By Shannon Lukens.
Routt County Sheriff’s Officers were called to a single vehicle crash Monday night at Routt County Roads 35 and 41 near Big Valley. The sheriff’s office says it involved two juveniles. One was taken to the hospital. Routt County Undersheriff Josh Carrell said the car caught on fire but it was put out by the time law enforcement arrived. A local water truck assisted with extinguishing the flames. Carrell says no alcohol was involved. Thank you to one of our loyal listeners for sharing the pictures with Steamboat Radio News.
There is a Meet & Greet from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday to meet the two candidates for Steamboat Springs Police Chief. Interim Chief Mark Beckett is one of the candidates. The other is Daric Harvey, who is currently the Vice Chair for the Colorado State Board of Parole. Final interviews are today and then the public can meet the candidates this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Community Room at the Combined Law Enforcement Facility at 2027 Shield Drive.
In Craig, Police Chief Mike Cochran says the police force is in very good shape right now.
“We are extremely fortunate here in Craig that we are at full staff. We now have 22 sworn officers, five civilian employees, and it’s been a long time coming.”
The two most recent additions to the Craig Police Force graduated from the police academy in June. They are doing Field Officer Training for 12 weeks and should be released for full-time duty in the next couple of months.”
The building at 743 Oak Street in Steamboat Springs has received the official plaque as an historic designation. Arienthe Stettner prepared the nomination of the building on behalf of Historic Routt County.
“Being listed on the Steamboat Springs Historic Register is not only an honor because the property is documented for prosperity but because the property has some protections.”
The building was built in 1918. It is protected from demolition, inappropriate changes, and it receives some tax credits and benefits. It now houses the Community Ag Alliance and several other non-profits.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS HISTORIC REGISTER GIVES PLAQUE TO 743 OAK STREET
Article April 10, 2023 – BUILDING AT 743 OAK STREET IS ADDED TO HISTORIC REGISTER
Back-to-School night in the Hayden School District is Tuesday, Aug. 15. Open House for the Elementary School kids is from 6-7 p.m. Middle School and High School kids are from 6:30-7:30.
The Routt County Fair is underway. Routt County Fair 2023
Tuesday is the 4H Dog Show and 4-H English Show and Gymkhana. It’s also check-in for Rabbit, Poultry, and Swine.
Wednesday is the Poultry Show and Swine Show and the Steamboat Motors Power Wheels Derby. The Open Jackpot Team Roping and Mule Roping is also Wednesday night.
Demolition Derby tickets are sold out for the grandstands Friday night at the Routt County Fair. But tickets are still available for the Pit and the Mud Zone. The folks at the fair are saying to be aware of scammers who are saying they have tickets for sale. Check with Routt County Fair organizers if you have any questions or suspicions.
DEMOLITION DRIVERS STILL NEEDED FOR DERBY AT ROUTT COUNTY FAIR
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