By Shannon Lukens.
Remember during this holiday weekend that fireworks that launch into the air or explode are illegal in Colorado.
More on the Story – Fireworks that Explode or Leave the Ground are Illegal in Colorado
Also, Moffat County is in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. This is for all unincorporated private and state lands in Moffat County.
More on the Story — Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start at midnight Thursday in Moffat County
Also, Colorado State Patrol sends word that they are doing extra DUI enforcement in the state, over the holiday weekend, through Monday.
More on the Story – Watch for extra DUI enforcement for 4th of July holiday weekend
The grand reopening of The Veterans Center in Steamboat Springs is Friday, on the 4th of July. It’s a big celebration after a year of work renovating the historical downtown building. Bruce Hannon is the Director of The Veterans Center.
“It has been a wonderful progression restoring this building, built in 1898, and creating a vet center for all vets in perpetuity, and it turned out really nice. We’re excited about sharing it with all vets, all the families, and all the people of Routt County and Northwest Colorado.”
Festivities on Friday start with a flag raising in front of the building at 924 Lincoln Ave. at 8 a.m. Veterans will be there and all are invited.
After the parade, the Veterans are hosting their annual free lunch, also sponsored by Alpine Bank and the Ski Town USA Rotary Club. There will be plenty of hotdogs and sides and desserts. And you can tour the new building.
The renovations of The Veterans Center cost $3.4 million dollars. The Board of Directors for The Veterans Center would like to thank all of those who donated and supported the project.
More on the Story (and a lot more pictures) — The Veterans Center celebrates the new building on the 4th of July
Fourth of July festivities are really getting going today.
2025 4th of July Fun and Activities in Northwest Colorado
The 20th Annual Jumpin’ and Jammin’ Ski Jumping Extravaganza starts Thursday morning with training and then the competition is at Howelsen Hill right after the parade on the 4th of July, with more than 80 top Nordic Combined ski jumping athletes in the country competing.
The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo is happening three nights this week, so on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for Cowboy Roundup Days.
The Ride ‘n Tie Rodeo starts today at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
CPRA Rodeo starts at 7 p.m. at the Moffat County Fairgrounds for Ride ‘n Tie Days.
First Friday Artwalk is THURSDAY this week, so as not to conflict with the 4th of July. It is being called, “Spark the Night: A Thursday Art Celebration.” It’s free to walk through the Depot Art Center and art galleries downtown.
List of First Friday Artwalk Venues
Also on Thursday, Yampa has a community picnic at Yackey Park, and the Rockin’ Oldies Classic Car Show Thursday evening.
Thursday, July 3, is Scholarship Day at the Howler Alpine Slide at Howelsen Hill. All proceeds will benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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