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🌱 After another bear killed in Steamboat, are your doors truly secure?

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Hi Steamboat Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • After another bear killed in Steamboat, are your doors truly secure?
  • How one Steamboat staffer unlocked $180,000 a year for students
  • Which Steamboat favorites won big at this year's Chili Challenge?

Also on today's calendar: Excel Gymnastics Open Gym for Ages 1 - 5 on Mon, Wed, Fri and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 71, low: 39.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CPW has killed another bear in Steamboat Springs after the homeowner shot it first (steamboatradio.com) — A bear that entered a Steamboat Springs home was shot by the homeowner in self-defense and later killed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, marking at least the 14th bear death in Routt County this year. Officials urge residents to lock doors, windows, vehicles, and secure all food sources as drought and scarce natural food continue to drive record bear conflicts locally.
   

2. Steamboat Springs School District data technician receives 2026 Summit Award (steamboatpilot.com) — A Steamboat Springs School District data technician has earned a statewide Summit Award for creating a Medicaid billing system that's expected to bring in about $180,000 a year for local schools. The project helps fund a bilingual family liaison, an additional school nurse, and ongoing mental health support, with the district also donating $1,000 to a local school or foundation.
   

3. Chili Challenge was a spicy success (steamboatradio.com) — Downtown Steamboat Springs just wrapped up its 2026 Chili Challenge at the final Farmers Market, with Q Live Crew BBQ and The Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails taking top honors. Main Street Steamboat and local sponsors highlighted how the event's big turnout, bold recipes, and spirited competitors showcased the creativity and community pride of Steamboat's downtown businesses.
   

4. Steamboat Springs vs. Roosevelt: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Oct. 2, 2026 (chsaanow.com) — Steamboat Springs High School's girls volleyball team heads to Roosevelt with a 5-6 overall record and a 2-2 mark in the 4A Western Slope, looking to build on a one-match win streak. The matchup page lays out both teams' records, recent form, and full varsity rosters, plus updated league standings that show Steamboat in the middle of a tight conference race.
   

5. About our RHTP Awardees (colorado.gov) — A Steamboat Springs pediatric practice is among dozens of rural providers sharing new state funding aimed at strengthening health care in small Colorado communities. The Rural Health Transformation Program awards will support telehealth, emergency services, behavioral health, and workforce development, meaning local families could see expanded services and better-connected care close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Chef(06267) - 255 Anglers Drive in Steamboat Springs. Apply here.
  • Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. posted a job opening for Counter and Inside Sales in Steamboat Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Steamboat Springs here.

Ok Steamboat Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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