Additional firefighters were deployed yesterday to battle the Hunter Fire, burning 20 miles southwest of Meeker. The crews were able to take advantage of diminished winds to increase containment of the 1,000 acre fire from 30 to 70%. Despite growing by Continue reading
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UPDATE: Air Quality Advisory Issued For Areas Near Dead Dog Fire
Adopt A Street In Steamboat
Volunteers are needed for the Steamboat Springs Adopt-A-Street program. Anyone interested can adopt streets throughout Steamboat like Mt. Werner, Pine Grove and Walton Creek Road, Village Circle and Steamboat Boulevard. Groups or individuals interested in keeping a Continue reading
Tipped Over Semi Closes Highway 40
A tipped over semi resulted in Highway 40 being closed for a period of time yesterday afternoon on the east side of Rabbit Ears Pass. The trucks driver lost control, causing the semi to slide off the road where it struck a guard rail, which led to the trailer tipping over. The highway was closed from 12:30 Continue reading
Paving Starts Monday In Steamboat
The City of Steamboat starts paving and striping projects today. The City is asking residents for their patience while the projects take place as delays and detours are possible. The City expects paving to be completed by the middle of Continue reading
Roads Open In Dinosaur National Park
The Island Park and Rainbow Park roads in Dinosaur national Park reopen today for public access. The roads were closed early last month due to multiple washouts and severe storm damage in the area. Park staff along with the Uintah County Roads Continue reading
Spring “Heat Is On” Campaign Underway
Spring “Heat Is On” DUI enforcement is underway in Colorado. The spring Heat Is On DUI campaign will last through May 15th. During that time period, the Colorado State Patrol will work in conjunction with local law enforcement, to take as many intoxicated drivers off the roads as possible. Last year, 1,555 Continue reading
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Wyoming County Roads Closed Due To Flooding
Three county roads in the Farson area were closed yesterday in Sweetwater County. The roads were closed due to flooding stemming from Saturday nights rain fall and ongoing snowmelt, which has resulted in flooding of Little Sandy Creek. Due to the high water levels county Continue reading
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Highway 14 Closed For Semi Recovery
Highway 14 was closed yesterday between Walden and Highway 40 to remove a semi that slid off the road. The road had to be closed from to 5 to 6:15 to allow a tow-truck to pull the semi back onto the highway. Icy and snow packed roads Continue reading
Dangerous Travel Conditions
Warmer temperatures rain and high winds have created dangerous walking and driving conditions in the area. This weather pattern has resulted in ice covered roads and walkways which can be especially dangerous. Be sure to give Continue reading
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Roads in Wolford Mountain Area Remain Closed
Annual winter travel restrictions in the Wolford Mountain area north of Kremmling are still in effect to protect wintering wildlife and reduce road and resource damage. The BLM has said that although the weather has been warmer, wildlife are Continue reading
USDA Provides Sage Grouse Funding
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a four-year strategy to invest more that $200 million in greater sage-grouse conservation efforts. According to USDA, the strategy, known as Sage Grouse Initiative 2.0, will build on successful public and private conservation efforts to improve sage-grouse habitat. The new Continue reading
Forest Officials in Wyoming Give Advice on Holiday Camping
Memorial Day weekend visitors to the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland (MBRTB) will find limited low-elevation access for roads, trails and campgrounds. While there are some opportunities to explore and Continue reading
