By Shannon Lukens.
Don’t try to detour on 13th Street when coming eastbound into Steamboat. Work is being done on Highway 40/Lincoln Ave. The project manager says not to use 13th Street as a shortcut as they will be giving priority to the cars on Highway 40, starting Friday.
And when you’re on Hwy 40, remember to ZIPPER MERGE, and use both lanes up until the merge point.
They’re expecting big impacts through next week but the hope is to have most of the work that is causing the big delays done before Memorial Day when town starts getting busy for the summer.
(Old photo courtesy Tread of Pioneers Museum.)
The Marshall House could be yours, for free. It’s the first wood frame home ever built in Steamboat Springs, back in 1889. It’s on 12th Street between Lincoln and Oak. The property has been sold and the owners say anyone is welcome to try to move it, if you want it. Here’s David Josfan, the partner and owner of the property.
“We are really hoping that somebody would be able to have the land to move it to, and create a community benefit, to restore the history of the house, so we can have it as a benefit to the community. That would be wonderful.”
Josfan says the owners will help pay for the move if someone wants it, and a few people are interested, according to Caitlin Berube-Smith, the Historic Preservation Planner with the City. Send her an email if you’re interested. The deadline is June 10. cberubesmith@steamboatsprings.net
More on the Story, with more pictures — THE HISTORIC MARSHALL HOUSE NEEDS TO MOVE, OR IT WILL BE DEMOLISHED
The Classic Air Medical Helicopter landed on the field at Steamboat Springs Middle School Thursday. Two pilots, two nurses, and a medic came to the school to talk to 7th graders about their jobs with Emergency Air Medical Transport Services.
The Classic Air Medical team is visiting Yampa on Monday for FFA Day at South Routt Elementary School.
Video of the Classic Air Medical Helicopter landing at SSMS
More on the Story — CLASSIC AIR MEDICAL HELICOPTER VISITS SSMS
Kim Delaney has been named as the new Preschool Director for the Steamboat Springs School District. She starts Aug. 1.
More on the Story – Steamboat Springs School District Taps Kim Delaney as Preschool Director
The Steamboat Springs Post Office building is being painted and stained. The snowmelt system is being replaced as are all of the rain gutters and downspouts. David Rupert with the corporate office out of Denver tells Steamboat Radio News, “It’s a little messy but the end result will be positive and shows our continued investment in the community.”
Thursday was Signing Day for nine Steamboat Springs athletes who are competing in their sport after graduation. Family members, friends, school employees and officials joined the celebration in the gym at the high school.
- William Haden, Soccer, Mendoza United Football Club (in Argentina)
- Wyatt Shaw, Football, Colorado Mesa University
- Gwyneth Jamison, Soccer, Bate College
- Kiersten May, Nordic Skiing, Williams College
- Charley Lodwick, Nordic Skiing, Montana State University
- Michael Dinapoli, Golf, Lafayette College
- Finn Hartsel, Football, Wisconsin Lutheran College
- Henry Magill, Nordic Skiing, Dartmouth College
- Grey Barbier, Nordic Skiing, Montana State University (Not Pictured)
More on the Story, and pictures– SIGNING DAY FOR STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ATHLETES
Today is National Bike to Work Day.
Today is the last day for Seniors at Steamboat Springs High School, Class of 2024.
The Moffat County 4H Sharp Shooters are helping with the Community Garden today, at the Senior Social Center in Craig. They will be getting it ready for planting this afternoon. Then the first official Community Garden Meeting is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Senior Social Center, 775 Yampa Ave. in Craig. All ages are welcome.
The Colorado competition of the National Civics Bee is in Denver tonight, May 17. Three middle school students from Northwest Colorado have qualified to compete on the statewide level.
- Gracie Fontenot, Homeschool (Craig)
- Ryun Pressgrove, Craig Middle School (Craig)
- Elliot Sibson, Steamboat Springs Middle School (Steamboat Springs)
The three made it to the state-level finals out of 240 students who submitted essays to compete in the regional competitions.
All participants receive a tablet device as a prize and the top three winners receive cash prizes. The Colorado state champion will advance to the National Civics Bee competition in Washington D.C. in November, to compete for the national title as well as over $50,000 in prizes.
The event is hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday is Dancing with the Stars to support Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA. It is sold out at Strings, but you can still help your favorite dancer win by going to KidsCasa.org This year’s dancers are Kelly Becker, Grant Burrough, Paul Franklin, Jen Kempers, Jamie Lamb, Newel Linford, and Jorge Quirch.
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and it supports children in both Routt and Moffat counties.
Routt County Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 18. Meet at 8 a.m. that morning in the Community Room at the new Health & Human Services Building at 6th and Oak. Bring gloves and a water bottle and a smile. A QR Code to register is on the Community Calendar on our website. Or go to MainStreetSteamboat.com for more information. Or call 970-367-7060.
The Town of Yampa is also having a Highway Clean-up day on Saturday, weather permitting. Meet at Crossan’s at 9 a.m. with some good walking shoes, a hat and gloves and sunscreen.
The Animal Assistance League of Northwest Colorado is having their annual community garage sale Saturday. It’s from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 275 Poplar Street in Hayden. They say they have everything and all proceeds directly benefit animals in northwest Colorado.
A Community and Family Fun Day is Sunday afternoon, at the Haven Assisted Living Center in Hayden. Families are invited for crafts, ice cream, and bounce houses. It’s free for everyone at 300 S. Shelton in Hayden.
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.