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Dylan Anderson
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Routt Commissioners will hold another work session to hone in updated large special events policy
Commissioners expressed support for the general concepts of draft policy but felt some of the details needed more work. The Routt County...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 24, 20243 min read
Despite slow fundraising, Steamboat Council doesn’t want momentum for second sheet of ice to melt
Council members want to renegotiate the fundraising agreement for the Howelsen Ice Pavilion and showed a willingness to back the project...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Snowy start to 2024 increases basin’s snow-water equivalent, leads to 31 avalanches
Avalanche risk is considerable on Monday, but is forecasted to decrease to moderate for most of the mountains around Steamboat Springs on...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 22, 20244 min read
Five strategies to improve housing availability in Steamboat Springs that aren’t Brown Ranch
Steamboat's Housing Opportunities Strategic Plan prioritizes Brown Ranch while trying to make other short and long term investments in...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Does Steamboat's process to permit outfitters on the Yampa River need an overhaul?
The practice since 2004 has seen outfitting companies buy each other seeking more tubing permits while preventing any new tubing...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Steamboat Council supports ban on local sale of low-quality river tubes that often become trash
Council members showed support for requiring all tubes sold in town to have a thickness of at least 28 gauge after the parks department...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Proposal estimates STR conversion program could net 35 new workforce housing units, cost $1M over two years
Steamboat Springs City Council will be presented details of a potential short-term rental conversion program on Tuesday. Steamboat...
Dylan Anderson
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Routt County Commissioners to approve $112 million budget on Tuesday
County revenues are projected to exceed $100 million for the first time ever. The Routt County Commissioners are set to approve the $112...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Steamboat Resort’s Wild Blue Gondola set to debut on Friday at 9 a.m.
North America's longest and fastest Gondola said to be a 'game changer' for Steamboat and skiing industry overall. Steamboat Resort will...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Steamboat Council eyes March 26 for special election to decide Brown Ranch Annexation
Council could have waited until January to pick election date but informally chose the late March date on Tuesday. Steamboat Springs City...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Steamboat’s Fourth of July Parade to stay on Lincoln in 2024; Council wants to add night event
Council members said they want to revive what has become a ‘deflated’ Fourth of July weekend in recent years. With tradition in mind,...
Dylan Anderson
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Upper leg of Steamboat's Wild Blue Gondola on track to open later this month
Resort now has 11 lifts open, after Four Points started turning on Friday. The second leg of Steamboat Resort’s Wild Blue Gondola is...
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