By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
The breeding female wolf in the King Mountain Pack in South Routt County has died. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Friday night that they received a mortality signal on the GPS collar of the wolf last Wednesday. An investigation into the cause of death is underway. King Mountain is just southwest of Toponas.
At Toponas Hall Sunday night, there was a discussion called “Native Americans Recollections.” Different longtime locals spoke on “Archeological Traces of Ute Life in Egeria Park and the Flat Tops Wilderness.” Doug Gates is one who grew up in the area and had heard the history of the Utes in the area.
“I’m the fifth generation rancher in Burns, and then I ended up with the ranch over here, the Kayser Ranch. My great great grandpa built the stage stop up on Gore Pass and everything so my family has been around here for a lot of years.”
The ranchers spoke about growing up around fire rings, caves, arrowheads, and petroglyphs. It was part of the Toponas History Talks series.
Courtesy photo from the BLM.
Be especially aware right now of burning for agriculture and debris. That’s the message from the Bureau of Land Management and Moffat County Sheriff’s Office. Low moisture this winter and the ongoing drought conditions have left more dead vegetation than usual.
If you plan to burn, let local emergency managers know. It’s required. Residents in Moffat County must call the Sheriff’s office first. The non-emergency dispatch number is 970-824-6501.
To burn safely, check the weather, know the fire restrictions, notify your neighbors, have a shovel and plenty of water close by, create a fire line, and never leave a burn unattended.
Anyone who lets a fire escape, that causes damage, could be held responsible.
More on the Story — BLM and Moffat County officials are urging residents to be safe with agricultural and debris burning
Northwest District Fire Restrictions
Colorado State Patrol is continuing its St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement crackdown through Wednesday. Drive carefully and don’t ever drive under the influence.
A $3 million grant has been awarded to provide critical infrastructure development at the new business park at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (YVRA). The grant was submitted by Routt County-YVRA, the Town of Hayden, and Yampa Valley Electric Association. The project is expected to create 232 jobs, with an estimated $75 million in private investment that will enhance the capacity for aviation services and commercial development.
More on the Story – A $3 million grant is awarded to the Yampa Valley Regional Airport Aviation Business Park
Soda Creek Elementary headed into this past weekend with their 3rd annual Reading Extravaganza. This year, the theme was the Relaxed Reading Rally.
Cailin Ryan-McKeever is a biliteracy teacher at Soda Creek.
“It’s really just celebrating cultural diversity and especially that’s what we have here in the Yampa Valley, and celebrating literature.”
Community members came to the school Friday to read a cultural story to each classroom. The event was for all kids at the school in alignment with the National Education Association’s Read Across America.
It was also Pajama Day.
More on the Story – Soda Creek students celebrating reading with the 3rd annual Reading Extravaganza
Steamboat Resort has promoted Lucy Shemilt Murphy to Director of Hotel Sales & Catering at Steamboat Resort, effective March 9. Murphy has been with Steamboat Resort for close to a decade, most recently as the Steamboat Grand Senior Sales Manager. She will be leading and expanding the hotel sales and conference service departments within the Steamboat Grand Hotel.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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