By Shannon Lukens.
A Snow Squall blew through Routt County Tuesday morning with intense bursts of heavy snow that reduced visibility to less than one-quarter mile. There were accidents through Steamboat Springs and the city went on Accident Alert. Some of the chairlifts were on a wind hold at Steamboat Resort.
Verizon is still having problems for many customers in Routt County. I have been on hold for at least five hours, reaching out to nine agents and emailing six people who work with media requesting updates for the area. I’ll let you know. The latest advice is to download the current software update on your phone.
VERIZON EXPERIENCES SERVICE ISSUES IN NW COLORADO SINCE FEB. 1
A new group met for the first time Tuesday called STAND, which stands for Steamboat Team to combat Antisemitism and Discrimination. Local leaders from the school district, law enforcement and throughout the Routt County community attended, including interim Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett.
“We’re taking the first step to having an organized, educated discussion about antisemitism, about bias-motivated crimes. This is an impressive first step. Now we have to follow through with it.”
Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary organized the first meeting to raise awareness of bias and discrimination in our community. There was an incident of anti-semitism and of racism at Steamboat Springs High School in the fall, which prompted Rabbi Kolby to start the group as a space for positivity, hope, and change.
STEAMBOAT TEAM TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM AND DISCRIMINATION MEETS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Masks are no longer a requirement at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs, as of today. Masks are now optional at all UCHealth facilities.
Governor Jared Polis has appointed Barbara Vasquez of Cowdrey, Colorado, to the Colorado Water Conservation Board. It is a group created in 1937 for the purpose of aiding in the protection and development of the waters of the state. Cowdrey is in Jackson County.
Greater Sandhill Crane Week starts today in Routt County, through March 8.
Meet Katy Lee and Alissa Merage on the Steamboat Springs School Board. It’s “Coffee with the Board at 4:30 p.m. today at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore on 9th Street.
Today is the deadline to register for the Fur Ball Bowling Fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society of Moffat County. It’s this Sunday, March 5. Registration forms are at Thunder Rolls Bowling Center or at HumaneSocietyofMoffatCounty.org. For any questions, or if you need to be matched with a team, call 970-824-7235.
Voces Unidas Action Fund is hosting an Online Town Hall with the central-mountain lawmakers. That is Colorado Senator Dylan Roberts, and Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Meghan Lukens, and Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie. It’s at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, March 1. RSVP through VocesUnidasaction.org
The City of Steamboat Springs has openings on seven boards and commissions. Here is the list:
- Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC)
- Parks & Recreation Commission
- Planning Commission
- Local Marketing District
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Board of Adjustment
- Ice Rink Advisory Committee
The list is at SteamboatSprings.net
SEVEN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ARE LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
The Steamboat Sailors will advance to the semi-finals of the CHSAA State Hockey Playoffs after a big double OT win last night over Kent Denver. Final score was 3-2 with senior Landon Smith sinking in the winner. The semi-finals are Saturday at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. The Sailors are matched up against Cheyenne Mountain High School in a rematch of last year’s Frozen 4 game.
2023 Class 4A ice hockey state tournament bracket