Northwest Colorado News for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

March 9, 2026 Shannon Lukens

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.

That fake Motor Vehicles Department Notice text message is starting up again, and hitting the phones of local residents. It says you have an outstanding ticket, and you’d better get it fixed by March 10. It says you’ll lose your car, your driver’s license, and have all kinds of fees that will go to collections. It just isn’t true, so don’t open any links or fall for it. It’s a scam.

Here’s more from the Colorado Department of Revenue: https://dmv.colorado.gov/fraud-alertsscams

Here’s what the SCAM text message says:

Motor Vehicles Department Notice: Please Address Your Traffic Violation Record as Soon as Possible

You still have one outstanding traffic ticket on your record. According to revised regulations of the Colorado Department of Taxation (Motor Vehicles Department) (including Sections 42-2-127, 42-2-138, and related enforcement rules), if the fine remains unpaid by March 9, 2026, the following actions will begin on March 10:

The violation will be permanently recorded in the state DMV database, impacting your driving record, future insurance rates, and employment checks.
Your vehicle registration may face enforcement holds — preventing renewal or legal operation of any vehicle registered to you until resolved.
Your driver’s license and driving privileges will be suspended — prohibiting driving in Colorado and potentially affecting reciprocity with other states.
Additional fees will apply, including a $95 reinstatement fee, late charges, collection costs, and possible referral for further enforcement.
The unpaid amount will be referred to collections, which may lead to court action, potential warrants for failure to appear or pay, and reporting to credit bureaus — seriously affecting your credit.

This is a firm deadline. Please resolve this citation as soon as possible to avoid suspension of your license and further escalation:

https://co.org-ctggh.bond/dmv

Taking care of this today is the fastest way to stop tomorrow’s suspensions and halt additional collection activity.

(Reply Y to reopen this message and tap the link. Or manually copy and paste the link into your browser.)

The Hayden Housing Needs Assessment, Action Plan & Comprehensive Plan has received a $75,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The grant to Hayden is part of the third cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program (HPLN) which helps communities with sustainability affording housing needs.

The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday morning. On the agenda, Candace Miller with Planning & Zoning, Bruce White with Road & Bridge, and Neil Binder with the Office of Development Services. Jon Miller has a presentation fro0m the NW CO Outdoors Alliance Steering Committee.

Steamboat Springs City Council meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Council will hear first reading on an ordinance to approve the purchase of property owned by Colorado Department of Transportation. This is 1.859 acres to the west of and adjacent to the Steamboat Springs Community Center. It is adjacent to property owned by Steamboat Springs. City Manager Tom Leeson said the properties could be combined to eventually develop affordable and attainable housing, as well as other potential uses, like childcare and senior care. Owning this piece, as well as the Campbell piece, gives us an opportunity to master plan the entire area as one cohesive transit oriented ‘neighborhood,’” said Leeson. Agenda

Steamboat Springs City Council also has a work session meeting tonight. Updates are on:

Craig City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Matt Solomon is presenting regarding the Colorado and Department of Energy Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus Request for Information. Staff reports are from Public Works Director Danny Paul, and Craig Police Chief Michael Cochran.

The Town of Yampa is holding a Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Ladies Aid Hall in Yampa. The municipal election is April 7 with five people running for three Trustee seats. Two are four-year and one is two-years. The Mayor’s seat is uncontested. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. tonight.

The Craig Rotary Club has kicked off the 20^th year of their American Flag Program, where American flags line the streets of Craig on patriotic holidays. Businesses and community members are invited to sponsor a flag for $85 per flag per year. Reach out to Dorina Fredrickson at the Craig Rotary Club by emailing Dorina@ISellCraig.com Or call 970-629-1089.

A few results from Narvik, Norway, and the 2026 Alpine Junior World Championships… Logan Grosdidier won a silver medal in the Super-G on Sunday. Jeremy Nolting had a 4^th place finish in the Super-G today. Both are on the U.S. Ski Team and alumni of Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Racing continues through this weekend. Link to race schedule

The Steamboat Sailors Boys Lacrosse team has a 5:30 p.m. game today against Evergreen, and it is away.

The Sailor Girls Soccer team has a 6 p.m. home game tonight against Battle Mountain.

The Moffat County Girls Soccer team has a home game against Rifle today at 4 p.m.

The Oak Creek Kodiaks skated at Ball Arena in Denver Sunday night, after the NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. These were Oak Creek hockey players, ages four to 12, on the ice, right after the Avs game. Photos courtesy Chris Hagen and Whitney Neelis.

Athletes from SOSY (Special Olympics Steamboat & Yampa Valley) team recently participated in the Special Olympics State Winter Games at Copper Mountain. There were 16 alpine skiers and three snowshoe athletes from Steamboat Springs. Every one of them placed and received a medal. Pictures are on our social media pages. Photos courtesy Melissa Pollack and Leslie Bjorgum.

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

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