By Shannon Lukens.
Three snowmobilers activated personal location devices to get to safety over the weekend. One was on Buff Pass near Fish Creek Reservoir, after a possible crash on a snowmobile into a creek. Routt County Search and Rescue called in Classic Air Medical to airlift the person to the hospital, out of caution for their condition. A second incident was Friday with two men unsure of how to get out safely from near Dumont Lake. They sent their location to Routt County Search and Rescue who was able to help, as the men’s phone was charged to 85%. They had enough service. All three visitors were from out-of-state.
Courtesy photo from Grand County
In Grand County, two snowmobilers died in an avalanche over the weekend on Corona Pass near Winter Park.
Photos courtesy Shirley Cromer
Scaffolding is still set up over the checkstands at City Market in Craig. Workers are repairing damage to the roof caused by heavy snow. The self checkouts are being used since the damage was over the customer service area. A City Market corporate spokesperson said employees were compensated for scheduled time lost during the two days the store was closed last week.
MusicFest is happening in Steamboat this week. It’s also known as Texas Week where about 5,500 people, mainly from Texas, are in Steamboat through Thursday. They’re listening to concerts in the huge MusicFest tent in the Knoll Parking Lot up at the ski area. Fifty bands are performing over the six-day festival. MusicFest is sold out but there are also free concerts each afternoon on the stage at Steamboat Square, at the ski area base.
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners and Finance Director Cathy Nielson are meeting with District Attorney Matt Karzen Monday, to discuss future budgeting.
Then on Tuesday, Moffat County officials are having their swearing-in ceremony for elected officials. That’s at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at the County Courthouse building in Craig.
Then the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners has a meeting. They’ll announce Community Voluntary Board appointments. Roy Tipton will give an update on the new courthouse. Jennifer Riley, the CEO of Memorial Regional Health, will present on the sale of property on Russell Street to the Craig Housing Authority to promote affordable housing for healthcare workers and community members in Moffat County.
Routt County officials who were recently elected, or re-elected, will also be sworn in at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. The Oath of Office Ceremony and Reception is on the 3rd floor of the Historic Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs. There is a reception afterwards and everyone is invited.
Steamboat Springs School District Board of Education meets at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. The board meets at Steamboat Springs Middle School. That meeting is also livestreamed. Kim Brack is announcing that she is resigning from the board. Another agenda item is a celebration of Steamboat Springs Middle School with Principal Heidi Chapman-Hoy and Superintendent Dr. Celine Wicks.
The movie, “Mission Mt. Mangart” is Monday night in Steamboat Springs. This is the “Mighty Story of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division.” There are many Steamboat connections in the movie. It’s sponsored by Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, Tread of Pioneers Museum, Special Olympics Steamboat. The $50 ticket includes chili, beer and wine. The movie starts at 5:30 in Olympian Hall. Purchase tickets here
Stop by Haymaker Golf Course this afternoon to see the new Haymaker Golf Simulator. There is an open house from 3-7 p.m. The Haymaker pros will be on hand to talk about the new Trackman 4 System which is available for hourly rentals and lessons.
Registration is open for the Diamond Hitch Parade which is part of the 110th Winter Carnival, which is Feb. 8-12 this year. Register through the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club website at SSWSC.org
Check out upcoming events in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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