By Shannon Lukens.

 

Some local airports, including Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden are receiving nearly $14 million in funding through the 2025 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program.

Some of the key projects in Northwest Colorado include:

• Walden-Jackson County Airport: $4,152,000 for runway reconstruction.

Here’s Aeronautics Division Director David Ulane.

“And that particular grant was remarkable because in our division’s 35-year-history, it is the biggest single airport grant we have ever awarded. So we’re happy to support that airport. It’s a very important part of rural Colorado up there in North Park and we want to make sure it’s well taken care of so we’re proud to partner with the county to make that happen.”

• Yampa Valley Regional Airport: $1,000,000 allocated for Taxiway B improvements.
• Meeker Airport: $450,000 for fuel farm installation.

The funds come from the Division of Aeronautics within the Colorado Department of Transportation.

More on the Story — Airports in Routt, Jackson, and Rio Blanco counties to receive grant money for improvements

 

The Colorado House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee has passed a bipartisan bill that addresses issues with Wolf Reintroduction. SB25-038 would keep personal information confidential when a producer files a wildlife damage compensation claim with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Right now, any rancher that files a claim could have their personal information disclosed under the Colorado Open Records Act. Here’s Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie.

“Given the political landscape surrounding wolf reintroduction in our state, we must ensure Coloradans can file wildlife compensation claims without fear of retaliation or trespassing on their property.” 

The vote was unanimous.

 

  

Yampa Valley Bank is celebrating 25 years in the Yampa Valley, with banks in Steamboat Springs and Craig. There was a birthday party last night. Here’s Yampa Valley Bank President PJ Wharton.

“We are so proud to have been embraced by the Yampa Valley. And our success is a direct result of the community. And we just love love love our 25 years in the Yampa Valley in Steamboat Springs and Craig.”

 

The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop today with representatives from the Maybell Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Craig City Council meets this afternoon. There is a council workshop on an Aquatics Center at 4:30 p.m. Presentations during the council meeting include the results of the City of Craig Salary Survey, and the Cedar Mountain Village North Expansion Project Site Plan. Museum of Northwest Colorado Director Dan Davis is asking for approval for just over $38K ($38,139.02) to digitize the Craig Daily Press from 1960 to 1982.

 

The FIS Para Snowboard World Cup is in Steamboat Springs, Feb. 25-27. Athletes will compete in Snowboard Cross, NorAm Cup races, and the U.S. Para Snowboard Championships.

 

Thirteen Winter Sports Club athletes are competing in the U18 National Alpine Championships, which start in Aspen today. (Feb. 25-March 3).

More on the Story — SSWSC to send 13 athletes to U18 National Championships

 

Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.

 

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