By Shannon Lukens.
Work continues this week on Hwy 40/Lincoln Ave. in downtown Steamboat Springs and there will be delays, but those should end in time for Memorial Day weekend. Lincoln Ave. eastbound between 3rd and 4th will be down to one lane today, to saw cut for Monday’s concrete work. Project Manager Cole rising says there is rain in the forecast so plans may change. They’re hoping NOT to have a lane closed during rush hour for eastbound traffic on Tuesday or Wednesday, but if the concrete on Monday is not at strength, then the lane will have to stay closed.
Remember, with the lane closures, ZIPPER MERGE, just like a lift line. Use both lanes to the front of the merge point and then take turns.
Thank you to all who helped with Routt County Clean-up Day, and with the Highway Clean-up Day in Yampa over the weekend. There have been a lot of orange trash bags along the road, ready for pickup.
Dancing with the Stars raised over $200K for CASA Saturday night. The most money raised was from Jorge Quirch, followed by Paul Franklin. The People’s Choice winner was Jen Kempers. Dancing with the Stars supports CASA with is Court Appointed Special Advocates. District Judge Michael O’Hara started off the evening telling how important CASA is to youth who need it in the court system, in the 14th Judicial District which is Routt, Moffat, and Grand counties.
County Clerk & Recorder offices in both Moffat County and Routt County are sending out reminders to make sure your mailing address is current and up-to-date. This means if you have moved out of the county or state, or if you got married, or if you want to change your political party.
Ballots will be mailed to active registered Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters beginning June 3 for the statewide primary election. You can confirm your ballot mailing address or your party affiliation through the Colorado Secretary of State’s office at GoVoteColorado.com This is also where you can update your registration if you have moved out of Moffat County or Routt County.
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Steamboat Springs Police are hiring. They have three spots available for smart, energetic, and service-oriented individuals. The department can send someone to Police Academy training, and you’re paid during that training. Police Officer Dunte Valrey has been in the valley 18 years, and became a police officer five years ago here.
“I think it’s one of the best jobs you could possibly have here in this area. It’s absolutely amazing. It’s been a wonderful experience.”
Openings include Police Recruits and Certified Police Officers as well as full- and part-time Community Service officers. More information and the link to apply is at SteamboatSprings.net
Tonight is Scholarship Awards Night for seniors at SoRoCo High School in Oak Creek.
Tuesday is Elementary School Field Day in Yampa, for the South Routt School District.
Routt County Board of County Commissioners meet Tuesday morning. Steamboat Resort will present plans for a new snowmaking pumphouse. Commissioners will make a proclamation that June is Pride Month in Routt County, placing a temporary Pride Flag on county property. Wendy Powell will be interviewed for the Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board.
Today is the final day to register for Summer Adult Hockey Leagues in Steamboat Springs. Sign up at SteamboatSprings.net
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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