Update: Evacuation, pre-evacuation orders issued near Stagecoach Reservoir remain in place for the Green Ridge Fire as of Monday afternoon
Editor’s note: This story was last updated at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, July 13. A wildfire south of Stagecoach Reservoir in Routt County called the Green Ridge Fire spread to 44 acres late Sunday evening,...
Two wildfires reported in Routt County on Sunday afternoon, including 94-acre blaze near Rabbit Ears Pass
Editor’s note: This story was last updated at 11:25 a.m. on Monday, July 13. A wildfire four miles southeast of Mount Werner in Steamboat Springs has spread to more than 94 acres as of 8...
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. launches ‘Steamboat Hospitality,’ drawing pushback from councilor
Steamboat Springs City Councilor Amy Dickson had choice words Tuesday night regarding Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.’s launch of “Steamboat Hospitality,” an expansion of the resort’s operations into property management and hospitality. Ski Corp. Director...
71-year-old Steamboat Springs athlete set to compete in CrossFit Games
Ken Phillips looks right at home among the rigs, kettlebells, barbells and fitness bikes at CrossFit Steamboat as he talks about his upcoming trip to San Jose, California, where he will compete in the 2026...
Local rider to follow in the legacy of Genghis Khan and compete in the world’s longest horse race
Dating back before the time of Genghis Khan, Mongolia has been the genesis of horsemanship. The annual Mongol Derby — a 650-mile horserace across the Mongolian Steppe — celebrates the relationship between humans and horses...
Disaster relief groups like the Red Cross are providing aid to thousands fleeing 3 major wildfires in Colorado
As major wildfires burn across Colorado, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, volunteers are stepping in to help feed, shelter and support those fleeing fires. Dozens of recreational vehicles have filled Darren Patterson Christian Academy’s...
City, Ski Corp. nearing deal on addressing paid parking impacts
The Steamboat Springs City Council is close to finalizing an agreement with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. pertaining to impacts of Ski Corp.’s new paid winter parking program announced in March. At the end of...
Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority sets stage for potential November ballot question
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority notified the Routt County Clerk and Recorder’s Office this week of its intent to go to the ballot this November with a funding question. The notification marks another milestone...
Steamboat Nordic combined community rips Olympic committee move to slash sport
In the wake of the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove Nordic combined as an Olympic sport, members of Steamboat Springs’ Nordic combined community are addressing what they feel is a poor move by the...
Vendors, food and entertainment return for 53 Art in the Park
West Lincoln Park will come to life this weekend with live music, tasty delights, a beer tent and 153 vendors selling handmade goods and arts from across the region. The iconic event is celebrating its...
Real estate transactions — July 2-8
Real estate transactions totaled $15,287,000 across 16 sales for week of July 2 to 8. Address: 39455 Crows Nest Drive, ClarkSeller: William BradburryBuyer: Rory A. and Leslie A. FosterDate: July 2, 2026Price: $205,000Property Description: 2.75...
How one organization is working to help keep water in rivers during extreme drought
Colorado is known as the headwaters state, meaning that nearly all of its water supply originates inside the state’s borders as precipitation, primarily mountain snowpack. In a year like this, where the winter’s dismal snowpack...
World Tour snowboarder Johnny Duty weighs in on decision to add Freeride to the Olympics
Freeride skiing and snowboarding have been added as Olympic sports for the Alpes, France 2030 winter games. In a news release Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee announced the addition, along with multiple other disciplines, and...
Commons Food Hall and Bar looks to fill void with commissary kitchen to serve growing businesses
Justin Keys, manager of the Commons Food Hall & Bar, wasn’t looking to open a commissary kitchen. But as he searched for a tenant for a hard-to-fill space, he realized there is demand for a...