By Shannon Lukens.
Part of Sunlight Apartments by Elk River Road and Hwy 40 were evacuated by Steamboat Springs Police last Tuesday afternoon, after a gunshot. A bullet went through the inside of an apartment door, across the hallway, and then through another person’s front door and into their apartment. Steamboat Police cleared all nearby units and then arrested 34-year-old Coulter Somes without incident. He is charged with Illegal Discharge of a Firearm which is a felony, and two misdemeanors which are Prohibited use of Weapons while under the Influence, and Reckless Endangerment. Somes has a court date on March 21 for an Appearance on Bond.
A GUNSHOT AT SUNLIGHT APARTMENTS IN WEST STEAMBOAT SPRINGS RESULTS IN MAN’S ARREST
This is a picture from Feb. 20 of the moose that was hit and died over the weekiend.
Another moose had to be euthanized by Steamboat Springs Police over the weekend. The young moose was hit by a Toyota Tacoma truck at Tamarack and Kelhi at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. It fell in the roadway and then was hit by another vehicle, which stopped on top of the moose. Steamboat Springs Police were called and had to euthanize the young moose. Neighbors in the area now say the mother is still there, wandering around, and not wanting to leave the area.
Rachael Gonzalez with Colorado Parks and Wildlife says this is a good reminder for people to slow down.
“Animals right now are using those roadways to travel because it’s easier for them to travel. They’re trying to conserve that energy as we get through these last couple of months of winter time. Again, just paying attention, especially at dawn and dusk.”
Daylight Savings Time is also affecting wildlife.
YOUNG MOOSE IS HIT AND HAS TO BE EUTHANIZED IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Two other moose have been hit by vehicles in Steamboat Springs in the last couple of months, and had to also be euthanized. One was Jan. 28 on Aspen Wood Lane. The second was Feb. 9 on Broad Street in Old Town Steamboat Springs.
TWO MOOSE DIE IN VEHICLE COLLISIONS IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
One million dollars in grants is available this spring to help reduce human conflicts with bears. It’s offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Apply through the CPW website before May 5.
- Grant Application
- Human Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program
- CPW offers $1M in grants to help reduce conflicts with bears
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents not to collect shed antlers on public lands west of I-25, through April 30. It’s too disruptive to big game animals and sage grouse that are trying to survive the harsh winter.
COLLECTING SHED ANTLERS ISN’T ALLOWED THROUGH APRIL 30
Craig City Council meets tonight. Reports include the annual report from Economic Development, also reports from the Finance Department and Craig Police.
Steamboat Springs City Council is having a joint meeting with Routt County Commissioners Tuesday. Updates include a grant from CDOT to conduct a Regional Transportation Authority feasibility study, an update on the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority, and information on the Steamboat Springs Chamber’s funding and Destination Stewardship efforts.
Everything from the old City Hall Building in Steamboat Springs has to go. That’s the building on 10th Street between Lincoln and Oak built in 1961. It is being torn down for a new City Hall and Fire station. Nonprofits get first dibs today and then it’s open to the public on Wednesday and Thursday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. And once again, it’s office furniture, fixtures, supplies and more and it’s all free.
EVERYTHING IS FREE FROM STEAMBOAT’S OLD CITY HALL BUILDING
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Lacrosse team starts the season today, with an away game at Summit High School in Breckenridge. It’s the first year for Head Coach Brian Rodgers. He says there are a lot of multi-sport, Varsity level players with experience. He says he wants the team to make it to the CHSAA State Playoffs this season.
“And everyone is well aware that to get there, we’re going to have to really be great together as a team. We’ll have to concentrate on being great not necessarily as players, but as teammates, student-athletes here at Steamboat, as members of the community and I think everyone on the team really understands that if we can focus on being great that way, the winning will take care of itself.”
There are nine Sailor Seniors on the team. Tuesday’s away game is at 4 p.m. for the boys. Then on Thursday, March 16, there’s a home lacrosse game at 4 p.m. against Mullen at Gardner Field. Listen to that game on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM.
The Sailor Girls Lacrosse team has a home game at 4 p.m. today at Gardner Field.
SSHS Sailors Lacrosse Season starts this week
Training begins today for athletes competing in the U.S. Freestyle Junior National Championships on the Voodoo run at Steamboat Ski Resort. Qualifications are Wednesday and Thursday with the finals on Friday and Saturday. This is for more than 200 top junior mogul skiers from across the country. Opening ceremonies and fireworks are Tuesday night at Howelsen Hill.
- Monday, March 13 – Athlete arrival & event check-in
- Tuesday, March 14 – Official training (Steamboat Ski Resort) & opening ceremonies and fireworks (Howelsen Hill)
- Wednesday, March 15 – U15 & U19 Qualifications
- Thursday, March 16 – U17 Qualifications & All Finals
- Friday, March 17 – U15 Dual Moguls Finals & awards night
- Saturday, March 18 – U17 & U19 Dual Moguls Finals
2023 U.S. Freestyle Junior National Championships are at Steamboat Resort this week
Winter Thrills Movie Night is Tuesday, March 14, for all middle school and high school aged kids from Craig and Hayden. It’s at West Twin Cinema. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Everyone gets a raffle ticket for prizes and free drink and popcorn.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar.
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