Opinion
Steamboat school board: Thank you Advisory Committee members
February 15, 2019 — The Steamboat Springs Board of Education wants to share our sincere appreciation for the work done over the past year by the Advisory Committee to the Steamboat Springs School District. This diverse group of our fellow community members, which included parents, teachers, senior citizens, business leaders and even those
Roger Mersmann: Steamboat knows snow
February 15, 2019 — My name is Roger Mersmann, and I am a superintendent with McPherson Contractors. I am currently working at the Mountain Valley Bank, completing second floor tenant spaces, one of which will be our new office. I arrived Jan. 20 to your dynamic, and beautiful, mountain community.Linda Delaney: Does Gardner remember Colorado?
February 14, 2019 — Senator Cory Gardner — where is he from anyway? He was one of the first to endorse President Trump for 2020. His big announcement for re-election will be hosted by Sen. Mitch McConnell and the rest of the Republican Senate leadership on Feb. 27 in Washington,Beth Melton: Confusion and delay in West Steamboat
February 14, 2019 — Maybe I've been watching too much Thomas the Tank Engine with my 3-year-old (I definitely am) — but, "You are causing confusion and delay!" is the phrase that sticks in my head when I think about the petition currently being circulated to put the West
Scott Tipton: We must stand with the people of Venezuela against tyranny
February 14, 2019 — For centuries, the United States has been a model of freedom and democracy for the entire world. As President Reagan famously said, "America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere." At a time when we see freedom threatenedCarl Steidtmann: When the world hands you lemons, it’s time to make lemonade
February 13, 2019 — First, I would like to thank Scott Ford, Kathi Mayer and Robin Crossan for their principled and courageous stand against the raging mob in their decision to support the rule of law. You have truly demonstrated profiles in courage in choosing not to reopen the
Our View: Grace under pressure
February 13, 2019 — Despite a packed Centennial Hall and a petition signed by over 1,500 city residents, Steamboat Springs City Council members Robin Crossan, Scott Ford and Kathi Meyer stuck to their original decision and chose not to make a motion to reconsider their vote to approve aKen Gold: Pine Grove Road is bad location for hotel
February 12, 2019 — I strongly oppose the approval of the Residence Inn project previously approved by Steamboat Springs City Council to be located at Pine Grove Road and Rollingstone Drive, and I urge the City Council to reconsider their decision to approve this project or, at the veryBere Neas: Council urged to table hotel project approval
February 11, 2019 — Honorable Steamboat Springs City Council members, My name is Bere Neas. I was born and raised in Steamboat Springs. My father Irlan Neas was a banker in the community for over 50 years and was mayor in the 1960s and also past chairman of thePaul Andrews: Council should remedy its poor decision on Marriott project
February 11, 2019 — I am reaching out to Steamboat Springs City Council members with my request for reconsideration and denial of the Marriott proposal on the basis that it violates many aspects of the city's Area Development Plan. These policies provide direction for elected and appointed administrators inMichael Osterman: Council has opportunity to ‘reconsider’ vote on hotel project
February 11, 2019 — Just because you can does not mean you should … Unfortunately, the corner of Pine Grove and Rollingstone roads is the wrong location for a hotel. Yes, the Planning Department, the Planning Commission and now the Steamboat Springs City Council have given the green lightHolly Rogers: Are we going to let them ‘pave paradise and put up a Marriott?’
February 10, 2019 — Dear Editor, “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” This line from a 1970 Joni Mitchell song made me think about our current controversy on the project being proposed on Pine Grove Road. Remember this song?Jon Kowalsky: The Bear thanks you
February 10, 2019 — The Bear is about adventure, inclusion and community. North Routt County continues to complement our event and ideals; thank you to everyone who calls it home. We are so thankful for the incredible individuals and organizations who support us. Without The Steamboat Group, Glas DeffrynDan O’Brien: Traffic study needed for Pine Grove Road
February 8, 2019 — I don’t care for community politics, but the approval of the Residence Inn at Marriot project warrants an opinion. Traffic issues should make the project a non-starter. Period. If Wells Fargo on Third Street were to sell their parking lot, would a development of thisLetter: Fire rescue needs stable, long-term funding source
February 7, 2019 — In 2017, the City Council approached the Steamboat Springs Area Fire Protection District to help find a sustainable funding source for fire and emergency medical services. A work group composed of representatives of the City Council, city staff and the fire protection district convened and
Dylan Roberts: In full swing at the Capitol
February 6, 2019 — Thirty days down, 90 days to go. We are one month into the 2019 Colorado legislative session and what a month it has been. Here is an update on what has happened thus far and what is yet to come. On Jan. 4, I hadOur view: Costly conflict
February 5, 2019 — Steamboat Pilot & Today reported Jan. 25 that former Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn had racked up over $100,000 in attorney's fees with a Front Range firm during her final year in office. The amount far surpassed her $2,000 budget for legal expenses, which theAndrew Meeusen: The Yampa needs us
February 5, 2019 — As Johnny Spillane so eloquently voiced in his op-ed, the beautiful river that supports anglers, as well as carries snow melt and rafters from high in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area to the Green River is in more danger each year. This past November ColoradoTom Hart: Commentary overlooked key issues about shutdown
February 5, 2019 — Your “Our View” commentary in the Jan. 30 issue of the Steamboat Pilot & Today overlooked two far larger issues concerning the government shutdown. 1. Every bureaucrat and welfare recipient will receive all back monies due. 2. You completely ignored the reason for the closure