By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.

  

Students at Steamboat Springs High School did a walkout Wednesday morning, protesting ICE, which is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and its policies. The protest was student led.

Three students spoke at the walkout: Izzy Hamric, Reece Hoy, and Claire Shea.

Izzy Hamrick. And why this is important is because all three of us have really strong voices, and I think it’s really important that we use those voices to advocate for those around us and to make a change in our world.

My name’s Reece Hoy. And I think it was important that we spoke up today to show community and unity in our school and just stand up against everything that’s been going on outside of our bubble.

 My name is Claire Shea, and I think it was really important for us to rally the student body of the high school. Because the student voice and youth voice of Steamboat, we haven’t had a big outreach like this and it was a really big turnout that I think was super important to, not only just educate people, but to have them turn inward and ask themselves what they believe in.

 Students for and against ICE were at the rally. Teachers were directed to stay in their classrooms. There was also a strong police presence at the high school during the walkout.

 More on the Story — SSHS Students protest ICE with a walkout

 

 

The Routt County Regional Building Department is working with local fire districts and planning departments to offer three training sessions on the new COLORADO WILDFIRE RESILIENCY CODE. It goes into effect this summer, on July 1. Here’s Todd Carr is with the Routt County Regional Building Department.

“The state has mandated that all jurisdictions across Routt County adopt this code with the effective date of July 1 to help add protection and harden up our buildings in the event we suffer a wildfire or ashes.”

The three classes for contractors, designers, and stakeholders are Wednesday, Feb. 18. Register through the county by emailingbuilding@co.routt.co.us .

More on the Story — Routt County Building Department to offer three sessions on the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code

 

The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners will be meeting with various staff members today to discuss development of the old Moffat County Courthouse property on Victory Way.

 

Yampa Valley Housing Authority has a Board of Directors meeting at noon today. One agenda item is Next Steps for Brown Ranch.

 

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is being upgraded. The entire system will be shut down for all services sometime during the day Friday, through next Tuesday. If you need anything done with drivers licenses or licenses plates, go down there today. Or go online to mydmv.colorado.gov

 

Routt and Moffat County DMV offices both say to expect some delays when offices reopen next week, as staff at the local DMV offices adjust to the new system.

More on the Story – Colorado DMV announces major online upgrade which will shut down all services for several days this month

 

 

USA takes Gold and Silver in Women’s Moguls at the Winter Olympics in Italy today. Steamboat Springs High School graduate, Jaelin Kauf, Class of 2014, wins the silver, just like she did four years ago, also at the Winter Olympics. Liz Lemley from Vail won gold.

USA Ski & Snowboard – Lemley, Kauf Take Gold, Silver in Olympic Moguls Competition

 

The Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series continues tonight with the Emerald Mountain Tour at Howelsen Hill. There is an adult division and a junior division (ages 10-17). Find out more at TownChallenge.com or call 970-879-4300.

 

SoRoCo High School basketball travels to Summit County for games tonight.

 

Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.

 

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