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steamboatpilot. com > news > rodeo-grounds-designated-local-historic-landmark-by-city-preservation-commission

Rodeo grounds designated local historic landmark by city preservation commission

3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (656+ words) The Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series and Brent A. Romick Arena at 401 Howelsen Parkway has been designated as a local historic landmark by the city's Historic Preservation Commission. The May 11 designation recognizes the local importance of the…...

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steamboatpilot. com > news > plans-progressing-for-industrial-solar-array-south-of-hayden

Plans progressing for industrial solar array south of Hayden

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (778+ words) An industrial-scale solar array and battery energy storage project in Routt County, planned by a Texas-based energy developer, is moving through the county planning process with a public hearing tentatively planned for this summer. The project proposed by RWE Americas,…...

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steamboatpilot. com > news > colorado-bill-would-increase-penalties-on-drivers-for-passing-lane-violations-require-court-appearance-for-repeat-speeding

Colorado bill would increase penalties on drivers for passing lane violations, require court appearance for repeat speeding

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (449+ words) Colorado drivers who use the left lane to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone and who have multiple speeding violations could face harsher penalties under a bill introduced in the state legislature." Senate Bill 35 would increase the points issued…...

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steamboatpilot. com > news > colorado-river-water-rights-fight-stalemate-continues

Colorado is gearing up to fight for water rights as the Colorado River stalemate continues

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1204+ words) As Colorado continues to negotiate with the seven Colorado River basin states on the post-2026 operations of Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the state's attorney general and lead negotiator are ready for a legal battle if the states continue to…...

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steamboatpilot. com > news > spend-a-winter-night-in-a-yurt-and-escape-to-the-backcountry

Spend a winter night in a yurt and escape to the backcountry

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (543+ words) Editor's note: This article first appeared in the November/December edition of Yampa Valley Adventures. Yurts offer visitors to Northwest Colorado the chance to escape to the backcountry, get away from the crowds normally found at most resorts and enjoy…...

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steamboatpilot. com > news > yampa-river-basin-now-on-call-for-senior-water-rights

Yampa River Basin now "on call" for senior water rights

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (315+ words) The main stem of the Yampa River went on call Friday afternoon " for the fourth time in history " as another indicator of the current dry conditions in Northwest Colorado. "The Yampa River is now on call, meaning senior water rights…...

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steamboatpilot. com > news > tips-to-save-money-and-energy-during-high-summer-temperatures-from-xcel-energy

Tips to save money and energy during high summer temperatures from Xcel Energy

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (167+ words) With Western Slope communities expecting to face temperatures at or above 100 degrees this week, Xcel Energy has household tips to save money and energy during extreme heat. Household owners should keep the sunlight out by closing blinds and shades to…...