By Shannon Lukens.
UPDATE at 9:40 Wednesday morning.
The name of the person who died last night in the three-vehicle crash on Highway 40 has been released. He is 38-year-old Daniel Sundar-Baker of Craig. Routt County Coroner Mitch Locke has notified his family and released his name this morning. Our condolences to his friends and family.
Slippery roads on Tuesday resulted in crashes and road closures throughout Northwest Colorado. There was one fatality west of Milner at Mile Post 118. There were three vehicles involved in that crash and all three drivers were from Craig, according to Colorado State Patrol. The Routt County Coroner is notifying the family.
Election results were still coming in late into the night. While results are unofficial, races were being called.
The Colorado House Majority Project confirmed early Meghan Lukens winning Colorado House District 26 over Nathan Butler of Craig. Lukens is the incumbent representing the district, which includes Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and most of Eagle County.
“I am thrilled to be re-elected. Thank you so much to the voters of House District 26. I’d like to express gratitude to all the people that live here. These are the communities that raised me. And I’m so excited to continue the hard work at the Colorado House of Representatives.”
Lukens is from Steamboat Springs.
Map – State Representative – District 26
For Routt County Commissioner in District 1, Angelica Salinas came out with an early lead over Brent Romick.
“I’m very happy with the early results that have come in. And I’m looking forward to seeing the final results. For now, I want to send a big thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this campaign, and to everyone who voted for me throughout this process. Thank you so much.”
Incumbent Tim Redmond had a large lead over Tracy Lawton for Routt County Commissioner in District 2.
Because of the road conditions last night, ballots from Hayden, Yampa, and Oak Creek were locked up at the respective Town Halls, and will be brought in Wednesday morning to be scanned and registered today. So there are still some votes outstanding.
In Moffat County, early results had incumbent commissioner Tony Bohrer with a substantial lead over Angela Boss.
“Yeah, I just want to thank everybody for coming out and voting. We had a huge turnout. I appreciate all the support. We will hear the final results here shortly.”
Incumbent Moffat County Commissioner Melody Villard ran unopposed. Votes are still being counted and verified.
In the town of Hayden, Ryan Banks ran unopposed as mayor for a two-year term.
For Hayden Town Council, five new council members were elected. Those top five late Tuesday night are:
- Danny Hayden
- Ryan Bell
- Camilla Haight
- Melinda Carlson
- Elaine Hicks
Matt Karzen ran unopposed for District Attorney in the 14th Judicial District.
Map — District Attorney – 14th Judicial District
Also re-elected and running unopposed was Routt County Court Judge Erin Wilson.
Map — Routt County Court Judge – Wilson
Joe Neguse won Congressional District 2.
The race with Adam Frisch and Jeff Hurd in District 3 was too close to call last night.
Lauren Boebert won Congressional District 4.
The Town Board of Yampa meets at 6 p.m. tonight. The 2025 Budget is on the agenda.
Learn about “Browns Park Haunted History” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. This is at the Valley Community Center in Baggs, Wyoming. It’s free and it includes dinner. Author and historian Charlie Wardle will be the speaker, sharing stories about outlaws and ranchers in Brown’s Park over the years. His book “Browns Park Haunted History” will be for sale for $23 a copy. For questions, call 307-383-6861.
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Soccer lost their playoff game Tuesday night.
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.