By Shannon Lukens.
Zackery Durham has entered a plea agreement for an incident in the parking lot at Steamboat Springs High School last September. The 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to “Interference with Staff, Faculty, or Students of an Educational Institution by Issuing a Credible Threat.” The charge of Conspiracy to Commit Menacing was dismissed. Sentencing is set for April 7, and as part of the agreement, it could include six days in jail with credit for time served. Durham and Damion Rhodes were arrested at the high school while allegedly in possession of airsoft rifles and several knives.
Routt County Commissioner Tim Corrigan is stepping in on the problems at the Steamboat Springs Post Office.
“I just want to express my disappointment that the post office chooses to provide excuses for why they can’t get their job done instead of simply just doing their job and delivering the mail.”
Routt County residents haven’t been getting mail. Now they’re frustrated that they have to pay for a PO Box when there is not other option or home delivery. It’s called United States Postal Service’s Universal Service Obligation. Jennifer MacNeil lives on County Road 35.
“We have asked the postmaster if they could install cluster boxes for those of us without home delivery, and we have been told no. So there’s a portion of us that have to purchase PO Boxes at the post office to receive our mail.”
Here’s Commissioner Corrigan.
“I think it’s really unfortunate. I have never paid for a PO Box as long as I have lived in the outer part of the county. In Clark, Oak Creek, Phippsburg, and now in Yampa. I have never had to pay for a PO Box. And I have a hard time understanding why that is being inflicted upon Steamboat and Routt County residents.”
Steamboat Radio News is keeping a list of people who have had to pay for a PO Box, how long they’ve been paying, and why they think they shouldn’t have to pay since they don’t have access to any home delivery. Email me to Shannon@SteamboatRadio.com
Steamboat Radio News Post Office Coverage:
- COMMISSIONER CORRIGAN WANTS ANSWERS ON POST OFFICE PROBLEMS
- SHOULD YOU BE PAYING FOR YOUR PO BOX IN STEAMBOAT?
- CONGRESSMAN JOE NEGUSE CALLS FOR ACTION TO MAIL PROBLEMS IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
- STEAMBOAT LOCALS VOLUNTEER TO START CLEANING THE POST OFFICE
- ICY RUTS IN POST OFFICE PARKING LOT ARE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLES
- STEAMBOAT SPRINGS POST OFFICE UPDATE
- WHERE’S THE MAIL IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS?
- TOO MUCH TRASH AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS POST OFFICE
The (CDPHE) Vaccine Bus returns to Routt County at the Walmart parking lot, today and Sunday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vaccines are free, and no ID or insurance needed. If you are getting a follow-up dose, please bring your CDC vaccine card. Registration recommended, but not required:
- February 10, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Register online
- February 12, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Register online
2023 WINTER CARNIVAL BEGINS WITH OPENING CEREMONIES
The 110th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival kicked off with Opening Ceremonies Wednesday night. Eight little princesses made their debut including 5-year-old Helene Wilder, who said what she likes best.
“Being so great. And it’s so cool and pretty.”
Grand Marshals are Doug and Susie Allen.
“It’s just nice to be recognized after all these years in Steamboat.”
“Doug and I are honored to be grand marshals this year. We have a long history with the Winter Sports Club and the ski area and it’s a great community event and we’re just pleased to be here.”
Winter Carnival Royalty is Alexa Brabec as queen with Noelle Roth and Tatum Lightner as attendants.
Recipients of the Joe and Sara Bishop Grand Marshal Memorial Scholarship are Ethan Maines and Izzy Powell.
The Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year is Macie Lahay. She was given the honor at the Youth of the Year Ceremony Wednesday night.
“I absolutely love what I do here at the Boys & Girls Club and it means so much that I can represent them. I’m very proud.”
Lahay is a senior at Steamboat Springs High School. She was awarded a $12,000 scholarship.
Check out upcoming events in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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