By Shannon Lukens.
Expect what could be some heavy snow in the next couple of days. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Elkhead, Flat Tops, and Park Mountains, this morning, through 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Some forecasts are saying wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour in some areas, which will affect travel over high mountain passes and reduce visibility. The wind chill could be 25 below zero.
With the weather comes an Avalanche Watch. Colorado Avalanche Information Center says to expect very dangerous avalanche conditions Monday night through Wednesday morning. Video of CAIC’s High Resolution Weather Model
The two wolves that have reached Moffat County are wandering “dangerously close to Wyoming.” Eric Odell with Colorado Parks and Wildlife told The Coloradoan newspaper that CPW won’t take any action if the wolves move into Wyoming, where killing wolves is legal. Odell also said there is no plan to recapture the two wolves. They were two of ten released Dec. 18-22 in Grand and Summit counties, which have been tracked in Routt and now Moffat counties. The article goes on to say that Wyoming has refused to enter into an agreement with Colorado officials to capture those released wolves if they go into Wyoming. Odell also told The Colorodoan that there have been no reported livestock depredations from the wolves that were reintroduced.
Two Colorado wolves wandering close to Wyoming border, where killing them is legal
Miles Blumhardt
Hayden Police have received some cable gun safety locks from Project ChildSafe. Stop by the station during normal business hours if you’d like one.
Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday morning. Commissioners will consider appointing seats on the Area Council on Aging and Library Board of Trustees. Commissioners will discuss declaring Moffat County as a Non-Sanctuary County in response to immigration, and letting the Mayor of Denver know that. Chip McIntyre will report from the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office on the licensing and control of dogs in Moffat County. Nancy Merrill will ask commissioners to proclaim March 1-8 as Greater Sandhill Crane Week.
Routt County Commissioners also meet Tuesday morning. Agenda items include appointments of Bill Latoza, Caitlin Berube-Smith, and Andrew Cole to the Historic Preservation Board. The Routt County Noxious Weed Management Plan is on the agenda. The emergency repairs of the Routt County Detention Center are on the agenda. An inmate broke out some windows and doors at the jail and getting it repaired is critical to restoring normal operations at the Routt County Jail. The cost estimate from Johnson Glass is $30,742.00. Agenda
The Voter Service and Polling Center is open today. In Routt County, this is in the Community Room of the Health and Human Services building at 136 6th Street Steamboat. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this week, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. In Moffat County, it is in the new courthouse building at W. Victory Way. At the polling center, you can update your registration, obtain a replacement ballot, vote on a machine, or drop off your voted ballot.
All voters who vote at the polls must provide identification. If you are voting by mail for the first time, you may also need to provide a photocopy of your identification when you return your ballot.
Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Night. POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT.
Additional ballot drop-off locations for Routt County voters will be located at the Hayden Town Hall, Oak Creek Town Hall, Yampa Town Hall, and Clark Store during their regular business hours. There are also two secure drop boxes, open 24 hours and under video surveillance located in the alley behind the Historic Courthouse downtown Steamboat and the parking lot of the Sheriff’s office at 2025 Shield Dr.
- Town of Hayden Town Hall – 178 W Jefferson Ave Hayden
- Town of Oak Creek Town Hall- 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd Oak Creek
- Town of Yampa Town Hall- 101 Main St. Yampa
- Clark Store- 54175 RCR 129 Clark
In Moffat County, there is a 24-hour Election Drop Box at the East Entrance of the new courthouse building.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES FOR THE MARCH 5TH PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
The Upper Knoll Parking Lot is closed today through Thursday, March 7, to erect the WinterWonderGrass event area. The Lower Knoll Lot closes tomorrow. The resort will continue to offer free parking in the Meadows Lot and paid parking in the Gondola Square Parking Structure and the Northside Parking Lot (located between Slopeside and TBar). There is no overnight parking. Steamboat Springs Transit offers FREE bus transportation between the ski area transportation center, downtown and most condominium locations. The ski area also encourages carpooling, taking the bus, walking, or even biking to the mountain.
The Craig Branch of the Moffat County Library will be closed for carpet installation, Feb. 26-March 11. The outdoor drop will be open as usual to accept all returns as well as library staff will be available by phone to renew items.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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