By Shannon Lukens.
The U.S. Forest Service office in Steamboat Springs has closed. That office is at 925 Weiss Drive. Visitor information, such as maps, access locations, and recreation site status must be done online or on the phone, at 970-870-2299. The Forest Service office in Yampa is still available.
The U.S. Forest Service did announce that hours would be cut back, back in late December due to staffing.
The U.S. Forest Service has also announced they are hiring up to 50 temporary wildland firefighters for the upcoming fire year, in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Camping and Rental Reservations
Day-Use Passes (both single day and annual)
Dec. 26, 2025 — The US Forest Service Office in Steamboat Springs is cutting back hours of when it is open to the public
More on the Story — The US Forest Service office on Weiss Drive in Steamboat Springs has closed
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has hired a new deputy. Justin Ewing is an Animal and Livestock Conflict Investigator who will deal with any potential livestock animal conflicts and depredations, which includes wolves. Courtesy photo
The Steamboat Springs High School Drama Troupe presents their spring production of “Our Town.” It’s a Pulitzer Prize winning play that highlights small town life and what it means to be alive. Forty-five drama students are involved in the production. Quinn Skinner is the director.
“I think people should come and see the show because it’s a beautiful piece of the American life and everyday life and why it is beautiful and why it is important.”
Michael Vandevender plays Editor Webb.
“You should come see the play because it is a beautiful piece of artwork, and we also live in a small town. It’s relative and it’s lovely. Please come see it.”
Shows are at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (March 13, 14, and 15) with a special matinee at noon on Saturday. Tickets are available through the Steamboat Springs School District Website. https://www.steamboatschools.net/about-us/box-office e
More on the Story – “Our Town” is on the stage at SSHS, March 13-15
Fourth graders with the Sleeping Giant School in Steamboat Springs had a ski-a-thon Tuesday at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center. They were given gear and they raced around a track to raise money to fund micro loans through KIVA.org. Here are two students.
“We are donating money and sending micro loans so we can help people in need. Thanks. And what I like about this program is we’re helping more people than just a few and we can help communities.”
Video of the kids Nordic Skiing
The Community Budget Center in Craig is having a Hidden Treasures Silent Auction. You can bid online now through March 21, which is when there will be a Final Bidding Event from 5-7 p.m. on that Friday night. The Closing Mixer and Final Bidding Event is at the Craig Chamber of Commerce Building at 775 Yampa Ave. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Community Budget Center’s mission to assist local families in need.
Steamboat Rotary is offering scholarships for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. It is for an all-expenses paid six-day conference to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Apply before March 28 through SteamboatRotary.org Look for the RYLA link at the top. Or reach out to Dan Austin at 970-396-0868.
The Steamboat Sailors Girls Lacrosse team has a home game tonight, against Battle Mountain. That’s at 5:30 p.m. at Gardner Field.