Community members rally around man who lost leg after downtown Steamboat crash
Time seemed to stop for Matthew Engle for a few seconds after he heard crunching metal last week while he was in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Settlement sheds little light on former police commander’s resignation; city calls for investigation into complaints
After Steamboat Pilot & Today submitted a records request through the Colorado Open Records Act, the city of Steamboat Springs on Monday released the settlement agreement between itself and former Steamboat Springs Police Cmdr. Annette…
Local girl earns top prize in ‘Shark Tank’ style business competition
The 10 finalists in this year’s Suffolk University 10K Idea Pitch Competition came prepared with new concepts that ranged from washable yoga mats to a way of detecting Alzheimer’s disease early with a noninvasive test.
COVID-19 cases hit lowest mark since October as 50% of Routt County residents are fully vaccinated
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct that Routt County’s Public Health Order requires mask wearing in all public, indoor settings.
A ride to Oak Creek: The Record for Monday, May 10
Monday, May 10
Hayden School Board responds to parent concerns about teacher turnover rate
HAYDEN — The Hayden Board of Education on Monday responded to criticism from parents in the district who said they are worried the culture at the school has contributed to the school’s turnover rate among…
Colorado House passes health insurance bill
Colorado’s House of Representatives on Monday passed House Bill 1232, which aims to provide a lower-cost, higher-quality health insurance option for the individual and small group markets on the state’s health insurance exchange.
Old $20 bill not actually fake: The Record for Sunday, May 9
Sunday May 9, 2021
City opts for 2-mil property tax for voters to decide, potentially also repurposing 2A trail funds
Steamboat Springs City Council voted Tuesday to have City Attorney Dan Foote draft a ballot question asking voters to approve a property tax. Council would also like to move forward on asking the community to…
Cold, rain kicks off week as snow-filled storm passes over Yampa Valley
Many parts of Colorado’s northern mountains are seeing late season snow to start the week, but the Steamboat Springs area will miss out on a big dump with any snow that falls likely melting quickly.
Metro Denver counties to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions with move to Level Clear this weekend
Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder and Broomfield counties confirmed Tuesday they will move from Level Blue to a new phase called Level Clear on Sunday.
Routt County contributes $35K to Hayden Center renovations
Routt County will give the town of Hayden $35,000 to support construction on the Hayden Center, which has an overall price tag of $6.5 million to $7 million.
Neighbor dispute: The Record for Tuesday, May 11
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Routt County real estate sales total $53M for week of April 30 to May 6
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Real estate transactions in Routt County totaled $53,280,414 across 67 sales for the week of April 30 to May 6.
Children 12 to 15 now eligible for Pfizer vaccine; shots should start locally by week’s end
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 4 p.m. to include information about Pfizer vaccine clinics at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Yampa River fishing has started off good. What could it look like later this summer?
Keith Hale thinks fishing in the Yampa Valley has started off different this year. Normally, the river is higher as the snow rapidly melts, making it cloudy and difficult to fish.
Local health officials offer safety advice for teens working this summer
As hundreds of teenagers soon start local summer jobs, public health and safety officials ask young workers and their employers to team up to keep less experienced employers safe in all types of jobs, from…
Hans Geier, 86, humbly reflects on his time building Steamboat Resort
Hans Geier speaks with a soft voice. His face blushes when asked about his life accomplishments. When asked what his role at Steamboat Resort once was, he quietly utters, “President.”
First class of nurses graduates from CMC Steamboat
They started during the year of the nurse. Little did they know, the profession they were working to enter was about to be on the frontlines of a global pandemic. Still, Matt Resignolo’s view of…
Rehabilitation project ongoing inside historic Perry-Mansfield theater
Part of the nation’s oldest continuously operating performing arts camp and one of Routt County’s most notable buildings is getting a face lift.