By Shannon Lukens.
A new group has been formed called the Colorado State Legislative Rural Caucus. It’s a bi-partisan group, meaning both republicans and democrats, from the state Senate and House of Representatives. Senator Dylan Roberts is the Majority Caucus Chair and one of the four founding members out of the 17 on the committee that plans to “bridge the rural-urban divide through education and outreach.” All four corners of the state are represented including Northwest Colorado.
Two or more members of the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners and Natural Resources Director, Jeff Comstock, will meet with Congressman Jeff Hurd.
Colorado State Patrol is hiring emergency dispatchers for the Western Slope. Positions are open in the Regional Communication Center in Craig. No experience necessary, but you must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. The first open house is from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Centennial Mall. The second Open House is from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Colorado State Patrol Communications Center on West 1st Street in Craig.
Celebrate the Steamboat Snowboard Community with Olympians Taylor Gold, Cody Winters, Mick Dierdorff, and Alex Deibold and Support the Next Generation of Riders. They’ll all be at the Steamboat Social Club at 11th and Lincoln Ave. today at 5:30 p.m. It’s free and open to the public so bring your friends. There will be pizza and refreshments. Event Details:
- Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Steamboat Social Club – 1103 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Cost: Free (donations encouraged)
- Special Feature: Screening of Home Break 2 | A Pipe Dream, a Taylor Gold Project
- Food & Drinks: Pizza, cold beer, and refreshments.
- Come hang out, show your support, and enjoy an evening celebrating Steamboat’s snowboarding legacy! Visit the SSWSC WEBSITE and check out the events section for more information.
Today and Saturday (April 11-12) are Routt County Prom Closet Shopping Days. These are prom dresses that have been donated from members in the community that are being made available for any Routt County students who might be headed to prom. There is a link to sign up for a shopping time on the Community Calendar on our website. Link to Sign Up
The Community Health Fair at Memorial Regional Health in Craig is Saturday morning. Get low-cost blood tests and you can meet with medical professionals.
Wildhorse Cinema and Art is hosting a Super Smash Bros Video Game Tournament. It starts at 9 p.m. this Friday, April 11. The top three winners get free tickets to the movie of their choice. The event is free but spots are limited. Register now at WildhorseSteamboat.org
This weekend is loads of fun at Steamboat Resort. It is the 43rd year for the Cardboard Classic, from 11:30-1 p.m. on Saturday. The Pond Skim is from 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Then the “Final Showdown” is skiing on one more weekend, April 19-20.
This Saturday and Sunday is the Bud Light Rocks The Boat Free Concert Series at Steamboat Resort. The bands are Southern Avenue on Saturday and The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin on Sunday. They’ll be on the Steamboat stage for the free concert Saturday afternoon.
Dancing with the Stars is Saturday, April 12, at Strings Pavilion. It’s presented by The Steamboat Group Real Estate. Dancing with the stars is a benefit for CASA, which is Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.
The Steamboat Chamber is looking for vendors for the Steamboat Marathon Expo and Finish Line. The event is June 1 this year. Find at more at SteamboatMarathon.com Questions: Email Alex Weissner at marathon@steamboatchamber.com or call 480.518.6624. Vendor Application
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is hiring high school interns for this summer. Apply by this Friday.
Cherish the Little Things features artwork from local kids in preschool through high school. Stop by the Center of Craig at 601 Yampa Ave., between noon and 6 p.m. today or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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