By Shannon Lukens.
New legislation has been introduced in Washington that would expand the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area in Routt National Forest, by 6,817 acres. The Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act was introduced by U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with Representative Joe Neguse.
The new legislation would protect wilderness habitats and wildlife and increase access to outdoor recreation.
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U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse has been elected the Assistant Democratic Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives for the remainder of the 118th Congress in Washington D.C. Neguse represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Routt County. He is only the second Coloradan in state history to serve as a senior member of House leadership.
In a statement following the election, Neguse said:
“Each and everyday I’m deeply honored and humbled to serve the people of the great state of Colorado, and I look forward to continuing to advocate on their behalf as Assistant Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. As a proud Westerner, I’m committed to ensuring that the people of Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain West have a seat at the table, and will work in my new role to ensure the voices of folks across our country and from every corner of the Democratic Caucus are elevated, included, and heard.”
“I am deeply grateful to my colleagues for electing me to serve in this position, and as Assistant Democratic Leader, I look forward to assisting Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, and Chairman Pete Aguilar as we continue to put People over Politics and deliver real results for the American people. Together, we will work shoulder to shoulder to cut through the chaos created by House Republicans and make good on our promises to the American people. Now, more than ever, we must build a future our communities can believe in.”
Molly Baker has withdrawn from running for Routt County Commissioner, in District 1. She says she will continue to serve on the board of Historic Routt County.
Ag Appreciation Week continues in the Yampa Valley. The Routt County Master Gardeners with the Routt County Extension Office made a breakfast for ag producers and guests Wednesday morning. The event was hosted by the Community Agriculture Alliance. Michele Meyer is the executive director. She says it is important to recognize the hard work that agriculture brings on a day-to-day basis.
“Today, agriculture feeds us, clothes us, and if we think about the future of agriculture in this valley, it’s not only is going to keep us looking the way it is, it has great environmental impacts, and it’s our future for our youth as well. So it’s the past, it’s the present, it’s the future, it’s our heritage, It’s all of it, for agriculture.”
The Community Ag Alliance Market is at 743 Oak Street. Over 60 local farmers, ranchers, and local food producers from the Yampa Valley provide products such as beef, pork, lamb, poultry, honey, eggs, seasonal vegies, cheeses, and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Ag Alliance Capital Campaign
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Billy Kidd is being honored tonight with a special evening, presented by the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Colorado Snowsports Museum. Billy will be at Olympian Hall at 5:15 p.m. He will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Billy Kidd and Jimmie Heuga becoming the first American men to win Olympic medals in Alpine Skiing, when the won the silver and bronze respectively in the slalom. And Billy Kidd’s new Hall of Fame tribute video will be presented. He’ll receive a special award to recognize his lifetime of leadership and dedication to the sport of skiing, the State of Colorado, the community of Steamboat Springs, and Steamboat Resort. Tickets are $20.
Shrek, the Musical, takes the stage at Steamboat Springs High School Thursday through Saturday. Junior Jeremiah MacGray is Shrek.
Ruby Frank is Princess Fiona, Sienna Lichtenfeld is Donkey, and Rowan Tolstedt is Lord Farquaad. Thirty-one students are in the performance with 12 on the tech crew.
Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (March 21-23), with a special 1:30 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday.
Get your tickets online through SteamboatSchools.net. All proceeds go to benefit the drama program at Steamboat Springs High School.
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Paramount + is in Steamboat Springs, presenting “The Lodge.” It features displays and activation spaces of some of their best entertainment, like Star Trek, Discovery, Survivor, also, Dora, Spongebob, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s near Slopeside Grill in Ski Time Square at the base of the ski area. It’s free but it is suggested you get a ticket and that link is on our website. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
This year’s The Lodge includes:
KNUCKLES
Step straight into the cosmic world of Knuckles and visit the Neon Nightz bowling alley. Guests of all ages can don a pair of the character’s iconic white gloves and take their turn at bowling down the glow in the dark alley, even earning a themed prize for their efforts.
SURVIVOR
Welcome to The Lodge Confessional, where guests will have the opportunity to share their own thoughts, strategies and personal experience in a private video confessional – Survivor style.
PARAMOUNT PRESENTS THEATER
“Paramount Presents” is not just a theater; it’s a living tribute to the art of filmmaking. The immersive experience will honor the legacy of Paramount Pictures, inviting attendees to relive the magic of the silver screen in a setting where every detail is crafted to transport them to the golden age of cinema. The past and present will collide in a symphony of cinematic splendor. The heart of “Paramount Presents” unveils itself in a breathtaking display with iconic props and a film reel, paying homage to the daring and thrilling spirit of movies and inviting passersby to imagine the exhilarating scenes that unfolded on the big screen.
CBS SPORTS ‘FANATIC FIZZ BAR’
Sports fans and true ‘fanatics’ will be able to explore the splendor of the CBS Sports streaming portfolio in The Lodge’s Fanatic Fizz Bar. Guests can play games while they sip on an Azalea cocktail (the unofficial drink of The Masters) and explore professional-grade locker displays, merched out with their favorite authentic jerseys, cleats, balls and team paraphernalia.
NICKELODEON’S ‘FROSTY NICK ZONE’
Designed as a winterized fort filled with fan-favorite characters, interactive touchpoints, photo ops and more, every corner of The Lodge’s Frosty Nick Zone provides another Nick-filled surprise. Guests can take a photo with Dora and others in the orange gondola as they “soar” above the peak, enter a slime portal as they adventure through the structure, hang at the lockers with the iconic Ninja Turtles from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or even take a seat in the life-sized Krusty Krab boat from SpongeBob SquarePants for a unique selfie moment.
The STAND group, which is “Steamboat Team to Disrupt Antisemitism and Discrimination” is having an art contest for middle school and high school students. The theme is “Routt won’t STAND for hate.” Submit your art by 5 p.m. Friday, March 22 to StandSteamboat@Gmail.com
There is a special art show on display at the Center of Craig, 601 Yampa Ave. It’s called Cherish the Little Things, and it features artwork from local preschool through high school students in the Craig community. It’s presented by Connections 4 Kids, and on display through Saturday. Hours are 3-7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23.
The Moffat County Girls Soccer team hosts Vail Mountain at 4 p.m. tonight.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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