By Shannon Lukens.
The Colowyo Wildland Fire south of Craig is 100% contained. The brush fire started last Friday near Highway 13 and Moffat County Road 17. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office says it burned 585 acres.
Jackson County Sheriff Jarrod Poley was recalled in a vote on June 17. He submitted his resignation to the Jackson County Commissioners, effective last Friday. Dustin Weber has been appointed as the new sheriff for Jackson County.
The statement from the commissioners added, “The Board and the Sheriff’s office are committed to a smooth and lawful transition of leadership. Law enforcement coverage will continue without interruption, and public safety remains our top priority during this time.”
Jarrod Poley was also a former officer with the Moffat County Sheriff’s office.
More on the Story — The Jackson County Sheriff is recalled and has resigned
Recall Petition from the Jackson County Clerk and Recorder
Rick DeVos died on June 8. DeVos was the former Ski School Director at Steamboat Resort, and Executive Director of Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club for 14 years. A Memorial Service is at 5 p.m. this Sunday, June 29, at Howelsen Hill. DeVos was 69.
A reconstruction project begins on Pine Grove Road in Steamboat Springs Monday, June 23. This is Phase 1, which will last through October. Improvements include roadway, pedestrian, and safety enhancements, new sidewalks, and a better bus stop, and improvements to drainage. Plan on delays in the area and taking an alternative route.
More on the Story – Work begins Monday on Pine Grove Road
Work continues just west of Steamboat Springs at Downhill Drive and U.S. Highway 40. Concrete will be poured this week for the curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the southeast corner of the intersection, and prep work will be done on the northwest corner. The section of Downhill Drive will be closed for about four months but businesses there will remain open. The speed limit is 30 miles per hour and traffic is intermittently reduced to a single lane.
More on the Story — Update on US 40 and Downhill Drive Intersection Improvements
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners meets this morning. Mo Demorat has an update from Emergency Management. They’ll be recognizing and thanking Paula Gregory for her dedication and leadership of the Community Emergency Response Team.
Routt County Commissioners have also submitted a Guest Column regarding the upcoming SBT GRVL ride, which is this weekend.
Guest Column from Routt County Commissioners on SBT GRVL
Community engagement sessions are scheduled for a Craig Sports Complex. They are hosted by Craig Parks and Recreation. City website with details
- Session 1 is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Center of Craig, 601 Yampa Ave.
- Session 2 is 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Prodigal & Sons Coffee, 34 East Victory Way
Questions? Contact Ryan Dennison at RDennison@CityofCraig.org or call 970-826-2004.
There is a Town Hall tonight with Senator Dylan Roberts and Representative Meghan Lukens, on an “Overview of the 2025 Legislative Session.”
- 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the Boys & Girls Club in Craig
- 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, in the Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room in the Historic Routt County Courthouse
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Meeker Public Library in Rio Blanco County
Enrollment is open for the upcoming school year for North Routt Community Charter School in Clark. This is for kids in elementary through middle school. There is daily bus service to and from Steamboat Springs. There is also an after-school program available with a FLEX Friday schedule. Email Office@NorthRouttCharter.org. Or call 970-871-6062.
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.