By Shannon Lukens.
A summons was issued to a driver for hitting a pedestrian Wednesday morning, in the 4-way stop at Walton Creek and Whistler Road. That pedestrian was taken to the hospital. The driver was charged with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Injury, and Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Marked Crosswalk.
Watch for sheep, sheepherders, and dogs if you’re in the area of where the Theos Swallow Fork Ranch is moving their herds this weekend. This would be Rio Blanco County Roads 6 and 8 west of Meeker on Saturday, and then the sheep herds will travel through Meeker onto Highway 64 headed to Powell Park on Sunday.
Facebook Post from Theos Swallow Fork Ranch
Livestock and poultry owners are being reminded to monitor their animals for symptoms of New World Screwworm Fly (NWS) and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The Colorado Department of Agriculture is sending information about cases detected in Mexico, close to the Texas border.
At the Colorado Cattlemen’s meeting in Steamboat Springs this summer Colin Woodall, the CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, warned about the New World Screwworm.
“This is a problem because if not treated, it could kill your cattle in seven to ten days and have a tremendous impact on your bottom line, so that’s why we’re watching, in order to protect ourselves from this pest.”
Veterinarians are being advised to contact the State Veterinarian’s office immediately if they suspect a case.
- Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
- CDA Screwworm webpage
- More on the Story — The State Veterinarian is urging livestock and poultry owners to watch for disease
Geothermal energy options are being explored at the base of Steamboat Resort. It’s for the Gondola Transit Center (GTC) to be redeveloped. The project is being done through a partnership with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority. The project will include a new transit center and pedestrian plaza with a new high-speed gondola from the Meadows parking Lot to the base area. A borehole was recently drilled on the Stampede Trail to help test the thermal capacity which will help determine the snowmelt system for the project. Project Manager Gates Gooding says they are studying whether a geothermal district at the base area would be possible, which would reduce building-related carbon emissions at the base area. Gooding says that would create a very meaningful reduction in carbon emissions for Routt County.
More on the Story — Geothermal Energy options are being explored for the base area of Steamboat Resort
The City of Steamboat Springs has been awarded $41,866.50 to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of installing a ground source loop thermal energy network to heat and cool municipal buildings. The money was announced through the Colorado Energy Office as part of $7.3 million in awards statewide through the third cycle of the Colorado Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering (GETCO).
The theme for next year’s Winter Carnival is “Dream Like a Champion.” Young artists 18 and under are invited to submit a drawing for the Winter Carnival Button, that matches the theme. It has to be a circle that fills an 8.5” x 11” piece of paper. The deadline is Nov. 9. This will be the 113th year for the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival.
- Google form to submit — 113th Winter Carnival Button Art Contest
- More on the Story – Drawings are being accepted for the 2026 Winter Carnival Button
The Northwest Colorado Research Roadshow is Friday, Oct. 17, complete with an inflatable colon tunnel. It’s to help teach about polyps and the importance of getting screened to find cancer early. The Research Roadshow is a free community event designed for older adults, to learn how to live well and age strong through research. Topics include mobility, healthy brain aging, cancer prevention, and research for veterans. There will also be activities. A light lunch is included. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Guests are encouraged to pre-register by visiting the Registration Link, scanning the QR code, or calling Jodi Waterhouse at 858.231.1423. Those who pre-register have a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Register for the Research Roadshow
The Steamboat Sailors Dance Team is hosting a Disney Character Tea Party from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 because there is no school that day. It is at Strawberry Park Elementary. Kids can dress up, learn a dance, do some crafts, and take pictures with their favorite characters. Donations are accepted to help the dance team with expenses for uniforms and for travel to CHSAA’s State Championship Competition.
Kids can:
- Take photos with characters like Buzz Lightyear, Elsa, Belle, Snow White, Moana, Mirabel, Rapunzel, and Tinkerbell
- Get creative at our craft corner – decorate a crown or sword, color, and enjoy face painting
- Visit our NEW Bippity Boppity Boutique for hair and makeup
- Learn a short dance from the High School Dance Team
- Enjoy a sweet Tea Party & Bake Sale
- Dress up as your favorite Disney character, princess, or break out the Halloween costumes!
Please note that this is a family event; an adult must accompany children.
The 42nd Annual Writers Conference presented by Steamboat Creates starts today. The reception is Friday night and the conference is Saturday at the Depot Art Center. More information
It’s Paint-n-Sip night at the Boys and Girls Club in Steamboat Springs. This is free for all Routt County highschoolers. There’s also a hot cocoa bar and prize drawings. This is in the Boys & Girls Club Gym from 7-10 p.m. Friday night, at 325 8th Street.
The Wyman Museum Pumpkin patch is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, just on the east side of Craig. Reach out to the museum if you would like to be a vendor.
The Diamond and Spurs Gala, presented by the Craig Rotary Club is Oct. 18. Those honored for this year’s Bill & Nancy Muldoon Humanitarian Award will be Monte Robertson and Tom Gilchrist. The event is at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
Saturday night is a piano concert from Beth Blaskovich at Alpenglow at the Granary in Hayden. Purchase Tickets here
Oak Creek and the South Routt Community presents Oaktoberfest, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in Main Street Town Park. It’s Oak Creek’s annual fall festival featuring family friendly fun. (Kids contests and games, bingo, a maze, pumpkin decorating, concessions, a beer garden, pong tournament, adult yard games, and a fall market.)
The U.S. Freeski Team has been announced. Riley Jacobs of Oak Creek has made the Halfpipe Women’s Pro Team. Cael McCarthy of Steamboat Springs is on the Men’s Rookie Team.
Press Release — 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Announced
The Moffat County Bulldogs and Steamboat Sailor Cross Country teams are hosting the SoRoCo Rams cross country team today for the Moffat County Invitational at Yampa Valley Golf Course.
Football tonight…
The Steamboat Sailors are off this weekend with a bye.
It’s Dads Night in Craig at the Moffat County Football game. The Bulldogs play Basalt at 7 p.m.
The SoRoCo football team hosts the Hayden Tigers at 7 p.m. tonight, in the big annual rivalry.
Saturday…
The Steamboat Springs High School Girls Flag Football team has their second playoff game at 2:15 Saturday vs. Pomona in Arvada.
CHSAA Flag Football 4A Bracket
The Sailors Boys Soccer team hosts Delta at 11 a.m. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM.
The Moffat County Girls Volleyball team has an away match tonight against Coal Ridge. The Sailors Volleyball team is in Glenwood Springs.
Thirty-two high school mountain bike riders from Steamboat Springs have qualified for the state championships, which are at CMC in Glenwood Springs this weekend.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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