Routt County, CO

Florida State

Steamboat Springs, CO

When Justylyn Alair arrived in Steamboat Springs in December 2020 to take a position with Sauvage Restaurant, she brought with her a passion for fine food and a wealth of culinary experience. Nowadays, the personal chef is hoping to leave her mark on the community she has come to love...

Nomadic Table adds great dining experiences to outdoor adventures

Colorado State

Anna Moriconi McCaulley nervously stands outside the emerging bilingual program class at the Steamboat Springs High School where she is about to give a presentation to a group of students from Spanish-speaking countries on how she found success as an immigrant in Steamboat. “Heads up, it’s after lunch and they’re...

Immigrant influences: Steamboat High School looks to inspire next generation of bilingual students

Oregon State

Last year, Sage Sullivan was reading out loud to her mother, Terri Sullivan, drafts of a proposal to create an art installation at Steamboat Resort. Together, they combed over draft after draft to make sure every little word was in place to communicate why Sage deserved the commission. The resort...

Local artist to build sculpture of aspen, wildflowers at Steamboat Resort

Durango, CO

The bright lights of the theater are nothing new for Steamboat Springs High School senior Jake Washburn, but during a break between acts at rehearsal on Thursday, March 23, for “Spamalot,” the senior recognized this time feels different for him. “Bittersweet is the perfect word for it,” said...

‘Spamalot’ gives Steamboat seniors one more chance to step into the spotlight

With counties across Colorado starting to provide affordable housing options for educators and staff, Steamboat Springs School District looks to hop on the wagon. At the March 20 Board of Education meeting, the district announced it will be sending out a request for proposal for a housing needs and opportunity assessment.

Hiring and retention issues drive Steamboat school board to consider employee housing

In a dazzling mix of broadway performance and ice skating, the Steamboat Skating Club’s “Seussical” debuts this weekend. More than 40 skaters aged 5 to 17 will tell the story of the “Seussical the Musical” through movement and music from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, at Howelsen Ice Arena.

Steamboat Springs skaters perform ‘Seussical’ on ice this weekend

Hayden, CO

Lifetime Hayden resident, Jesse Dean “Tobby” Salazar, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He was 51. A funeral service honoring Tobby’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023 at The Routt County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Burial will follow at Hayden Cemetery with a reception following back at the Exhibit Hall. Tobby was born the son of Joe and Barbara (Medvesk) Salazar on January 13, 1972 in Craig, Colorado. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Hayden, graduating with the Hayden High School class of 1991. While attending school, he began working for Routt County. Tobby enjoyed this job so much that he remained working for Routt County Road and Bridge with over 30 years of service. When he wasn’t working, Tobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, and playing horseshoes and washers. In his younger years, he also loved spending time in the flat tops near Pyramid and riding his horses. Above all, Tobby loved and cherished time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed, but will be remembered with love and laughter for the memories we shared with him. Tobby is survived by his children: Shaelynn (Cody) Cox of Craig, Garrett Salazar of Hayden and Lanette Laman of Willow Springs, MO; grandchildren, Adley, Kasen, Russell, Raelynn, and Jaxon; his parents, Joe and Barbara Salazar of Hayden; two brothers, Joey (Andrea) Salazar of Hayden and Levi (Sherri) Salazar of Aurora; nephews Ryan and Blaine Salazar; and niece Jadyn Salazar; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Tobby was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Helen Medvesk and Eddy and Delfinia Salazar. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Tobby’s memory to an education fund for his grandchildren, who he loved with all of his heart, that has been set up at Yampa Valley Bank in Craig c/o Shaelynn Cox .

Obituary: Jesse Dean “Tobby” Salazar

Steamboat Springs’ new city hall and fire station project will eliminate 41 parking spaces, which equates to about 1.5% of the roughly 2,770 spaces available throughout downtown. Parking was a significant concern about the project when it went before the Planning Commission earlier this month and sparked additional conversation...

Does downtown Steamboat Springs have a parking problem?

Police responded to a one-car crash around 10:30 a.m. on River Road in Steamboat Springs on Friday morning, March 24. The crash resulted in a Subaru going into the Yampa River just south of the Brooklyn neighborhood. The driver was not injured and was able to exit the car to...

No injuries after vehicle ends up in Yampa River near downtown Steamboat Springs

The Hayden Planning Commission came to a tie vote twice on Thursday, March 23, before unanimously denying a 109-unit development at the town’s core, with the intention of letting the Hayden Town Council make the decision on the controversial project. The 4-0 vote to deny the project came after...

Hayden Planning Commission deadlocks twice before denying 109-unit development

Grand Junction, CO

Steamboat Springs girls tennis is just two tournaments into the season and already showing improvements. The team traveled to Eaton for a six-team tournament on Friday, March 24, and showed impressive results across all divisions. Head coach Bill Conway was ecstatic with what he saw from his Sailors and believes...

Steamboat girls tennis shows early improvements

Aspen, CO

Steamboat Springs boys lacrosse is off to a solid start this season. Despite a tough 14-5 loss to the reigning 4A state champions, Cheyenne Mountain, the Sailors managed to bounce back in a big way with a 10-2 win over Eagle Valley on the road on Friday, March 24. Now...

Steamboat boys lacrosse starts season 3-1

Washington State

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Alpine team will send eight athletes to the U16 National Championships from April 2-6 in Mission Ridge, Washington. Steamboat qualifiers include Logan Grosdidier, Abby Olson, Katherina Cosby, Hazel Fernley, Adrian Beauregard, Caspian Troan, Caman Beauregard and Owen Wither. They will compete in the national championships across several events including super G, giant slalom, slalom, parallel giant slalom and SkillsQuest.

SSWSC to send 8 Alpine skiers to National Championships

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Routt County Humane Society’s Mend a Heart event supports animals waiting for adoption

The Routt County Humane Society is holding its Mend a Heart donation event until Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Mend a Heart encourages Routt County community members...

Routt County Humane Society’s Mend a Heart event supports animals waiting for adoption

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