By Shannon Lukens.
More heavy snow keeps building up the base of Steamboat Resort. The mountain has officially surpassed 400 inches of snow this season, with over 500” at the summit. That’s 42 feet. The record for the summit was 599 inches in 1996-97. Steamboat has extended its season by one week, for the first time in 30 years. Closing day is April 16. The Springalicious and Cardboard Classic events will be held as scheduled on April 8-9.
Snow is in the forecast every day through Saturday. Steamboat Snow Report
It’s calving season for local ranchers. Routt County rancher Krista Monger says it started last week.
“The snow hasn’t been too judgmental yet but we are worried about all of the spring runoff because that creates big mud and water piles in the meadow and it’s not a great welcoming for the baby calves.”
It’s also been a hard winter in Moffat County.
“The winter has been difficult on domestic livestock for sure this year. It’s been tough.”
That’s Moffat County rancher Mark Voloshin. He says the cows break through the deep crusted snow and can’t move as well. But the predators, like coyotes, can run on top of the snow. And then the cows can’t protect their calves as easily.
“Well the depth of snow is a big concern but the predators you know also are a big concern when the livestock can’t get away from them or protect themselves.”
DEEP SNOW BRINGS CONCERN TO RANCHERS DURING CALVING SEASON
Rep. Meghan Lukens with Rep. Richard Holtorf
Governor Polis has signed the “Support for Rural Telecommunications Providers” bill. Prime sponsors of the bipartisan bill are Senator Dylan Roberts and Representative Meghan Lukens. The bill will increase broadband access in rural communities and help get resources and funding to improve rural broadband services.
The Craig office for Yampa Valley Electric and Luminate is closed through July. Some plumbing repairs have to be done. Payments can still be dropped off in the dropbox at the Craig office or there’s one at City Market. You can also pay by phone. Nominations for the Yampa Valley Electric Board of Directors are coming up soon and two seats in the Craig area are up for re-election.
The Routt County Humane Society needs old towels and blankets, if you have any to donate. Drop them by 760 Critter Court.
Today is Junior-Senior Day at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. It’s a way for high school juniors and seniors to learn about CNCC, the options available, financial aid, get a tour of the campus, and get help registering for classes.
The Steamboat Skating Club is performing their spring production of “Seussical.” It’s from 5-7 p.m. at Howelsen Ice Arena on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25. All proceeds benefit the Steamboat Skating Club. Tickets are available online or at the door. https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/12619/steamboatskatingclub
Don’t miss a thrilling presentation of one of the Old West’s Most Murderous men, who was also local. Hear all about outlaw Harry Tracy at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, in the Yampa Building in Craig. It’s presented by Paul Knowles with the Museum of Northwest Colorado. Also on display will be Tracy’s revolver which was confiscated when he was captured in Brown’s Park in 1898.
Closing Day for Howelsen Hill is this Sunday. The party is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Ski FREE Sunday! The Pond Skim Competition is from noon to 2 p.m. at Rat Lake. Sign up in advance at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ea9ac2ba4fac07-howelsen#/ The link is on the city’s website. Costumes are encouraged.
There will be Live Music from noon to 2 p.m. from the Rattlin’ 44s. That’s Blues, Rock, Country, and Bluegrass. And the Outrun Snack Bar will have food and drink specials all day. Don’t forget to stop by the Howelsen Hill Ticket Office to pick up your FREE lift ticket for the day. www.steamboatsprings.net/closingday
The Moffat County and Steamboat Springs High School Track teams are both in Grand Junction today and tomorrow for the Wild West Invitational at Stocker Stadium.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar.
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