By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
Brown Ranch is being discussed again today, from 9 a.m. until noon, 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 25
- When: 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Carver Room Conference Room, Centennial Hall, 115 10th Street
A presentation called, “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention,” is at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Steamboat Grand. It’s presented by Steamboat Resort in partnership with REPS, which is Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide.
Talk Saves Lives is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s flagship education program. It provides an overview of the scope of suicide as a public health issue, the research on warning signs and risk factors, and the strategies that can help prevent it. SSRC and REPS are offering this training as part of SSRC’s Mountain Mental Health Matters Month initiatives throughout February.
According to REPS, Colorado consistently ranks among the top states in the nation for suicide rates, and rural mountain communities like ours face even higher risk due to isolation, access to lethal means, and barriers to care, which makes these community education events powerful tools in preventing suicide.
All community members are invited. Parking is free for the event, from 4-7 p.m. in the Gondola Square Parking Garage.
U.S. Congressman Jeff Hurd is hosting a Telephone Town Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Hurd will be updating his first year in Congress, where he represents Colorado’s Third District, which includes Moffat and Rio Blanco counties. Representatives from his office say a link on how to join will be on Representative Hurd’s website and social media.
UPDATE: The dial-in number for this event is 833-858-0012.
The Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado will be announcing the 2026 Youth of the Year at 6 p.m. tonight, at CMC. The eight nominees have been attending the Boys & Girls Club in either Craig or Steamboat Springs since elementary school. Today, they are all junior staff members. Here’s the list:
- Barbara Saenz – SSHS
- Brooke Butas – SSHS
- Haley Duran – MCHS
- Jordan Latrimurti – SSHS
- Karson Fedinec – MCHS
- Lindsey Brown – MCHS
- Sam Antonio – YVHS
- Sofia Luna — MCHS
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.
The Steamboat Sailors Hockey team is in the CHSAA 4A State Playoffs as the #4 seed. The Sailors face #5 seeded Cheyenne Mountain with a HOME GAME at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Howelsen Ice Arena. The Sailors are the defending 4A State Champions.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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