Steamboat Springs

A one-of-a-kind 11,317-square-foot stone mansion in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with gondola views is back on the market for $13.95 million.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) implemented a voluntary fishing closure on a stretch of the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs after discovering over 300 dead mountain whitefish, attributed to severe drought conditions, high water temperatures (83°F), and low dissolved oxygen. The closure aims to protect the stressed native species by reducing angler pressure.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) implemented a voluntary fishing closure on a stretch of the Yampa River after finding over 300 dead mountain whitefish, attributed to severe drought conditions and high water temperatures (83°F). The closure aims to protect the vulnerable native species by reducing angler pressure, as mountain whitefish populations have declined due to non-native predators and environmental stressors.

A bear was spotted relaxing in a backyard kiddie pool near Steamboat Springs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials attribute the rise in bear sightings to a drought.

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.

A wildfire named the Fishhook Fire is burning on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, covering approximately 8 acres. No evacuation orders have been issued, but campers and hikers are urged to prepare. The U.S. Forest Service is managing the blaze, with no reported injuries or structural damage.

Colorado's fire danger remains high due to record-breaking heat, with Denver hitting 97°F, tying for the second hottest June 27th. Smoke from Utah and Arizona wildfires thickens, prompting air quality advisories and red flag warnings. A heat dome and dry conditions will sustain extreme temperatures through next week.

A man in Steamboat Springs, Colorado discovered a wild bear sitting in the front seat of his truck, which he described as an unwelcome surprise.

A man in Steamboat Springs discovered a wild bear sitting in the front seat of his truck. The encounter was described as an unexpected and unwelcome surprise.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has implemented voluntary and mandatory fishing closures on the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs due to high water temperatures and low flow threatening fish health. The voluntary closure covers 1.7 miles from Sarvis Creek to Stagecoach Reservoir, while a mandatory closure affects 0.6 miles downstream of Stagecoach State Park. The closures aim to protect mountain whitefish, a vulnerable native species, during a historic drought.

A real estate company is suing Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Adam LaRoche for $1.4 million after they abruptly closed their Nashville restaurant, E3 Chophouse, and stopped paying rent. The lawsuit alleges breach of a lease agreement, with the plaintiffs seeking damages for defaulting on obligations guaranteed by the defendants.