By Shannon Lukens.
The storm that has hit Colorado is causing problems at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. Eight of the 13 inbound flights on Wednesday had to divert to Denver, and then seven of those eight flights were canceled. 884 passengers that were supposed to arrive in Hayden didn’t make it. And 877 departing passengers couldn’t get out. Weather is expected to be just as challenging today.
Expect snow and very windy weather today with this storm. Steamboat Resort says wind gusts from 45 to 85 miles per hour will have impacts on operations and lift closures. Sunset Happy Hour tonight will be at Timber & Torch. The Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series for tonight has also been postponed because of the weather.
Renewals for the Ikon Pass for the upcoming season go on sale today. Purchase now for the early-bird discounted prices. The Ikon Base Pass is $819 if you renew early. That is the one that has blackout dates. The regular Ikon Pass will be $1,149 for the early renewal price without any blackout dates. There is also a four-day pass available, but it also has blackout dates. Ikon Pass Details
From Craig, the Moffat County Fair will have a Demolition Derby this year. It is the first annual, scheduled for Friday night, Aug. 9 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig. Moffat County Fair Board President Call Camblin says a contractor has been hired out of Rifle to put on the event.
“It seems like everybody is really excited about it and we’re still working out the details for sure, but it sounds like quite a few people are very interested in putting cars in here and hopefully we’ll get a good amount of attendance that day, too.”
There will also be a free community concert after the Demolition Derby.
Pre-sale tickets will be available soon through www.MoffatCountyFair.com Pre-Sale tickets are $20. Tickets on the day of the event are $30. Kids seven and under are free.
The Fair Board is also looking for sponsors of the event. Contact: 970-824-9180 or jgoodnow@moffatcounty.net
Events at the 2024 Moffat County Fair
The Routt County Fair will not be having a Demolition Derby this year.
More on the Story — MOFFAT COUNTY FAIR TO HOST A DEMOLITION DERBY, AUG. 9
Routt County Humane Society says financial assistance is available to all residents in Northwest Colorado who are making less than $60K a year, to help with veterinary expenses. Reach out to the Routt County Humane Society Wellness Clinic for more. 970-457-8002.
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday. Don’t press your luck and drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Colorado State Patrol says St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest holiday for crashes caused by people driving impaired. Last year, CSP troopers investigated 1,944 crashes involving impaired drivers on a single day.
Happening today…
The Town of Oak Creek meets at 6 p.m. tonight. The Town Board plans to convene into Executive Session to discuss possible negotiations with the Oak Creek Police Department.
The VFW/American Legion meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
The community theater production of “School of Rock” opens at Perry Mansfield tonight, with shows Friday and Saturday as well. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 in the Julie Harris Theater on the Perry-Mansfield campus. Tickets are on sale at Perry-Mansfield.org.
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The 3rd annual Youth Storytelling Slam is at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14. It is organized by the Colorado New Play Festival and the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado. Steamboat’s young storytellers share their creative works with live readings by professional actors. The event is free in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library. For more information, contact 970-879-4335 or visit cnpfsteamboat.org.
Seven skiers from Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club are competing in Vail through the weekend. The seven have qualified for the U16 Rocky Central Championships. They are: Logan Grosdidier, Caley Goforth, Bella Fisher, Rewani Shrestha, Matthew Kafka, Schuyler Biglow, and Koda Kiser.
SSWSC SENDS SEVEN SKIERS TO U16 ROCKY CENTRAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK
Today is Pi Day, as in the mathematical equation. Mike Diemer down at Johnny B. Good’s says he has 30 pies to celebrate so stop in and say hello and celebrate Pi Day.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.