By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
A gray wolf died last week in South Routt County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it is the three-year-old breeding male in the King Mountain Pack. It was being collared by CPW and that’s when it died on Jan. 28. The collar was being changed because of low batteries.
This wolf was brought in from Oregon, and released in December of 2023, as part of Colorado’s gray wolf restoration program.
No other details have been given on the location of the King Mountain Pack. But King Mountain is southwest of Toponas.
More on the Story – A wolf died in Routt County, while being collared by CPW on Jan. 28
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is getting a digital makeover this month. The state’s entire system is being upgraded. To do that, the website and offices will be closed for any motor vehicle services. This includes license plates and drivers licenses.
Online transactions will be unavailable beginning Friday, Feb. 13, and starting up again on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17. After that, expect some delays as staff at the local DMV offices adjust to the new system.
Take care of any outstanding driver or vehicle transactions, like renewing vehicle registration or drivers licenses, as soon as possible at mydmv.colorado.gov
More on the Story – Colorado DMV announces major online upgrade which will shut down all services for several days this month
Winter Carnival Royalty for the 113th annual Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival will be introduced tonight at Olympian Hall. Thursday then has activities all day. The full schedule is on our website.
More on the Story — 113th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is Feb. 3-8
More on the Story — Meet the Winter Carnival Royalty for the 113th Winter Carnival
We also checked with the city on whether there is enough snow for the street events. The answer is yes, that the Howelsen Hill crew makes the snow on the east end of the rodeo grounds next to the ice arena parking lot, and that there will be plenty.
The City of Steamboat Springs is accepting ideas and applications for a new 4th of July event, since fireworks displays are no longer feasible because of the wildfire risk. Event producers can submit a questionnaire to the city before March 1. Finalists will need to submit a comprehensive special event permit to be eligible for funding. The 4th of July is on a Saturday this year.
More on the Story – Steamboat Springs is looking for a new 4th of July Holiday Event
Northwest Colorado Outdoors is hosting three public meetings, and you’re invited. It’s to align partnerships that support land, water, trails, wildlife, and our way of life in Northwest Colorado. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. The first one is at the Yampa Building in Craig on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The second is at the Rio Blanco Firehouse in Meeker on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The third is Feb. 11, at the Rangely District Hospital.
The Town Board of Yampa has a meeting at 6 p.m. tonight.
The Town of Yampa is also doing a Book Donation Drive for kids who need books. Drop any kids books off at the food pantry in Yampa Town Hall before March 14.
Seventh graders from Steamboat Springs Middle School enjoyed a hands-on Winter Skills Day recently, hosted by Yampatika, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Steamboat Ski Patrol. The kids learned winter safety, avalanche awareness, and snow science through four interactive stations.
More on the Story — Steamboat Springs 7th graders learn Winter Skills
Vitalant is hosting a blood drive this morning in the Pavilion at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. More information is at Vitalant.org
More on the Story — Upcoming Blood Drives in Northwest Colorado
Moffat County High School is hosting a College Fair & Career Expo on April 22, at the high school in Craig. Any businesses or organizations that would like to participate, from Moffat, Rio Blanco, or Routt counties, should reach out to Bill Zenner at the school. Contact: william.zenner@moffatSD.org or call 970-824-7036, ext. 6609.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.