By Shannon Lukens.

 

The woman who died in Sunday’s fatal head-on collision on Highway 40 west of Steamboat Springs Sunday was the pre-school director at Steamboat Montessori School. Emily Tintrup Dealy started there in 2021. The Head of School at Steamboat Montessori is Emily Barnhart.

“Emily Tintrup Dealy worked at Steamboat Montessori starting in 2021, first as a special education teacher, then as the Preschool Director. She had a deep passion for early education and was an early childhood special education specialist. In her role as our Preschool Director, she made wonderful connections with our youngest students every day. Emily was warm, gentle and thoughtful in her approach with every student, family and staff member. She was fiercely dedicated to implementing Universal Preschool at Steamboat Montessori and was excited to welcome the first families this fall. We will miss her greatly, and will work to honor her amazing contributions to our school every day.”

Barnhart says the school is working on a memorial fund for Emily Tintrup Dealy. They will be creating a garden in front of the school in her honor. Right now, there is a basket out front for anyone who would like to write a note for the family. Barnhart also says the school is providing crisis support to any family and staff who may need it.

Colorado State Patrol says they are continuing with the investigation of the fatal accident, but at this time, drugs and alcohol are not suspected nor is excessive speed. All three involved were wearing their seatbelts.

CSP says a 65-year-old man from Littleton was headed eastbound in a Ford F250, and crossed the center line and went into the westbound lane, causing the head-on collision. That Dodge Ram 1500 was driven by 36-year-old Michael Dealy, who suffered moderate injuries. His wife was the passenger in the truck who died at the scene.

STEAMBOAT MONTESSORI MOURNS LOSS OF PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR IN FATAL CRASH

 

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Big Agnes has purchased the 840 Yampa Street property for $4.15M. The City of Steamboat Springs will lease out the use of the fire department bays on Yampa Street until the new downtown fire station is completed. The building has been home to the outdoor gear company for the past three years.

BIG AGNES PURCHASES DOWNTOWN PROPERTY

 

Steamboat Springs City Council meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday. A proclamation is scheduled to recognize Sept. 20 as Arbor Day in Steamboat Springs. There will be a Brown Ranch Annexation Committee Progress Report, which is scheduled to go into Executive Session. Agenda 

The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee meets Wednesday, July 26. The issues to be discussed include a 46-acre regional park, public transit and cost share percentages for water, Highway 40 improvements, public safety and more. That meeting starts at 9 a.m. in Centennial Hall on 10^th Street, and also available via Zoom. Public Comment is at 11:30 a.m.

 

IMPACT 100 is hosting a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Yampa River Botanic Park. Ten non-profits will be presenting. IMPACT 100 members will vote on three finalists who will present again in the fall. The evening includes dinner and drinks but those who attend are being asked to consider a $100 dollar donation which goes into the pool of funding that is granted to local nonprofits. Event Invitation

Here are the non-profit semi-finalists.

• Brighter World Child Advocacy Center
• Community Agriculture Alliance
• Community Budget Center
• The Cycle Effect
• Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
• Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp
• Steamboat Reading
• Totally Tots
• Travis House
• Warhorse Ranch

Details about IMPACT 100

 

Moffat County School District is having a Surplus Yard Sale on Wednesday, July 26. It’s for extra furniture and materials the district no longer needs. It’s all free but donations will be accepted, but not required. School district employees get first dibs starting at 8 a.m. Gates open to the public at noon until 4 p.m. This includes shelves, desks, and tables, doors, chairs, and a lot more. The sale is at 998 Rose Street in Craig.

SURPLUS YARD SALE FROM MCSD IS JULY 26

 

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