Community Update
November 4, 2022
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Greetings!
Election Day is approaching! Keep in mind, you can register to vote, update your registration, cast your ballot or vote on a machine (ADA accessible voting machines are available) at our Voter Service and Polling Centers:
Routt County Annex
136 6th St. Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Monday through Friday, October 31-November 7, 2022, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, Election Day, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Hayden Town Hall
178 W Jefferson Ave. Hayden, CO 81639
Tuesday, Election Day, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Oak Creek Town Hall
129 Nancy Crawford Blvd. Oak Creek, CO 80467
Tuesday, Election Day, November 8, 2022, 7:00 am-7:00 pm
You can also drop off your ballot at the following drop box locations.
24 Hour Drop Boxes (final pick-up is November 8 at 7:00 pm):
522 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs
2025 Shield Dr., Steamboat Springs
Other ballot drop off locations during THEIR regular business hours (final pick-up for all locations is November 8 at 7:00 pm):
Clark Store - 54175 RCR 129, Clark
Hayden Town Hall - 178 W Jefferson Ave, Hayden
Oak Creek Town Hall - 129 Nancy Crawford Blvd, Oak Creek
Yampa Town Hall - 101 Main St, Yampa
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Upcoming County Office Closures:
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November 8: On Election Day, November 8, the staff of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office and Motor Vehicle will be working in the Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) and overseeing the election process. Motor Vehicle and the Clerk and Recorder's Offices will be closed for normal business on November 8. They will resume normal business hours and activities on November 9.
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November 11: Routt County offices will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 14.
Road & Bridge Updates:
- As of November 1, 2022 we are no longer issuing permits for utilities, Rights of Way work or Grading and Excavating permits. Applicants can begin applying again starting May 1, 2023 when our permit moratorium ends.
- Please remove all trailers, cars, debris and dirt piles, basketball hoops, etc. off of the county roads and out of the right of way as we are starting our winter plowing operations. This will help us plow more efficiently and allow for adequate snow storage as winter sets in.
- Please do not plow snow across county roads. Not only is it illegal, but it creates a safety hazard for our plow drivers. Help keep them safe…. Do not plow across the road.
Routt County Winter Road Maintenance: As we prepare for snow, we wanted to remind our community where to find information about winter road maintenance: https://www.co.routt.co.us/878/Winter-Maintenance. Please contact the Road & Bridge Department at 970-870-5552 if you have questions.
Apply to be the County Representative for Colorado River District Board: The Routt County Commissioners are seeking applicants for the Routt County Representative on the Colorado River District Board of Directors. Applicants should have the knowledge and/or understanding of the entities that address water rights in Colorado and Routt County, basic accounting and budgetary principles, and existing relationships with water managers. Find all details about the Colorado River District online at https://www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] by November 18.
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Seeks Applicants: The Routt County Climate Action Collaborative provides an implementation framework for the Routt County Climate Action Plan. Local government partners (towns of Yampa, Oak Creek and Hayden, the City of Steamboat Springs, and Routt County) have jointly developed and adopted the Routt County Climate Action Plan (CAP) in support of sustainability efforts which seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in accordance with sustainability goals, the GHG Study, and State goals and efforts. There is an opening on the board for an at-large member beginning January 1, 2024. If you are interested in applying for this position, please find the application online and return it to Yampa Valley Sustainability Council at 919 Oak Street or email to [email protected] by Thursday, November 17.
Community Meetings for The Wildfire Protection Plan: The Routt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan needs your input! Attend one of our public meetings or take our community survey and tell us your thoughts about wildfire risk in Routt County. All meetings will be held 6:00-8:00 pm.
- November 14 – West Routt at Hayden Center Library Room
- November 15 – North Routt at Fire Station 2
- November 16 – South Routt at Stagecoach Fire Station
- November 17 – Steamboat Springs in the BCC Hearing Room, Routt County Historic Courthouse
Yampa Valley Housing Authority is Hiring: Are you interested in helping solve our community's housing crisis? YVHA is currently accepting applications for our new Housing Navigator and Grant Manager positions. If you are a qualified applicant or know someone who you think would be a perfect fit, join us!
Are you signed up for Routt County Alerts? Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Routt County Alerts. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now at RouttCountyAlerts.com.
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Building Department Updates |
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New Partnerships for Contractor Exams: The Routt County Building Department is excited to announce new partnerships with the Bud Warner Memorial Library and Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs for contractor exams. Bud Warner Memorial Library has both the 2015 and 2018 ICC Code Books that can be checked out to study for exams. These books may also be used to take the exam as the exams are open book. In addition, we have formed a partnership with Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs. They are now a test proctor option when scheduling the Contractor Exam through PersonVu. We would like to sincerely thank the Library and the College for supporting this partnership with the Routt County Building Department to streamline the process and reduce costs for our local contractors. In the past, contractors were limited to checking books out from the Building Department office, and they had to travel to Denver, Grand Junction, or Laramie to take the exam. These partnerships allow everything to be accessed locally in Routt County.
Check Drop Box No Longer Available: The Routt County Building Department has removed the check drop box from the Annex Building at the downtown campus. All checks must be mailed directly to the Routt County Building Department, or dropped off during normal business hours. We appreciate your understanding of this change.
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Vaccine Bus Around Routt: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vaccine Bus is headed to Routt County to provide free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for the community. Vaccines are free, and no ID or insurance needed. If you are getting a follow-up dose, please bring your CDC vaccine card.
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Wednesday, November 9, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
North Routt Community Charter School - 26900 Eagle Lane, Clark, CO 80428
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Friday, November 11, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Routt County Fairgrounds - 398 S. Poplar St., Hayden, CO 81639
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Saturday, November 12, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Walmart parking lot - 1805 Central Park Dr., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Sunday, November 13, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Walmart parking lot - 1805 Central Park Dr., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Colorado COVID-19 Updates: Colorado is no longer reporting daily COVID-19 infections or deaths on its public dashboard as the state continues its move toward a "new normal" in year three of the pandemic. Starting this week, the state's COVID-19 website will be updated weekly, rather than each day. The latest numbers will be posted at 4:00 pm Wednesdays.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Hospitals nation-wide are facing an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is reporting the highest rates of pediatric RSV hospitalizations in the last 5 years and admissions continue to increase. RSV can be serious, especially for infants, young children, and older adults. To protect yourself, your child and your loved ones from becoming sick with RSV it is important to follow general public health measures which include: washing your hands with soap and water frequently, covering your coughs and sneezes, cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces regularly, and not touching your face with unwashed hands. Please remember it is always important to avoid close contact with those who are sick and to stay home when you’re sick as this can help limit the spread of RSV and many other viruses. Please click here to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for more information on RSV.
Masks Required at UCHealth: Masks continue to be required for all patients, visitors, staff and providers in clinical and public areas of UCHealth facilities, including those in Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Oak Creek. Masking remains one of the best ways to limit the spread of not only COVID-19, but also influenza and other respiratory viruses including RSV. With increasing numbers of influenza and RSV cases, it is important to limit transmission of these viruses and protect each other.
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Full Time Job Openings:
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Deputy Clerk – Recording & Motor Vehicle - $20.00-$27.06/hr - Full Benefits
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Human Services Program Specialist – $20.00 - $23.53/hr – Full Benefits
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Planning – Office Technician – $22.65 - $30.64/hr – Full Benefits
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YVRA OSS Officer – $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Full Benefits
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Public Safety Dispatcher I – $24.75 - $26.65/hr - Full Benefits
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Detention Deputy – $32.50 - $38.24/hr – Full Benefits
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Human Services-Case Aide – $20.00 - $21.41/hr - Full Benefits
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R&B Motor Pool/Heavy Equipment Mechanic – $26.41 - $31.06/hr - Full Benefits
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YVRA Equipment Operations Tech – $22.40 - $23.98/hr – Full Benefits
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Board of County Commissioners-Office Assistant – $20.00 - $24.94/hr – Full Benefits
Part-Time Job Openings:
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Human Services Program Specialist – Fatherhood Program - $20.00 - $24.94/hr – Some Benefits
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YVRA – PT/YR Operations-Safety-Security Officer - $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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YVRA – PT/YR Retail Associate – $20.00/hr - Some Benefits
Seasonal/Temporary Job Openings:
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Seasonal YVRA Security Guard (Four Positions Available) – $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Server (Two Positions Available) – $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Busser (Two Positions Available) – $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Kitchen Assistant (Two Positions Available) – $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRA Food Service Cook – $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRA Food Service Counter Attendant (Five Positions Available) – $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRA Janitorial Service Worker (Four Positions Available) – $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRA Equipment Operations Tech – $22.40 – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Host/Hostess (Two Positions Available) – $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Thank you for your Service! |
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VETERANS DAY - NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11. It's a holiday honoring men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, on the anniversary of the end of World War I. Thank you for your service!
Fellow Veterans,
I am in the office three days a week and am here to help you deal with the VA, be it signing up for VA medical care (give me a call, most veterans are eligible), or to help file a disability claim or an appeal. We can also talk about your benefits and we take great pleasure in helping widows and other family members.
So give me a call and let's get to work.
Have a good day,
Gaylon Kent
(970) 870-5469
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