By Shannon Lukens.
The first Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Steamboat Springs is now available for public review. Over two years of meetings and open houses have been conducted to come up with the new guidelines. Caitlin Berube-Smith is the Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Steamboat Springs. She says it’s the first time there has been a plan, and it will guide all policies and processes for the program for the future.
“Historic preservation and the preservation of the stories and the people, not just our built environment, but our natural landscapes around us, that’s what helps us grow responsibly as a community while honoring our heritage.”
You can review the new guidelines online and share your thoughts on a feedback form through this Sunday. Input will be added at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Oct. 13, and then the City Council meeting on Oct. 21.
- Historic Preservation Plan
- Historic Design Guidelines
- Fill Out The Community Feedback Form
- Learn More About The Historic Preservation Plan
The development of the Historic Preservation Plan and associated community engagement opportunities is funded in part by grants from the State Historical Fund and the Certified Local Government program.
More on the Story — The new Historic Preservation Plan is up for review before being finalized
Current Colorado State Representative Meghan Lukens has announced she is running for re-election for Colorado House District 26. Lukens is from Steamboat Springs and represents Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties, along with part of Eagle County.
Today is Walk & Roll to School Day. It’s an annual event that shows the safer routes for walking and cycling in the community. The day is to promote safety and educate students on trail etiquette and the rules of the road. The day is brought to you by Steamboat Police and the City of Steamboat Springs, Routt County Riders, and the Steamboat Springs School District.
Today and tomorrow are free application days, where all public Colorado college and universities and five private colleges, waive their application fees. That means those residents of Colorado applying to those colleges can apply for free through tomorrow. Link to apply
The Board of Directors for the Yampa Valley Housing Authority meets at noon Thursday, in the Community Room of the Routt County Department of Human Services building at 6th and Oak.
Thinking ahead to this Saturday… GroupGives of the Yampa Valley is coordinating their annual Coat Drive. They’re collecting “like new” winter coats for LiftUp, which will later be distributed to those who need some extra winter warmth. Look for GroupGives vans in the parking lot at Natural Grocers, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 11. Drop off bins are also available for coats right now at The Group Real Estate offices at 509 Lincoln Avenue.
It is Homecoming Week for the SoRoCo Rams. There is a Pep Rally at 3:30 p.m.
The Chili Cookoff at SoRoCo High School is at 6 pm. Wednesday, Oct. 8. It’s $5 per person to try green chili, red chili, and specialty chili. Information to sign up is on our website. Then Macho Volleyball is at 7 p.m. tonight.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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