By Shannon Lukens.
Warm and windy weather resulted in a Red Flag Warning issued for Moffat, Routt, and Eagle counties, by the National Weather Service on Monday. It is because of an elevated risk of wildfires. Yampa Valley Electric went into Fire Protection Mode which means power lines are more sensitive and can stop the flow of energy if they are contacted such as by a tree that may have fallen on a power line. If that is the case, power will remain off in an area until YVEA crews can get out to inspect.
More on the Story — Red Flag Warning issued for all of Routt and Moffat counties
Monthly totals for sales tax in April for the City of Steamboat Springs is 6.84% higher than the same time last year. That’s an increase of just over $144,000. Year-to-date sales tax collection is 1.37% more overall.
Routt County still has some lock box safes for gun safety available. They are at the Health and Human Services Building at 6th and Oak, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fill out a survey and you can receive a safe. Safes will also be available Thursday, June 26, at the Hayden Farmer’s Market.
Steamboat Springs City Council meets tonight. A work session is at 4 p.m. followed by the meeting. AGENDA Public Comment is at 6 p.m. Updates on the agenda are
| 5. | Brown Ranch Community Solutions – Project Update. (Calvert) 60 minutes |
| 6. | RTA Formation Committee Update and Report. (Foote/Buccino) 30 minutes (RTA-Regional Transportation Authority) |
| 7. | Lift Tax Negotiation Update. (Leeson) 30 minutes |
The Town of Yampa is accepting letters of interest for a Town Trustee vacancy following Trustee Kindsvater’s resignation. The deadline to apply is June 30. Email Clerk@TownofYampa.com for more information.
A group of churches in Steamboat Springs is coordinating what they are calling HOPE Sessions. It’s every Tuesday evening this month to discuss talks on mental health. The discussions are to offer a sense of hope and community support to those who have experienced personal struggles with hopelessness. The sessions are at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library. All are invited.
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Month. Here’s more on what that is, and what people think PTSD is, in this week’s Mental Health Minute.
Link to the Mental Health Minute for June 16, 2025
The SBT GRVL ride is looking for volunteers for the event, June 25-30. It can be on race day, behind the scenes, or at an aid station. Volunteering gets you a guaranteed entry in the event for 2026. Sign up to Volunteer
The Moffat County School District Bookmobile is back in service for the summer. The Bookmobile is at Moffat County High School from 9:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. every Tuesday until July 22. It is also at Sunset Elementary from 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning June 18 until July 24. The Bookmobile will be closed the week of Independence Day, June 30-July 4. Pick up a book or donate a book.
Please RSVP by Wednesday if you have a daughter who might be interested in being royalty for the Routt County Fair. There is a royalty clinic at noon on Friday, June 20, at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden. 2025 Routt County Fair Queen Taylor Clyncke will be there to help. The clinic is open to all interested girls for both traditional and princess roles. This is to prepare for fair programs and tryouts for 2026. RSVP by Wednesday, June 18 by calling Karyn at 970-620-3971.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.