City of Steamboat Springs offers portal to track water usage, leaks. NewsNews | Jul 1, 2026 The city of Steamboat Springs has released a free new online portal for local residents to track water usage and identify potential issues before they become expensive problems, according to a statement released on Wednesday. Through the portal - accessible from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer - users can view water consumption data in near-real time, track trends over time and get notifications when unusual water use may signal a leak. Portal features also include AI-powered insights, including personalized water-saving recommendations and usage comparisons, as well as utility notifications and downloadable reports. The portal is meant to be accessible for all users, with language options in English, Spanish and French and accessibility tools for those with visual impairments. "Understanding how and when water is being used gives customers the information they need to make smarter decisions," said Distribution and Collection Manager Michelle Carr in the statement. "This portal helps residents quickly identify leaks, monitor consumption patterns and find opportunities to conserve water," Carr continued. "By putting real-time usage data directly in customers' hands, we're helping protect a valuable community resource while potentially saving customers money on their utility bills." Environment Jul 2, 2026

Trail counter report 2025. TrafX trail counters process data on the quantity of users throughout the season and provide valuable information to land management partners, helping make decisions related to focus areas and priorities. Trail counter data is best used to understand trends over time rather than exact totals. Year-to-year comparisons focus on relative changes, seasonal patterns, and system-wide use rather than precise counts. The counter program is funded by the City of Steamboat in partnership with Routt County Riders. Counters began being placed in 2014, installed on a rolling basis as trail inventory increases and its usage patterns require new or updated monitoring. In 2025, RCR placed and monitored 26 trail counters: 20 infrared and 6 magnetic.