By Shannon Lukens.
An accident in North Routt County has taken the life of a 30-year-old woman from Boulder. It happened back on Sunday, Jan. 15, on County Road 129. There was a head-on collision on a sharp curve between Mile Marker 8 and 9. Colorado State Patrol says the driver of a Ford Escape lost control on a snowpacked road and slid into oncoming traffic. His name is Nathaniel Mulanax from Denver. His passenger was 30-year-old Julia Woods who died last Thursday, after being on life support. The two in the other car, (one from Glenwood Springs and one from Hahns Peak), declined medical treatment at the scene. Charges against Mulanax were filed Tuesday by the District Attorney’s office in Routt County. They include vehicular homicide, careless driving, lack of insurance, and two counts of illegal possession or consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
The 23rd Annual Airline Partners Summit in Steamboat wraps up today. About 170 people from the airline and travel industry are in Steamboat Springs. Rob Perlman and Katie Brown with Steamboat Resort spoke Tuesday morning, as did other airline industry reps. One person who attended was recently elected Routt County Commissioner Sonja Macys who has also worked at Yampa Valley Regional Airport as a ground handler since 2016.
“Yampa Valley Regional Airport is one of the most significant assets that Routt County has. So understanding trends in aviation, understanding how aviation partners are aligning with our goals of sustainability and climate action is really important as we grow our airport and follow along those consistent lines of sustainable growth.”
The local airport in Hayden has six airline carriers serving 16 non-stop cities in the United States. Those airlines are Alaska Airlines, Jet Blue, American, Delta, Southwest, and United.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering changing its policies and regulations on how big game hunting licenses are distributed in Colorado. They have a survey and they’d like hunters especially to fill it out.
Changes that are being considered:
- A preference point banking system
- Averaging group applicant preference points
- Updating the high-demand hunt code split from 80% to residents and 20% to nonresidents to 90% for residents and 10% for nonresidents
- An across-the-board license allocation of 75% to residents and 25% to nonresidents
Middle School students in both Moffat and Routt counties are invited to take part in a National Civics Bee. It’s being launched by the Craig Chamber of Commerce. It’s a way for young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, and be better informed about American democracy. The deadline to submit an essay is Feb. 24.
Announcement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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Two Routt County cowboys made it to the finals at the National Western Stock Show last weekend, in Denver. Jace Logan of Yampa broke the barrier in Steer Wrestling so he got a :10 second penalty. Keenan Hayes of Hayden had a tough horse with Mesquite Thorn for the Bareback Riding. They ended up both finishing 9th.
Congratulations to World Champion Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin who is now the all-time women’s World Cup record holder with 83 wins. There is a special gondola car honoring Shiffrin now at Steamboat Resort. Also, the first Ikon Pass holder to hit 83 days on any of the Alterra owned mountains this season could win a special Ikon gift package.
Link to the Celebrating an Icon Contest
Video of the Steamboat Gondola car for Mikaela Shiffrin
Routt County United Way’s Women United will host a Sip & Paint fundraiser. It’s Thursday evening in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library. Proceeds provide maternity and baby items for young families in Routt County. The night includes wine, appetizers, painting supplies, and guidance from local artists. Tickets are $125, with the purchase of every ticket receiving a $100 tax deduction.
Contact Jennifer Bruen with any questions
Check out upcoming events in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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