South Routt Medical Center starts new house call program
The medical house call is making a resurgence in South Routt County.
Oak Creek plans summer program for South Routt youths
Oak Creek is sponsoring a program to make sure youths who might’ve been without plans have a place to go this summer.
Oak Creek Town Board passes marijuana fees, urban chicken ordinance, liquor tasting ordinance
A road vacation, two resolutions and three ordinances easily passed during Thursday night’s Oak Creek Town Board meeting.
Northwest Colorado waits for expansion of EAGLE-Net broadband project
It’s unclear how much additional financing EAGLE-Net will need and whether the rural communities that were supposed to be the targets of expanded broadband access ever reap the promised benefits.
Oak Creek Town Board has full agenda, including marijuana and chicken ordinances
The Oak Creek Town Board is moving its meetings back to the summer schedule of starting at 7 p.m. just in time for one of its heavier recent agendas.
Nationwide CenturyLink Internet outage affects parts of Colorado
A CenturyLink high-speed Internet outage Tuesday morning left some in Colorado without Internet access for more than eight hours, according to Western Slope Public Relations Manager Randy Krause.
Wet weather dominates week ahead for Steamboat Springs
Thunderstorms and showers headline the forecast for Steamboat Springs this week.
Nonviolent communication trainer to host talk Friday in Steamboat
In the space between sensing something has happened and our reaction, there’s an opportunity, said Kathy Ziola, a certified nonviolent communication trainer.
Flight hiccup leads to Steamboat students spending an extra day in Costa Rica
A group of Steamboat Springs Middle School students spent an extra day in Costa Rica after a bird derailed the students' flight plans.
Storm Mountain Ranch owners take property tax appeal to state board
A group of Routt County property owners who’ve been affected by recent legislation changing the way agricultural land is defined for tax purposes is taking its fight to the state level.
Energy production to remain in flux according to Yampa Valley Data Partners
Yampa Valley Data Partners’ new economic analyst wrote about the future of the region’s energy production in the organization’s April newsletter.
Federal budget cuts could affect availability of small business funding
Mandated federal budget cuts — also known as the sequester — have the potential to affect the Yampa Valley business community by limiting what ideas have a chance to become businesses.
Oak Creek home catches fire Monday morning; no one injured
The owners started a fire in a wood stove Monday and tried to put it out when they heard crackling noises, Oak Creek Fire Protection District Chief Chuck Wisecup said.
Oak Creek Sawmill grows out of Randy Edmond's passion for woodworking
South Routt resident Randy Edmond has turned his longtime passion for woodworking into a business with the purchase of a portable sawmill.
Human-triggered avalanche reported at closed Steamboat Ski Area
Heavy machinery traffic and the lack of ski area employees mitigating danger add to the hazards of skiing Steamboat Ski Area after it has closed.
Yampa River basin bolstered by recent snowfall; Tower site lags behind
The snow that continued throughout the day Wednesday served to further bolster the snowpack in the Yampa/White River Basin.
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.
Steamboat event organizers consider security in wake of Boston Marathon bombing
Few events rival the history and prestige of the Boston Marathon, but event organizers across the world are examining security for upcoming races in the wake of Monday's explosions.
Four Points Lodge construction to create extra traffic at Steamboat Ski Area
The day after the mountain closed, work started on the new Four Points Lodge, and those thinking about accessing the mountain to take advantage of recent snowfall should be aware of the extra activity at Steamboat Ski Area.
5 Steamboat residents registered for Boston Marathon rocked by explosions
Two explosions rocked the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. According to the race’s website, five Steamboat Springs residents were registered.
Forecast calls for snow, icy road conditions for Steamboat Springs
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that will stay in effect until Tuesday morning.
The life and rituals of Northwest Colorado’s native grouse
To catch a grouse in its mating dance, you have to wake long before the break of dawn and travel to a lek, likely finishing the journey on foot.
3 car crashes close Rabbit Ears Pass for 3 hours Friday morning
U.S. Highway 40 at Rabbit Ears Pass was closed for three hours Friday morning because of three car crashes in less than a quarter mile stemming from poor road conditions.
Routt County Sheriff Wiggins will not join lawsuit against Colorado gun laws
Routt County Sheriff Garrett Wiggins is not one of the 37 Colorado sheriffs who have signed onto a lawsuit challenging the gun laws recently passed by the state Legislature.
Winter weather advisory promises snow, wind for Steamboat Springs
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Steamboat Springs and the surrounding areas from 6 p.m. Monday through Tuesday night.
Northwest Colorado waits to assess financial impacts of recent gun laws
If hunters decide to boycott Colorado following the passage of gun control bills, it could have significant financial impacts for the businesses and communities that cater to hunters.
Mountain Pine Manufacturing to ramp up production of wood strand mulch from beetle-killed trees
Mountain Pine Manufacturing won the business plan competition through Yampa Valley SCORE, Colorado Mountain College and the city of Steamboat Springs at the end of 2012 and with it $2,500.
Oak Creek Town Board cancels 2nd meeting in March
The Oak Creek Town Board will not meet Thursday evening.
Steamboat lodging outperforms expectations during snowy weekend
The first day of spring in Steamboat Springs was a snowy one, and the late-March powder dump was just in time for better-than-expected lodging numbers.
Circle R restaurant in Oak Creek marks 1 year of craft menus, beers
In the brick building on Sharp Street in Oak Creek that’s hosted a number of restaurants throughout the years, Circle R Gastropub has made it through its first year only being open three days per week and without a full liquor license.
Final lodging tax revenue applications presented during 2nd day of public hearings
The lodging tax committee heard presentations Thursday from the final four applicants for the $650,000 to $800,000 generated annually by the 1 percent tax on nightly rentals in Steamboat Springs.
1st day of public hearings wraps up for lodging tax proposal finalists
On Wednesday, the lodging tax committee heard presentations from four of the eight final applicants for the 1 percent lodging tax in Steamboat Springs that generates $650,000 to $800,000 annually. The presentations continue from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Centennial Hall.
Lodging tax committee to hold public hearings Wednesday, Thursday on final proposals
The lodging tax committee will host public hearings on the finalists at noon Wednesday and Thursday in Centennial Hall, representing the last step for the committee in a process that began last summer.
Plaintiff in Howelsen Hill skier death lawsuit again testifies for Colorado Senate Bill 23
Maureen Ryan, who is involved in a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Steamboat Springs, again testified before the Colorado General Assembly in support of Senate Bill 23, which would increase the damages limits for governmental immunity cases.
Oak Creek Town Board to host Routt County commissioners
The Oak Creek Town Board will host a joint meeting with the Routt County commissioners at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Colorado meteorologists work to monetize weather forecasts for winter athletes
Mike Weissbluth and Joel Gratz are part of the trend of meteorologists striking out on their own with services designed so that no one has to miss out on a powder day.
Plaintiff from Howelsen Hill skier death lawsuit testifies before Colorado Senate
Maureen Ryan, the mother of a skier who died on Howelsen Hill in 2011, testified Wednesday before the state Senate Judiciary Committee about a bill that proposes to increase the damages cap for a lawsuit against a government entity.
South Routt group solicits feedback through youth recreation survey
Parties in South Routt County have formed a coalition focused on recreation, and they’re now looking for input from the community.
Return of housing market once again could put affordability at heart of discussion
By upending the market for free-market homes, the financial crisis and resulting recession also upended the discussion about affordable workforce housing in Routt County. Now, before the next potential housing shortage develops, the community is faced with the opportunity to consider what was learned during the last run-up and what, if anything, should be done to influence how Steamboat Springs and Routt County grow in the future.
Yampa Valley Housing Authority refines its goals
It’s been almost 10 years since the Yampa Valley Housing Authority was formed by an intergovernmental agreement between the city of Steamboat Springs and Routt County.
Steamboat Ski Area rates poorly on environmental scorecard
Steamboat Ski Area ranks among the worst five Western resorts for environmental practices in the newest Ski Area Environmental Scorecard. The scorecard is weighted heavily against resort expansion and expects a number of proactive resource efficiency efforts.
Steamboat Springs could see snowy run-up to weekend
The National Weather Service predicts that snow showers could start as early as overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. And Steamboat-based meteorologist Mike Weissbluth predicted Steamboat could receive 6 to 12 inches of snow by Friday morning.
Storm should bring fresh snow to Steamboat for Winter Carnival weekend
The weather systems moving through the Steamboat Springs area this weekend should be strong enough to add a touch of fresh snow to the 100th Winter Carnival.
Approaching storm means likely snow for Winter Carnival weekend in Steamboat
The light snow that was falling across Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon really was just a warning shot. The real event is forecast to hit Saturday.
Former state Sen. Jack Taylor suffers series of strokes
Former state Sen. Jack Taylor had a series of ministrokes Sunday and was taken to Swedish Medical Center in Denver, according to his wife, Geneva.
Steamboat Springs resident encourages others to join marrow registry
Typically, the best marrow matches are relatives, but when Amy Minotto first was diagnosed with a rare blood disease, her sister turned out not to be a match. So when she was diagnosed with a second rare blood disorder in November, she went to the registry.
Winter Carnival 2013: Parade a staple of Winter Carnival
Back in the early days of Routt County, skijoring was the thing to do. Whether behind a horse, sleigh or whatever pet could be wrangled, being pulled on skis beat pushing yourself. But it was a lonely ride. One tow rope pulled only one person on skis. Enter the diamond hitch.
Steamboat Springs to have mostly clear skies for coming week
When the snow falling Friday begins to taper off, Steamboat Springs can look ahead to a week of mostly clear skies and moderate temperatures.
Group meets to discuss future of Steamboat Springs Transit Yellow Line bus route
Although the Steamboat Springs Transit Yellow Line is running this year, its future still is in flux. A group met Wednesday afternoon to talk about short- and long-term funding solutions for the free bus route.
Yampa Valley Data Partners hires new economic analyst
Brandon Owens is joining the nonprofit organization as an independent contractor and adviser on data projects and products, according to a news release.
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