Steamboat Resort has confirmed that longtime local Pete Van De Carr died at the resort Tuesday in a treed area of Mahogany Ridge.
A spokesperson says, “Our hearts are broken for Pete’s family and friends- so many of whom are part of the Steamboat Resort team. Our focus is providing space for grieving this heavy loss to our community and supporting our staff as they navigate through this.”
Steamboat Springs Police have eight Anti-Vehicle Barricades (AVBs), and they’re hoping to get more. An Anti-Vehicle Barricade, or AVB, is a large metal barrier, about four feet high, that can stop vehicles traveling at a high speed. They were used in the war in Afghanistan. Archer 1200 Mobile Barrier
“They are very heavy. 700 pounds apiece, and when they are chained together they will stop darn near anything.”
That’s Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett.
He says the AVBs are used for special events on Lincoln Ave. which is also Hwy 40. The anti-vehicle barricades were recently set up on both ends during the Winter Carnival street events, and on the road to Howelsen Hill during the Night Extravaganza.
“Unfortunately where we are in the country right now, we’ve seen a lot of mass casualty incidents were vehicles are used as a weapon. New Orleans recently was an example of that. And we are taking the steps to make it difficult to enter any of our special events that’s not authorized.”
The barricades were purchased with money from a grant about three years ago. Chief Beckett is hoping to buy more of the Anti-Vehicle Barricades.
Chief Beckett says Steamboat Police also parked their cars and other emergency vehicles on the side streets during Winter Carnival, to block any entry to Lincoln Ave.
And they have tactical officers and SWAT team members always aware during large events. Many times, they are up on rooftops along Lincoln Ave., like during the Halloween Stroll, or the tower at Howelsen Hill. He says the officers are used more as spotters, and it is usually for a lost kid. They are also looking for any threats, but Chief Beckett says that is unusual.
“So when they’re up there, they can see much better than we can on the ground. Often times they can locate the child or if someone is injured, or if something is going on, they can direct us to that.”
Chief Beckett says the police department is also using a drone. They used it for the first time this year during Winter Carnival. They hope to get another drone that would specialize in large events, with a better camera and a greater range.
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The Routt County Planning Commission has a meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. The one agenda item is about the silo on the Selbe Ranch on County Road 42. It is being used as a Masonic Lodge, for the Masons to meet, since they no longer have a location to meet in downtown Steamboat Springs. They have applied for a Conditional Use Permit since the silo was built as an agricultural structure. A letter from Ray Selbe to the county says eight to ten Mason members use the buildings for about two hours a month.
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Hayden Town Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. Hayden Police Chief Scott Scurlock is on the agenda with a new hire of Officer Bobby Adler, who came to Hayden from the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office. Plus, Hayden Police has a new speed measurement instrument for more precise readings when people are speeding in Hayden. Community Development Director Tegan Ebbert sill update council on the Mountain Rail Project. Public Works Director Bryan Richards is also on the agenda.
On Friday, Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute is hosting a Lunch & Learn Series at the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Complex on Friday, Feb. 21. Dr. Jay Thompson from SOSI will speak on common pickleball injuries and how to prevent them. Lunch is provided. It’s at noon on Friday. Please RSVP as space is limited. 970-879-8400.
A two-day Avalanche Rescue & Backcountry Preparedness course is being offered by Routt County Search and Rescue with the City of Steamboat Springs. It is a hands-on course available to anyone 15 years and older. You’ll learn knowledge and skills for safe winter navigation. The course is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 in Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill. The cost is $20.
For Avalanche Rescue & Backcountry Preparedness course questions, contact: Oliver Padgett at opadgett@steamboatsprings.net.
The Steamboat Sailor Alpine Ski Team is competing at Aspen Highlands today and Friday for the Varsity State Championships.
The Sailor Nordic Team is hosting the state championships today and tomorrow at Howelsen Hill.