Commercial real estate boom explodes in downtown Steamboat
The residential real estate market in Steamboat Springs exploded in the months after the pandemic began, and now, investors are bringing that same level of interest to main street.
Steamboat police commander resigns; Pilot & Today requests settlement agreement
Cmdr. Annette Dopplick resigned last month from her position with the Steamboat Springs Police Department after having served for five years.
Snow Bowl to reopen for summer in June with new concert series
After six months of being closed, Snow Bowl Steamboat announced Tuesday it will reopen June 24 and will bring live music back to the stage as part of a new summer concert series.
Winter storm effects passed onto YVEA customers’ bills as ‘cost adjustment’
When February winter storms caught utility operators in the Southwest unprepared, and bills later spiked, longtime Steamboat Springs resident John Morrone said he was laughing while thinking Coloradans were safe from the power mismanagement mess.…
Wild spring weather catches hikers off-guard, leads to helicopter rescue
Steamboat Springs saw what the National Weather Service in Grand Junction called some “wild spring weather” Sunday. The high was just shy of a record at 78 degrees and the low was just above freezing…
Sheriff wants to add deputy to serve as resource officer in Steamboat schools
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include the cost of the school resource deputy.
Dam near Kremmling showing increasing risk of failure prompts new engineering study
KREMMLING — The Colorado River Water Conservation District’s board of directors has approved a contract with an engineering firm to address problems with a dam that are turning out to be worse than previously thought.
Sleeping in the stairwell: The Record for Monday, May 3
Monday, May 3, 2021
Colorado bill would allow Routt County to name sole finalist for new county manager
When Routt County was trying to hire a new county manager last summer, commissioners announced two finalists for the job and introduced them to county staff and the community.
Short-term rentals are creating a problem in Colorado ski towns. Is there a solution?
After Ashley Otterness’ housing fell through at The Ponds at Steamboat, she had to scramble to find another living space so she could maintain her work at Steamboat Resort and Steamboat Whiskey Co.
Items stolen from sidewalk rack: The Record for Sunday, May 2
Sunday May 2, 2021
Yampa Valley creeks and rivers on the rise; prepare for high water
While peak flows can vary, the Yampa River generally peaks in late May to early June, while Butcherknife Creek, Burgess Creek, Spring Creek, Soda Creek and Walton Creek can peak significantly earlier in the year.…
Steamboat School Board approves restoring raises, delays staff bonus decision
The Steamboat Springs Board of Education unanimously approved restoring administrator raises that were cut last summer but delayed a decision on whether to use other surplus money to give staff a bonus at its meeting…
Recycling the wrong way: The Record for Tuesday, May 4
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Workforce shortage new challenge for local business
Restaurant owner Phil Armstrong uses the word dire when describing the situation most businesses in Steamboat Springs face as they work to fill their staff for what he expects to be a robust summer.
Rainy start to May not yet enough to stem Yampa Valley’s water concerns
Steamboat Springs has been seeing some much needed rain to start the month of May, which is historically the wettest month of the year for the Yampa Valley.
Motorcycle joins Colorado State Patrol fleet in Northwest Colorado
Colorado State Patrol Troop 4B has added a 2017 BMW R1200RT motorcycle to its patrol fleet. Steamboat Springs-based Trooper Brian McCormick recently completed the patrol’s motorcycle training school and will be patrolling Northwest Colorado as…
How many people have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Routt County?
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Routt County Board of Commissioners set a goal of having 75% of the county vaccinated against COVID-19 by June 2, at which time it will be considered to expire all local…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife holds 1st info session on wolf reintroduction
Colorado Parks and Wildlife held its first information session last week about wolf reintroduction on the Western Slope, which will happen by the end of 2023.
Putting out fires: Local firefighters are prepared as 2021 fire season begins
On Saturday evening, someone driving on Colorado Highway 131 saw some smoke and called 911. The call went to volunteer firefighters with the Yampa Fire Protection District, who raced out to the scene.