By Shannon Lukens.
Tri-State’s Board of Directors has approved the 2025 budget and rates will not go up. The not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative will keep wholesale rates the same for members next year.
Press Release — Tri-State wholesale rate to members unchanged through 2025
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meets in Denver today. The commission will receive an update on staff training on wolf-livestock conflict in Oregon and Idaho and consider a wolf damage claim. You can watch via the CPW YouTube page.
The days are getting chillier so it’s time to prepare your house for winter heating to stay safe and conserve energy. Atmos Energy has some suggestions. Here’s Kurtis Paradiso with Atmos Energy.
“Inspecting your meter at your home, making sure that there’s no branches or any type of debris around the meter. Checking the vents in your home to make sure they’re not plugged. There’s a list if you visit our website at Atmos Energy .com”
Atmos also suggests include lowering your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you aren’t home. Reduce your shower time. Use the washer, dryer, and dishwasher only when fully loaded, and close your fireplace damper unless you’re using it, so warm air doesn’t escape from the chimney.
Atmos Energy also has rebates for high-efficiency natural gas appliances, energy-saving devices, and weatherization upgrades for Colorado customers.
You can also sign up for text alerts in case of extreme weather
More on the Story — Energy-saving tips to prepare for winter
The Colorado Rural Schools Alliance chose the Hayden School District Wednesday to host a statewide event. It was to honor this year’s Colorado Legislative Rural Schools Champion who is Colorado State Representative Meghan Lukens. The event was held at The Hayden Center.
This story was updated on Nov. 6, 2024, to add the name of the recipient of the award.
The First Impressions Candidates’ Forum is tonight. Hear the candidates discuss the issues of early childhood in this election. It starts at 5 p.m. at the Routt County Department of Human Services Community Room at 6th and Oak in Steamboat Springs.
A small section of the Yampa River at Fish Creek is closing Friday, Oct. 4, and will be closed through mid-November. It’s to protect the native Mountain Whitefish population during their annual spawn migration and concentration. The City of Steamboat Springs announced the closure in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
More on the Story — The Yampa River will be closed at Fish Creek through Nov. 15
Yampa River Botanic Park is having their annual Fall Bulb Benefit. Buy the bulbs now and they will be beautiful blooms in the spring. Visit the Trillium House in the back of the park between noon and 2 p.m. today or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.
Friday morning is the Fun Run for the kids at Sleeping Giant School.
Friday is also a celebration at Russell’s Auto to say thank you to past owners Phil and Terry and hello to new owners Leo, Ron, and Brian. Stop by 1850 Lincoln Ave. to say hello and enjoy some good BBQ.
It’s Homecoming Week for the Moffat County Bulldogs. Today is Spirit Day for the kids. The grand opening of the newly remodeled gym is tonight along with Lady Bulldog Volleyball and then a bonfire. All past and present Moffat County athletes are invited to the celebration tonight.
The SoRoCo Rams football team has a game tonight. They’re at home against Vail Christian. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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Editor’s Note: Colorado House Representative Meghan Lukens is the daughter of Steamboat Radio News Director Shannon Lukens. Any news coverage involving Rep. Lukens published by Steamboat Radio receives an additional level of review by station management.