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07/26/2024

Local groups are collaborating to Save Casey's Pond Senior Living Community. Yampa Valley Community Foundation announced the community-wide effort today. Here are the details.

By Shannon Lukens.   A group of local agencies has submitted a Letter of Intent to the Receiver in charge of the sale of Casey’s Pond Senior Living Community. The letter asks that they delay any closing

07/26/2024

Friday's news has more on scams with comments from Atty. General Phil Weiser, the Balloon Rodeo is here, some housekeepers have a plan to help Casey's Pond, and it's a busy weekend coming up. That and more.

By Shannon Lukens.   The Kroger-Albertson’s merger, which are the parent companies of City Market-Safeway, has been put on hold until there is a ruling on the lawsuit filed to block the grocery store merger. Attorney General

07/26/2024

The family of Jesse Hamric is sending a letter of thanks and deepest gratitude to the Steamboat Springs community. Here's that letter, "with heartfelt gratitude and fearless love," from the Hamrics.

The Hamric Family has asked Steamboat Radio to share this message to the Steamboat Springs community.   July 25, 2024 Dear Steamboat family, friends, and greater community, We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the

07/25/2024

"Let's Save Casey's Pond" is the rallying cry for a group of housekeepers at the assisted living facility in Steamboat Springs. They have a plan, and it includes part of their salary. If you want to help, YVCF has set up a new fund to do that. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens.   A group of housekeepers at Casey’s Pond has come up with their own plan to help the assisted living center in Steamboat Springs, that has recently gone into receivership due to financial issues.

07/25/2024

Don't fall for the sick pet scam on social media. Then there's the fake law enforcement scam, or the livestream sports event scam. Here's the list with details on how to keep you and your money safe.

By Shannon Lukens.   Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is in Northwest Colorado meeting with different groups and officials. One thing he wants to warn all about is scams going around right now, and to stay vigilant.

07/25/2024

Thursday's news has more on the new wolf map from CPW, an opening on Craig City Council, Civil Air Patrol cadets, and more.

By Shannon Lukens. The latest Collared Gray Wolf Activity map has been released from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The new map shows less wolf activity in Routt and Grand counties as the month before, little activity in

07/25/2024

Young cadets in the Civil Air Patrol are learning all about aviation, military careers and more. The group heard from a special guest this week who flew in fighter jets and is an SSHS grad from 1999. Here are the details.

By Shannon Lukens.   The Civil Air Patrol has a cadet squadron in Northwest Colorado. It is for those kids ages 12 and older. They meet at Bob Adams Field in Steamboat Springs each Tuesday to learn

07/24/2024

The new map is out from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that shows which watershed areas the wolves have been traveling in. It's less of Routt and Grand, and no activity in Moffat. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens.   The latest Collared Gray Wolf Activity map has been released from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The new map shows less wolf activity in Routt and Grand counties as the month before, little activity

07/24/2024

Wednesday's news has the smoke levels, fire mitigation in Bears Ears, the Tugboat, the Marshall House, and news from Oak Creek.

By Shannon Lukens.   Remember to be aware of the smoky haze in the Yampa Valley, because of those fires in Canada. That’s where the smoke is coming from. Check your local air quality with real time

07/23/2024

The U.S. Forest Service will be working on a fuels reduction and restoration project on 57,000 acres in Routt and Moffat counties. It will help with wildfire risk and more. Work begins in the fall. Here are the details.

By Shannon Lukens. Courtesy photo. Work is being done in the Bears Ears area in Routt National Forest, in the Elkhead Mountain Range. It’s part of a fuels and restoration project that will affect 57,000 acres in

07/23/2024

Tuesday's news has more on where the smoke in the Yampa Valley is coming from, a robust political talk with Seminars at Steamboat, the new pickleball center, a White House visit by some locals, and a lot more.

By Shannon Lukens.   Hazy smoke is blowing through the Yampa Valley. It’s from fires in Canada. Check with PurpleAir.com to check the air quality.   Two Steamboat Springs residents are in the Routt County Jail on

07/23/2024

“Policy Issues Driving the Presidential Election" was the topic for Monday night's Seminars at Steamboat, held at Strings. Nancy Gibbs is the former TIME Editor-in-Chief and now a professor at Harvard. Here are her observations.

By Shannon Lukens. Seminars at Steamboat had a very powerful and timely speaker Monday night with Nancy Gibbs, former TIME Editor-In-Chief, and professor at Harvard University’s Kennedy School. The topic was “Policy Issues Driving the Presidential Election.” It

07/22/2024

Collin Kelley has bought back Carl's Tavern on Yampa Street in Steamboat Springs. He says he hopes to have his new restaurant open by Thanksgiving. Here's more from Kelley, who also owns Primrose.

By Shannon Lukens. Courtesy Photo Carl’s Tavern has new owners, kind of. Collin Kelley has bought Carl’s Tavern back. He used to own it, but he sold it seven and a half years ago.  

07/22/2024

Monday's news has more on the big windy weather that blew through the Yampa Valley this weekend, new Maverik gas stations, the CPW Commission meeting and the new group that was formed, and a lot more.

By Shannon Lukens.   Heavy rains and big winds blew through the Yampa Valley this weekend. On Saturday night, a large tree went down during strong winds in Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig, during the Reggae Festival. Moffat

07/20/2024

Here's the latest update on the K*m & Go stations in Craig, Hayden, and Steamboat Springs. Here are the details on when they will be closed for the makeover, and re-open as Maverik.

By Shannon Lukens.   K*m & Go stores are closing and re-opening as Maverik gas stations in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The Maverik website lists when each local store will close.   The switch has been made in

07/20/2024

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07/19/2024

Check out our Community Calendar. It’s “Your Guide to What's Happening in the Yampa Valley.” Upcoming events are at the top and ongoing events are at the bottom. It’s updated daily.

Here’s a list of some of the events happening in the Yampa Valley, in both Routt and Moffat County, and a few in Rio Blanco County. They’re listed in the order in which they happen. ONGOING events are

07/19/2024

Friday's news has a national honor for YVCF and Craig Housing Authority, more Brown Ranch, an award from DOLA, the Cancer Drive with Victory Motors, and a lot more.

By Shannon Lukens. Craig Housing Authority and the Yampa Valley Community Foundation have been honored with the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The recognition is from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Only

07/18/2024

"What we’re going to work on in this project and in this process is creating opportunities for people to roll up their sleeves and problem solve together and work through the disagreement." That's from the group that's being hired regarding Brown Ranch. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens. A nonprofit called Community Builders is coming in to listen and understand everything about Brown Ranch, why some in the community were for it and others were against it. A city-wide vote in

07/18/2024

Peter Brixius with the City of Craig and Tim Wohlgenant with YVCF traveled to Washington DC this month to accept a national honor. It has to do with the new 8th Street Townhomes Development in Craig. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens. (Courtesy photo)   Craig Housing Authority and the Yampa Valley Community Foundation have been honored with the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The recognition is from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

07/18/2024

In Thursday's news, the Marshall House, the post office, the Balloon Rodeo, bears, SBT GRVL, and Leadership Steamboat, and more.

By Shannon Lukens.   The historic Marshall House looks like it will be saved. Steamboat Springs City Council has passed the first reading of an ordinance to allow the relocation and future planning for the Marshall

07/17/2024

Wednesday's news has Brown Ranch, CMC, SBT GRVL, Hayden, Craig, Yampa, and Oak Creek. There's a little bit of everything.

By Shannon Lukens. The City of Steamboat Springs is working with Community Builders on a plan for the Brown Ranch property. Community Builders is a non-profit based in Glenwood Springs. The plan is to engage the

07/16/2024

A group called Community Builders based in Glenwood Springs will be in Steamboat Springs Wednesday and Thursday to start working on a plan to move forward with the Brown Ranch property. Here are the details on how it will happen and who will be involved.

By Shannon Lukens. (Courtesy photo) The City of Steamboat Springs is working with Community Builders on a plan for the Brown Ranch property. Community Builders is a nonprofit based in Glenwood Springs. The plan is to

07/16/2024

The Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser of CMC will now head up Trust for Public Land, which has offices in 30 states. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens.   Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser will be the new president and CEO of Trust for Public Land. She starts in early October. It’s a non-profit in 30 states that says, “We believe everyone should

07/16/2024

"Respect the Routt" is the message being sent to riders with the upcoming SBT GRVL race on Aug. 18. The information for "Things to know when living in or visiting rural Routt County," is being included in emails. Here's why and here's more.

By Shannon Lukens.   The SBT GRVL ride is reaching out to their riders and participants about the rural Routt County community and how to be respectful in the upcoming gravel bike race on Aug. 18. The

07/16/2024

Ken Rogers, the District Manager of South Routt Medical Center in Oak Creek, is retiring. Kathryn Schlatter will be taking his place. Here are the details.

By Shannon Lukens.   Ken Rogers, the District Manager of the South Routt Medical Center in Oak Creek, is retiring after 11 years with the clinic. The last day for Rogers is July 27. He is appreciative

07/16/2024

Tuesday's news has a city council meeting update, changes at South Routt Medical Center, an auction at the Botanic Park, and Kimber Wheeler from Craig who is a national champion.

By Shannon Lukens.   Steamboat Springs City Council meets tonight. One agenda item includes the first reading on the relocation and temporary storage of the Marshall House. This is so the building wouldn’t be demolished. The

07/16/2024

Kimber Wheeler is a straight shot with a bow and arrow. She's also national champ. The 2021 Moffat County High School grad has excelled in the sport at college. Here's more on her many accomplishments.

By Shannon Lukens. (Courtesy photos. Cover photo is Wheeler’s awards from the Outdoor Collegiate Nationals which includes Women’s Fixed Pins Individual Gold, Women’s Fixed Pins Team Round Gold, Fixed Pins Mixed Team Gold, Women’s Fixed Pins All

07/15/2024

Here's the news for Monday.

  A calf from the ranch where two calves have been killed in South Routt county. Two more head of cattle have died because of wolves in Routt County. It is confirmed on the Colorado Parks and

07/13/2024

Two more wolf kills in Routt County.

Two more head of cattle have died because of wolves in Routt County. It is confirmed on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. A bull calf is reported to have died on July 7 and it was on the same South Routt ranch as another wolf depredation on June 16. Another heifer is reported to have died from wolves on July 10. The ranchers in South Routt are saying it was close to McCoy.

This is a picture of some calves on the ranch where the two have been killed in South Routt County.

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