By Shannon Lukens.
The Crosho Fire in South Routt County has burned over 2,200 acres as of Thursday night. Three zones are under evacuation orders. Others are on pre-evacuation. Maps are on our website.
South Routt Elementary in Yampa is being used as an Evacuation Center.
Watch Duty says the Crosho Fire is near the Crosho Lake Recreation area, 7.5 miles northwest of Yampa, in Routt, Rio Blanco, and Garfield counties.
The Routt County Extension Office is helping with animal evacuations, as is the Egeria Park Roping Club between Yampa and Toponas. If you need details, call Stacy Dilley at 970-819-9811.
Routt County Emergency Livestock Grazing Questionnaire If you need assistance completing this form, please call the extension office at 970-879-0825.
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Many who have been evacuated are staying at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden for the Routt County Fair, like they would normally do at the fair when kids are showing their animals. But this year, there is an extra edge because of the fire.
Kathryn Schlatter’s kids showed their cattle at the Beef Show Thursday.
“So, I think one of the most impactful things about this is once we saw the flames, the first thing that we went to was our livestock. And the livestock were up in the forest and the in holdings and around. And we started to push our cattle down to make sure they were safe and they had water and were away from the most impacted areas or could be impacted areas. And then after that, when the next day the fire grew, our first priority was getting the animals moved and livestock safe.
And then, next to the 4H animals and getting them to fair and then our personal belongings. But it’s so much more than just a home. It’s our businesses, our multi-generational legacy that’s been built and our productive crops and it’s also our home. So, we are hopeful that in this situation, the resources that are there and will continue to protect, um, all of our amazing families in South Routt.”
She says it’s also their businesses, their homes, and the South Routt Legacy.
Taylor Clyncke is the Routt County Fair Royalty attendant. She and her sister are also showing their animals and their family has been evacuated from their home.
“The fire is only, like, a mile away from my house, so it’s a little scary. But we have a lot of friends helping us with our animals, as well as people offering to take us in.”
Next week, school starts in the South Routt School District. SoRoCo High School Principal Dave Grabowski brought some of the school counselors to the fair on Thursday.
“You know, so we’re out here supporting the kids because 4H and ag is a big part of our community. So we came out to check the kids. We have our counselors and Dean of Students out here, and we just want to see how everyone’s doing since we have the fire down outside of Oak Creek and towards Yampa. So we’re just here to show them support and let them know that we’re here if they need anything.”
Fox 31 — Disaster emergency declared for Crosho Fire as Routt County ranchers evacuate
Routt County is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, as is Moffat County.
Also this weekend, the Pagan Motorcycle Club has said they’ll be in Oak Creek through Sunday. The Routt County Sheriff’s Office confirms up to 700 people may attend. The Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement says they’ll be staffed accordingly to make sure everyone has fun and it is safe and peaceful. If there are any specific cares, concerns or questions please contact the Routt County Sheriff’s Office at 970-879-1090.
Mag Chloride applications begin in Oak Creek early Friday morning. Please remove vehicles from the roads.
Integrated Community is inviting everyone to join them for the first lap of the 24-Hour ‘Boat Cruise for Integrated Community, at 5 p.m. today, at their offices at 5th and Oak. Executive Director Jerry Hernandez says it’s to support the community after ICE raids in Steamboat Springs this week. You can walk or ride your bike on that first lap for free.
Video with Jerry Hernandez on the Welcome to Steamboat Lap
Aug. 12, 2025 — ICE Enforcement and Removal Operation Agents were in Steamboat Springs Tuesday
Teams can register and individuals can donate at: https://charity.pledgeit.org/24hourboatcruise For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, contact Jerry Hernandez at director@ciiccolorado.org.
Perry-Mansfield presents an Evening of Dance with guests Sidra Bell Dance NYC, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. More information is at Perry-Mansfield.org/Events, or call 970-879-7125.
Browns Park Wild Bunch Days starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 and runs “til the cows come home.” It’s at Old Brown’s Park School, 14305 Highway 318. Enjoy tacos and a bake sale, silent auctions, music and vendors. All proceeds to towards restoration and maintenance of the old school house. Cash only.
Lobsterfest, presented by the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs returns for its 6th year on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Bob Adams Airport. Enjoy lobster and cocktails, dancing to Chamberlin Birch, and a silent auction. This year’s beneficiary is REPS – Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide. The event is sold out, but you can get on the waiting list by going to SteamboatRotary.org
Stagecoach State Park is hosting a Chili Cookoff. It’s from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, on the Marina Deck at Stagecoach State Park. Volunteers are needed., Contact the park, if you can help.
From the Routt County Fair…
Brooke May won Grand Champion Steer at the fair Thursday.
“This is my steer named Slim. Let’s preface that he is not very slim, but I think he won because he is a super wide steer. He’s super nice over the top. And overall he has a great attitude and was a great champ with me.”
Kimberly Gray was Grand Champion Reserve.
Video of Brooke May winning Grand Champion Steer
The Routt County Fair today has activities all day including the Goat Show at 11 a.m. and the Sheep Show at 2 p.m. Saturday is the parade at 10 a.m. in Hayden and the Junior Livestock Auction at 4:30 p.m.