By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
Traffic control is being set up along Highway 40 on the west side of Hayden right now. New sidewalks are being installed this summer for safer pedestrian mobility.
Right now, signs are being installed along the section of highway for the curb, gutter, and sidewalk work that will begin on April 13.
From April 13-May 13, traffic will be stopped at temporary stoplights for alternating traffic. Phase 1 lasts through May 13, which is when Phase 2 begins through June 23. CDOT says wait times will range from one minute during non-peak hours to 20 minutes during peak community times.
More on the Story — New sidewalks west of Hayden to impact Hwy 40 travel
The State of Colorado Forest Service is providing $8.5 million in Wildfire Mitigation Grants. Thirty-five projects are being funded in 23 counties including Grand, Jackson, Routt, and Rio Grande here in Northwest Colorado. In Routt County, funding was awarded to Routt County for Fuels and Forest Health Projects, along with the Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council.
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
Four finalists have been selected for the job of superintendent of Steamboat Springs School District. They are:
- Drew Adams, Louisville, Colorado
- Kristin Drury, Parker, Colorado
- Scott Springston, Dodge City, Kansas
- John O. Stover III, Eden, North Carolina
The community is invited to meet them at 5 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Sleeping Giant School.
Press Release from Steamboat Springs School District
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 2025, there were 333 reports of possible child abuse or neglect to Routt County Human Services with 88 moving forward to investigation. So far this year, there have been 83 referrals. Local Routt County communities will be recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month at their regularly scheduled meetings. The first one will be at the Hayden Town Council meeting Thursday night.
More on the Story — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Visit Moffat County and Moffat County Tourism Association has a meeting at 3 p.m. today. Discussions include the brochure racks in Hayden and Maybell, and social media campaigns.
Today is a Town Board Meeting for Yampa. It starts at 6 p.m.
Yampa Valley Housing Authority has announced that Laraine Martin will be the new Communications and Community Engagement Manager. Martin has most recently been Executive Director of Routt County Riders, and before that with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, and the Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
In her new role at YVHA, Martin will lead communications strategy, community outreach, and public engagement efforts, helping to ensure that residents, partners, and stakeholders are informed, involved, and connected to the organization’s work.
Today is the deadline to apply for a grant from the Yampa River Fund. Projects considered for funding must enhance water security in communities throughout the Yampa Valley. More information is at YampaRiverFund.org/grants.
Routt County 4-H Shooting Sports programs start practices in mid-April. This is for archery, rifles and pistols as well as air rifles and pistols and shotguns. It’s a way to learn safe and responsible handling of archery and firearms equipment for kids ages eight to 18. Reach out to the local CSU Extension Office or Routt County 4-H program for details. Email RC4H@co.routt.co.us .
Applications open as of today for those who want to audition for The Nutcracker this coming holiday season. Applications are due April 15 and auditions are May 8-9 at the Elevation Dance Studio.
The Moffat County Bulldogs baseball team is hosting the Steamboat Sailors for a doubleheader today. The first game is at 2 p.m. Both games are played at Craig Middle School.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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