By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.
Steamboat Springs athletes gathered in Kelly Meek Gymnasium Monday to sign Letters of Intent to play their sport in college. Here’s Steamboat Springs High School Athletic Director Luke DeWolfe.
“Remember that wherever you go, you’ll always be a Sailor. Represent us well. Represent yourself well, your community, your family, and most importantly, represent who you are. Finally, as you leave, remember to thank all the people in your life who have made this possible, from your youth coaches to your varsity coaches. Thank the teachers, your community, and your friends, your family, and of course, your parents. Good luck and congratulations to all of you.”
The athletes will be competing in 12 sports at colleges nationwide.
BASEBALL
Fred Lohne, University of Puget Sound
VOLLEYBALL
Ava Hicks, Nebraska Wesleyan University
FOOTBALL
Abbott Gautreaux, Adams State University
Thomas Krupp, University of Puget Sound
Lloyd Warren, Doane College
Blu Wills, Bethany College
GOLF
Madelyn Moline, Transylvania University
ICE HOCKEY
Megan Boos, Davenport University
LACROSSE
Ike Alexander, William Woods University
Abbott Gautreaux, Adams State University
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Mary McLarnon, Colorado Mesa University
NORDIC SKIING
Anna Rhodes, Colby College
ROWING
Ava Drennen, University of Kansas
SOCCER
Dixie Barnes, William Peace University
SWIMMING
Zoe Anfang, Colorado State University
TRACK AND FIELD and VOLLEYBALL
Janie Gonzales, CSU Pueblo
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Middle School students on the Western Slope competed recently in a regional competition for the 2026 National Civics Bee® in Carbondale. Two students from Steamboat Springs Middle School made the top three. Violet B. was second, and Sylvie F. was third. (Last names were not provided.) The three top finishers will go on to compete at the state level.
The Maybell Volunteer Fire Department wants to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended their Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and Rubber Ducky Race in the Maybell Ditch on Sunday, during the Sombrero Ranch Great American Horse Drive. Fire Chief Mark Graham says they used over 25 pounds of pancake batter, 35 pounds of breakfast sausage, and about eight gallons of coffee.
Discounted carnival tickets are sold out for the Brown’s Amusement Park Carnival in Craig over the Memorial Day weekend. Regularly priced tickets can be purchased at the gate, during the carnival, May 21-25.
Steamboat Springs City Council meets at 5 p.m. tonight. One item on the agenda is May being recognized as Historic Preservation Month in Steamboat Springs. Rob Bohlmann is also being recognized for coaching soccer at Steamboat Springs High School for 38 years. Also on the agenda is a resolution approving a fundraising agreement between the City of Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Stampede Youth Hockey, and the Steamboat Skating Club for an expansion of Howelsen Ice Arena.
Main Street Steamboat is hosting a Public Information Session on the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). It’s at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, in The Commons Food Hall on 7th Street in Steamboat Springs. This is something that is required to determine whether the BID Board should be dissolved or continued.
The session will offer foundational knowledge about:
- What a BID is and how it functions
- The responsibilities of BID Board members
- How BIDs support economic vitality in downtown districts
- How the upcoming polling process fits into the BID’s future
The group “Steamboat Kids & Phones” is hosting a remote event presented by Dayo called, “Your kids are online. Is your family ready?” It’s at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5.
- Topic: Parent Workshop with Steamboat Kids & Dayo
- Time: May 5, 2026 6:30 PM MST (US and Canada)
- Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83451486331?pwd=AhTe3abuNjOMlMXHXs38r4q8vzD2O5.1
- Meeting ID: 834 5148 6331
- Passcode: 985942
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Tonight is the 3rd Annual Fired-Up Salsa Contest & Loaded Nacho Night in Yampa. It is from 5-8 p.m., or until the food runs out, at the Ladies Aid Hall. The cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. RSVP to 970-638-4511 or Clerk@TownofYampa.com
Steamboat Christian Academy is hosting a Kickstart to Kindergarten. It’s at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at Concordia Lutheran Church. It’s for preschoolers to learn about kindergarten and it’s free. But you are asked to RSVP by emailing Info@SteamboatChristianAcademy.com
United Way of the Yampa Valley is offering Red Cross Shelter Training for those in Moffat and Routt counties. It’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the Chamber of Commerce building in Craig, at 775 Yampa Ave. Lunch is provided. You will be trained on how to open and operate a Red Cross Shelter, in the event of an emergency like a wildfire, severe winter storm, or power outage. Register through UnitedWayoftheYampaValley.org or through the Events Calendar on our website.
May 5 — MCHS Baseball Home game SENIOR NIGHT at 5 p.m. vs. Rangely
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Events Calendar on our website.
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