By Shannon Lukens.
Fifteen wolves from British Columbia have been released in Eagle and Pitkin counties. Also, five more from the Copper Creek Pack that was captured from Grand County for chronically killing sheep and cattle were also released there. That’s 20 more wolves. Colorado Parks and Wildlife made the announcement Sunday afternoon. This is the second round of wolves brought in to Colorado as part of Proposition 114, which was passed by voters by 50.9% in November of 2020.
More on the Story — Twenty wolves have been released in Eagle and Pitkin counties
As many as 12 Range Riders are being hired by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to help with the wolf reintroduction program. It is in partnership with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Here’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Deputy Director Reid Dewalt.
“We’ll have two riders per county, in Jackson, Grand, Routt, Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin, Summit, Rio Blanco, and Moffat counties. Although they will be based primarily in one county, they will be able to move between counties.”
A one-day training is Jan. 30 in Glenwood Springs. It is to focus on early-season conflict mitigation during calving and lambing season which typically begins in late February. Full Agenda A second round of training is four days long in April.
Colorado Range Rider Program interest form
More on the Story — Here is how you can become a Range Rider
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Two men were arrested over the weekend after an incident at the Dream Island Mobile Home Park. It started with gunshots that were reported. Two men were eventually arrested… One for reckless endangerment and possession of a controlled substance and the second man for charges including prohibited use of a weapon.
“No one was injured in this incident. We believe to have all of the people involved in custody and it was not a targeted incident.”
That is Sgt. Noble with Steamboat Springs Police.
More on the Story — Two men arrested in incident at Dream Island
A high-speed chase that started in Kremmling was getting close to Steamboat Springs Friday afternoon. Routt, Grand, and Jackson County Sheriffs officers collaborated with Colorado State Patrol on ending the chase on Rabbit Ears Pass. The car driven by 35-year-old Alexis Lanier from Denver spun out when trying to take a corner on Rabbit Ears Pass at a high rate of speed. She is now in the Grand County Jail on multiple charges with a hearing today.
More on the Story — High-speed chase ends on Rabbit Ears Pass
A new exhibit has been installed at West Lincoln Park. It is called, “The Yampa River: From the Flat Tops to the Green River.” The display is a collaboration between the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Friends of the Yampa. It features the history of the Yampa River as well as the river’s impact on ecosystems and wildlife.
More on the Story — A new exhibit along the Core Trail highlights the Yampa River
Jayla Poppleton has been hired to be the new Resilient Water & Watersheds Director for Yampa Valley Sustainability Council. She’ll work as a technical expert and partner to efforts to build watershed resilience across Northwest Colorado.
Today is Martin Luther King Day. State and federal offices are closed. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow.
Colorado Mountain College has a presentation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 11 a.m. today in the Allbright Auditorium. It’s followed by a fireside chat with the president of CMC, Matt Gianneschi.
FROM CMC: Colorado Mountain College is hosting “A Legacy of Courage: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the Allbright Family Auditorium at CMC Steamboat Springs. The presentation will be live at the Steamboat Springs campus and will be available streamed live as well. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The keynote speaker will be distinguished Colorado native and legal leader Judge Gary M. Jackson. A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, Jackson obtained his law degree there in 1970. During his presentation, Jackson will discuss Lincoln Hills, a resort community located in the mountains about 40 miles west of Denver in Coal Creek Canyon. Created by and for Black Americans in 1922 partially in reaction to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and amidst segregation battles, at one time it was the only Black resort in the Mountain West, according to History Colorado. “A Legacy of Courage” will begin at 11 a.m., with Judge Jackson giving his keynote presentation at 11:20 a.m. At 11:45 a.m. CMC President Matt Gianneschi will hold a fireside chat, followed by an open Q&A at 12:05 p.m. The event will conclude at 12:30 p.m. Register for the event here.
The 50th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill is today. Cowboys and cowgirls will be skiing and snowboarding down the Stampede run at the base. They’ll lasso a person, saddle a horse and cross the finish line. Then the Stampede event is a mass start with the first one to the bottom crowned the winner. It’s free to watch this afternoon but dress warmly as it will be cold.
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners have a regular meeting Tuesday morning, Jan. 21. One item being requested for approval is 16 additional security cameras for the Routt County Detention Center. Agenda
The winner of the button contest for the 112th Winter Carnival is 13-year-old Louisa Crump. She’s an alpine skier with Steamboat Springs Winter Sports club. The buttons will be available at businesses throughout the community starting this Thursday. Everyone will need to get a Winter Carnival button for the event, Feb. 5-9. They’ll be available throughout the community starting this Thursday.
More on the Story — Louisa Crump designed this year’s Winter Carnival button
The Steamboat Stampede 19U Girls Team won their third consecutive Martin Luther Kind Tournament in Vail Sunday.
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