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The Routt County Republican blog covers politics, political candidates, and a range of policy issues that affect all citizens of Routt County and our great nation.
Tulsi Gabbard: “Why I’m Leaving The Democratic Party”
Tulsi Gabbard, former Representative, presidential candidate and 20-year Democrat explains "Why I'm leaving the Democratic…
Routt GOP: Voters can restore balance in local, state, federal politics on Nov. 8
This election year is an opportunity for Routt County voters to vote for balance and…
Letter: House race isn’t a competition on who has lived here the longest
In my short time of just over four years living in Routt County, I have…
Routt GOP: Making progress on housing crisis requires good policy
Housing has been a challenge here in the Yampa Valley since the late 1970s. Perhaps…
Letter: Wolfson will work to ease child care crisis in rural Colorado
I was a licensed home child care provider for 30 years. On Aug. 31, I…
Heidi Ganahl Calls Polis’ Reversal on Auto Theft “Embarrassing”
Greenwood Village, CO — Crime is a crisis in Colorado and Jared Polis continues to show…
Joe O’Dea: BIDEN/BENNET INFLATION BREAKS EXPECTATIONS
Denver, CO — Political outsider, successful business leader, and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Joe…
Heidi Ganahl Lays out Her Plan to ACTUALLY “Fix the Damn Roads”
Greenwood Village, CO — Colorado has the 46th worst roads in the country. Three years ago, Jared…
Kathi Meyer: Transportation
Routt County not only has a river running through it, but also a US Highway.…
Kathi Meyer: Fiscal Responsibility
Early in my lending career, my mentor told me to treat every financial decision I…
Kathi Meyer: The Housing Issue in Routt County
Housing has been a challenge here in the Yampa Valley since the late 1970’s. Perhaps…
JOE O’DEA’S AGENDA FOR THE SENATE:
Denver, CO — In case you missed it, political outsider, successful business leader, and Republican…
JOE O’DEA INVESTS IN HIS WORKERS AND THE COMMUNITY
Denver, CO — In case you missed it, former U.S. Senator Hank Brown and former…
COLORADO SENATE DISTRICT 8 CANDIDATES SQUARE OFF IN EAGLE
Matt Solomon, the Republican candidate for Senate District 8, promised a boring discussion before the…
Heidi Ganahl Call on Polis to Act Now to Stop the Polis Premium
Greenwood Village, CO – For three years, Governor Jared Polis has refused to submit a waiver…
Dylan Roberts – Increasing the Cost of Living on the Western Slope and in rural Colorado
August 8, 2022 - Dylan Roberts, the representative for House District 26 and candidate for…
Routt County Republicans: Let’s work together to protect our schools
August 2, 2022 - After several tragic instances of school shootings over the years, America…
Savannah Wolfson: What Will It Take to Fund Our Schools?
Oddly enough, many Democrats are running on a platform of education funding this year. They’ve…
Savannah Wolfson: #CrackdownOnCrime: What Does It Mean?
One of my closest friends is an artist, a kind and compassionate woman who seeks…
Opinion: How we stop fentanyl distribution rings
Crime and public safety is a central and growing concern across the nation and here…
Routt County GOP: We need to work through our divisions with a robust, honest exchange of ideas
Routt County Republicans - June 28, 2022 Americans have a rich history of working together…
Pam Anderson wins Colorado secretary of state’s primary, handily beating indicted Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters
Republican Pam Anderson handily defeated two other candidates, including indicted Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters,…
Q&A with Joe O’Dea:
Joe Supports Abortion Rights & Same Sex Mariage Joe O’Dea is running for the US…
How does Sonja Macys’ ideas of applying Climate Action Plan driven policies to the Routt County Master Plan deliver affordable housing and regional transportation?
How does Sonja Macys' ideas of applying Climate Action Plan driven policies to the Routt…
Routt County GOP: Implementing County’s climate plan comes at a high cost
June 1, 2022 - Affordable housing, childcare, inflation, and economic growth are all central issues…
Savannah Wolfson: Cupcakes
“Have a good day at school! Happy birthday, buddy!” I heard her say. “Aww, it’s…
GUEST COLUMN: Fentanyl crisis needs stronger legislation
Colorado is in the midst of an epidemic, and the fight against fentanyl is truly…
States Are Eyeing A Public Option Through Rose-Colored Glasses (Especially Colorado)
Colorado's public option proposal is the most extreme yet. Starting next year, all private insurers will have…
Another former Steamboat council member enters Routt County commissioner race
Former Steamboat Springs City Council member Kathi Meyer announced Wednesday, Feb. 2, she is seeking…
Letter: President Biden’s policies are hurting Routt County workers, business owners
December 27, 2021 - Earlier this month, a letter to the editor attempted to relieve…
Letter: Home rule for Routt County
November 22, 2021 - It is time to bring full and fair local government control…
Letter: The Colorado Public Option will not help rural Colorado
August 16, 2022 - Colorado Rep. Dylan Roberts was one of the prime sponsors of…
Failure to protect: A system meant to support defendants often backfires on victims of domestic violence
Editor’s note: To protect the identity of the victim in this story, Steamboat Pilot &…
National Democrats assail Boebert with digital ad blasting vote against COVID stimulus bill
By ERNEST LUNING [email protected] National Democrats are targeting U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert with digital ads criticizing…
Routt County could move to level yellow in a week
COVID-19 cases would need to stay below 76 for 7 days Dylan Anderson STEAMBOAT SPRINGS,…
Survey finds Steamboat more prepared for climate change than many other resort towns
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, February 11, 2021 — Steamboat Springs City Council and Steamboat Springs Chamber partnered…