By Shannon Lukens.
Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett says Steamboat Springs Police is not arresting anyone right now regarding the lockdown incident at Steamboat Springs High School Friday afternoon.
“We never had a specific threat from this individual. At this time, we’re still undergoing the investigation. We’re going through some forensic information, but as of right now, nobody has been charged so there is going to be no information put out on any sort of a suspect because frankly there isn’t one.”
He said Steamboat Springs Police shut down the school Friday afternoon out of an abundance of caution after three anonymous Safe2Tell reports. A gun was never located at the school. The school district also says, “We want to stress that there was never an imminent threat to Steamboat Springs High School.”
The investigation continues. Chief Beckett asks that you reach out to Steamboat Springs Police if you have any information. Please contact the Steamboat Springs Police Department at 970-879-1144. Ask for Detective Lisa Eifling who is the School Resource Officer, or Sergeant Sam Silva.
More on the Story — SSPD Police Chief updates status of possible charges after SSHS lockdown
The Steamboat Springs School District has posted a letter to the community about the lockdown. Extra mental health staff will be available at the high school Monday morning along with counselors and social workers.
The Steamboat Springs School District Board of Education meets at 4:30 p.m. today. A discussion and possible action item of Amendment 80 is scheduled, which is “School Choice in K-12 Education.” Today’s meeting is at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Crack Seal treatment is happening on Highway 40, starting today, between the towns of Dinosaur near the western border of Moffat County east to Massadona. This is Mile Points 7 to 21. There will be single-lane, alternating traffic. Crack sealing will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through the end of October.
Money is still being raised by The Veterans Center for their $3 million renovation. The Dayton Foundation just donated $25,000. Their website says, “We help you help others.” Donate through ColoradoGives.org
Colorado Parks and Wildlife had a commission meeting last week in Denver. Agenda items included wolf updates, and they heard from ranchers and wolf advocates. Colorado Cattlemen and Middle Park Stockgrowers submitted a petition to the commission that had 26 ag producers statewide represented, including in Moffat and Routt counties. The petition asks the commission to not reintroduce more wolves this year until certain criteria is met. Here’s Tim Ritschard with Middle Park Stockgrowers.
“I just really hope the CPW commission takes up our petition so we can have a pause to figure out some of our stuff that’s going on before we have more wolves on the ground and we have the same issue again.”
Ritschard spoke to commissioners along with Doug Bruchez and Conway Farrell, who has lost at least 20 head of livestock in Grand County.
There is much more about this story and everything discussed, which also included black bears and cage-free chickens. The link is below.
More on the Story — CPW Commission hears wolf updates at meeting
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is hiring for its Agricultural Worker Services program. The two jobs available would help connect agricultural workers and employers with resources and services available to them. One job works with livestock producers, and the other with crop producers.
More on the Story — Ag Worker Services Program is hiring to help local producers
Tuesday morning is a meeting for the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners. One item on the agenda to discuss is opposition to Ballot Measure #127, which is the Prohibition of Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting.
A permit application review for the SBT GRVL ride is at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 8th, in the Commissioners hearing room in the historic Routt County Courthouse. Commissioners have suggested capping the ride at 1,800 riders, down from 3,000, and removing the competitive racing component of the event. SBT GRVL organizers say the race brings $5 million each summer to the local economy. AGENDA
Voting begins today for the board of Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Only eligible voters involved with the club can vote. One position is open and four people are running. They are Larry Byvik, Brian Harvey, Rob Prodan, and Willis Wodnik. Voting closes at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Who is eligible to vote in the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Board of Directors Election?
- 2024-2025 SSWSC Athlete Families: Up to two parents or guardians are allowed to vote in this election.
- 2024-2025 SSWSC Athletes: Over the age of 18 (turn 18 on or before October 7, 2024).
All eligible voters will receive a link to the ballot along with Voter ID information via email.
Registration is open if you want to decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees in Craig. This year’s theme is Christmas Movies. Email Info@CraigChamber.com for more information on participating. Or call 970-824-5689.
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