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Steamboat Road Closures For 4th Of July
The City of Steamboat Springs will be closing several roads to accommodate all the events that will be taking place for the 4th of July calibration. A complete list of closures is available below. Additional transit buses will be running before the parade and before and after the Continue reading
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Using Fire and Fireworks In Colorado
Although rain and cooler temperatures have diminished the fire danger, all are encouraged to be extra cautious when using fire outdoors. Also when using personal fireworks in Colorado be aware that state law does not allow fireworks that explode, leave the ground or fly through the air. Thus, firecrackers, rockets of any kind, and mortars are Continue reading
Local Officials Promote Fireworks Safety
As the 4th of July Holiday approaches law enforcement officials are reminding residents to play it safe when it comes to fireworks. Not only can many fireworks be dangerous, but most are illegal in Colorado. If it leaves the ground or explodes, it is not legal. Even legal fireworks can pose safety hazards. Health experts say sparklers Continue reading
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Fireworks Should be Left to Professionals
Fireworks during the Fourth of July are often the highlight of the holiday. However, accidents involving consumer fireworks also cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. In addition, two out of five fires reported on that day are started by fireworks, more than for any other cause. Law Enforcement and fire officials Continue reading
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M.C. Sheriff Asks for Donations for Fireworks Display
Moffat County Sheriff K.C. Hume reported to the Moffat County Commissioners yesterday that the Craig Fire Board is in a time crunch for ordering fireworks for Craig’s 4th of July celebration. The board typically spends about $8,000 on the display. Last year, the board was running short, but after donations from the public and small Continue reading
Steamboat Trails to Close for Fireworks Show
Blackmere Trail and all trails that access Emerald Mountain in Steamboat will have a temporary closure in effect tomorrow evening from 6 until 9. The trails will be closed to all public access for safety reasons due to fireworks being launched for the Winter Carnival night show. Signs will be posted at the Blackmere trailhead, and Steamboat Continue reading
Options To Consider New Years Eve
Just like the rest of the world, folks in Northwest Colorado are preparing to celebrate into the New Year tonight. In Steamboat the traditional Torchlight Parade with fireworks will get the evening started between 5 and 5:30 before Continue reading
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Fireworks & Activities in Moffat, Routt, Rio Blanco Counties
There are opportunities in Moffat, Routt and Rio Blanco Counties to see fireworks Friday night. In Craig the fireworks start a little before 9. They will be set off at the high school. The VFW will hold a parade (at 11am) and barbecue (at noon) Friday. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served, and the VFW asks that those that
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Trails at Howelson Closed Friday for Fireworks Prep
Due to the July 4th fireworks setup and show, all trails on Howelsen Hill will be closed from 8 Friday morning until 11 Friday night. This includes all access points and the area from Bluffs Loop to Mile Run. All other trails on Emerald Mountain will remain open to the public until 4 in the afternoon and may be accessed via the Blackmere trailhead. From 4 pm until 11 pm Friday, Continue reading
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Local Fire Managers Remind Residents to Stay Fire Safe this Weekend
The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is alerting the public to increasing fire danger in areas of Northwest Colorado. No fire restrictions will be in effect for the Fourth of July weekend in Continue reading
