By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect again this afternoon, for our northwest corner of the state. Be aware of gusty winds and dry fuels below 9,000 feet. Fires can catch and spread quickly. Use extreme caution.
Spring resort operations are underway at Steamboat Resort. Skiers and riders are downloading on one of the two gondolas from the upper mountain. Storm Peak and Christie Peak Express lifts are closed. Tuesday’s Happy Trails Daily Snow Report says 47 out of 183 trails are open accessing 654 acres. Also, no more uphill access or night skiing.
More on the Story — Steamboat Resort announces Spring Resort Operations, including downloading and lifts closing early for the season
Plastic baling twine is being recycled by a new nonprofit called Community Twine Recycling, Inc. Plastic baling twine is a serious threat to wildlife, especially birds that can become tangled in it. Baling twine can be taken to the Steamboat Eco Center at the Steamboat Landfill, and also the Steamboat Hard-to-Recycle Items Facility & Transfer Center at 2701 Downhill Drive. The baling twine will then be taken to a processing facility where it is converted into pellets for new plastic products.
More on the Story – Recycling program for Baling Twine is set up
Yampa Valley Housing Authority meets at noon today (Thursday, March 26), in the Community Room of the Routt County Department of Human Services Building at 6th and Oak. One Action Item on the agenda is the Mutual Separation Agreement between the Yampa Valley Housing Authority and Executive Director Jason Peasley.
Nominations for Educator of the Year in the Steamboat Springs School District are being accepted. Each school selects their own Educator of the year, which includes teachers or staff. Submit your nomination to your school’s principal by April 27. More information is at SteamboatSchools.net
The Steamboat Springs School District is holding a Bargaining Meeting at 4:30 p.m. today. It’s at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Steamboat Dance Theatre presents their 54th Annual Concert, tonight through Saturday, March 26-28, at Steamboat Springs High School. This year’s theme is The Village Rooted in Rhythm. Ticket information is at SteamboatDanceTheatre.org
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Lacrosse team has a home game tonight at 5 p.m. against Castle View High School. We’ll be there with the play-by-play on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM and on the Steamboat Radio YouTube Channel, which is all available through our website.
The Sailor Girls Soccer team has an away game tonight against Eagle Valley.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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