By Shannon Lukens.
A resident of Alpenglow Village apartments has finally received a key to a cluster box mailbox on the property. Alma has lived there two and a half years. Management of the complex and Yampa Valley Housing Authority have been asking the U.S. Postal Service to set up the cluster boxes since the apartments were built two-and-a-half years ago. Tuesday was the first day that a resident received a key. All other residents have been notified that they can get their keys to their free post office box on the property any time they want.
Universal Pre-school applications are open for the upcoming school year. All four-year-olds are eligible for free preschool, the year before entering kindergarten. Register at UPK.Colorado.Gov. Some three-year-olds can attend.
Families can register for pre-school in Meeker, Rangely, and Craig. Betsy Overton at Connections4Kids in Craig has more information. 970-824-1081 or betsy@connections4kids.org
First Impressions of Routt County is organizing pre-school placements for Steamboat Springs, Hayden, and South Routt. Contact Meg Franges at mfranges@co.routt.co.us
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper says fixed anchors for rock climbing in National Parks have to stay. Senator Hickenlooper has written a letter to the Department of the Interior that bolts, pitons and other safety equipment for rock climbers needs to stay affixed. The agency is currently developing official guidance on fixed equipment use in wilderness areas.
Link to Senator Hickenlooper’s Letter to Deb Haaland with the Department of the Interior
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts of responsible outdoor recreation. A few tips include to know the weather and be prepared for changing weather conditions. Stay hydrated. Stick to the trails. Keep wildlife wild by not feeding or approaching young or sick or injured wildlife. Be aware of bears. Keep your dogs leashed. Leave it as you find it, meaning don’t damage anything in nature. And take all of your trash out with you.
CPW HAS TIPS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION IN THE SPRINGTIME
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vaccine Bus is in Routt County Wednesday and Thursday. You can get a free flu or COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need an ID or insurance. The bus is at the Stockbridge Transit Center, 1505 Lincoln Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 12-13.
- April 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stockbridge Transit Center, 1505 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 – http://ow.ly/Z4WV50NCvVj
- April 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stockbridge Transit Center, 1505 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 – http://ow.ly/VW8m50NCvVi
April is Alcohol Responsibility Month. Talk to your kids about underage drinking and why it’s important not to do it. Find out more at Responsibility.org
Steamboat Resort is open through Sunday. It’s an extra week of skiing. If you are heading up to go skiing or snowboarding, remember not to leave your pet in the car in the parking lot. It’s just too hot.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.