Northwest Colorado News for Friday, May 15, 2026

May 14, 2026 Shannon Lukens

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.

Seniors in the Class of 2026 are now out of school. At Steamboat Springs High School, the senior prank involved peanut butter, which can be highly allergic. A school district spokesperson says the peanut butter prank was outside of school, and not in the classrooms. But it included a ping-pong table that was also moved outside. The district spokesperson says school staff responded quickly and that, “School administration will take steps to help prevent situations like this in the future.” SSHS staff was seen pressure washing the front of the school late this afternoon.

Courtesy photos.

Two Routt County properties have received historic designations from the Routt county Historic Preservation Board. The Margaret Duncan Brown Ranch headquarters near Clark and the Nyby Barn District west of Steamboat Springs have both been added to the Routt County Register of Historic Properties. They both represent Routt County agricultural and homesteading heritage.

More on the Story – Two properties representing Routt County agriculture and homesteading have been added to the Historic Register

The winner of this year’s “I Voted” sticker for Routt County is Zane Haight, a 6^th grader at Hayden Middle School. Zane’s design will be included in mail ballot packets sent to all active registered voters in the County for the 2026 General Election and will be available for voters who cast their votes at the Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC).

More on the Story – Time to vote!

All of the 118 kids from South Routt Elementary in Yampa ran through the streets of town Thursday for the annual Fun Run which has been happening for 25 years. Here’s Ethan, John, and Levy.

The kids were joined by staff, family and friends from the Yampa community. The fastest runner was 5^th grader Kace Gates.

Milling of streets in Steamboat Springs continues this week, to get ready for paving. Be aware that Amethyst is being milled on Saturday.

Steamboat Springs residents can drop off tree debris to get chipped up to use as local composting. Dropoff is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Meadows Parking Lot. This includes small trees less than four inches in diameter, branches, logs and brush. No commercial operators, please. The event is hosted by the City of Steamboat Springs and Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council.

The 44^th Annual Cabaret, presented by Steamboat Creates, continues Friday and Saturday at the Depot Art Center. The theme this year is a “Tale of Two Seasons.” Tickets are still available.

Friday is the Save the Moffat Community Kitchen Fundraiser at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Craig. It starts with a Mocktail Hour at 4:30 followed by dinner. The Community Kitchen has been serving over 630 meals each week to neighbors in need, for 15 years. The event will help with ensuring that the kitchen continues. Tickets are available at the door.

Link for Tickets

Saturday…

Moffat County and Craig Clean-up Day is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, on the north end of City Park in Craig. Tires, appliances, auto/commercial batteries and e-waste will be accepted, along with bagged leaves and branches. There is a nominal fee for certain items.

City of Craig and Moffat County residents are eligible for one FREE landfill voucher to be used in May or June, with a 3-ton maximum. All city residents are being mailed a voucher. Moffat County residents outside of city limits can pick one up from the Moffat County Commissioners office in the courthouse.

More Information — Moffat County & Craig Clean-Up Days

Saturday, May 16, is Community Cleanup Day in Steamboat Springs. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Health & Human Services building at 6^th and Oak Saturday. Sign up to help at MainStreetSteamboat.com

Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals, families, businesses, and neighborhood groups are all welcome. To sign up in advance, visit: https://volunteersignup.org/3YEWD.

Participants should bring garden gloves, a reusable water bottle, and dress in layers for variable weather conditions.

Volunteers will meet at the Community Room in the Public Health & Human Services Building (135 6^th Street) at the corner of 6^th and Oak Streets to receive cleanup assignments from 8-9:30 a.m.

The Yampa community is invited to help with Highway Cleanup and have coffee with the Mayor. Grab some work gloves, hat and a sunscreen and meet at Crossan’s at 9 a.m. Saturday. Weather permitting.

Yampa Valley Foods and the Community AG Alliance is hosting an outdoor market and 11^th Street Block Party. It’s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 35 11^th Street in Steamboat Springs. There will be local food and handmade goods, a chance to sample products and celebrate the kickoff to summer. The event is free.

Get your bike tuned up and ready to ride with a bicycle tune-up from Routt County Riders. They’ll be at the Oak Creek Library from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 16.

Saturday night is a Barn Dance at the Historic Hayden Granary in Hayden. Dancing is from 6:30-10 p.m. with instruction line dancing at the beginning of the night. This is the 16^th year for the Community Barn Dances at the Granary and all are invited.

More information

Doug Klingemann has been named as the new Head Boys Soccer Coach at Steamboat Springs High School. Doug has served as the varsity assistant for the SSHS Boys Soccer team for the past two seasons. He brings more than 20 years of youth coaching experience, including time in Boulder and Steamboat Springs. He has also been a member of the Steamboat Soccer Club Board of Directors for seven years, the last five as Board President. Doug replaces Rob Bohlmann who is retiring.

The Spirit Challenge is Saturday, part of the Steamboat Running Series. The 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. at Steamboat Springs Middle School. The Race is a benefit for Yampa Valley Autism Program.

The CHSAA State Track and Field Championships continue at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood today. Steamboat has 14 Sailors competing in 4A, as does the Moffat County Bulldogs in 3A. In 2A, Hayden has three athletes, SoRoCo has 11 and Meeker has six.

Fourteen Steamboat Sailors are competing in 4A. 4A Heat Sheets