🌱 How one billionaire’s buyout suddenly reshaped Steamboat’s rental market

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In today's newsletter:

• How one billionaire’s buyout suddenly reshaped Steamboat’s rental market
• Why Steamboat ranks among America’s elite snowmobiling playgrounds
• What Olympic dream came true on Steamboat’s big air jump?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Saddles Up and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: Snow and rain in the p.m., temps: high: 45, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Steamboat Springs billionaire buys new apartment complex and slashes rent to help curb housing shortage (coloradosun.com) — A major Steamboat Springs apartment complex on the Yampa River has been bought by a billionaire-backed LLC and quickly converted into below-market workforce housing for locals, with studios starting at $925. The move, alongside new deed-restricted units from the Yampa Valley Housing Authority, is giving dozens of Steamboat workers a rare chance to live in town while officials still wrestle with long-term housing solutions.
   

2. The 6 Best Snowmobiling Destinations in the U.S. (kentucky.com) — Steamboat Springs tops a national list of snowmobiling destinations, praised for its famously light snow and easy access to Rabbit Ears and Buffalo passes. The piece highlights how locals and visitors can combine sledding with skiing, then compares Steamboat to other major sled hubs like Jackson, Sun Valley, Cooke City, Grand Lake, and Garden City.
   

3. Troy Podmilsak takes home gold at freeski big air World Cup, secures spot on Olympic team (townlift.com) — Steamboat Springs just hosted a World Cup freeski big air stop where 21-year-old Troy Podmilsak clinched gold and officially secured his spot on the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic team. Competing on Steamboat’s jump, he landed two massive triple corks, while several U.S. teammates also posted strong results in both the men’s and women’s fields.
   

4. Energy Brief: AI spending risks, geothermal, oil (okenergytoday.com) — Hayden, just down the road from Steamboat Springs’ airport, is installing a geothermal system in a new business park to help offset the coming 2028 coal-plant closure. The broader energy brief also touches on national AI investment worries, federal tech hiring, and other geothermal and oil developments, but the Hayden project signals a nearby shift in Northwest Colorado’s energy economy.
   

📸 Around Steamboat Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Steamboat Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• The Boat Yard Steamboat Farmers’ Market
  The Boat Yard, 831 Yampa St, Steamboat Springs
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Santa Saddles Up
  Steamboat Ski Resort
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Drone Show
  Steamboat Square , 2305 Mt Werner Cir , Steamboat Springs
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Hanukkah Lighting at Steamboat Resort
  Steamboat Square , 2305 Mt Werner Cir , Steamboat Springs
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade and Fireworks
  Steamboat Ski Resort
  5:00 pm

Monday January 5

• The MusicFest Steamboat
  Steamboat Ski Resort
  12:00 pm
• The MusicFest Steamboat 2026
  Steamboat Springs Community Center , 1605 Lincoln Ave , Steamboat Springs
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Play and Learn in Hayden, CO
  The Hayden Center , 495 W Jefferson Ave , Hayden
  9:30 am

Wednesday December 17

• Elementary Christmas Program
  Hayden RE School District Hayden, CO 81639
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• RCEDP Office Hours
  Hayden Town Hall , 178 W Jefferson Ave , Hayden
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• CLOSED for CHRISTMAS!
  Oak Creek Library , 227 Dodge Avenue , Oak Creek

Friday February 27

• 2026 WinterWonderGrass Festival
  Steamboat Springs , 736 Oak St , Steamboat Springs
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Acosta posted a job opening for Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - PRIMARY in Steamboat Springs. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Steamboat Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Steamboat Springs here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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