By Shannon Lukens.
Chip McIntyre has been named the new sheriff for Moffat County.
“I’m honored to accept the appointment of sheriff of Moffat County, and I’m grateful to Sheriff Hume for his leadership and his confidence to recommend me to finish his term. KC has served this community with dedication for three decades and it is a privilege to continue that legacy. And I’m committed to ensuring a seamless transition and leading the sheriff’s office with integrity and service and continue focusing on the safety and well being of the citizens of Moffat County and it is truly an honor.”
McIntyre has been in law enforcement since 1995. He has been the undersheriff since 2023, serving under K.C. Hume who is retiring. McIntyre will be sworn in by Hume on July 2.
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The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association is holding their annual convention and trade show in Steamboat Springs this week. About 300 producers and those associated with cattle and agriculture are in attendance.
Wolves was one of the topics at the meeting on Tuesday. A speaker from Colorado Parks and Wildlife said they have been made aware of another petition that is going to be submitted to the CPW Commission from multiple wolf advocacy groups. He said the petition will ask that ranchers be compensated for an animal only if a wolf is the direct cause of the death. That means ranchers cannot submit itemized production losses, such as weight loss, of their herd. The agent said the other item on the petition would take away verification for compensation if non-lethal forms of mitigation are not, or have not, been used by a rancher.
Gaspar Perricone is the chair of the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, which is the state’s largest alliance of hunting, angling, and wildlife conservation organizations. He also spoke at the Cattlemen’s meeting.
“We exist in a moment in time where action is needed. We are being dealt a hand that is undervaluing both the heritage and tradition of agriculture in this state. And it is our opportunity and our requirement to stand up to that in a way that will insure that places like Routt County and other portions of the state that are heavily invested in agriculture are afforded the opportunity to hand that off to their children and their grandchildren.”
The Routt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting in executive session at noon today, with County Attorney Brandon Dittman, and the Town of Hayden, to discuss Xcel PUC filings regarding the Just Transition Plan.
A new exhibit opens at the Tread of Pioneers Museum on Wednesday, June 25. The exhibit is: “Triumph and Perseverance: The Olympic Legacy in Steamboat Springs.” The exhibit will celebrate the record number of local Olympians who have called Steamboat Springs home, while building excitement for the upcoming 2026 Winter Games.
A resource expo for older adults is from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Senior Social Center in Craig. That’s at 775 Yampa Ave., in The Yampa Building. There’s also a health fair with services and screenings, exercise, mental health and volunteer opportunities.
The grand opening of the Yampa River Center is from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at 743 Oak Street in Steamboat Springs. It’s a free open house with food, drinks, tours, and door prizes. Ohana will be onsite doing a live printing.
Keep Bears Wild – The Summer Edition is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Library Hall. Learn more about co-existing with bears in the Yampa Valley.
The Town Challenge Mountain Bike series continues tonight with Mount Werner Madness at Steamboat Resort. There are Junior and Adult divisions. Race-day registration is available starting at 4 p.m. More information is at TownChallenge.com
- June 25 — Mount Werner Madness at Steamboat Resort
- July 9 — Emerald Envy at Howelsen Hill
- July 23 — Cow Creek Classic on Emerald Mountain from Cow Creek Trailhead
- Aug. 6 — Buff Pass Burner (hill climb) on Buffalo Pass
- Aug. 13 — Free community ride at Howelsen Hill followed by end-of-season awards and a BBQ at Howelsen Hill.
For more information, call 970-879-4300.
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