John Russell

1 week ago | steamboatpilot.com | John Russell

It’s difficult for longtime Yampa Valley resident and self-proclaimed “craniac” Nancy Merrill to hide her excitement every April when the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition’s nest cam livestream goes live. “We’re really excited that we’re cranking again,” said Merrill, co-founder and president of the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition.

1 week ago | steamboatpilot.com | John Russell

Many Steamboat Springs customers served by Apex Twin Enviro received a notice this month advising them about changes in trash and recycling services, along with price increases. “The pricing notice was to a specific base of customers in which Apex is increasing their recycling service from every other week to weekly services ” said Lacie Coupe, Apex Twin Enviro general manager.

1 week ago | craigdailypress.com | John Russell

Car dealerships in Steamboat Springs and Craig are hoping for the best outcome as they try to understand the impacts from tariffs while preparing customers for the possibility of rising prices in the coming months. “The uncertainty that we’re facing is not of our fault, but that’s the way the world is now,” said Scott Cook, who owns car dealerships in Steamboat Springs and Craig.

1 week ago | steamboatpilot.com | John Russell

There was an energy on the stage Wednesday evening as the performers from Mod Vaude Entertainment prepared to rehearse at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp for “The Brave and the Beautiful.”“Mod Vaude is literally short for modern vaudeville,” said Mod Vaude’s Josh Stein. “We do aerials, we do jazz dancing, we do acrobatics, we do comedy and we do burlesque. We do a blend of everything.”Mod Vaude will perform “The Brave and the Beautiful” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | John Russell

Steamboat Resort will kick off end-of-season festivities this week with Springalicious, a weekend highlighted by the 43rd annual Cardboard Classic Saturday and the Splashdown Pond Skim on Sunday. “It’s really fun to see the season celebrated in such a fun way, and our staff enjoys the return of sunshine and warm weather and, of course, awesome spring skiing,” said Maren Franciosi, senior communications manager for the ski area.