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![Affordable housing dominates North Routt candidate forum for Colorado House District 26 race](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_950d677bba184a7a8b427006526d5259~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_950d677bba184a7a8b427006526d5259~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 31, 20246 min read
Affordable housing dominates North Routt candidate forum for Colorado House District 26 race
Candidates differed on reproductive rights, with Rep. Meghan Lukens saying she is ‘proud’ to be the pro-choice candidate while Nathan...
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![Florida company wants to flood Twentymile Mine as part of energy-producing pumped storage project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_118b29b21db8480b8d4dcbb4ca02b1da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_118b29b21db8480b8d4dcbb4ca02b1da~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 19, 20244 min read
Florida company wants to flood Twentymile Mine as part of energy-producing pumped storage project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is considering issuing a preliminary permit for the Twentymile Pumped Storage Project, which...
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![UPDATE: Steamboat Council member Buccino says he is quitting role with Discovery Land Company](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_02857900eb9943bb96700aa2324967b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_02857900eb9943bb96700aa2324967b3~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 10, 20246 min read
UPDATE: Steamboat Council member Buccino says he is quitting role with Discovery Land Company
Shortly after the initial publication of this story, Steamboat Springs Council member Michael Buccino told The Yampa Valley Bugle he was...
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![Could consolidating Steamboat Fire with surrounding fire district lead to long-sought financial sustainability?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_de6444e60a03431aa3b51705b03c1ed8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_de6444e60a03431aa3b51705b03c1ed8~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 10, 20244 min read
Could consolidating Steamboat Fire with surrounding fire district lead to long-sought financial sustainability?
Council members Steve Muntean and Bryan Swintek presented a concept on Tuesday that would see the city’s fire operations merge with the...
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![Anxious Stagecoach property owners fill firehouse for first meeting with Discovery Land Company about private ski community](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_387c4ed2f4dc49699748286c60aa23b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_387c4ed2f4dc49699748286c60aa23b9~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 9, 20246 min read
Anxious Stagecoach property owners fill firehouse for first meeting with Discovery Land Company about private ski community
Public access, impacts on area property values and changes in community character topped concerns about Discovery’s Stagecoach Mountain...
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![Steamboat’s Fourth of July Parade detour was more successful this year. Was it good enough?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_05a14c38d2e1492a9c4b401e7bc626b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_05a14c38d2e1492a9c4b401e7bc626b1~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 8, 20244 min read
Steamboat’s Fourth of July Parade detour was more successful this year. Was it good enough?
Traffic didn’t back up as far and first responders didn’t experience delays responding to calls with Lincoln Ave. closed, though the day...
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![Steamboat Council member’s role with Stagecoach Mountain Ranch developer spurs conflict of interest talk](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_59a87b14dd08470983b011e706bbdcee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_59a87b14dd08470983b011e706bbdcee~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 8, 20244 min read
Steamboat Council member’s role with Stagecoach Mountain Ranch developer spurs conflict of interest talk
Michael Buccino is making a “couple thousand” a month working in a community relations position for Discovery Land Company, the developer...
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![Routt Commissioners consider opting out of new state law banning guns in Historic County Courthouse](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_be991622323343579eda5ea984aa6b51~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_be991622323343579eda5ea984aa6b51~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Routt Commissioners consider opting out of new state law banning guns in Historic County Courthouse
County Attorney recommends Commissioners opt out of the new law, citing potential liability. The Routt County Commissioners will consider...
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Dylan Anderson
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Steamboat School District considering development on land currently used as part of Whistler Park
School Board has a “Housing Partnership and Development Discussion” planned for its Aug. 12 meeting. The Steamboat Springs School...
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Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20244 min read
Parkland purchase hopes to help Steamboat Springs catch up to 30 years of growth
The 187-acre Slate Creek property will add open space and enough land for a new regional park, an issue that dominated Brown Ranch...
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![Regulations about golf course setbacks prompt delay in Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development application](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_beb2c525b6fc46e085f497655855d1ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_beb2c525b6fc46e085f497655855d1ea~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20244 min read
Regulations about golf course setbacks prompt delay in Stagecoach Mountain Ranch development application
Routt County’s Commissioners intend to revisit golf course setbacks in the new Unified Development Code in August. Developers behind...
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![Candidates for Routt County Commissioner, State House set following uncompetitive primary elections](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e3132_be991622323343579eda5ea984aa6b51~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5e3132_be991622323343579eda5ea984aa6b51~mv2.webp)
Dylan Anderson
Jun 27, 20241 min read
Candidates for Routt County Commissioner, State House set following uncompetitive primary elections
Routt County’s local races didn’t see a single contested primary. Routt County’s primary election results reported on Tuesday night...
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