By Shannon Lukens.
Colorado State Patrol has followed up on the extra enforcement from last Friday, from troopers and law enforcement in Northwest Colorado. It was called the Northwestern Surge Operation in Routt, Moffat, Grand, Summit, and Eagle counties. Colorado State Patrol made 63 contacts. There was one DUI arrest, 15 other citations, and four wildlife-related crashes involving deer.
CSP then sent a reminder to make sure you are Winter Ready in Colorado. Make sure your tires have adequate traction and are ready for snow. Check your battery and fluids. Have good visibility, which might mean new windshield wipers and a scraper for your windows. And pack an Emergency Kit.
From Colorado State Patrol – Winter Ready in Colorado
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets today. One item on the agenda to ratify is a wolf letter to the Washington State Fish & Wildlife Commission. It says, “We respectfully ask that you allow Washington’s wolves to remain in your state, where they have the greatest opportunity to thrive and contribute to the continued success of your population.” The letter is signed by a long list of government agencies, stockgrowers, politicians, and many more. Agenda
Steamboat Springs City Council meets at 5 p.m. tonight. That meeting is in Centennial Hall. Agenda
Craig City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. today. Presentations will be given to outgoing council members Andrea Camp and Jesse James Jackson. The oath of office will be given to Joe Herod and Jnl Linsacum. Nominations will be taken for an assistant mayor to serve with Mayor Chris Nichols, who ran unopposed and was re-elected.
The Western Resilience Center is accepting nominations for the annual Environmental Leadership Awards, formerly the Sustainability Awards. It recognizes individuals, organizations, and partners who are making a lasting impact through climate action, collaboration, and community leadership. Apply through WesternResilience.org before Dec. 5.
Construction on the new Branham Amphitheater for Piknik Theatre is finished. The outdoor performing space behind Strawberry Park Elementary School is scheduled to open next summer. The nearly $1 million performing arts venue was made possible through public and private contributions.
Piknik Theatre will host things like Shakespeare in the Park, and work with groups such as Opera Steamboat, Steamboat Dance Theatre, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Yampa Valley.
Donations to support the new amphitheater are still being accepted through PiknikTheatre.org
Businesses interested in sponsoring the 2026 season or reserving the amphitheater for private events are encouraged to contact Executive Director Celina Taylor at celina@pikniktheatre.com
More on the Story — Piknik Theatre announces completion of construction on new amphitheater
Turkey Bingo raised $8,034 on Saturday for the local American Legion Post 44, VFW Post 4264, and The Veterans Center. Money raised will help with youth programs, and post programs and activities, help assist any veterans in need, and help support patriotic community events such as Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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