Routt County
Coverage of Routt County in the Nexus archive.
- Steamboat-area fires: Green Ridge Fire 45% contained; Fishhook Fire burns 200+ acres, 0% contained
The Green Ridge Fire is 45% contained near Stagecoach Reservoir, while the Fishhook Fire, burning near Rabbit Ears Pass, has grown to 229 acres with 0% containment. Pre-evacuations and road closures are in effect, though no homes are threatened by the Fishhook Fire. An evacuation center operates at SOROCO High School.
- Rocky Mountain Youth Corps debuts construction trades program for Routt County high schoolers
The Rocky Mountain Youth Corps has launched a construction trades program for Routt County high schoolers as federal funding for trail work declines. The program shifts focus from public lands maintenance to teaching house-building skills to students.
- Fishhook Fire, Green Ridge Fire near Steamboat Springs continue to burn ahead of another hot day
The Fishhook Fire and Green Ridge Fire near Steamboat Springs in Routt County are burning, with Fishhook Fire having burned 94 acres and Green Ridge Fire affecting 44 acres. Evacuations are in place for Green Ridge Fire, and firefighting resources including helicopters and an incident management team are deployed. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency for the Green Ridge Fire, which threatens nearly 480 structures.
- Two fires break out in Routt County Sunday
Two fires occurred in Routt County on Sunday, with one fire leading to evacuation notices and orders.
- CPW kills elusive uncollared wolf in Routt County believed responsible for 10 depredation events since 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife killed an uncollared wolf from the Copper Creek Pack linked to 10 confirmed depredation events involving 22 sheep since 2025. The wolf evaded previous removal attempts before being lethally removed following recent attacks in Routt County, with agencies citing non-lethal efforts as insufficient.
- CPW lethally removes wolf involved in 10 different depredation events
CPW lethally removed an uncollared wolf in Routt County after evidence confirmed its involvement in 10 depredation events since the summer of 2025.
- CPW lethally removes wolf involved in 10 different depredation events
An uncollared wolf was lethally removed in Routt County after being confirmed involved in 10 depredation events since summer 2025. The action was taken by CPW following evidence of the wolf's repeated involvement in these incidents.
- CPW kills elusive uncollared wolf in Routt County believed responsible for 10 depredation events since 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) lethally removed an uncollared wolf linked to 10 confirmed depredation events involving 22 sheep since 2025. The wolf, originally from the Copper Creek Pack, was responsible for attacks in Rio Blanco and Routt Counties, with non-lethal measures previously attempted. This marks the second wolf killed since Colorado's voter-mandated reintroduction program began in 2023.