By Shannon Lukens.
File photo.
The Santa House will be allowed on the lawn at the Routt County Courthouse, but only during an event. The Santa House cannot remain there when not it is not in use, as has happened in the past. That’s the clarification given by Routt County Commissioners on the policy, in a letter to the Main Street Steamboat Springs Board on Tuesday.
Routt County Commissioner Sonja Macys sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Main Street Steamboat Springs Tuesday, saying the use of Santa’s House has not been denied for the lawn of the Routt County Courthouse, as reported. An event application has not been submitted, so therefore, nothing has been denied.
Macys says the City of Steamboat Springs has expressed interest in having Santa’s House in the new Civic Plaza. City Council President Gail Garey confirmed that it is being discussed and explored.
Several showed up to the Routt County Commissioners meeting Tuesday for public comment on the issue.
More on the Story — A Santa House Solution is discussed and presented
Two sheep have been killed by a wolf or wolves in Rio Blanco County this month. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Chronic Gray Wolf Depredation page says the ewes were killed last Thursday and on Sunday, Oct. 9 and Oct. 12. An uncollared wolf that came over from the Copper Creek Pack in Grand County had been killing at least six head of sheep this summer in Rio Blanco County. Then CPW says a team tried to shoot the wolf in August, but they searched for six days and couldn’t find a carcass.
Is it the same wolf?
Travis Duncan with CPW writes on Tuesday, “It is believed these depredations are connected to an uncollared wolf based on an unconfirmed visual sighting of an uncollared canid and unconfirmed reports of a howl the night of Oct. 9 as well as a lack of GPS collar data in the area. CPW has no way of confirming if this is the Copper Creek yearling at this time. The only way to do this is with a biological sample.”
Confirmed Gray Wolf Depredation Information
More on the Story — Two more ewes killed in Rio Blanco County by a wolf or wolves
Today is a lockdown drill at Steamboat Springs High School. Each school in the district is required to conduct four lockdown drills each year and an evacuation/fire drill each month. Today is one of the lockdown drills at the high school. Families have been notified in the parent newsletter.
The Community Agriculture Alliance has received a $5000 microgrant from the Colorado Grain Chain. The Ag Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local food systems and supporting agriculture producers in Northwest Colorado.
The Bust of Steamboat is celebrating 25 years of Breast Cancer Awareness. The movement supports women in Routt and Moffat counties with mammograms, wigs, and support during treatment. Find out more and donate at TheBustofSteamboat.org
Avoid frozen pipes as the weather gets colder. The City of Steamboat Springs is sending a reminder to disconnect your garden hose, insulate your pipes, let faucets drip and keep a consistent temperature.
The rain Tuesday caused a delay in paving along Hwy 40 at Downhill Drive and Riverside Drive. It will be happening today, and then striping is happening the rest of the week. That’s just west of Steamboat Springs. Be aware of delays.
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners is taking part in a workshop with HR Director Rachel Bower today for a review of the employee health insurance plan.
Today is the deadline to submit a picture of your favorite pet for the 2026 Yampa Valley Community Pet Calendar for the Routt County Humane Society. Or you can honor a furry friend who has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Every submission receives a free copy of the final calendar.Submit your best pet picture
D&D Metal has plenty of pumpkins. Anyone who drops off metal to recycle can pick up a FREE pumpkin.
The Steamboat Springs High School Girls Flag Football team dominated in their first CHSAA state playoff game, beating Regis Groff 32-6 Tuesday night. The next state playoff game is at 2:15 p.m. this Saturday vs. Pomona, in Arvada.
CHSAA Flag Football 4A Bracket
The SoRoCo Girls Volleyball team has a home match tonight against Vail Christian.
The Ski & Sports Swap is coming up Oct. 25 at Howelsen Hill. Consignment Tags can be picked up now, in the office at Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club at the Lodge at Howelsen Hill.