Sudden increase in COVID-19 cases attributed to data error, not spike in positive cases
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — On Friday, the Routt County Public Health Department reported a total of 111 positive COVID-19 cases at the same time the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment was reporting 122 cases...
Communities being evacuated, I-70 in Glenwood Canyon remains closed as Grizzly Creek fire spreads to south
UPDATE 2:30 p.m. Tuesday — The Grizzly Creek Fire Incident Command has reported that the fire is moving uphill on the south side of the Colorado River. The command has expanded evacuation notices to include the...
Hiker rescued: The Record for Sunday, Aug. 9
Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 4:32 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers received a report from a clerk at a gas station in the 80 block of Anglers drive about a car that had been at...
Crews responding to wildfire in Glenwood Canyon; I-70 closed in both directions
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Glenwood Springs Fire Department is on the scene of a large wildfire Monday afternoon near Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon, and the interstate remains closed in both directions. According to GSFD Facebook alerts,...
New orthopedic center opens in Steamboat Springs
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The building housing the Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute (SOSI) and the new Steamboat Surgery Center is officially open. The SOSI physicians have already been seeing patients in the their new expanded office...
State health department issues air quality alert for Routt County
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment late Tuesday issued an air quality alert for Routt County due to the fires burning in Garfield County. Air quality is approaching levels where...
Mark Satkiewicz remembered as loving family man, innovative business leader and passionate cyclist
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Mark Satkiewicz is being remembered by family and friends as a loving father, devoted husband and innovative business leader. “Mark was one of the most driven, loyal and devoted friends you will...
Algae bloom in Steamboat Lake prompts swimming restrictions for children, dogs
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Steamboat Lake State Park north of Steamboat Springs is warning children and pets to avoid swimming in the lake due to a potentially toxic algae bloom. Warm water temperatures are fueling algae...
Flu shots more important than ever amid pandemic, experts say
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Before she became the interim director of public health for Routt County, Roberta Smith spent a good chunk of her career running the influenza vaccination program and adult immunization program for the Colorado...
How many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Routt County?
Editor’s note: This page will be updated daily with the latest information. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — One hundred and twenty-five people in Routt County have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to county officials. The county’s...
24-Hour ‘Boat Cruise going on as scheduled, looking for more riders
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The 24-Hour ‘Boat Cruise might be the one cycling event in Steamboat Springs that has made few changes to its original format. Due to the size and location of the event, the fundraiser...
Vote the ‘Boat: 2020 Best of the Boat voting is now live
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — It’s time to recognize Steamboat Springs’ best by voting in Steamboat Pilot & Today’s Best of the Boat contest, giving locals and visitors a chance to chime in on everything they love about the...
Road to Recovery: COVID-19 forces bars to find the balance between safety and social
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — When Justin Keys took over the Barley Tap and Tavern in downtown Steamboat Springs three years ago, he wanted to create something special. “I’ve always wanted it to be a community space —...
Suspicious Craig’s List AD: The Record for Saturday, Aug. 8
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 8 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to a report of fraud in the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue. The caller wanted to report small charges from Texas on their...
Letter: City needs more enforcement of bike laws
I have lived in Steamboat for 52 years, and I would like to know why the city is not doing anything about all the people in town who are using electric bikes, electric scooters, etc....
Letter: School leaders urged to listen to teachers, staff
Editor’s note: This is a letter sent to area school leaders in the Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Soroco school districts as well Mountain Village Montessori School and North Routt Charter School. The letter writer asked...
Rotary, Routt County Riders partner to install signs on popular Emerald Mountain trail
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Rotary trail on the backside of Emerald Mountain got an upgrade, as 10 educational signs were installed Wednesday by members of Routt County Riders, Rotary of Steamboat Springs and the Bureau of...
County issues air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke
HAYDEN — Routt County issued an air quality alert Friday night due to wildfire smoke. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity, and those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, as well as the young and...
Pandemic changes format of Routt County Fair but not its traditions
HAYDEN — On Monday morning, 10-year-old Addison Whaley was busy getting her goats ready for the 4-H goat show at the 2020 Routt County Fair. “It’s different, because not all of the animals are here,”...
Letter: Stop trashing WZ
While picking up trash on the county road, I thought about all the cigarette butts I kept collecting. Only one butt could have caused a wildfire. I collected with my handy picker-upper 228 butts and 27...