Weekend storms could bring snow showers to Western Slope mountains
After a week of sunny and warm autumn weather, meteorologists are forecasting a series of weekend storms that could bring a mix of rain and snow to Colorado’s mountains. The slow-moving storm is expected to...
Prairie Run affordable housing development west of Hayden now leasing units
Prairie Run, the 135-unit for-rent affordable housing project on the west side of Hayden by developer Gorman & Company, is now leasing units, having welcomed its first residents in August following the completion of construction,...
Second annual Best Day Ever event to honor Pete Van De Carr
Want your own best day ever? The second annual Best Day Ever Community Gathering and Fundraiser benefiting the donor-advised Best Day Ever Fund set up at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation in memory of the late Pete Van De...
Supporters of Prop 137 have spent 1,000 times more than opponents of the ballot measure
Millions of dollars have been spent in support of Proposition 137, but the group opposing the ballot measure has raised and spent only a small fraction of that. Prop 137 would create a pool of...
Nadine Leslie’s generous spirit lives on in community she called home
Nadine Leslie was a traveler, educator and publisher. But more importantly she was a proud, lifelong resident of the Northwest Colorado town of Hayden. “She didn’t really want any accolades for what she did,” said...
Real estate transactions — Oct. 1-7
Real estate transactions totaled $52,330,411 across 28 sales for week of October 1-7. Address: 1680 Copper Ridge Court Seller: Thomas A. DoverBuyer: Dana and Stephanie Janik FranklinDate: October 1, 2026Price: $948,500Property Description: 2,186-square-foot, commercial condo,...
Four Steamboat athletes make U.S. Snowboard Team
United States Ski and Snowboard has announced its snowboard team for the upcoming World Cup and World Championship competitions. Steamboat’s Maddy Schaffrick headlines the Halfpipe Pro Team. Ava Lilly and Aimee Wild made the Halfpipe...
Steamboat Springs likely to see first snowfall of the season Tuesday night
After a rainy, often overcast weekend, Steamboat Springs is gearing up to see the first snowfall of the season at the mountain beginning Tuesday night following potential daytime showers on Monday, according to local meteorologist...
Half-dozen Steamboat skiers named to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Alpine Ski Team
United States Ski and Snowboard has announced its Alpine ski team roster for the upcoming World Cup and World Championship season. There will be 40 women’s races at 20 venues and 43 men’s races at...
Two Yampa Valley athletes make the U.S. Freeski Team ahead of World Cup and World Championship season
Two Yampa Valley athletes have been named to the United States Freeski Team for the 2026-2027 World Cup and World Championship season. Oak Creek’s Riley Jacobs made the Women’s Pro Ski Halfpipe Team. She is...
Four-term Democrat faces off against Republican newcomer in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District race
In November, four-term Democrat incumbent Rep. Joe Neguse and Estes Park Republican challenger Kelley Anne Dennison will face off to represent Colorado’s deeply blue 2nd Congressional District in Washington, D.C. The district covers much of...
Steamboat Running Series wraps up: Here are the age-group winners and more results
The Steamboat Running Series will wrap up its 2026 season on Oct. 31 with its Halloween Fun Run. The 5k fun run will start at 9 a.m. at Soda Creek Elementary School. Leashed pets and...
Young Steamboat snowboarder gets creative to fund his Olympic dreams
Alpine snowboarder Walker Overstake is getting creative, while fighting an uphill battle. It costs Overstake and his parents around $62,700 per season to follow his snowboard dreams. As such, Overstake is holding a private fundraiser...
‘More storms, more interest, more skiing’: OpenSnow forecasters say El Niño is increasing odds of a snowy winter
OpenSnow founding meteorologist Joel Gratz had good news for the U.S. ski industry this week. After the West experienced one of its worst snowpacks on record last winter, forecasts suggest the 2026-27 ski season will...
Should Colorado establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish? Amendment 83 asks voters to decide.
In November, Coloradans will be asked whether the right to hunt and fish should be enshrined in the state constitution, defining those activities as the preferred way to manage the state’s wildlife. Amendment 83 was...
Q&A: Meet Stephen Hamilton, an American Constitution Party candidate running for Colorado governor
Stephen T. Hamilton is an American Constitution Party candidate running for Colorado governor in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The Summit Daily asked each candidate five questions about some of the key issues facing the...
Q&A: Meet Phil Weiser, the Democratic candidate running for Colorado governor
Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser is the Democratic candidate running for governor in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The Summit Daily asked each candidate five questions about some of the key issues facing the Western...
Butcherknife Creek restoration project an outdoor classroom for Steamboat Springs students
The Yampa Valley Stream Improvement Charitable Trust has recently completed a stream restoration project at Butcherknife Creek near Strawberry Park Elementary School, which both middle- and high-school students are now utilizing as an outdoor classroom. ...
Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs raises over $400,000 for LiftUp of Routt County
The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs’ annual Lobsterfest has set a new fundraising record, having raised over $400,000 to benefit LiftUp of Routt County thanks in part to a $100,000 gift from the Yampa Valley...