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Dylan Anderson
Feb 28, 20243 min read
Steamboat Clerk will likely continue reviewing part, dismiss part of campaigning complaint against Yampa Valley Housing Authority
City Attorney Dan Foote said parts of the complaint that overlap with another would likely require more review before making a final...
Meghan Lukens
Feb 28, 20243 min read
Rep. Meghan Lukens: Friend of the Family Farmer
Greetings from the State Capitol! We are about 50 days into the 2024 Legislative Session, and we have been busy creating laws that help...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Steamboat Springs Chamber Board supports ‘yes’ vote on Brown Ranch annexation
Survey of members and their employees showed 62% in favor of annexation and just 25% opposed. The Steamboat Springs Chamber Board of...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 23, 20242 min read
After ending second sheet of ice talks, Council will discuss future of Howelsen Hill Tuesday
Council decided not to move forward with negotiations on Feb. 6 after it became clear the project needed significant city funding. After...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 22, 20249 min read
Complaint alleges Yampa Valley Housing Authority messaging about Brown Ranch violated fair campaigning law
YVHA Executive Director says organization followed the law and that they “never ask anyone to vote yes or no on annexation.” Two...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 19, 20246 min read
What will Brown Ranch transit look like and how was it impacted by Steamboat’s struggle to fund current service?
Transit plan in the Brown Ranch Annexation Agreement doesn't require additional funding from Steamboat's general fund, but it isn't as...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 19, 20245 min read
How will Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue need to expand because of Brown Ranch?
Annexation agreement requires YVHA to pay for 75% of new public safety facility at Brown Ranch and 78% of the cost of new fire apparatus....
Dylan Anderson
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Steamboat Council walks back property tax talk, wants working group to explore potential revenue options
Initial talk suggests council will form a working group later this year to have Steamboat’s “long overdue, awkward conversation” about...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 13, 20244 min read
Tri-State, Xcel Energy want Colorado to pass law protecting water rights from abandonment after plants close
Utilities argue protecting their historic rights is good for the Yampa River, good for irrigators and good for the prospects of future...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Lukens, Roberts keeping an eye on how sweeping STR bill could hamper mountain town economies
Legislators expressed concern about how the bill could impact economies that have come to rely on short-term rentals as a significant...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 9, 20247 min read
Does Steamboat Springs have enough water for Brown Ranch?
The city’s current capacity can accommodate more than 1,100 new units, but Steamboat will need another treatment plant on the Elk River...
Dylan Anderson
Feb 9, 20244 min read
What is annexation and why is it being pursued for Brown Ranch?
Steamboat has seen numerous annexations over the years and annexation has been called for in plans for growth west of Steamboat Springs....
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