Brent Boyer has been the editor of the Steamboat Pilot & Today since August 2007. He moved to Steamboat Springs in December 2002 to be the paper's first full-time education reporter. He was named city editor in August 2005.
Brent has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he covered the Colorado Buffaloes football team for the Colorado Daily, high school sports for the Boulder Daily Camera and general assignment news for the Denver Post.
Brent was born in Southern California but raised in Northern Virginia. He spends time away from the office enjoying outdoor activities like snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking and golfing. He married Megan Wortman in August 2008 in Steamboat Springs.
Recent Stories
Conservative Ann Coulter to speak in Steamboat
Conservative political pundit, bestselling author and nationally syndicated columnist Ann Coulter will be the featured speaker at a February event in Steamboat Springs.
Donations fulfill Holiday Wishes for 1,089 Routt County residents
It was the generosity of a single “angel donor” as well as hundreds of others that is making a big difference for dozens of Routt County families this Christmas.
Brent Boyer: Making a list ...
On Thursday, the Best of the Boat reader survey is back and will be available online for one month. We invite you to make your vote count.
Powerful gusts cause damage around Steamboat, shut down ski area
The Steamboat Ski Area resumed operations at 8:30 a.m. Friday, one day after winds clocked at 123 mph shut down the lifts and caused damage across the city.
Steamboat community impresses at the highest levels
USA Pro Cycling Challenge official calls crowd electrifying
On Friday, USA Pro Cycling Challenge CEO and Co-Chairman Shawn Hunter called Steamboat "the most energetic stage" and said the community has earned a place at the table to possibly host the event in the future.
Brent Boyer: Why I 'Ride 4 Yellow'
Ride 4 Yellow is just one of at least three great local events taking place this summer to help in the fight against cancer. If you’ve been touched by cancer in some way, I encourage you to consider being part of any or all of them.
Locals 2011: Mary Bowman
A front-row seat to the miracle of childbirth
Steamboat Springs obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Mary Bowman provides a calming presence and expert care to more than 100 Yampa Valley women each year as they welcome their newborns into the world.
Locals 2011: Tim Widmer
Hooked on an unlikely career
An accomplished fly-fishing guide with Steamboat Flyfisher, Tim Widmer’s job still allows him to hit the river often. He teaches fly-fishing courses at CMC and has sold some of his fly patterns to Solitude Fly Co. in California.
Warm weather, outdoor events will highlight the weekend in Steamboat
The busy weekend includes a Triple Crown Sports tournament, the first downtown Farmers Market of the summer, and events like the Cayuse Classic, ReTree Steamboat and the Northwest Family Ranch Rodeo.
Brent Boyer: The importance of tone and word choice
Sunday's editorial was meant to encourage
I’m guessing Steamboat Springs City Council President Cari Hermacinski wasn’t the only reader who interpreted our editorial to be critical of the city’s involvement in biking initiatives.