By Shannon Lukens.
The snow finally started to arrive over the weekend. Snowplows were out clearing the streets overnight. Steamboat Resort reported 12” of new snow at mid-mountain and 15” at the summit Sunday morning. Skiers and riders also enjoyed fresh powder at Howelsen Hill for Ski Free Sunday.
Steamboat Resort Mountain Cams
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners have an afternoon workshop today to discuss an Operating Agreement with representatives from the Craig Skatepark Alliance. Commissioners will also meet with County Attorney Max Salazar, Office of Development Services Director Neil Binder, and Fairgrounds Manager Kyler Scott. That meeting is at 1:30 p.m.
The first meeting of the new board for the Regional Transportation Authority is at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Hayden Town Hall. Officers will be chosen and a regular meeting schedule will be established, among other agenda items. Those on the regional board are:
| Municipality | Name | Title | Position |
| Routt County | Sonja Macys | Routt County Commissioner | Member |
| Routt County | Angelica Salinas | Routt County Commissioner | Alternate |
| Town of Yampa | Hailey Shoptaugh | Yampa Trustee | Member |
| Town of Yampa | Stacey Geilert | Yampa Mayor | Alternate |
| Town of Hayden | Ryan Banks | Mayor | Member |
| Town of Hayden | Trevor Gann | Town Council Member | Alternate |
| City of Craig | Randy Looper | City Council Member | Member |
| City of Craig | Jnl Linsacum | City Council Member | Alternate |
| Town of Oak Creek | Melissa Dobbins | Mayor | Member |
| Town of Oak Creek | Erika Pastor | Town Council Member | Alternate |
| City of Steamboat Springs | John Agosto | City Council Member | Member |
| City of Steamboat Springs | Bryan Swintek | City Council Member | Alternate |
Routt County is asking for feedback from the community on a draft update for the Routt County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). It’s a long-term strategy designed to reduce the risks and impacts of natural and human caused disasters. The new plan will help with mitigation efforts for the next five years, that may impact Routt County. That includes wildfire, flooding, drought, and severe winter weather.
The draft plan and the public survey where you can share your comments are both available online. The link for the plan is on our website and the Routt County website. Please provide your input before January 9, 2026.
Sheryl Groves has been named the Moffat County Cattlewomen of the Year. Sheryl is the Treasurer for Moffat County Beef. An announcement on their Facebook page says she has been instrumental in updating their business affairs.
Christmas trees are being recycled at Emerald Park, near Yampa River Botanic Garden. It’s free to drop it off and the trees will be mulched up for residents to use the mulch in yards.
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One enterprising Nordic Combined skier, Ella Wilson, has offered to pick up your tree and take it to be recycled for $30 per tree. You must be within city limits. Ella is doing it to raise money to support her international travel expenses for Nordic Combined competitions. The number to call is 970-819-8248.
Link to Christmas Tree Removal form