Yampa River Core Trail work starts
Addition to begin behind Walton Pond and head upstream
Excavating crews took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather this week to launch construction of a $374,000 extension of the Yampa River Core Trail on the city’s south side.
Soroco to get a shot at playoffs in 2010, 2011
Rams officially in for 8-man football in 2010, 2011
After suffering through two years of postseason ineligibility while playing 8-man football, the Soroco High School football team will be able to qualify for the playoffs starting next season.
Yampa Valley Community Band rehearses
Weekly practices are open to music lovers of all skill levels
At the beginning of October, Mark Rasmussen conducted the first rehearsal of the Yampa Valley Community Band. About a month in, the all-inclusive concert band has about 20 members, Mark Rasmussen said Friday afternoon.
Steamboat briefs: Powerball winner still hasn’t claimed prize
The owner of a winning $200,000 Powerball ticket sold two weeks ago in Steamboat Springs has yet to come forward to claim his or her prize.
The Record for Nov. 5
12:54 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 1100 block of Hilltop Parkway. Everything was fine.
YVEA customers could see rate hike
About $5 per month increase for average use possible beginning in January
Starting in 2010, all Yampa Valley Electric Association customers could see an increase of as much as 7 percent on monthly bills because of an increase in wholesale prices from Xcel Energy. For residential customers, that comes to an average increase of $5.04 per month.
Local author captures dog sledding experience in photo book
Dog sledding guide Dagny McKinley said she was amazed at the power of her dogs, a feeling that comes through in her book, “Wild Hearts: Dog Sledding in the Rockies.”
Steamboat detective: There are ways to detect fake bills
Police say business owners need to know the feel of money to prevent fraud
After a counterfeit $50 bill was passed at a Steamboat Springs convenience store in October, Steamboat Springs police Detective Jerry Stabile said it’s important for business owners to know how to spot the difference between real and fake bills.
Tom Ross: Your turn to be famous will come soon enough
All of us deserve our 15 minutes of fame, so it was nice to see this week that four local guys — Luke Brosterhous, Adam Spector, Jerad Iacovetto and Todd Lodwick — got their pictures published in Outside magazine.
Sailors capture Western Slope title with win vs. Glenwood Springs
Steamboat Springs High School do-everything athlete Joe Dover said it was the most fun he’s had on a football field. Considering what the 5-foot-10, 185-pound spitfire did in Friday’s 30-21 win against Glenwood Springs, it also may have been the best he’s ever played on a football field.
Cross-country heads to state Saturday
Original meet postponed because of early-season snowstorm on Front Range
Steamboat Springs High School cross-country team members head to Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for their state meet. The meet originally was scheduled for last weekend, but it was postponed when the Front Range was pounded by an early-season snowstorm.
DeWolfe named interim athletic director
Steamboat Springs High School physical education teacher Luke DeWolfe has been named interim athletic director. DeWolfe, who has been in the school district for three years, will take over the role vacated by Ken Webbe.
Outside magazine features 4 locals
Todd Lodwick among chosen fashion models
Olympian Todd Lodwick, rancher Jerad Iacovetto, Honey Stinger sales manager Adam Spector and golf pro Luke Brosterhous seem to share little in common, but each got the opportunity to be fashion models for Outside magazine.
Football league title at stake for Sailors
Steamboat heads to Glenwood for final regular season game
Technically, the Class 3A football playoffs start in a week. But as far as the Western Slope League goes, the playoffs might as well start at 7 p.m. today in Glenwood Springs when the Demons welcome the Sailors. The winner will earn the league championship and a better playoff spot.
Cog Road project delayed
Contractor waiting for steel; new completion date is Dec. 31
The Cog Road slide repair project near Hayden has been delayed until mid-November. Heather McLaughlin, senior engineer for the Routt County Road and Bridge Department, said the contractor was waiting for steel from the manufacturer to begin the project.
The Record for Nov. 4
12:07 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a disturbance in the 400 block of Fifth Street where a person reportedly broke bail bond conditions. Police arrested a 37-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on suspicion of violation of a restraining order and harassment.
Steamboat briefs: Coats can be dropped off in Oak Creek for drive
The Parish of St. Martin’s in Oak Creek is holding its St. Martin of Tours Winter Coat Drive. Coats, hats and gloves can be dropped off at a collection bin inside the Oak Creek Liquor Store during business hours or at Holy Name Catholic Church in Steamboat. Coats will be distributed to those in need after noon Mass on Sunday at St. Martin of Tours.
Assault investigations ongoing
Police, deputies have identified suspects in 2 of 3 recent cases
Police and deputies have identified suspects in two of the three recent reports of sexual assault or attempted assaults in the Steamboat Springs area. Local law enforcement officials maintain that there is no reason to believe the incidents are related.
City, ACLU reflect on campaign spending limit provision
The Craig City Council was an even split on a ballot question in Tuesday’s election that asked voters whether they wanted to delete a city charter provision on campaign spending.
Craig resident reworks climbing wall, hopes to offer lessons
Rob Byrnes’ first time climbing was the most memorable. He was 12 years old and staring up at a wall of floor tiles that were stacked horizontally with spaces in between. The only instruction he was given was how to tie the knots on his rock climbing harness.
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