By Shannon Lukens.
News of more vehicle thefts are coming in. This time, someone got into six unlocked vehicles in the Silver Spur neighborhood, west of Steamboat Springs sometime overnight Monday. No vehicles were damaged and no forceable entry because Sgt. J.D. Paul with the Routt County Sheriff’s Office says all vehicles were unlocked.
“It’s just imperative that people lock their doors. We are trying to step up our extra patrols in the area at night. That way we have a presence in the area, but unfortunately we can’t be everywhere at once. So people just need to make sure they are locking their doors in their vehicles and their homes. It’s always good to just be safe.”
Sgt. Paul says they don’t know if it is an individual or group of people. The vehicles were either in the driveway or on the street. Steamboat Police have received reports of three more vehicles vandalized in the area of Cherry Drive, for a total of seven now. Again, all were unlocked.
MORE VEHICLE THEFTS ARE REPORTED
D&D Metal Recycle, along Hwy 40 west of Steamboat Springs, could reopen Dec. 20. The free recycling center was issued a Cease and Desist order by Routt County on Aug. 2, after applying to be a recycling station. It had to get proper permits with deadlines for 29 requirements and it didn’t happen so the county closed the facility. Alan Goldich with the Routt County Planning Commission says progress has been made and that D&D provides a valuable service to the community. The permit could be renewed Dec. 15 and then there is a 5-day appeal period.
Even though D&D clearly has signage that says No Dumping and they are closed, people are continuing to leave old appliances and other large items on the property. That’s illegal. Please don’t anything there until they are able to reopen.
D&D METAL RECYCLE WORKS TO GET PERMISSION TO REOPEN
Photo Credit: Elisa Maines – Haley Brabec and Eva Minotto at the 2022 Winter Start Nordic Combined Ski Race
Photo Credit: Charlie Karleen – Niklas Malacinski at the 2022 Winter Start HS100 Jump
Training continues today through Friday for athletes in the Winter Start ski jumping and Nordic Combined, with competitions this weekend at Howelsen Hill. About 60 to 70 athletes will be participating at Howelsen Hill all weekend, with awards Sunday afternoon. The event is hosted by Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the Rocky Mountain Division. It is one of three tryouts for the Junior World Championship team and the final Youth Olympic qualifier.
SKI JUMPING AND NORDIC COMBINED ATHLETES KICK OFF SEASON AT HOWELSEN HILL THIS WEEKEND
The Yampa Town Board meets tonight. That meeting starts at 6 p.m. upstairs in the board room at Crossan’s.
A Community Workshop on climate action is from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. It’s at the pavilion at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig. The State of Colorado has gathered community feedback and will provide an update, along with dinner, childcare, and Spanish interpretation.
Here is more from event organizers: “The State of Colorado is updating its climate plan, including a new set of near-term actions the state is committing to take over the next five years. After an initial round of outreach over the summer, the state has studied the impact of various actions suggested by community and other experts. We are traveling the state to update you and seek additional input on your concerns and priorities as the plan is finalized. You are invited to attend these workshops whether or not you attended the summertime events. Register here to attend these family-friendly events! Interpretation can be provided if requested within 72 hours of the event.”
Register at https://bit.ly/ClimateCOplan or text 720-900-1784.
Steamboat Sotheby’s is also accepting toy donations to benefit those spending the holidays at Children’s Hospital in Colorado. Take new and unwrapped toys to the Sotheby’s office at Wildhorse or Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club office by Dec. 18. They call it Snow Pile at the hospital, and it was started by Steamboat’s Moose Barrows, to honor the memory of his son. For more information, call 970-879-8100.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Thursday, Dec. 7. The Veterans Center in Steamboat Springs will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. Lunch will be provided. The Veterans Center building is at 924 Lincoln Ave.
Write your letters to Santa. Kids in Craig can drop them off in the Santa Mailbox at Country Living Realty at 304 W. Victory Way.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.