By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
Colorado saw an increase of bear sightings and conflicts in 2025, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. There were 5,299 reports filed, which is 15 percent higher than the previous six years. Trash continues to be the number one source of conflicts between humans and bears, at 57 percent. In Steamboat Springs, all residents and businesses must use city-approved bear-resistant trash containers or secured enclosures to prevent bear access. Trash must be secured at all times, not just on collection day, and containers should only be placed curbside after 6 a.m. on pickup day. And always keep your vehicle doors locked because bears know how to get into cars.
Six At-Home BearWise Basics from CPW
- Never Feed or Approach Bears themselves if a person gets too close, so don’t risk your safety and theirs!
- Secure Food, Garbage and Recycling
- Remove Bird Feeders When Bears Are Active
- Never Leave Pet Food Outdoors
- Clean & Store Grills
- Alert Neighbors to Bear Activity
[WATCH] Progression map shows reported bear activity across Colorado in 2025
Press Release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife — Colorado saw an increase in human-bear conflicts in 2025; CPW provides bear media kit for news outlets
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday morning. Reports include the Annual Wildland Fire Operating Plan, a report from the Colorado River District, and the Land Use Board.
Two or more members of the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners may be meeting via ZOOM today with C.H. Johnson Consulting regarding the initial stages of the proposed Moffat County Fairgrounds Event Center project. Also today, commissioners will meet with Office of Emergency Management Coordinator, Todd Wheeler and representatives from Memorial Regional Health regarding outlying ambulance services.
Craig City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight. There is a presentation on the Industrial Business Park Project. City Clerk Katie Carmody will present an update on the City Manager search. The search has been narrowed down to four people to replace Peter Brixius, who is retiring.
Brown Ranch is being discussed Tuesday and Wednesday, with a contracted facilitation team and representatives from the City of Steamboat Springs, Routt County, and the Yampa Valley Housing Authority. The discussion is how the three agencies can work together on a path forward, in the best interest of the community. The meetings are open to the public but there will be no public comment. Details on time, location, and joining via zoom are on our website. For information about virtual participation (via Zoom), visit the city’s online agenda center.
February 24
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Routt County Community Room, 613 Oak St
February 25
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Carver Room Conference Room, Centennial Hall, 115 10th Street
The lottery date to apply for workforce home ownership at The Cottonwoods at Mid Valley opens at 10 a.m. today. This is through Yampa Valley Housing Authority. The first lottery is for Building Two which includes 43 one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums based on an Area Median Income.
The Upper Knoll Lot at the ski area is closed WinterWonderGrass, through March 4. The Lower Knoll Lot closes today.
This Friday, the White River Field Office with the Bureau of Land Management is asking for volunteers to help re-seed part of the landscape damaged by the Lee Fire last summer. Lee Fire Volunteer Hand Seeding Sign-Up
Courtesy photos
From the CHSAA State High School Wrestling Championships…
Top finishes from Northwest Colorado athletes are listed below.
- Carson Campbell from Hayden at 165 lbs. finished 5th
- Natalia Quezada from Moffat County at 115 lbs. 6th place
- Emily Hockaday at 170 lbs. (from Hayden but wrestles for Moffat County) 6th place
- Amanaki George from Steamboat Springs at 145 lbs. finished in 3rd place
- Addi Whaley from SoRoCo at 100 lbs. in 3rd place overall
- From Meeker: Kael Overton at 138 lbs. and Holton Harvey at 144 lbs. were both 4th in their weight divisions.
- Gracie Varner from Meeker at 150 lbs. finished in 6th place
- Ellie Ford from Meeker at 145 lbs. finished in 6th place
- Ruth LeBlanc from Meeker at 170 lbs. finished 2nd place
- Landon Lockhart from West Grand at 157 lbs. in 3rd
- Walker Howell from West Grand at 165 lbs. in 4th
- Blake Terryberry from West Grand at 285 lbs. in 3rd
- Reese Davis from Rifle at 155 lbs. in 3rd
- Bazil St. Germain from Middle Park at 135 lbs. finished 5th
List of Local Top Wrestling Results
Link to 2026 Colorado Wrestling State Championship Tournament: Brackets, Results and Schedule
The Moffat County Basketball teams are on the road tonight, with games against Grand Valley High School in Parachute.
The Nordic Skiing Varsity Championships are at Ski Cooper and the Steamboat Sailors will be there.
The Hayden High School Boys Basketball team is in Rangely tonight.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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