By Shannon Lukens.
Two women were hit in the crosswalk today at 7th and Lincoln. One went to the hospital in an ambulance. Steamboat Springs Police Sgt. Evan Noble says a pickup truck was turning left onto Lincoln, heading south on 7th. The driver is a 51-year-old male from South Routt County. Sgt. Noble says he was cited for Careless Driving that caused Injury. Sgt. Noble also sends a reminder for drivers to always look carefully for pedestrians before driving through crosswalks.
Holt Lemaster is being sentenced in Routt County District Court this morning. The 18-year-old pled guilty to 1st Degree Assault for an alleged knife attack on a local pre-school teacher in April of 2024, when she was house-sitting for a family during Spring Break. Lemaster was 16 at the time.
Today (Friday, Dec. 5) 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 South Routt Education Endowment Fund has received a $75,000 anonymous donation. The South Routt School District serves many communities including Stagecoach, Oak Creek, Phippsburg, Yampa, Toponas and the surrounding areas. The goal of the endowment fund is $1 million, and it is now at $640,000.
“This is absolutely amazing! To our anonymous donor, please know that your selflessness and commitment to education are profoundly appreciated,” says Peggy Barnes, volunteer fundraising team member who taught for many years in the South Routt School District.
The South Routt Education Endowment is a fund of the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. Donations are tax-deductible and still being accepted at yvcf.org/funds/south-routt-education-endowment-fund/
Colorado Northwestern Community College has announced new leadership. Anya Peterson Frey is Vice President for Business Services. Laura Dulgar is Vice President for Student Services. They start Dec. 8.
Thursday was the Yampa Valley Gives Rally on the snowy courthouse lawn, hosted by Yampa Valley Community Foundation. Routt County nonprofits were in attendance and getting ready for Yampa Valley Gives Day this Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Happening this weekend, starting today…
Dance Showcase is at Steamboat Springs High School, with shows at 6:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Dec. 4-6.
Today is First Friday Art Walk at galleries throughout downtown Steamboat Springs, and the Depot Art Center. This is a free, self-guided tour, from 5-8 p.m. tonight. Don’t forget to stop in at the newly renovated Veterans Center and see the art there, too. A full list of galleries is at SteamboatCreates.org
Steamboat Springs Artwalk Venues & First Friday Artwalk
The Holiday Artisan Market is Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6, at the Moffat County Pavilion in Craig. It’s the 15th year for the annual event, presented by Yampa Valley Artisans. Hours are 3-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.
Finding Christmas: Home for the Holidays at Strings Music Pavilion, is at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, with a special 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 5-6. Get your tickets today at Steamboatsymphony.org
Saturday is opening day for Howelsen Hill, after that opening day was delayed for a week. Ski Free Sunday is Sunday at Howelsen Hill.
Kids 12 and under ski free at Steamboat Resort, the week of Dec. 6-12. No adult purchase necessary. There’s also a 50% discount on kids’ group lessons and equipment rentals.
Santa Claus will be at his Santa House in Civic Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Civic Plaza is on 10th Street between Lincoln and Oak, next to the Steamboat Springs Fire Station. If you’re waiting to see Santa, you can also stop by the Veterans Center at 924 Lincoln Ave. They’ll be open with treats and hot cocoa.
Holidays in the Rockies is at the Depot Art Center on the next three Saturdays. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a holiday tradition with artist vendors featuring fine art, handmade goods, crafts, food items and unique gifts.
Holidays in the Rockies from Steamboat Creates
Celebrate the Hayden community on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Hayden Holiday Market is back for another fun Saturday. It is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hayden Center.Reserve a Vendor Spot
The Hayden Holiday Stroll is from 1-3 p.m. on that Saturday, between the Granary and the Hayden Heritage Museum. Enjoy wagon rides, cookie decorating and chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
To volunteer, please email: info@HaydenGranary.org OrSign-up HERE.
Craig Christian Church is having a Christmas Bazaar and Bake sale, hosted by the Ladies Mite Society. It is a missions fundraiser. Enjoy fresh warm cinnamon rolls and coffee. The Christmas Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way.
SUNDAY…
The Welcome to Winter Party is from 3-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Howelsen Hill Lodge, sponsored by the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club. Enjoy arts and crafts, outdoor winter fun with SSWSC athletes, a winter gift market, a free community dinner, fire pits, s’mores, hot cocoa and happy music.
The 17th Annual Holiday Tree Festival in Hayden is Sunday afternoon in the Exhibit Hall at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 1 p.m. Sunday and the auction begins at 1:30 p.m. It’s a fundraiser for many local nonprofits.
In sports…
The defending state champion Steamboat Sailors Boys Hockey Team has an away game at 4:30 p.m. today against Caprock at the River City SportPlex in Grand Junction.
SoRoCo High School is hosting a wrestling this weekend with dual matches on Friday and a tournament on Saturday, with 14 boys teams and 13 girls teams competing. The new Steamboat Sailors girls wrestling team will be there Saturday.
The Moffat County Girls Wrestling Team is off to Greeley West today and the Bulldog Boys are in Grand Junction.
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Basketball Team is at a tournament in Montrose. The Girls Basketball team is at a tournament at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale.
The SoRoCo and Hayden Girls basketball teams are at a tournament in Meeker. The Hayden Boys are at a tournament in Utah.
The Lady Bulldogs host Aspen this evening.
Join Steamboat Radio’s Brian Harvey at Central Park Liquor, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 for the 39th Annual “Thank You Steamboat” Sale. There will be distributor giveaways, like hats, t-shirts, and more. And you can save big with CPL’s best deals of the year on wine, liquor, and beer, on Friday AND Saturday. Don’t miss the fun and BIG savings this Friday with Steamboat Radio and Central Park Liquor in Central Park Plaza.
The Annual KRAI Holiday Drive is Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the west end of Centennial Mall in Craig. We’ll be outside collecting donations for four local nonprofits: Christmas 4 Kids, Christmas for Seniors, the Humane Society of Moffat County and Interfaith Food Bank. 100 % of all donations stay in Moffat County. More information on everything needed is at KRAIradio.com
Checks for financial donations can be written to United Way of the Yampa Valley.
Also, thank you to Memorial Regional Health and Bank of Colorado for sponsoring this year’s Holiday Drive.
All donations go to four Moffat County non-profits:
- Christmas for Kids: New unwrapped toys and bikes for kids: Remote control cars and trucks, Legos, baby dolls, baby toys, frozen toys, craft kits, sleds, Minecraft, art kits, basketballs, footballs, Nerf guns, toy tool sets, board games, Hot Wheels race tracks, bikes, sleds.
- New Unwrapped Gifts for Seniors: Gift cards to City Market and Walmart ($25 each), blankets, slippers, crosswords puzzle books, books (western, mystery, local history), twin comforters, soft big blankets, sweatpants and sweatshirts, pajamas, art supplies, knitting and crocheting supplies.
- Interfaith Food Bank: Non-perishable foods are needed PLEASE CHECK DATES. Examples: Breakfast cereals (like Corn Flakes or Raisin Bran), Pancake mix and syrup, jelly, canned soup, boxed mac and cheese, canned tuna, canned fruit (peaches or pears), canned vegetables, canned pork and beans, canned spaghetti sauces, spaghetti, saltine crackers, ramen noodles.
- Humane Society of Moffat County: They are in need of cat and dog food. Please and thank you.
27th Annual KRAI & 55 Country Holiday Drive
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