By Shannon Lukens.
Bond for Daniel Domin was increased by Judge Erin Wilson in court Tuesday because she said she was “significantly concerned about community safety.” The 39-year-old is accused of allegedly setting a neighbor’s pickup truck on fire on Dec. 22, in the area of the Sparta Plaza apartments near Whistler Road. Domin bonded out for the arson charges and was then charged with violating that bond. Law enforcement came to arrest Domin on Dec. 31, and had to use gas and then had to breach the unit where Domin was located, in order to get him in custody.
Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett testified at Tuesday’s bond hearing about what Domin was saying during the 2.5 hour standoff. He says Domin called it a training exercise for him to prepare for a “bigger event” with police officers in the future.
Domin’s original bond of $25,000 was increased to $500,000, with extra bonds set at $50,000 and $10,000 for other charges. There are stipulations if he bonds out, including not having any contact with anyone involved in the case, including the neighbor, and Domin is not allowed to go back to where he was living. Other cases with Domin include felony stalking in the summer of 2022, and alleged possession of a gun in Fruita, which violated bond conditions. He will be in court next on Jan. 9.
More Details: – BOND GOES UP TO $500K+ FOR DANIEL DOMIN IN ROUTT COUNTY COURT
Jerry Hernandez is the new executive director of Integrated Community. Hernandez starts Feb. 1, replacing Nelly Navarro who is moving from the area.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to lead an organization that is the pillar of support for immigrants in a community I cherish. The dedication of our team and the legacy of our previous leaders inspire me daily. As executive director, I am committed to advancing our mission of empowering immigrants, recognizing the profound trust and responsibility this role entails. Together, we will continue to make a meaningful impact in the community we serve.”
Hernandez has been with Integrated Community for five years, serving the Routt and Moffat County communities, helping immigrants and their families with offices in Steamboat Springs and Craig.
The big tent for Music Fest is going up in the upper Knoll Lot near the ski area, so spaces will be limited there through Jan. 15. The lower Knoll lot is also closed. The concerts are sold out, but there are some free concerts at the base area each afternoon, starting this Sunday through next Wednesday, Jan. 7-10.
D&D Metal Recycle on the west side of Steamboat Springs has re-opened after being relicensed by Routt County. D&D recycles appliances, hot water heaters, cars, aluminum, copper brass, metal roofing and microwaves. Refrigerators and small motors are free in January so they can start restocking the yard after being shut down. Anyone who donates metal this month is entered to win a quarter side of 4H beef.
D&D METAL RECYCLE WORKS TO GET PERMISSION TO REOPEN
D&D RECYCLES BARN BLOWN OVER FROM WIND
Pre-applications can be submitted through the end of the month for the fifth annual grant cycle for the Community Health Benefit Fund. It is offered by the UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center Foundation. Up to $315,000 dollars is available for current 501 (c) (3) organizations within Routt and Moffat counties. Funding areas this year are mental health, substance use disorders, and access to health care. Grant recipients will be notified in May.
It’s a boy! The first baby born at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in the new year is Noah Isauro Gonzalez. He was born at 4:35 p.m. on Jan. 1, weighing in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and 20 inches long. Noah’s proud parents are Kelsey Morford and Junior Gonzalez of Craig.
The first night of the Hitchens Brothers’ Wednesday Night Jump Series is tonight. Kids ages 8 to 13 will be trying out the Nordic Jumps at Howelsen Hill. Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coaches will be there to help. Skis only; no snowboards, and helmets are required. The jump series is on four Wednesdays in January and February and kids need to sign up by the night before.
Steamboat Sailors Hockey has the team headed to Mullen for a 2:30 p.m. game on Thursday, followed by two home games this weekend. The Sailors host Standley Lake at 5:30 p.m. Friday and then Kent Denver at 7 p.m. on Saturday and those two home games are at Howelsen Ice Arena.
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