By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.
Local veterans invite everyone to a Memorial Day Service at the Steamboat Springs Cemetery. It’s at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Free shuttle service will be provided from the Stockbridge Transit Center at the Community Center by Steamboat Springs Transit. Buses begin loading at 9:30 a.m.
A Veterans Memorial Service is at the Moffat County Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25. All are invited.
In South Routt, the Bird-Howe Post 189 is having services in the Yampa Cemetery at 11 a.m. and the Oak Creek Cemetery at 1 p.m.
The American Legion Post 89 is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Hayden Cemetery. It is open to the public. The Legion Post will host a free dinner afterwards, at 220 S. 3rd Street in Hayden.
More on the Story — Memorial Day Services in Northwest Colorado
The Chief Theater Development Plan for renovations, rehabilitation, and improvements has been approved by the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission.
The vote was 5-1.
The project would be a complete renovation to the historic Chief Theater at 813 Lincoln Ave., built back in 1927. It’s been empty since about 2021, except for occasional vandalism, including just last month.
The remodel would make it an indoor event venue that could accommodate 800 people, with a bar and food. There would be a new marquee out front, and the height of the building would be increased from 23 feet to 38 feet.
You can hear the vote and the presentation on the website for the City of Steamboat Springs.
The recommendation for approval will be heard by Steamboat Springs City Council on June 16.
Planning Commission Agenda and Video
More on the Story – Approval for the Chief Theater project to go before City Council June 16
An exhibit called, “Americans,” developed from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, is at the White River Museum in Meeker through July 5. Hours are the museum are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and then noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The museum says they will be open on Memorial Day.
If you’re traveling this Memorial Day weekend, know that the Colorado Department of Transportation is suspending all statewide construction and maintenance projects starting at noon today, through next Tuesday.
Courtesy photos.
Steamboat Springs Police Sergeant Michael “Mikey” Buccino has been honored with the prestigious MADD Officer Andrew Duarte Person of Impact Award. It’s for his “exceptional commitment to preventing impaired driving and protecting the Steamboat Springs community.” Buccino was given the award Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The award is named after former Denver Police Officer Andrew Duarte who lost his life responding to an active shooter.
- From the Denver Police Museum — Former Denver Police Officer Andrew Duarte Killed in Pennsylvania
- CBS News — Denver police remember former DPD officer killed in shootout at Pennsylvania hospital
- More on the Story – SSPD Sergeant Buccino honored at event in Denver
More in a moment.
And a big congratulations to all of the graduates who participated in ceremonies over the weekend, including Moffat County, Hayden, SoRoCo, Meeker and Steamboat Springs.
Video of SSHS Turning of the Tassels
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