By Shannon Lukens.
Be aware of critical fire weather conditions across northeast Utah and northwest Colorado, according to the National Weather Service out of Grand Junction. That includes Moffat and Routt counties. Temperatures will be above normal today, with triple digit heat in some areas. Wind gusts could reach 35 miles per hour. Be aware of Red Flag Warnings being issued.
An estimate of over 1,600 people showed up on the lawn of the Historic Routt County Courthouse Saturday as part of a nationwide protest, called the NoKings Rally. Most had signs, and there were speakers in front of the courthouse. Many cars, trucks, and motorcycles drove by, honking in support, and in protest for the gathering. Video of Rally
The deadline for second half property tax payments is Monday, June 16. Payments must be postmarked or received in your county’s Treasurer’s Office by this date to avoid penalties. Important: If your mortgage company does not pay your property taxes, it’s your responsibility to make payment, either online, in person, in the 24-hour dropbox in front of the county courthouse, or mailed to the Treasurer’s office with it postmarked for today.
Payment Options for Routt County:
- Online: Pay online by credit card, debit card, or electronic check (no fee for e-checks).
- Mail: Send your payment to the Treasurer’s Office (must be postmarked on or before June 16).
- Drop Box: Use our secure 24-hour drop box at 522 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs.
- In Person: Visit our office during regular business hours.
Unsure if your taxes are paid? Visit your online tax account or call us at 970.870.5555
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Work on Downhill Drive on the west side of Steamboat Springs continues this week. Work is being done on the storm water culverts on the north side of Highway 40. Clearing and grubbing work continues on Riverside Drive. Prep work for sidewalks, curbs, and gutters continues on the southeast corner of the intersection. Traffic is reduced to 30 mph through the work zone.
In Craig, the water line on 10th Street between Rose Street and Legion Street is going to be replaced starting on Monday, June 16 with a target completion date, including paving of August 4. Sections of 10th Street will be closed at a time with detours in place. The contractor will notify affected residences.
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets with Roy Tipton with the Office of Development Services this morning regarding the Operating Agreement between Moffat County and State of Colorado Department of Public Safety/CO State Patrol for the Moffat County Public Safety Center.
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners has a work session this morning.
Historic Routt County has received a grant for $250,000 to restore the Maxwell Squire Building. That’s the building at 9th and Lincoln which was damaged when a car struck the front corner of the building in January. The Maxwell Squire Building was built in 1908. It became a drug store in 1920, and is the home of Lyons Drug on the main level. The next phase of restoration will start later this summer and take about six to eight months.
More on the Story — Historic Routt County receives $250K grant to fix Lyons Drug building
The Family Development Center has announced Cara Melland as the new director for the Discovery Learning Center preschool. Melland was most recently a Special Education Teacher at Steamboat Springs Middle School. She replaces Angela Shelton as director at Discovery, who is relocating to be closer to family.
More than 1,800 people voted and the new name of the new downhill trail on Emerald Mountain looks like it will be Highway to Hell. Steamboat Springs City Council will have the final vote of confirmation in July. Once all is approved, Highway to Hell will be officially added to the Emerald Mountain trail map. It’s 3.2 miles long with 27 berms, 27 rock drops, and about 20,000 square feet of rock armoring. It starts by the radio towers and takes riders along the ridgeline of the quarry before returning to the stables at Howelsen Hill.
More on the Story – The winning name of the new mountain bike trail on Emerald Mountain is Highway to Hell
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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