Community Update
January 28, 2022
Greetings!

Routt County lost a dedicated public servant on Tuesday, January 25. Nancy Stahoviak was a valued member of our Routt County community and was the elected County Commissioner for District I for 20 years (1993-2013). 

When remembering Nancy, Commissioner Tim Corrigan said “Nancy was always the best prepared commissioner. She was a real public servant, it’s what she did. She devoted her life to public service.” Read the full reflection on Nancy Stahoviak's Legacy.

If you would like to keep up to date with County information, sign up for County News, follow Routt County on Facebook and Instagram, and of course visit the County website.


COVID-19 Updates:
  • COVID-19 Cases: You can always check on COVID rates in Routt County by checking the COVID-19 dashboard which is currently updated three times a week in the late afternoon. The COVID-19 Dashboard reports 517 cases in the last two weeks, 193 in the last week, with a positivity rate of 12%. 
  • Vaccine Mobile Bus heads Routt County: It's not too late to vaccinate! The Vaccine Mobile Bus will be in at the Stockbridge Transit Center (1505 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs) on February 1 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Book an appointment for your free vaccination. No insurance needed.
  • Free Community Testing: Mako Medical is providing free community testing every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Testing will be located in the Strings Music Pavilion Parking lot, please enter from Wildhorse Plaza. Pre-registering with Mako is highly recommended.
  • Binax testing at Home: For those of you testing at home, we would love to get your results to add to our COVID Dashboard. Click here for instructions for reporting. Click here to watch informational video about the Binax At Home testing procedure.
  • Vaccines at Public Health: Routt County Public Health is offering Pediatric Pfizer (ages 5-11 only), and Moderna (ages 18+ only) vaccination appointments every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm. Please note we are administering third doses as well. See When do I need my third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from CDPHE, to determine if/when you need a third dose. Residents can either call (970)870-5341 or email PublicHealthInfo@co.routt.co.us to make an appointment.

Other Updates:
  • 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. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. You pick where, you pick how. Sign up online.
  • Treasurer's Office Mail Property Tax Notices: Routt County Treasurer’s Office printed and mailed tax notices this week to over 28,000 property owners for 2021 property taxes to be collected in 2022. If you have not received your tax statement by February 10 or if you have any other questions or concerns, please call the Routt County Treasurer’s Office at 970-870-5555, email us at treasurer@co.routt.co.us, or use our online chat feature through our website.
  • Interested in the future of the Core Trail? Discussion on the status of Core Trail Planning and Mobility issues identified in the County’s Master Plan process is scheduled for Monday, January 31 at 12:30 pm. Join the virtual meeting via Zoom.
  • Master Plan Update: Please join us for Virtual Open Houses focused on Routt County’s preferred Growth Areas: West Steamboat and Stagecoach. Held over Zoom, these meetings will explore what growth could look like in the two areas identified through community engagement and previous planning efforts as ideal for future growth in the County. Join in and give us your input.
  • Stagecoach Virtual Open House: Tuesday, February 1, 7:00-8:30 pm. Zoom link here.
  • West Steamboat Virtual Open House: Wednesday, February 2, 7:00-8:30 pm. Zoom link here.
  • Missed the Brown Ranch Conversation on January 27? Find a recording of the information session at brownranchsteamboat.org. You can also sign up for updates on the same page.
  • Job Opportunities:  All available job openings can be found on the Routt County website. Openings are also listed below.
 
COVID-19 Cases in Routt County
The COVID-19 Dashboard was updated January 27 at 4:00 pm to share the COVID-19 metrics and vaccination rates. COVID-19 cases are at 517 cases in the past two reported weeks and 193 cases in the last week.
 
Total case count in Routt County (through January 25, 2022): 5879
Total COVID-19 cases confirmed: 4409
Total Probable cases: 1470
Total tests administered: 87959
Total resident hospitalizations: 78
Total deaths: 25

Seven Day case count (January 19-January 25, 2022): 193
Fourteen Day case count (January 12-January 25, 2022): 517
Cases per 100,000 people in 7-day period: 752.4
Cases per 100,000 people in 14-day period: 2015.4
Percent Test Positivity per Dial 3.0 (fourteen day): 12%
Total visitor cases in a one-week period: 26
Total visitor cases in two-week period: 68
Total tests administered in a one-week period: 1829
Total tests administered in a two-week period: 4243
Routt County Resident COVID-19 Hospitalizations (one week): 1-4
Routt County Resident COVID-19 Hospitalizations (two weeks): 5-9
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center (one week): 1-4
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center (two weeks): 5-9
Hospitalizations are presented as a range to protect the identity of cases. Zero hospitalizations will be shown as such.
Employment Opportunities
Find all Routt County job opportunities and apply on the Routt County website.

Full Time Job Openings:
  • Road & Bridge Division Manager
Deadline Date: 2/28/2022
Hiring Range: $43.32 - $46.05/hr Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Deputy Clerk – Motor Vehicle Department
Deadline Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Hiring Range: $18.15 - $22.49/hr Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Facilities Maintenance Worker
Deadline Date: 02/20/2022
Hiring Range: $18.24 - $19.52/hr Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Building Permit Technician
Deadline Date: 1/25/2022
Hiring Range: $23.44 - $25.10/hr Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Planning Technician
Deadline Date: 01/31/2022
Hiring Range: $24.17 - $25.88/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Public Safety Dispatcher I
Deadline Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Hiring Range: $24.08 - $25.77/hr Full Time & Full Benefits

  • Yampa Valley Regional Airport – Janitorial Service Worker
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Hiring Range: $18.36/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Senior Deputy Clerk
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled                          
Hiring Range: $25.57 - $27.38/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits
 
  • Public Health Educator
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled                        
Hiring Range: $31.24 - $33.44/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits

  • Detention Deputy
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Hiring Range: $32.50 - $38.24/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits

  • Patrol Deputy
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Hiring Range: $34.95 - $41.11/hr – Full Time & Full Benefits


Part-Time Job Openings:
  •  Human Services Case Aide – Office Technician
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Hiring Range: $23.44 - $25.10/hr - Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation

  • Yampa Valley Regional Airport – PT/YR Food Service Counter Attendant
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Hiring Range: $13.21/hr – Part-Time employee Benefits Available

There are numerous seasonal/temporary positions available at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Visit the Routt County website to see all available positions.
One Fun Thing
(Image credit: Starry Night)

Saturday, January 29 —  Crescent moon with Mars and Vesta (pre-dawn)
On Saturday, Jan. 29, the pretty, slender crescent of the old moon and the bright reddish dot of Mars will rise together in the southeastern sky shortly after 5 a.m. local time — making a lovely photo opportunity when composed with some interesting scenery. The pair will be close enough to share the view in binoculars — with Mars poised a few finger-widths to the moon's upper left. Before the sky brightens, search for the magnitude 7.6 asteroid designated (4) Vesta located a binoculars' field-width (green circle) to the lower left (or 6.4 degrees to the celestial ENE) of Mars. Vesta will approach, and then pass north of, Mars in late February. Many deep sky objects (red labels) will share the scene.
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