By Shannon Lukens.
Governor Polis is reviewing SB23-256, which is the Wolf Reintroduction bill that would allow lethal management for livestock owners and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, also known as the 10J Rule. A spokesperson for the governor told Steamboat Radio News Tuesday night, “the administration was clear during the legislative process that the bill would delay the ongoing processes with the federal government for the state to be granted a 10(j) and safely reintroduce wolves on the voter-prescribed timeline.” The bill passed 41-22 in the State House, 28-6 in the State Senate, and 11-2 in committee. It does not delay the federal process. The governor can either sign it or veto it. The statement eludes to the latter.
The Governor’s office says it doesn’t have any concerns about the other wolf-related bills that also were approved.
MANAGEMENT OF GRAY WOLVES REINTRODUCTION BILL PASSES IN STATE HOUSE
Courtesy Grand County Sheriff’s Office
Part of Hwy 40 between Kremmling and the base of Rabbit Ears Pass closed for most of the afternoon on Tuesday. Some hay bales caught on fire and then caused the fire to spread along the road. Oak Creek Fire Protection sent a truck to help. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue sent a crew and a brush truck.
Students at Steamboat Springs High School have been picking up trash. It is part of an Environmental Science Class. Bennett Colvin is the teacher.
“The idea was to have our students collect trash, but primarily plastics, and then to figure out what are the types of plastics that we’re finding that are in our pollution. And then from there see how each one of those types of plastics actually affect the environment because all of those, as they break down, have different implications for our animals, for our water systems… all those kinds of things.”
About 35 students have collected about 50 bags of trash so far. One student found a $100 bill. Colvin also says they didn’t find any single-use plastic bags and he was happy about that.
“I think maybe the biggest win that we didn’t find was a single single-use plastic bag. What the City of Steamboat did with like the plastic bags from like City Market and Walmart and things like that… it’s working!”
SSHS STUDENTS PICK UP AND CLEAN UP AND LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
This is Teen Safety Week in the Yampa Valley. Today’s focus is on the dangers of Substance Misuse and Abuse. Since teenage brains are developing and maturing, this is definitely not the time to develop a substance use disorder as it can affecting long-term learning. Parents, talk to your teen, encourage honesty, focus on the behavior and not the person, know where your teenager is and ask them to check in regularly. Keep track of prescription drugs and medicines in your home. There’s more on Teen Safety Week on our website.
Then on Thursday, there is a Teen Safety Fair. It’s from 4-6 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
The Humane Society of Moffat County is offering 50% off adoption fees for adult cats, which would be $57.50. This is good for the older cats at the Bear Creek Animal Hospital and Shelter. They have about six adult cats right now that need homes and they need to make room for more cats and kittens coming in. If they have too many cats, the Craig animal shelter transfers them to the Routt County Humane Society to help find the cats homes.
The 41st Annual Steamboat CABARET kicks off tonight, presented by Steamboat Creates. This year’s theme is Deep in the Heart of Steamboat. Co-director Paula Salky says Cabaret finds laughter in the quirks and characters of Steamboat Springs.
“Well the postman is back this year with Kris Hammond and of course we’re going to do another skit about the post office.” And if you remember, the car that drove down the Stairway to Ski Haus, that’s included. We’re talking about the Plowman and the moms of Steamboat.”
Cabaret is at 7 p.m. Wednesdsay through Saturday night at the Julie Harris Theater at Perry Mansfield. And it is sold out.
The nice weather has allowed the start of some city buildings being painted in Steamboat Springs. The siding and window frames of Centennial Hall and the Elkins House are being painted right now. Howelsen Lodge will be painted later this year as part of the city’s annual maintenance and repainting of about ten buildings a year.
Watering your yard in Steamboat Springs is limited to three times per week, with no watering on Wednesday. Those with an even numbered address can water on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday. Those with an odd numbered address can water on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Sprinkler systems must be set to comply with the city regulations.
OUTDOOR WATERING LIMITED TO THREE TIMES PER WEEK
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar.
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