Community Update
September 23, 2022
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Greetings!
As of 12:01 am on Friday, September 23, the fire restrictions put in place on September 7 have been rescinded.
“Federal, state, and local partners throughout the region study and discuss weekly several factors to determine when restrictions are recommended or necessary, such as moisture content of the fuels, current and forecasted weather conditions, and availability of suppression resources throughout the region. These factors and the associated criteria that are measured provide a more scientific and accurate process for determining when fire restrictions are necessary,” said Mo DeMorat, Routt County Emergency Manager.
“The data collected and presented at the weekly meeting on Monday, September 19, showed increased moisture levels, decreased Energy Release Component, and overall wildfire hazard assessment of Moderate throughout the region, and a weather pattern forecasted with increased percentages and levels of precipitation. All those in attendance at this meeting agreed that fire restrictions are no longer warranted,” said DeMorat.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop off Event: Routt County Environmental Health is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event on October 8 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm in the Steamboat Springs Middle School parking lot. Find all details on the event advisory and the cost list online. Contact the Environmental Health Department at 970-870-5403 if you have any questions.
Join YVSC for ReTree 2022 – Plant trees to Protect the Yampa: This year is Yampa Valley Sustainability Council's 13th annual ReTree community tree planting event, and there are two days to volunteer for this celebrated event: Saturday, October 1 and Saturday, October 8. Volunteer for a community-building reforestation event that bolsters Yampa River health and advances climate action for the Yampa Valley. All are welcome, it's family friendly and it's a wonderful way to come together through actions with impact. Find all details about these two events online at https://yvsc.org/yvsc-events/
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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Building Futures Event: Routt County Building Department was proud to partner with International Code Council (ICC) and ShumCoda to host the 4th Annual Building Futures Event today. The Routt County Building Department would like to thank Alpine Lumber of Steamboat, Timberline Construction of Steamboat, Pepsi Bottling Group of Craig, Routt County Fairgrounds, and many of our Western Slope Building Departments for their donations of supplies and volunteers to help make this event successful. It was a great day of hands on experience for our local high school students from Routt County and Grand County!
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As we approach flu season how do I make sure I am protected? One of the most important steps in flu protection is getting your annual flu vaccine. Routt County Public Health is offering flu vaccines again this year. The vaccine cost is $40 per dose. Appointments are being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. Please click here to schedule an appointment with Routt County Public Health. You may also call us at (970) 870-5341 to schedule over the phone.
Please remember that it remains important to stay home if you are sick, distance yourself from others who are sick, cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching your face and mouth. It is also important to disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly. Please contact your primary care provider if you have any questions or concerns about influenza or the annual flu vaccine. For more information on flu prevention please visit cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm.
COVID-19 Update: All Routt County COVID-19 information can be found on the Public Health pages on the Routt County website. You can always check on COVID rates in Routt County by checking the COVID-19 dashboard which is currently updated weekly. It was updated September 22 to share the COVID-19 metrics and vaccination rates.
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Monkeypox Virus (MPV) Update: People who have been recently exposed to the Monkeypox Virus (MPV), or are at high risk for exposure, should get an FDA approved vaccine called Jynneos. Routt County currently has a limited supply of the vaccine from the federal government. Due to the limited availability, Routt County Public Health is asking individuals to complete a screening form if they are interested in MPV vaccination. The screening form will be used to contact individuals that are eligible for vaccination and does not guarantee an appointment.
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The Routt County Treasurer’s office will be conducting the Annual Tax Lien sale on October 28, 2022. This sale will be for unpaid 2021 Real Property, Mobile Homes and Minerals. A complete list of tax liens available for sale will be available in September in the Routt County Treasurer's Office or online at Official Tax Lien Auction Site. The Routt County Tax Lien Sale is an online auction. To bid on properties you MUST register at Official Tax Lien Auction Site.
Online registration for interested bidders must be completed at routt.coloradotaxsale.com. Registration will be available Friday, September 30 at 8:00 am through Friday, October 21 at 2:00 pm. Registration must include bank information as payment for tax liens is by ACH ONLY. The interest rate for the online tax lien sale will be published in September. Successful bidders at the online sale pay the total advertised price (which includes the delinquent tax, interest, advertising fee and a $16 certificate fee), as well as a premium bid.
Questions regarding the online sale should be directed to Realauction at 877-361-7325 or Emailed Customer Service. Any questions regarding the tax sale process or the property taxes being sold should be directed to the Routt County Treasurer's Office at 970-870-5555.
All potential bidders must register before the sale date. Registration will include the completion of an IRS required W-9 form, as well as acceptance of a User Agreement. Final payments will be made by ACH (electronic check). We encourage you to register as soon as the delinquent property list is available so that you have time to do research and make a determination of your bid.
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Job Spotlight: Yampa Valley Regional Airport is planning for the busy winter season and looking for people to join their team. They have seasonal, temporary, part-time and full-time positions available. Take a look at the detailed job flyers online and apply today!
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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GIS Manager - $101,610.50 - $137,473.02/annually – Full Benefits
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Public Health – Office Technician - $22.65 - $24.25/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
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 Passenger Services Rep - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Host/Hostess (Two Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – 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 (FourPositions Available) - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRA Building and Grounds Maintenance Tech: $22.49 – 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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Sunday, September 25 - New Moon
On Sunday, September 25 at 5:54 p.m. EDT or 2:54 p.m. PDT and 21:54 GMT, the moon will officially reach its new moon phase. At that time our natural satellite will be located in Virgo, 2.5 degrees north of the sun. While new, the moon is travelling between Earth and the sun. Since sunlight can only illuminate the far side of the moon, and the moon is in the same region of the sky as the sun, it becomes completely hidden from view from anywhere on Earth for about a day. After the new moon phase, Earth’s celestial night-light will return to shine as a young crescent in the western evening sky.
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