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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, 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
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...
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
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....
Dylan Anderson
Nov 10, 20234 min read
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council planted more than 5,000 trees in Routt County this year
More than 3,000 trees were planted on the Muddy Slide Fire’s burn scar with another 2,000 of them being planted in riparian areas along...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 8, 20233 min read
‘The work begins now’: Steamboat makes historic commitment to affordable housing at Brown Ranch
Steamboat Springs Ballot Measure 2I to dedicate 75% of short-term rental tax revenues approved by margin of 487 votes, with just 150...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 7, 20232 min read
It's Election Day, cast your ballot by 7 p.m.
As of Monday afternoon there were 5,150 ballots returned in Routt County, as turnout trends below 2021. Voters in Routt County had...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 3, 20236 min read
Colorado’s property tax relief proposal, Proposition HH, explained
Measure will lower property taxes for next compared to what they would be over current law, but it also reduces money allocated for TABOR...
Dylan Anderson
Nov 3, 20233 min read
About 3,000 ballots returned in Routt County as of Thursday after low early turnout
Ballots need to be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day. It is now too late to mail your ballot back, as postmarks do not count. After...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Steamboat Council approved loose snowmelt restrictions in energy code update
The decision falls short of the city’s climate goals by placing limits on size of residential systems and location of commercial systems,...
Dylan Anderson
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Gov. Jared Polis’ support for Brown Ranch factored into Steamboat Council’s annexation decision
A letter from the Department of Local Affairs warned a delay to annexation could put $15 million in grant funding at risk. In the 36...
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