Indivisible, Part 6 | Stuck in the middle: Affordability remains barrier for many in Routt County despite immense local wealth
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — “Why did you come to Steamboat if you can’t afford it?” That was the question Kathryn “Kat” Kelly was confronted with several years ago at a meeting about affordable housing. Kelly asked...
Routt County reports 16 new COVID-19 cases as it works to control most recent spike
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Routt County added 16 new positive cases of COVID-19 last week, down from a record 21 new cases the week before, but still the second highest total for any week since the...
Steamboat schools delay plans for additional reopening
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Steamboat Springs School District is hitting the pause button on any plans to further reopen schools. With the largest spike in COVID-19 cases thus far in the pandemic in recent weeks,...
Adorn opens doors in Steamboat, around the world
Adorn will open Nov. 14, and owner SaRa Cobb is hoping the business will bring products from around the world to Steamboat Springs and promote a better life and livable wage to artisans in the...
Sunday snow brings largest containment yet to Middle Fork Fire
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — After Routt County received about 8 inches of snow Sunday, the Middle Fork Fire is now around 10% to 15% contained, according to U.S. Forest Service spokesman Dean Hazen. Due to the...
Do low-income kids have the equal athletic opportunities in Steamboat Springs?
Hayden resident Wyatt Mortenson was one of the top Nordic skiers in the state last year while competing for the Steamboat Springs High School team. Previously, he competed for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club,...
Crews put out chicken coop fire at Old Town home
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters put out a backyard chicken coop fire Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Dylan Anderson) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters put out a fire of a backyard chicken coop...
Survey reveals ski resort visitors’ top concerns for upcoming winter
The intention to ski and snowboard this winter is strong, season pass purchase is up nationally, and skiers are planning for a socially-distanced, face-covered winter at mountain resorts, with some adjustments to their typical behavior. ...
Snow and cold temperatures made for a busy weekend for search and rescue volunteers
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Steamboat Springs’ blanketing of snow made for a busy weekend for Routt County Search and Rescue personnel. While there isn’t any specific season that is busier for the volunteers, it always seems...
Snowmobile on the road: The Record for Monday, Oct. 26
Monday, Oct. 26 8:14 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to a car accident outside of a business in the 1400 block of Lincoln Avenue. The incident was reported as a hit and run,...
Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District candidates are neck in neck in the final days leading up to the election
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — With six days left before Election Day, national polls show the Colorado 3rd Congressional District is a tight race, with Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush leading Republican Lauren Boebert by 1 point in...
Stuck in snow: The Record for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2020
12:34 a.m. A caller told Steamboat Springs Police Department officers he observed someone looking through windows in a vehicle in the 2300 block of Lincoln Avenue. 1:43 a.m. Officers received reports of a business patron...
Hit-and-run: The Record for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020
Tuesday, Oct. 27 11:04 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to a verbal dispute between neighbors in the 1400 block of Pine Grove Road. 12:49 p.m. Officers received reports of a hit-and-run in the...
How many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Routt County?
Updated 5 p.m. Oct. 28, 2020 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A total of 210 people in Routt County have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to county officials. The county’s first case was confirmed March 20,...
Letter: Trump does not uphold the principles of our country
While putting forward a plausible approach, vote for principles not a person, the author of a recent letter to the editor couldn’t have picked a worse argument for giving Trump another chance. What he neglected...
Cold snap bursts pipe at Yampa Valley Regional Airport
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A cold snap, which dropped temperatures below zero Tuesday night, caused a pipe to burst at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. While the burst pipe did cause a significant amount...
Stanko expands role, continues to provide voice for veterans
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — For the past three decades, Jim Stanko, who reached the rank of sergeant while serving with the U.S Army from 1970 to 1972, has provided a voice at the local, state and...
Recreation restrictions on Yampa River end after 2-month closure
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Restrictions on recreational angling on the Yampa River are set to end Thursday, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Late summer tubing and fishing was lost due to the restrictions, which were...
Steamboat Resort releases details about 2020-21 ski season
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — After months of uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. released details about the 2020-21 winter season Wednesday morning. In a letter to the public, Ski Corp. President and Chief...