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Wilderness fire reported near Farwell Mountain
Microburst wreaks havoc
No one was hurt, but trees were uprooted and cars were damaged
A brief but fierce windstorm hit Steamboat Springs on Thursday, uprooting trees and knocking out power in Old Town.
Briefs
Pioneer Picnic is Sunday
Rainbow Weekend bookings close to last year's
Chamber estimates 9,800 people will be in town this weekend for myriad outdoor events
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association estimates that Steamboat's lodging will be 65 percent full Saturday night. That's an estimated 9,800 people businesses can anticipate being in town for an event-packed Rainbow Weekend, about 300 visitors shy of projected estimates for the same weekend in 2003.
Art in the Park celebrates 30 years
Art in the Park turns 30 this weekend.
Being taken by this place
There's probably no way around it. Almost everyone has a few things in the world that downright possess them. It might happen in church, or in love or in the most extraordinary of circumstances.
Sonia Dada gets dressed up
Sonia Dada brings its diverse style and ethnic sounds to town Saturday for the second installment of the Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series. The free concert on Headwall, at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area, is an early stop on the nine-member, Chicago-based band's summer tour. The tour coincides with the release of "Test Pattern," a new album that debuted with a short DVD on June 22.
Volleyball haven
Tourney to draw local, national talent
As unlikely as it seems, mountain towns such as Steamboat Springs have become havens for sand and grass court volleyball players.
Classic tees off for a good cause
For the past seven years, the Ski Town USA Classic has been one of the biggest golf tournaments of the summer.
Demede fare
At a Tuesday afternoon West African dance class at The Center for Movement Arts, students ease into a warm-up routine of stretches, hip rolls and shimmies led by Fara Tolno. The live drummers channel the afternoon's mood and movement as they ease into a rhythmic groove to guide the aspiring West African dancers.
Chadwick developer has new partners
The developer of The Chadwick luxury condominium project in Steamboat Springs issued a release late Wednesday saying he has taken on new partners and expects construction to resume this summer.
Cinematic sessions at Harwig's
Hollywood veterans to spend 8 weeks focusing on four directors
After 25 years as a Hollywood studio executive and producer, Dori Weiss ran away to Steamboat Springs. As fate would have it, she moved next door to veteran film director Chris Nyby, a friend she'd known in Hollywood.
Nightlife
Afro Party and Dance at The Center for Movement Arts featuring West African master drummers and dancers Fara Tolno from Guinea and Maputo Mensah from Ghana. There will be a dance exhibition a performance by the Steamboat Springs Afro Dance and Drum Ensemble and a dance to live drums. $5 donation. Call 870-9977
Carrie Elkin sings from the 'bottom of my toes'
On her Web site, local musician Carrie Elkin confesses that she is passionate about music, but there are a "million other things" she likes to do.
Uncovered blasting caps add bang to rancher's day
A loud explosion boomed through the air Tuesday afternoon near Yampa as the Arapahoe County bomb squad detonated old blasting caps found in a family safe.
Work begins on dealership
Cook Chevrolet still needs approval for building
Heavy equipment was pushing dirt around at the planned new site of Cook Chevrolet, Olds, Jeep, Subaru on Steamboat Springs' west side this week. However, Scott Cook, owner of the car dealership, said he has hurdles to clear before construction of the building can take place.
Oak Creek approves variance
Brett KenCairn can build 29-foot housing project
The Oak Creek Town Board granted Brett KenCairn the building height variance that he requested at a meeting Thursday night, and the town likely will end up with an updated element to its land-use code because of his minor permit predicament.
Winston de Wardt has top 3 finishes
If Winston de Wardt's fellow racers didn't know any better, they might mistake de Wardt's pre-race ritual for a nap.
Commission tables dealership plans
The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission tabled a request for an automobile sales center west of town, citing a lack of landscaping.
North Routt hires director
Colleen Poole will leave Hayden to lead charter school
The Hayden School District lost another administrator Thursday when middle school Principal Colleen Poole resigned to become director of the North Routt Community Charter School.
Steamboat close on teacher pay
Steamboat Springs School District teachers will receive salary step increases for the 2004-05 school year similar to the increases approved last month for administrators, district officials said.
Teenager killed in rollover identified
Evan Brown, 18, had a habit of asking those older than him for pieces of wisdom.
Oak Creek police chief resigns post
Oak Creek Police Chief Tim Willert and his wife, Oak Creek Treasurer Mindy Willert, resigned from their respective posts Thursday, citing personal health concerns and the financial challenges of living in Routt County.
The record
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