By Shannon Lukens.
Keep an eye on the water levels along the Elk River and Yampa River this weekend. Routt County Office of Emergency Management says there are some flood zones.
The Community Agriculture Alliance is moving to a new building at 35 11th Street in Steamboat Springs, at the end of the month. It will be called Yampa Valley Foods. This is where ranchers and ag producers from Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties can bring produce, products, and meats to sell to the community. Executive Director Michele Meyer there will be four times more freezer space.
“There’s going to be so much more freezer space that will reduce the amount of deliveries and time that farmers and ranchers need to bring products to the new expanded retail store.”
Meyer has announced she will no longer be the Executive Director of Community Ag Alliance. She has taken a job with the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture in the Markets Division, to run food and ag programs statewide. She starts her new job July 1.
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Amanda Arnold starts her new job as Director of Human Resources for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. next Tuesday. Arnold has most recently served as Chief Operation Officer for Northwest Colorado Health, and she is the former Executive Director of Moffat County United Way.
More on the Story — AMANDA ARNOLD IS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF HR FOR STEAMBOAT RESORT
The grand opening celebration of the new Howelsen Hill Skatepark was Thursday afternoon. The ribbon cutting included those on the Skatepark Steering Committee who designed it. That included 11-year-old Ellis Eavenson and his little brother. We asked Ellis how he helped.
“Putting in ideas, like the Spine or the skateboard. It’s a great skatepark.”
The new above-ground skatepark is for all skill levels with 40 features, including ramps, rails, boxes, ledges, and stairs. There are also new sidewalks and picnic tables.
More on the Story — HOWELSEN HILL SKATEPARK CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING
Events today and through the weekend…
A group is gathering at the Tugboat building in Ski Time Square at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, June 7, to celebrate the memories of the Tugboat before it is demolished this month. They say to wear black. There is no on-street parking in Ski Time Square due to construction. So plan to park and walk.
Tugboat Memorial Facebook Event
More on the Story — TUGBOAT GOODBYE GATHERING PLANNED FOR FRIDAY
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More on the Story; Oct. 26, 2022 – PARKING STRUCTURE DEEMED UNFIT AT CONDO COMPLEX AT SKI TIME SQUARE
Tryouts continue Friday and Saturday nights for the Players at Perry-Mansfield and their fall performance of “Clue: Onstage.” That’s at 6 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in the Julie Harris Theater.
Steamboat Creates is hosting an opening show called, “Insight: Art for Climate Action.” It’s at 5 p.m. today (Friday, June 7) as part of First Friday Art Walk. This is in their gallery at 1001 13th Street.
The Steamboat Springs Farmers Market, presented by F.M. Light & Sons starts this weekend. Here’s Lisa Popovich with Main Street Steamboat.
“We have lots of good returning vendors, all of our favorites are back. We’ve got some new vendors that we’re really excited about. Lots of fun things happening but this weekend it will just be fun to see all of our old friends and our new friends.”
It is every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More on the Story – STEAMBOAT SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET STARTS SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Routt County Humane Society, the Animal Assistance League of Northwest Colorado, and Yampa Valley Community Foundation is hosting a free vaccination and spay/neuter clinic in Maybell in Moffat County. It’s from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Maybell Community Park on Friday.
Saturday, June 8, is South Routt Yard Sale Weekend.
The 84th annual Firefighters Ball is Saturday, June 8, presented by Craig Fire Rescue. It’s also a Hawaiian Luau and Cornhole Tournament (and limbo). The fun starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at The O.P. Bar and Grill in Craig. Tickets are $10 per person, available from any firefighter in Craig. All money raised goes to the Scholarship Fund.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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