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Graystone plans coming together
Plans for Graystone Park, a 75.3-acre residential subdivision around the Sheraton Golf Course, have been delayed but the developers remain excited about the possibilities for the project.
Dental care without the anxiety
Dentists in the Yampa Valley offer a wide variety of aesthetic dental options or aesthetic dental reconstruction for patients interested in having the "perfect smile."
Trying times for health system
State budget cuts have limited basic access to medical services in numerous areas, including Northwest Colorado, said Yampa Valley Medical Center President and CEO Karl Gills.
Mount Werner race a classic
Running up Mount Werner sure beats training on the streets of Chicago, and if Saturday's race was any indication, Kyle Meyers is in great shape to start his cross-country season at Loyola in the Windy City.
Lynx make great effort but lose title bid
Northwest Colorado coach Shane Camilletti wasn't sure his 10-year-old's were ready to play several of the country's premier baseball teams, so he decided not to use the Triple Crown World Series berth the Lynx earned by finishing second at an earlier Division I tournament.
Realtors tout advantages of local lenders
Annette Krey was in tears. She was about to close on a home she was buying in Milner. She had called friends to help her move her belongings, and she had already told her former landlord she would be moving out.
Real Estate Transactions for July 21-28
FOOTE, DANIEL D. AND FOOTE, CHERYL A. TO RYAN, EDMUND E. AND RYAN, DONNA L. FOR LOT 5, EXCEPT THE N35', AND EXCEPT THE S60', LOT 6, EXCEPT THE S60', BLK. 3, ORIGINAL TOWN OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - $445,000
Technology has major impact on eye care
Even experienced professionals such as Steamboat Springs optometrist Dr. Gary Migues are amazed with the continually improving technology in eye care and treatment. "Compared to a generation ago, it's a whole different world," said Migues, who practices at Steamboat Vision Clinic.
Behind the headlines:YVRA director discusses plans
Q: County officials said construction should begin this week. Do you know exactly when construction will begin, and how the construction will proceed? Will passengers face any inconveniences?
CNCC nursing program gets off to a strong start
Each week openings for nurses fill the classified advertising sections of Northwest Colorado newspapers. They are ads that have run time and time again as a nationwide shortage of nurses hits the area particularly hard and ensures that the pickings will be slim.
Staff shortages have less impact in Yampa Valley
The Yampa Valley Medical Center is not immune from a nationwide nursing shortage, but hospital officials said they are better off than most hospitals.
CMC to offer online degree
Students can earn bachelor's without leaving Routt County
Robert Ritschel, dean of Colorado Mountain College-Alpine Campus, doesn't foresee the two-year school transitioning to a four-year institution anytime in the near future, so he did the next best thing.
Resident spices up Oak Creek market
Rachel Green takes her Smokin' BBQ sauce on the road
Rachel Green was visiting her mother more than a decade ago in San Antonio, Texas, and the pair stopped in a restaurant for a barbecued beef sandwich.
Our View: Math mess
The rancor in the Steamboat Springs School District had little impact on Colorado Student Assessment Program test scores.
Oak Creek T-ball a hit
Children are important threads in the social fabric of South Routt.
Hayden, Soroco hire four new coaches
Open gyms aren't fun. They are often held during the summer, in hot gyms, during late afternoon hours that seemingly would be better spent by a lake.
Downhill event may put town on map
They came to Steamboat Springs in helmets and pads that make them look a little like characters from a "Mad Max" movie.
Climbing to Colorado's rooftop
The second highest mountain peak in the lower 48 states is just a three-hour drive and a four-hour hike from Steamboat Springs. Anyone who can hike to the summit of Storm Peak at the Steamboat Ski Area should be able to attain the 14,433 summit of Mount Elbert (only California's Mount Whitney is higher in the lower 48). The rewards include views of some of the most rugged country in the Rocky Mountains and a sense of accomplishment.
Crash leaves 1 dead, 7 injured
A rollover accident near Slate Creek Ranch, two miles north of U.S. Highway 40 on Elk River Road, killed one man, critically injured one, seriously injured three, and left three with minor injuries, said Steamboat Springs Fire Chief Bob Struble.
Tour de Force
Steamboat cycling enthusiasts watch history race through the mountains of France
The L'Alpe d'Huez stage of the Tour de France was on the television -- 13.8 kilometers, 21 switchbacks, 7.9 percent grade. Three Steamboat Springs men -- Ian Prichard, Barkley Robinson and Joe Sternberg -- walked into a French cafe to watch the epic climb. They were traveling with Prichard's cousin, Parisian Philippe Crist. He led them through the crowd and into a smoky back room.
Building Permits for July 21-25
NADINE ARROYO 27325 COUNTY ROAD 43 OWNER/CONTRACTOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE $364,244.00
Business news in brief
Chris Wyant has been named the executive chef of the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center. Wyant will oversee the culinary direction for the property.
Auxiliary carries on volunteer tradition
When Yampa Valley Medical Center Auxiliary started in 1946, it was a volunteer organization of doctors' wives. It was social organization as much as it was a way for women to lend a helping hand. A similar tradition continues today, with a wider range of volunteers from every corner of the community.
Radiology department keeps pace with advances
A tour of Yampa Valley Medical Center's radiology department provides a lesson in medical technology and the capacity of modern medicine. "A lot of brains have gone into this," Dr. Frederick Jones said of the department's capabilities.
VNA fills important role in public health
In an era when 75 million Americans are without health insurance according to Census data, public health programs can bridge the gap between doctors and the poor. The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association was created in 1964 to provide affordable health care to residents of the Yampa Valley.
Hand therapy a growing specialty
Occupational therapist Sue Winters and physical therapist Dean Hanlon like to work with others' hands. They are part of a growing specialty at Yampa Valley Medical Center -- hand therapy. It's the kind of specialty where patient and therapist get to know each other well, through treatments such as hand massages.
Valley View's closure has Craig scrambling for care
The closing of Valley View Manor caught Craig by surprise. Now, the community is exploring options to replace its only long-term care facility.
Range of living options available for the elderly
There are two options for elderly care in the Yampa Valley: skilled nursing care and assisted living.
New hospital plans on hold for now in Craig
This time last year, officials at The Memorial Hospital were predicting they would break ground on a new hospital this summer. But community concerns and financial setbacks have officials speaking in more conservative tones.
New technology, programs help YVMC grow
In an era when small community hospitals nationwide are struggling to modernize, Yampa Valley Medical Center is adding equipment and medical staff that allow it to raise the level of health care it offers patients from several counties.
Miles for Smiles brings care to those who need it most
The Miles for Smiles van rolled out of the Northwest Colorado Dental Coalition parking lot July 29, ending its two-month stay in Craig. When the dentist on wheels left, the dental options for 2,000 at risk children in Moffat, Routt and Rio Blanco counties decreased.
Rolling in the hay
Outlook good for 2003 crop
Routt County hay farmers have a chance to put up an outstanding crop this summer if monsoon rains don't interfere. But last year's drought is still affecting the industry. "It looks like a lot of hay is going to be put up in the country this year," Doug DeCosta said. "A lot of that is for sale rather than being put back into livestock."
Local stores using seminar to lure customers
Before David Scully can sell a customer on a $3,000 Turkish rug, he has to enlighten them about the virtues of hand-spun wool and the painstakingly slow process of imparting brilliant color to the yarns with indigenous vegetable dyes.
Testing an important part of care
Busy schedules and hectic lifestyles can make it tough to get to the doctor for help with a cold or an injury. It can be even tougher to make time for routine screenings and shots that help prevent illness.
Ambulance service proves challenging for rural areas
Emergency service crews face significant challenges in trying to provide life-saving services in rural areas such as Dinosaur and Maybell. "We have many problems," said Karen Burley, Moffat County EMS coordinator. "It's more than just equipment problems."
Clinics in Moffat County offer a variety of services
At the entrance of the Craig Medical Center, there is a sign that reads "D.O.s believe the patients are more than the sum of their parts." That is the basic approach at CMC, where three practitioners are doctors of osteopathy.
Craig museum an example for county
On a Wednesday morning, there were a half dozen people at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig.
Highway 9 proves deadly
In the past 10 years, 19 people have died in car accidents on Colorado Highway 9.
