging in one resident's yard.
Coffee, Q&A opportunity offered by Routt County
The county fair, weeds, roads and coffee are an unlikely combination, but that is exactly what Routt County is mixing together next week for rural residents.
Tuggle's vehicle found in Idaho
Stabbing suspect still sought
Authorities found John Rollins Tuggle's car in an Idaho forest Sunday, but they are still hunting for the Hayden man.
YVRA manager list narrowed
Routt County has narrowed its list of candidates to become the new manager of Yampa Valley Regional Airport to five.
No fire found after reports of smoke
There were several reports of a possible fire south of Lake Catamount on Monday, but as of early evening, the reports remained unconfirmed.
Down for the count
Estimated population decrease is not right, officials say
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Steamboat Springs' population has declined by about 500 people since 2000.
Commission reviews North Routt rec plan
The Routt County Planning Commission on Thursday night put the finishing touches on the draft of an update to North Routt's recreation plan.
New city sewage rates likely
Steamboat prings City Council members agreed with a consultant's recommendation to charge all residential homes a flat rate for treating sewage.
Water rep issue murky
City, local municipalities undecided about who to send to regional Round Table
The Steamboat Springs City Council is at odds with three Routt County municipalities about who should serve on a regional water Round Table.
Board loses one
Stahoviak to step down from Energy Impact advisory committee
Routt County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak is stepping down from the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Advisory Committee.
City pledges community center
Council: Facility won't be moved until new one is in place
Steamboat Springs City Council members pledged Tuesday night that the existing community center will not be moved before a new one is put in place.
Council nixes amendment
Steamboat Springs' smoking ordinance won't be altered, yet
The Steamboat Springs City Council stood by its original smoking ordinance on Tuesday, its members saying they would not allow smoking in outdoor seating areas.
Amendment up for review
Restaurant, bar owners ask city to allow designated smoking areas
Less than three weeks after the smoking ban went into place, the Steamboat Springs City Council will look at amending it.
County defends actions
Officials say building department did not target Oak Creek
Routt County officials said the building department did not "pick on" the town of Oak Creek as it built its ice skating rink.
Mill levies up for voter approval in November
The average Steamboat Springs homeowner could see his or her property taxes increase by $180 if voters approve the three mill levies slated to appear on November's ballot.
Commission reviews condo plans
Some Steamboat Springs planning commissioners said Thursday that plans for two condominium buildings and a private club next to the Steamboat Ski Area gondola were too high and too massive.
Plan update mulled
Planning commissioners review draft to Mountain Town Sub Area Plan
Sunny areas and warm pillows were among the top concerns of Steamboat Springs planning commissioners reviewing the draft of the Mountain Town Sub Area Plan update.
Base-area plan draft revealed
City Planning Commission, public to see report tonight
The Mountain Town Sub Area Plan Update contains very few surprises.
County's summer road projects started
Routt County began its summer repaving projects Wednesday and will continue road improvements until Aug. 8.
Voters to decide on tax increase
The Routt County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to ask voters to increase property taxes to help fund the conservation of ranch land and natural areas.
County approves gas permit
Decision reverses denial from Planning Commission
The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of a permit allowing testing for coalbed methane gas in land northeast of Hayden.
Permit lawsuit dismissed
Friends of Justice Center leader challenged wetlands decision
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to grant a wetlands permit for the Routt County Judicial Facility.
Sheriff's Office looking at Tasers
Routt County Sheriff's patrol deputies and jailers soon will be armed with Taser stun guns, making them one of three law enforcement agencies in Routt County carrying the equipment.
Art in the Park a success
Christopher Fry is not sure what prompted him to sit down one day and start carving spoons.
Balloons fly last time at Meadows
Karen Beauvais was teary-eyed Sunday morning as hot air balloons were preparing to take off for the last time in the field next to the Meadows parking lot.
Old Routt County relived
Pioneer Picnic brings together longtime locals, their stories
Routt County was different once -- a place of one-room, country schoolhouses, lettuce fields and Friday night horse auctions -- a county where residents knew their neighbors and almost everybody was related.
Property tax on horizon for program
Horizons Specialized Services Inc. is seeking a property tax to help fund its operations in Routt County.
City surveys sent to residents
City officials are asking residents for patience when they go online to take the city's survey.
Twentymile lowers fan noise
A redirection of an exhaust fan at the Twentymile Coal Company has eased noise complaints from surrounding neighbors.
City asked to improve landscaping of road
City of Steamboat Springs officials said they are working to improve landscaping along Mount Werner Road after receiving complaints about the lack of upkeep in the area.
Twentymile Road to be improved
A $3.5 million road improvement project on Twentymile Road is expected to start Monday.
Council weighs project
Developer proposing mobile-home community
Some Steamboat Springs City Council members said they were willing to work with a developer to see a mobile-home park built next to the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge.
City extends moratorium
Plans for ski area base can be submitted through Sept. 1
The Steamboat Springs City Council approved a month extension for a moratorium on accepting pre-application plans for the base of Steamboat Ski Area.
Bid for airport terminal approved
The Routt County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $5.5 million airport terminal construction project to TCD, the lowest bidder.
Council looks to slow down traffic
Steamboat Springs City Council members said they would look at what they could do to slow down traffic in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Mediator to settle dispute
Fairview residents argue about annexation agreement
Steamboat Springs City Council members said they would hire an out-of-town mediator to help resolve a dispute among neighbors in the Fairview Subdivision.
Fairview fight goes to city
The Steamboat Springs City Council is being asked to resolve a dispute among neighbors in the Fairview subdivision about city lots sold to residents almost 15 years ago.
Ban leaves smokers fuming
On Thursday night, Joe Mansfield had a list of 11 bars and enough cigarettes to smoke one at each of them. On the day before the city's smoking ban went into effect, Mansfield was a man on mission as he spoke about his anger toward the Steamboat Springs City Council for not taking the smoking ban to a vote.
Denver mayor in town
Steamboat Springs does not have a mayor to call its own, but residents and visitors might run into one of the state's better-known mayors this weekend.
Old fireworks starter honored
The man who for years was granted the honor of setting off the finale for the Fourth of July fireworks display has been chosen to start the display this year.
Doctors volunteer time to treat rodeo cowboys
Doctors volunteer time to treat rodeo cowboys
From concussions to broken ribs, rodeo doctors see it all when they work ringside at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.
