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Much-needed relief
With growing population, North Routt's preschool was necessary
After 17 years of providing in-home child care for many North Routt County children, Nancy White realized she couldn't fulfill the community's needs.
Knickknacks, years, friends
Oak Creek woman, 90, enjoys collecting all sorts of things
Lottie Turon, a longtime resident of Oak Creek, will never forget the day the pipes froze.
Royal Enfield
1945 motorcycle is a blast from the past
The 1940s Enfield appeared under veil of night as far as anyone can tell, but everyone knew who put it there.
Bike Festival rolls into town Friday
A heart-pounding 1,900-foot vertical drop will challenge downhill racers and bring a fresh touch of excitement to the long-running Steamboat Springs Bike Festival this weekend.
Baseball's unspoken dress code
If you play ball at Howelsen Hill these days, you probably already know the dress code.
Passionate about paintball
Ryan Johnson turns his love for the game into a profit
The thought of mowing lawns crossed Ryan Johnson's mind, but playing paintball with friends seemed like a better summer job.
Duo's fancy footwork takes them to finals
The Czech Republic is the site of the 24th World Footbag Championships, where Steamboat Springs resident Peter Shunny and his partner, Chris Siebert of Virginia, will attempt to repeat as men's doubles net champions.
Paving the way for future climbers
The Stettner brothers, Joe and Paul, were admired pioneers in American mountain climbing, putting up routes on Longs Peak and the Grand Teton that no one had climbed before.
Child care conundrum
Amy Danforth, 23, has lived in Routt County since 1990 and has two daughters ages 1 and 3.
YVRA construction to begin
Construction for the first phase of improvements to Yampa Valley Regional Airport is slated to begin this week, after Routt County officials approve a bid Monday, Routt County Manager Tom Sullivan said. County officials are working to find solutions to a projected $3.4 million funding gap for the overall $17.8 million project.
'Be the change you want to see in the world'
Mike Miles, Democratic candidate for Colorado's U.S. Senate seat, grew up poor with eight siblings in Colorado Springs -- "the go-to-bed-hungry kind of poor," he said.
Our View: Learned lesson
The Steamboat Springs City Council has decided to go after a property tax to fund fire and ambulance services again.
Dashed dreams, valiant effort
Endurance race proves too much for Colorado athletes
Russ Garrity and his mates on Team Summit spent three nights in a chilly swamp in Northern Ontario before they acknowledged the inevitable -- they weren't going to complete the Eco Challenge North American Championships.
Building permits for July 14-18
Subalpine Condo Assoc 3170 Columbine Dr. J. Cina Construction Re-side, replace windows & decks $161,595
Real estate transactions for July 16-20
DAVIDSON, CHARLES M., DAVIDSON, JULIE M. and DAVIDSON, DENNIS F. to SHRODE, MARK A. and SHRODE, KAREN I. For ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO NW1/4 SEC 29-7N-89W SE1/4NE1/4 SEC 30-7N-89W - $350,000
Summer rental market slow
An unusual number of condominiums and other rental properties in Steamboat Springs are empty right now, a fact that could lower the average market price for long-terms rental properties, local rental property managers say.
Business News in Brief
Robert Mann will give a presentation titled "From Wool to Rugs -- a Look at Turkey and its Weavers," from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at Chase Oriental Rug Co. in the Riverside Center on Steamboat's west side.
Builders plan new mixed-use facility
Two Steamboat Springs businessmen hope to build a three-story building that would combine commercial and residential uses on the city's west side. Stephen Moore and Ben jamin "Jamie" Letson are the principals in Highway 40 LLC. Together, they own lots 1 and 2 of the Riverside Subdivision.
ASC CEO's compensation doubled in 2002
American Skiing Co. CEO B.J. Fair saw his compensation in salary and bonuses more than double in 2002 to $850,000. Information on salaries and bonuses for ASC's top corporate executives is contained in a report to shareholders that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week. The report announces ASC's annual meeting will be held Aug. 26 in Park City, Utah.
ASC CEO's pay doubled in 2002
American Skiing Co. CEO B.J. Fair saw his compensation in salary and bonuses more than double in 2002 to $850,000. Information on salaries and bonuses for ASC's top corporate executives is contained in a report to shareholders that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week. The report announces ASC's annual meeting will be held Aug. 26 in Park City, Utah.
