By Shannon Lukens.
Two moose have been euthanized in Steamboat Springs within the last month. The first was a bull moose, after a vehicle collision in late January on Aspen Wood Lane. A second moose was involved in a vehicle collision on Feb. 9 on Broad Street in Old Town Steamboat Springs. This was a moose cow with a calf. CPW says the calf is in good condition and is able to survive on its own.
TWO MOOSE DIE IN VEHICLE COLLISIONS IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Steamboat Ski Resort had to shut down the gondola and Thunderhead Lodge for a while on Thursday, because of a burst water pipe. It was because of the extreme cold temperatures Wednesday. The gondola started running again later in the afternoon with Thunderhead Lodge open for restroom access.
Photos are courtesy of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control’s multi-mission aircraft out of Centennial.
Stranded motorists were taken back to their cars up on Highway 318 in northwest Moffat County Thursday. They got stuck in some huge snow drifts. Moffat County Sheriffs officers helped get them to safety. Highway 40 and 318 have been closed for a couple of days. Check Cotrip.org if headed that direction.
STRANDED MOTORISTS IN NW MOFFAT COUNTY SHOULD BE BACK WITH THEIR VEHICLES SOON
Balloon Rodeo is coming back to Steamboat Springs this summer. It will be called the Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo, July 29-30. Karen Beauvais is spearheading the efforts.
“It’s a big deal because I was involved in putting on the very first Balloon Rodeo in Steamboat over 40 years ago. And I missed it desperately last year when they didn’t have one at all. It was like a void in Steamboat. We don’t do this for the people that visit Steamboat, necessarily. We do it for the whole community.”
There will be 35 balloons. Karen Beauvais says they need volunteers and they need sponsors for the balloons. Reach out to her at KBeauvais@coldwellbanker.com Or call 970-846-8814.
THE YAMPA VALLEY BALLOON RODEO IS THE NEW NAME OF A LONGTIME STEAMBOAT EVENT
Speaking of balloons…
The Light up the Night Celebration at the base of Steamboat Resort Saturday night. It’s from 5:30-6:30 p.m. You’ll get to see some hot air balloons illuminate the Steamboat Square. Then there’s Fireworks and a Torchlight Parade.
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office warns of more phone scams, targeting the elderly, minorities and employees, and now sex offenders. Don’t be a victim and don’t share any personal information and don’t give money over the phone, even if they threaten to arrest you. Hang up and check the legitimacy of the call.
In Grand County, there is a meeting tonight to discuss the recent mountain lion activity. Local officers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be there. It’s at 6:30 p.m. in Granby Town Hall and all are invited. More information
The CHSAA State Wrestling Championships for boys and girls teams continues at Ball Arena in Denver. KRAI is there with live coverage of the local wrestlers. Listen to Kody May and Dean Vogelaar make the call on 92.7 and 102.3 KRAI.
2023 CHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2023 Crab Crack – Beads & Bling – It’s a Mardi Gras thing party. It’s from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Weiss Building on Kennedy Drive in Rangely. Find out more by emailing rangelychamber@gmail.com
Check out upcoming events in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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