By Shannon Lukens.
Routt County Public Health is encouraging the community to get vaccinated against measles. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are more than 500 confirmed cases of measles in the United States and one recent case in southern Colorado. Routt County Public Health says it is especially important before leaving for spring break.
Coloradans can check their or their child’s immunization records through the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS) Public Portal
Local pharmacies like Safeway, City Market, and Walgreens are vaccinated, as is Routt County Public Health and your local health provider.
More on the Story — Routt County Public Health sends reminder to get vaccinated against measles
Personal stories of suicide and discrimination were the topics at a presentation and panel discussion with STAND, which is Steamboat Team to Disrupt Antisemitism and Discrimination, Thursday. Anna Allsberry is with REPS, which is Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide. She said the presentation was to raise awareness about suicide and discrimination, and how it affects real people in our community.
“If it evens impacts one person in a positive way, I think it makes all the difference. So I hope that people leave feeling like they’re important and they are empowered to help others.”
More on the Story — Suicide and Discrimination were discussed at STAND meeting
Greg Griffin with Steamboat Springs Police has been promoted to Police Operations Commander. Griffin is a 10-year law enforcement veteran.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-April 3, 2025-Greg Griffin, a 10-year law enforcement veteran with the Steamboat Springs Police Department (SSPD), has been promoted to Police Operations Commander.
“We’re very happy to be able to promote Greg, who has been an instrumental part of this department for many years and has worked closely in developing and implementing the SSPD strategic plan as well as filling key training and tactical roles,” said Chief Mark Beckett. “Greg and his family are active members of the community, and we know he’ll do a great job leading our patrol officers.”
In this leadership role, Commander Griffin is responsible for the 22 sworn (six sergeants and 16 officers) members of patrol operations, including participation in the Routt County Combined SWAT Team.
Most recently, Griffin served as police sergeant responsible for a team of patrol officers. Prior to his patrol responsibilities, he was a detective with the department for two years working on some of the city’s high-profile cases. His tenure with SSPD included working as a patrol officer for four years and a community service officer for two years.
Griffin is a member of the Northwest Colorado Post Board, the 14th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Response Team, team leader for the Routt County Combined SWAT Team and an instructor at the Colorado Mountain College’s CLETA training academy. He was awarded the SSPD’s Jeff Wilson Memorial Leader of the Year in 2024.
Events this weekend…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Brighter World Child Advocacy Center is putting on a local initiative called “Root to Rise.” They’re hosting free events throughout the month to spread awareness. Friday is Wear Blue Day. Sunday, April 6, is a kickoff at the base of Steamboat Resort, starting at 1 p.m., with hot chocolate and free gondola rides.
- More information is at the Root to Rise website.
- BrighterWorldCAC.org
- Link to turn in passports
- More on the Story — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Moffat County High School Theatre presents Bye Bye Birdie, on stage in the MCHS Auditorium, at 6 p.m. tonight through Saturday. Tickets are at the door. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
The musical Alice by Heart is tonight through Sunday in the Julie Harris theater at Perry Mansfield. Purchase Tickets here
The Spring Concert for the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra is tonight and tomorrow at Strings. The production is a tribute to Steamboat cellist John Sant’Ambrogio, and his daughter, Sara. Ernest Richardson is the conductor. The concert starts at 7 p.m. A few tickets are still available through SteamboatSymphony.org
A big party fundraiser announcing the lineup for the 33rd season of the Steamboat Free Summer Concerts at Howelsen Hill is Saturday, April 5, at Old Town Pub. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band “Heads All Empty” starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are at SteamboatFreeSummerConcerts.com
Yampa Valley Autism’s Masquerade Ball is Saturday, April 5, at Colorado Mountain College. This year’s theme is “Secret Garden.” Get your tickets at YampaValleyAutism.org
Saturday, April 5, is Take Your Child to the Library Day. Stop by the Craig branch of the Moffat County libraries from noon to 4 p.m. Each family receives a free book bag and each visiting child gets a free new book, while supplies last.
This Saturday is the Bud Light Rocks The Boat Free Concert Series at Steamboat Resort. The band is Drunken Hearts. They’ll be on the Steamboat stage for the free concert Saturday afternoon.
Registration is now open for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Convention. It’s June 23-25 at the Steamboat Grand. Registration information
Steamboat Sailor baseball had two big wins over Moffat County Wednesday. Sailors are now at 8-3 with a doubleheader away again, against Rifle on Saturday.
From the State Champion Steamboat Sailors Hockey Team, Angus Frithsen has been chosen as the CHSAA 4A Ice Hockey Player of the Year. Frithsen and Heck Stephenson have also been named as the two First Team All-State Defensemen for 4A.
Head Coach Brian Ripley has also been chosen as the 4A Coach of the Year. Ripley adds, “but I clearly understand that it is only shaped by every young man and lady in our program as well as the amazing assistant coaches, team manager, volunteers, rink staff, and community.”
CHSAA — Ice Hockey: All-State Teams for 2024-25 Released
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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