By Shannon Lukens.
A suspected fugitive from Texas was apprehended at the base of Steamboat Resort Wednesday afternoon. Steamboat Springs Police were notified by U.S. Marshals that Isaac Van Marcantel had a warrant out for his arrest for Armed Robbery. They said he was snowboarding at Steamboat Resort. Local police worked with the security team at Steamboat Resort and the Routt County Sheriff’s Office to find Van Marcantel, who is now at the Routt County Jail.
At the same time, a home alarm went off in the area, so out of an abundance of caution, the SWAT team from Moffat and Routt County was assembled, just in case the alarm may have been triggered by the suspect. But it wasn’t.
A box of pipe bombs was detonated Tuesday night in Craig, by the Grand Junction Police Bomb Unit. The pipes were found in a metal box in the basement of the Barely Spent Thrift Store at 468 Ranney Street. Here’s Craig Police Chief Mike Cochran.
“No concern or danger to the community at this time. It is not something that we really see in this area. But it was handled relatively quick with no incident.”
Chief Cochran says the owner of the Thrift Store isn’t sure how long the box of pipe bombs had been in the basement. Craig Police evacuated the building until the Grand Junction Bomb Unit could get there and detonate the bombs east of Craig in a gravel pit. There were no injuries.
More on the Story — Pipe bombs found at consignment store in Craig have been detonated
The final tally for Yampa Valley Gives day is $1,466,842 raised for nonprofits in the Routt and Moffat County communities. That’s from 1,926 donors who donated to 107 causes. Yampa Valley Community Foundation reports this is a new record.
Open burn season is underway through mid-April, for the Steamboat Springs Fire Protection District. This is for essential agricultural burns, such as ditch burning for irrigation, weed control, and crop production. Slash piles for wildland fire mitigation projects are also allowed. There are rules, such as there has to be at least six inches of snow on the ground at and around the burn site. No burns are allowed within city limits. And you need a permit with Routt County Environmental Health.
More on the Story – Open Burn Season is underway in the Fire Protection District
Yampa Valley Bank in Craig is hosting a Holiday Open House Thursday morning, Dec. 11. The different choirs from Craig Middle School and Moffat County High School will be performing at different times throughout the day. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the season.
The Town of Oak Creek has a Board of Trustees meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Routt County Commissioner Angelica Salinas will report on the South Routt Community Center. Different budget items are also on the agenda, as well as resolutions that will set the monthly sewer, water usage, and residential trash removal fees for Oak Creek. Agendas
The Yampa Valley Airport Commission has a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11. Tinneal Gerber will report on Yampa Valley Regional Airport and Josh Schroeder will present on the Steamboat Springs Airport. Agenda
The City of Craig is hosting a Open House to discuss Short Term Rentals on Thursday, Dec. 11, in City Hall Council Chambers. There are two sessions: noon to 1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Learn what the City of Craig is considering, ask questions, and share what matters to you. There is a questionnaire linked below to gather input for the next steps, including a focus group and potential ordinance.
Link to Google Form Questionnaire
City of Craig – Short Term Rental Open House
Northwest Colorado Health will host a Celebration of Light event at 5 p.m. tonight at the Senior Social Center in Craig. Northwest Colorado Health’s Hospice team will lead the program focused on hope and healing for those who have experienced a loss.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Craig Chamber Mixer, with the Celebration of Light program starting at 5:30 p.m. Individuals of all ages are welcome to decorate a candle jar in honor of someone they love and enjoy soup and refreshments. This event is free and open to the community.
For more information, contact Jo Anne Grace at 970-846-8319. Learn more at northwestcoloradohealth.org/events.
Opera Steamboat presents “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.” There will be two showings at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 11-12, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. An a cappella chorale, All Is Calm is a remarkable true story in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
More Information at OperaSteamboat.org
The Visa Big Air presented by Toyota is in Steamboat through Saturday. It’s the first qualifying event for the U.S. Freeski and Snowboard Teams. There are 200 world-class skiers and riders competing from 33 nations. Plus, enjoy a free concert from The Motet at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Steamboat Square, followed by Light Up the Night with the Balloon Glow at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series starts tonight with the Howelsen Hill Circuit. There is an adult division and a junior division, where racers compete in a circuit format. Onsite registration starts at 4 p.m. in Olympian Hall. Find out more at TownChallenge.com or call 970-879-4300.
The Steamboat Shootout Basketball tournament is tonight and runs through the weekend at the high school. There are eight girls teams and eight boys teams competing.
The Soroco Basketball teams have a tournament at Caprock Academy in Grand Junction this weekend, starting today.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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