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Dylan Anderson
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Steamboat Clerk certifies Brown Ranch petition, council to discuss election date next week
Nearly 500 signatures were thrown out, but there were still more than the 1,133 signatures needed to force a vote. Update: Council will...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 23, 20234 min read
One in 10 Routt County residents turning to LiftUp’s Food Bank to make ends meet; increase of 115%
Nearly half of clients surveyed are choosing between paying bills and buying food, while more than a third of them say they run out of...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 22, 20235 min read
Steamboat Council moves to ban fossil-fuel-powered snowmelt systems, reversing previous decision
The previous council opted to place few restrictions on snowmelt, but the newly elected council unanimously voted to require systems be...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Steamboat Springs Transit fully staffed ahead of ski season; armed with four new buses
Bus driver staffing has been tough in recent seasons, but a concerted effort to hire has SST in a better position than most transit...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Steamboat Resort opens tomorrow with 25 acres of terrain, seven trails on Christie Peak
While it has been a dry start to the season, crews at Steamboat Resort are working to make more snow for Opening Day. While they haven’t...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 18, 20234 min read
Steamboat Springs voters will have final say on Brown Ranch annexation
Let Steamboat Vote petition committee says they have turned in more than 1,900 signatures to force a referendum on Brown Ranch...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 18, 20234 min read
YVEA requests code change for child care center, as council balances industrial needs in Steamboat
Steamboat Springs City Council did not grant the electric co-op's request on Tuesday, but stressed they want to find a way to make a new...
Brodie Farquhar
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Hayden businesses make winning pitches
Third annual business pitch competition sees 11 businesses compete for funding to grow in Hayden. The Town of Hayden hosted its third...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Garey elected President in 4-3 vote signaling a new direction for Steamboat Springs City Council
West elected Pro-Tem, despite not voting for herself. The new Steamboat Springs City Council elected a president and president pro-tem in...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Steamboat Council to reopen building code decision eyeing broader restrictions on snowmelt systems
The previous city council put few limitations on new gas-powered snowmelt systems in updated building codes approved last month. After...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Petitioners tight-lipped with signature count as YVHA readies for potential Brown Ranch referendum
To force a referendum on Brown Ranch annexation, the Let Steamboat Vote campaign needs to get 1,133 signatures by Nov. 17. The Let...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 10, 20233 min read
What is a 'super El Nino,' and why does it probably not matter for Steamboat’s snow prospects?
It's the second winter in a row featuring a climate phenomenon with a fun name, but how it will impact snow totals is hard to predict....
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