By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.
Today is the Day of Caring in Routt and Moffat Counties, organized by United Way of the Yampa Valley. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m. You’ll see many people helping throughout the communities in both counties.
- Volunteer for Routt County Projects
- Volunteer for Moffat County Projects
- Day of Caring is UWYV’s signature volunteer opportunity
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Paving is scheduled for today and Thursday on Ridge Road in Steamboat Springs.
More on the Story — Milling and Paving Schedule for streets in Steamboat Springs
UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center has added two new physicians to their medical staff.
Dr. Maggie Kuusinen is a primary care provider and Dr. Nikolaus Sneshkoff is a board-certified otolaryngologist.
- Dr. Kuusinen is a primary care provider with UCHealth Primary Care – Steamboat Springs. She earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she also completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics. She is board certified in both specialties. Prior to returning to Steamboat Springs, she worked as a hospitalist at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado where she cared for patients of all ages. In addition to providing primary care in clinic, Dr. Kuusinen also cares for hospitalized patients at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center. She was born and raised in Steamboat Springs, and began seeing patients locally in late April.
- Dr. Sneshkoff is a board-certified otolaryngologist with UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic – Steamboat Springs. He earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from Bucknell University and a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed a surgical internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Col. (Ret.) Nikolaus Sneshkoff, MD, is an Army veteran and retired in 2026 after 20 years of military service. He began providing coverage in the clinic in August 2024 and will begin full-time in late May.
The Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs unveiled a new wall mural in the Mary Brown Teen Center Tuesday. Erin Branscum is the artist, who helped high school students with the Keystone Club create the design and then paint it.
The Keystone Club at Boys & Girls Club is a leadership and community service club of high school students, one of whom is sophomore Elza Ross.
“I think the mural is so special because it shows so much leadership that has been put into it and creativity, and I hope it inspires the future middle schoolers that come into high school to join Keystone.”
The students in the Keystone Club first created three designs. Then they worked with Erin Branscum to come up with the best outline. Then they all painted it.
Students and staff made speeches before the unveiling and signed the wall underneath the mural, which features scenes, some real and some not, from the area. Warehome Studios provided the scaffolding. The Boys & Girls Club budget covered the costs.
More on the Story — New mural unveiled in Teen Room at Boys & Girls Club
The Board of Directors for Yampa Valley Housing Authority has a Special Board Meeting at noon today. Long-term funding will be discussed. That meeting is in the Community Room of the Routt County Department of Human Services Building.
There is a free program called “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” today, at Casey’s Pond. It is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and it starts at 2 p.m. at Casey’s Pond (2855 Owl Hoot Trail). It is free and open to the community. Participants will learn about: the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, the warning signs and risk factors, the importance of early detection, the diagnostic process, current research and treatments, and current research on reducing your risk. Please note that parking is limited. If you have questions, please visit alz.org/CRF or call Casey’s Pond at 970-879-8855.
Booster Club flower pick-up is today, from noon to 5 p.m. at Steamboat Springs High School. Information is at SAILORSATHLETICS.COM
Tonight is Scholarship Night also at Steamboat Springs High School.
From the Hayden School District, Kindergarten Graduation is today at 5:30 p.m. and 8th grade Promotion is tonight at 7 p.m.
The Town Board of Yampa meets at 6 p.m. this evening. The Routt County Commissioners will join the meeting for updates on transportation and housing and a discussion of sharing resources. Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar is also on the agenda. Other discussion items include a discussion on the 4th of July concert and parade and an update on fireworks on the 4th in Yampa.
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The Steamboat Girls Golf team is home from the 3A State Championships this week. They finished 5th overall, competing in rain, wind, and snow with temperatures below 40 degrees in Denver. Senior Kat Cosby finished 9th, Senior Maddy Moline finished 28th, and Freshman Van Chapman was 39th.
3A Girls Golf: 2026 State Championships Results
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The local American Legion Post 44 is getting together a baseball team, coached by Kellen Baker this summer. This is for anyone going into 8th grade through high school, and under 18. Call Coach Baker at 970-846-4932 or email kellen.t.baker@gmail.com or Jim Stanko 970-879-3936 or email jstankoranch@gmail.com.
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