By Shannon Lukens.

The Fourth of July Parade in Steamboat Springs is back on Lincoln Avenue this year. It had been moved to Yampa Street for a couple of years because of problems on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, when all traffic had to be re-routed, eventually through downtown Steamboat Springs. But now, city officials have decided the 120^th Annual Cowboys Roundup Days Fourth of July Parade should return to Lincoln Avenue. And if there is another closure along I-70, the parade could have to still be held on Yampa Street.

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association has announced their 2023 award winners.

They include:

• Landowner of the Year Award – Nottingham Land and Livestock, Craig, Colo.

• Outgoing President Recognition and Award – Philip Anderson, Walden, Colo.

• Public Service Award – Senator Dylan Roberts, Avon, Colo.
• Volunteers of the Year Award –Callie Hendrickson and Lenny Klinglesmith, Meeker, Colo.
• CCA Honorary Life Member – T. Wright Dickinson, Maybell, Colo.

Also, Moffat County High School graduate Carter Green received a $2000 scholarship from the Junior Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. Green will be attending Wyotech in Laramie in the fall.

COLORADO CATTLEMEN ANNOUNCE 2023 AWARD WINNERS

Morgan Yeiser has been elected as Colorado State 4H Vice President.

“I’m super excited to have this opportunity to help further all these 4-Hers and learn and grow with them and super grateful for all of our amazing 4-H volunteers, leaders, and members from all over Northwest Colorado that make it possible for 4-H to be such a big deal.”

Jason Heid takes Morgan’s place as District 9 4-H President. Both Heid and Yeiser will be seniors at Steamboat Springs High School.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS STUDENT NAMED COLORADO 4H VP

Pictured: Olivia Rossi, Cecilia Gregory, Makayla Iacovetto, and Emily Rossi. Coach is Rod Willie.

The Routt County 4-H Livestock Judging Team also had top finishes, one of which was first in Swine Judging. Here is how they finished:

• 1st overall for Swine
• 3rd overall for Sheep/Goats
• 4th overall in Reasons
• 5th Overall Team
• Emily Rossi was 9th overall and Olivia Rossi was 10^th overall

Routt County kids also had some top finishes at the 4-H State Robotics Competition, also at CSU. Jade Mathisen, Ben and Ryan Becker, and Eva Reynolds and Ian McLarney are all state champions in their respective divisions. Ben and Ryan Becker are also Grand Champions of the State Robotics Competition with a perfect score and fastest time overall.

4-H State Robotics Competition at CSU in Fort Collins June 22, 2023

• Jade Mathisen – 1st place (state champion) with a perfect score and fastest time in the Junior division
• Ben and Ryan Becker – 1st place (state champions) with a perfect score and fastest time in the Intermediate division
• Eva Reynolds and Ian McLarny – 1st place (state champions) with a perfect score and fastest time in the Senior division
• Reserve Champions — Eva Reynolds and Ian McLarney with a perfect score and second fastest time overall
• Grand Champions — Ben and Ryan Becker with a perfect score and fastest time overall

ROUTT COUNTY ROBOTICS TEAM TAKES TOP STATE FINISHES

Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday morning. A change of officers on the Yampa Valley Golf Course Board of Directors is on the agenda. Commissioners will also discuss a nomination letter for a seat on the Yampa Valley Regional Airport Commission.

A helicopter will be flying up on Steamboat Resort each day this week, as part of the Full Steam Ahead Phase III project. There will be impacts and delays for riding and hiking, but the multi-use trails should be available in the evening. Concrete will be flown up today along the lift line for the Mahogany Ridge Express towers. Tuesday through Friday, Doppelmayr is using a Chinook helicopter to fly up the Wild Blue Gondola Towers.

Impacts include: Four Points, Sunshine, Pete’s Wicked, Kathy’s Cutoff, Duster, Tenderfoot, Bull Whip, Upper Rawhide (lower remains closed), Elkhead, and Moonlight trails. Yoo Hoo Road may also have rolling closures.

The Steamboat Springs Balloon Rodeo returns on the last weekend of July. There will be 34 balloons. New this year is that spectators are not allowed at the launch site. Pick a nice spot in town or in the valley and watch the balloons floating over. Launch times are at 6:30 a.m. both that Saturday and Sunday.

Event organizers are looking for lodging for two or three nights for the visiting pilots. This can be local homeowners, second homeowners, hotels, condos, or townhomes. Lodging needs to be complimentary, including the cleaning.

Sponsorships are also needed for the Balloon Rodeo. There are three levels of sponsors.  Or reach out to Karen Beauvais with Coldwell Banker or Scott Flower, who are organizing the Balloon Rodeo. Karen Beauvais 970-846-8814 or KBeauvais@coldwellbanker.com

More Information: BALLOON RODEO RETURNS TO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, JULY 29-30

Katie Jacobs, the Human Resources Director with Steamboat Springs School District has been chosen as the 2023-2025 Western Area Director for the Colorado Association of School Personnel Administrators. Announcement from the Steamboat Springs School District

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