Two hikers cross the bridge at Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs. Amid federal budget uncertainty, the U.S. Forest Service district in the Rocky Mountain Region has not hired any non-wildfire firefighting personnel for the 2025 season.
Trevor Ballantyne is a reporter based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a focus on local news. He has written for various publications, including Steamboat Pilot & Today and Summit Daily News, covering a wide range of topics such as wildlife conservation, transportation incidents, downtown restoration, law enforcement activities, and local government regulations. His work has also been featured in several other newspapers and online news platforms.