Stories for December 8, 2003

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Energy impact grants may be cut by $5 million

Routt County has received more than $9 million in mineral and energy impact fund grants in the past five years. That money has helped pay for public projects such as roads, public safety, water, sewer and buildings.

Recreational filing opposed

County hears mostly cons on city's water right proposal

Filing a recreational water right has the potential to over-appropriate the main stem of the Yampa River, water attorney Tom Sharp said.

Justice center meeting today

Routt County commissioners will offer a sneak peek tonight of the planned 50,000-square-foot justice center.

Skiers can't be choosers: Wet snow covers valley

The snowflakes that fell over Steamboat Springs Sunday night and Monday weren't of the famed champagne powder variety, but they were a welcome relief following more than a week of dry, mild weather.

Judge: Return marijuana

County court sides with state law

A Hayden resident who uses marijuana for medicinal purposes should have growing equipment and 2 ounces of the drug that were seized in a search returned to him, a county judge ruled Monday.

Local juniors shine in Canadian-dominated event

Eighth-grader Taylor Fletcher got off to a solid start last weekend by combining jumps of 84.5- and 81.5-meters to win the junior division at the first of two Super Tour events that will be held in Steamboat Springs this winter.

Sailor girls split opening weekend

After an inconsistent showing against Montrose in the season opener, the members of the Steamboat Springs girls basketball team seemed to elevate their game en route to a 59-37 win over Glenwood Springs Saturday.

Skaters keep trophy at home

Steamboat Bantam A team wins weekend tournament

Memories of the Slap Shot tournament were still fresh on the minds of the members of the Steamboat Springs Bantam A team Sunday as they took the ice to face Fort Collins.

City, fire district to talk consolidation

Consolidation will be the focus of tonight's meeting between the Steamboat Springs City Council and the Steamboat Springs Rural Fire Protection District.

Fire destroys Tree Haus home

A two-story home on Tree Haus Drive burned to the ground late Monday night while firefighters struggled to reach it.

Sailor boys off to slow start

Turnovers lead to pair of season-opening losses

The Steamboat Springs boys basketball team is going to need more consistent play and fewer turnovers this weekend to turn things around after a disappointing start.