By Shannon Lukens.
Stay off muddy trails. The City of Steamboat Springs is asking hikers and bikers to respect the trail closures so there isn’t long-term damage. All single-track trails on Emerald Mountain that are maintained by the city are closed because of muddy conditions, except Blackmer to the Quarry. Current trail conditions, including closures can be found on the city’s website at SteamboatSprings.net There is also a Routt County Trail Conditions Facebook group.
Routt County Riders is visiting local middle schools for Bike Safety. They were in Hayden Thursday. Laraine Martin is executive director for Routt County Riders.
“Every single kid is going to check their helmet for fit, bike safety checks, and then we cover a lot of safety guidelines and the rules of the road for the kids to commute to and from school, from home or whatever. Basically, just keeping them safe as they’re out riding throughout the whole summer.”
Students can either bring their own bike, or they get a bike and a helmet to use from The Cycle Effect, which had enough bikes for everyone. Routt County Riders will be at Steamboat Springs Middle School next week for Bike Safety.
Video of the 6th graders in Hayden
ROUTT COUNTY RIDERS HELPS MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS WITH BIKE SAFETY
Kristen Atwood starts her job in early June as the Director of Exceptional Student Services for the Steamboat Springs School District. Atwood is in charge of pre-school through 12th grade. The position oversees both Special Education and the Gifted and Talented Program.
“Part of my ambition is to see kids out in the community during the day, throughout the weekend, learning life skills, and developing their functional skills, and making a bigger impact on our community, and getting our name out there so that kids can be cherished and celebrated like they should.”
Atwood moves into the new role in early June, from her job at the Sleeping Giant School.
It was announced at a SEAC meeting this week, which is the Special Education Advisory Committee. The district is still searching for paraprofessionals. Full- and part-time openings are on the school district’s website.
KRISTEN ATWOOD LOOKS FORWARD TO NEW JOB AS ESL DIRECTOR IN DISTRICT
Krista Amatuzio has been named as the new Community Service Supervisor for the Steamboat Springs Police Department. She starts May 21.
In events this weekend…
The snow has melted and everything buried under the snow is out there, ready to be cleaned up. Routt County Clean-Up Day is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20. Routt County Environment Health is partnering with the City of Steamboat Springs to get it done. Meet in the Fireplace Room at Howelsen Hill Saturday morning. Or stop by the Environmental Health office at 136 6th Street, Suite 201, in advance to get a trash-pick-up bundle, which is three large organize trash bags, a reflective vest and disposable gloves. Reach out to Main Street Steamboat if you have any questions, at 970-367-7060.
Saturday, May 20, is the annual Highway Clean-up Day in Yampa. Meet at 9 a.m. at Crossan’s downtown to help clean up the highway. Wear smart shoes and gloves. Trash bags and safety vests will be provided. As many volunteers as possible are needed since they couldn’t do the highway cleanup last year because of the weather. Call Town Hall at 970-638-4511 if you have any questions.
A free community Shred Day is from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 20. It’s at Alpine Bank on Pine Grove Road near City Market and Walmart. There is a limit of four boxes per household or business. No folders with metal brackets but staples and paperclips are OK. Shred Day is free but donations to Yampa Valley Sustainability Council are appreciated.
It’s a Free Day Open House all day Saturday at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Center.
The Macaroni and Cheese Throwdown Bake-off is this Sunday afternoon. It’s an annual fundraising event for Young Tracks Preschool and Infant Care Center. It’s from 3-5 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center. All are invited. The cost is $10 per adult, and $5 for kids six years old and older, or $25 for a family of three or more. Reach out to Kim at Young Tracks for more information. 970-879-5790 or Kim@Youngtracks.com
Colorado Senator Dylan Roberts and Representative Meghan Lukens are hosting a post-legislative session Town Hall. It’s at 4 p.m. this Sunday in the Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room, which is on the 3d floor of the historic Routt County Courthouse. All are invited.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar.
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