By Shannon Lukens.
Routt County has submitted three applications for funding from Congressionally Directed Spending. Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper will review the requests and individually submit them to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
The three projects are:
- $3.4 million to support the Yampa Valley Regional Airport Expansion
- $3 million for a safe crossing at Brandon Circle on Hwy 40
- $2 million for radio replacement for Routt County Communications
Awards will be announced in spring of next year.
More on the Story — Routt County asks for federal funding for three projects
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs has announced the First Cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program, which supports Housing, Infrastructure, and Climate Resilience. One of the largest awards is to Grand County, which received $1,842,870 for a new EMS Headquarters and Resiliency Hub. It’s for Phase One of the project. Other awards are to Craig Water and the 10th Street Water Line replacement, Rangely Wastewater Treatment, Yampa Fire Protection, Steamboat Springs Childcare and Workforce Housing Construction documents, and the Kremmling Sanitation District Wastewater system improvements.
- 25-002: Craig Raw Water Control Valve – $ 50,000
- 25-009: Rangely Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Upgrade – $ 68,400
- 25-012: Yampa Fire Protection Dist. Feasibility & Facility Study – $ 85,000
- 25-024: Steamboat Springs Childcare & Workforce Housing Construction Documents – $ 124,000
- 25-038 Craig 10th Street Water Line Replacement $554,760
- 25-043 Rangely Middle Zone Tank Recoating $345,000
- 25-053 Kremmling Sanitation District Wastewater System Improvements $451,675
- 25-058 Jackson County Airport Runway Reconstruction $1,000,000
- 25-059 Routt County Regional Airport Taxiway B Construction $800,000
- 25-087 CRC Grand County EMS Headquarters and Resiliency Hub Phase 1 $1,842,870
The EIAF program assists political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds are derived from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state’s share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally owned land.
The current application cycle (25-07) of the EIAF grant is open through April 1, 2025. Applications are accepted for Tier I projects (up to $200,000) and Tier II projects ($200,001 to $1,000,000). Applicants must contact their Regional Manager prior to applying.
Yampa Valley Community Foundation is taking nominations for Philanthropist of the Year. This is for an individual, business, or youth who exhibits charitable giving, insightful leadership, volunteerism, and leading y example. Nominations are open until May 1 through the YVCF website.Nomination Link
Reminder for Moffat and Rio Blanco Senior Citizens. Medicare’s General Enrollment Period for Part B ends Monday, March 31. You can switch plans or transfer to original Medicare. For free help with enrollment, call the Medicare SHIP Counselors at 970-819-6401.
Registration is open for new students in the Steamboat Springs School District for the upcoming school year. This includes preschool registration. Information is at: steamboatschools.net/enrollment/2025-2026
Be prepared to upload:
- Your child’s birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Current proof of residence (utility bill, property tax bill, or lease/rental agreement
Enrollment is also open at North Routt Charter School. Visit NorthRouttCharter.org for more information. Enrollment Link
The Career & Technical Education Program at Steamboat Springs High School is a national initiative that brings career awareness to students at the high school. Staff for the CTE program recently gave a tour of the programs, which focus on hands-on studying, internships, and developing workforce skills for after high school. Kirsten Brendtro is the CTE coordinator.
“Our students are getting opportunities to explore careers and really figure out what they want to do when they leave Steamboat Springs High School. They’re getting opportunities to try careers and really develop hands-on opportunities with the community, and work-based opportunities, as well as what we do through our pathways. We offer a myriad of different choices for students and they can pick what they want to do. They can do multiple pathways and really get some hands-on experience in the field that they’re interested in.”
The programs include business, media and technology, construction trades, engineering, health science, biotechnology, outdoor recreation leadership, natural resources and education. Students can also earn college credits at CMC and different certifications.
The CTE program offers work-based learning and works with local groups and businesses to get the students involved and do internships.
- CTE Slideshow
- Complete Pathways and Course Descriptions
- More on the Story – SSHS offers Career & Technical Education Program for career awareness
REPS presents Bowling Against Bullying. It’s from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Snow Bowl Steamboat. This event raises funds for REPS’ impactful Youth Programs, including the Youth Ambassador Program, Hope Squad, High School Education, and It Takes Courage. These programs promote mental health awareness and empower our youth with the tools to instill courage and inspire growth of empathetic communities. Information to reserve a lane is on the Community Calendar on our website, or at NWCOSuicidePrevention.com
The group “Steamboat Kids & Phones” is hosting a free talk with insights on teen mental health. Shaney Andler is the author of Back Pocket: Tools for Teens Struggling with their Mental Health. The book can be found locally at Off the Beaten Path. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in Library Hall at the library. If you get there early, there will be some other experts there to help with hands-on phone support and police officers (Lisa Eifling and Patty Oakland) there who can help learn more about apps and social media.
The Steamboat Sailor Girls Soccer team had their first win of the season last night, a shut out over Summit County.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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