By Shannon Lukens.
This afternoon is sentencing for Jessica Stahl, in Douglas County. She is the woman found guilty of Vehicular Homicide DUI, and other charges, in the death of 25-year-old Lacey Lewis of Steamboat Springs last summer. We’ll let you know.
Here is the link to watch the sentencing hearing in Judge Patricia Herron’s courtroom, in Douglas County, in the 18th Judicial District. There is a QR Code to watch, or you can click on JOIN MEETING.
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The bridge at Fish Creek Falls is now open but it will cost $1 million to do the repairs that are needed. Here’s Aaron Voos with the U.S. Forest Service.
“It’s just a combination of the age of the bridge, the erosion at that abutment which is caused by the flows and the water. It’s not one particular thing. It’s just something that occurred over time.”
The bridge was closed this winter because of heavy snowpack and avalanche danger on the trail. It stayed closed due to high runoff and structural concerns in the spring, up until a few weeks ago. Now, there are sandbags along the base of the bridge, and signs that say only four people are allowed on the bridge at a time.
The US Forest Service is working on getting the $1 million to fix the bridge in the fall. If they can’t, it will be temporarily closed again in the spring.
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The Yampa Valley Hot Air Balloon Rodeo is in Steamboat Springs this weekend. Here is David Eichorn from Albuquerque, and the pilot of Western Spirit.
“The weather is supposed to be great this weekend. As you know, we’re at the mercy of the winds, and the winds have no mercy, but it’s looking good for this weekend and it should be a great show.”
No spectators are allowed at the launch site this year, so find a spot somewhere in the Yampa Valley to watch the balloons flying over. They’ll start lifting off on Saturday and Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m.
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There is also a Balloon Glow now scheduled for 8-9 p.m. Saturday night at the base of the ski area, when it gets dark, and it will be followed by Coca-Cola’s Movies on the Mountain is The Parent Trap. It’s all free.
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Then next weekend is the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig.
Friends of the Yampa is hosting a Clean-up Day for the Yampa River, in both Routt and Moffat counties on Saturday. Meet at Little Toots Park at 9 a.m. in Steamboat Springs Saturday, or at the boat ramp at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig at 10 a.m. Wear good shoes, gloves, and expect mosquitos.
Chelsie Holmes has been selected as Program Director for the new LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Center with Better Tomorrow. It’s a local nonprofit that is committed to empowering people and inspiring courage in the Yampa Valley. The group’s focus is on Communication and Outreach, Health Equity, and a Safe Community Space in coordination with Yampa Valley Pride.
Saturday is Scholarship Day at the Howler Alpine Slide for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. All proceeds on Saturday will benefit the Scholarship Fund for SSWSC athletes.
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The Hayden Granary Community Barn Dance is Saturday night, starting at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per kid at the door. Find out more at HaydenGranary.com
Piknik Theatre opens the summer season at 6 p.m. Sunday with a new musical called Patches. It’s free fun for the whole family at Yampa River Botanic Park.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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