By Shannon Lukens.
Angelica Salinas has announced she is running for Routt County Commissioner in District 1. Salinas lives in Oak Creek. She is the Director of Membership and Community Engagement for the Steamboat Springs Chamber. District 1 is currently represented by Commissioner Tim Corrigan who has announced he will not seek re-election after serving three terms in office. Announcement
The Howelsen Skate Park in Steamboat closes Thursday so it can be removed, and a new skate park can be built. Ramps, rails, and decks will be installed in the fall. The new skate park should be finished by late October.
NEW SKATE PARK TO BE BUILT AT HOWELSEN HILL
Gretchen Van de Carr is retiring.
The Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is looking to hire a Chief Executive Officer for the non-profit, based in Steamboat Springs. RMYC engages over 800 young people each year through its programs in Colorado and Wyoming, and into Utah and South Dakota. The Board hopes to have the new CEO assume responsibilities on Jan. 22, 2024. Here is the link to apply
The Counseling Department at Steamboat Springs High School is having an Open House starting at 5 p.m. today. This is for any freshmen, or seniors who want to learn more about the college application process.
Steamboat Springs High School has an opportunity to build a new weight and fitness facility. The Booster Club is selling bricks to be installed at the entrance to Gardner Field, hopefully by Homecoming Weekend. Link to buy a brick
The Steamboat Springs High School Football team will be selling hot dogs and baked goods at Steamboat Ace Hardware from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday.
Wild Bunch Day at the Old Brown’s Park School in Moffat Countyis Saturday, Aug. 19. It starts at 10 a.m. until the “cows come home.” Award-winning author and historian Diana Allen Kouris will be there signing her books about Ann Bassett and Brown’s Park. There’s food, raffles, a bake sale, music and more. All proceeds go to the restoration and maintenance of the old school house, which is at 14305 Highway 318.
The Routt County Fair continues in Hayden. The Grand Champion Market Swine goes to Michelle Gray, who will be an 8th grader in Hayden.
“Winning is very exciting. You know you’re getting better and all. My pig, I think she is a very good pig, so I think she definitely deserved it.”
Michelle’s pig is named Beth, after Beth Dutton from the TV series Yellowstone. Beth is also the pig that will be kissed in the Kiss A Pig contest at the Junior Livestock Auction Saturday night. Vote now for your favorite to kiss the pig.
Brooke May got Grand Champion Reserve with her pig named MELO because it loves marshmallows. Brooke had another pig that finished in third place and that pig’s name is Donald. Brooke will be an 8th grader at North Routt Charter School.
BETH IS GRAND CHAMPION MARKET SWINE, OWNED BY MICHELLE GRAY
At the Routt County Fair today, it’s the Rabbit Show and Beef Show. Lloyd Warren is 6th generation ranching in Routt County. He’ll be showing his steer named Bubba.
“Beef has been one of the most important things in Routt County. It’s what the town of Steamboat Springs was based on. Our beef is 100% free range, grass fed. And it’s just like farm-to-table. We get grain from a dealer in Craig. And we take our steers right off the herd. And we bring them to the house and feed them on grain up until the day of the sale.”
Thursday night is the Draft Horse Competition and Bonfire. Friday is the Goat Show, Sheep Show, and the Demolition Derby, which is sold out.
A full schedule of the Routt County Fair is here. Routt County Fair 2023
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