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Cowboy up and head down the slope
There's one main difference between riding skis and riding rodeo horses, says cowboy Todd Herzog of Alberta, Canada.
Bedford: Nature Conservancy opposes Xcel plan
The Nature Conservancy's Carpenter Ranch and nature preserve plays a number of roles in preserving and enhancing human and ecological communities.
City approves URA plan
The Steamboat Springs City Council approved the plan for an urban renewal authority after hammering out the details on its boundaries, what the city's contribution would be, the role of private property owners and backfilling any potential loss to the school district.
Bar not charged in drinking death
Sabre's Comedy Den has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of a 24-year-old man who died of alcohol poisoning in October.
Planning tables Villages
Traffic, water pressure among town's concerns
Hard or soft trails, road medians and park space were just a few details the Hayden Planning Commission pondered Thursday while reviewing the sketch plan for the 93-acre Lake Villages Subdivision.
Hayden, Meeker tie in wrestling dual
The Hayden and Meeker wrestling teams tied 36-36 in Tuesday's dual in Hayden.
Planning to review special-use permits
The Routt County Planning Commission on Thursday will consider two special-use permits intended to ensure short- and long-term coal supplies for the Hayden Power Station.
Bernard tops Aspen races
Alpine racer Ramsey Bernard is looking forward to returning to the Loveland Ski Area this weekend for the third high school giant slalom race this season.
Demographer: Stable future
High cost of living keeping student enrollment from rising, he says
A demographer hired by the Steamboat Springs School District to analyze its growth potential told School Board members not to expect significant, if any, enrollment increases for at least the next five years.
The Record for Jan. 19
Monday, Jan. 17 1:34 a.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving with a denied license in the 600 block of South Lincoln Avenue.
Briefs for Jan. 19
Steamboat woman falls from ski area chairlift A 22-year-old Steamboat Springs woman was seriously injured Monday after falling about 15 feet from a chairlift at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Ski Haus offers avalanche workshops
Backcountry users eager to increase their knowledge of avalanche safety practices have opportunities Friday and Saturday.
Sailors lead classic
The members of the Steamboat Springs High School ski team dominated Saturday's five-kilometer classic race at the Spring Gulch Nordic trail system in Carbondale.
Hayden girls win in strong fourth quarter
Don't be deceived by the Hayden girls basketball team's 56-36 win against the Steamboat Springs junior varsity. Although the game ended in lopsided fashion Tuesday, it wasn't uneven until the Tigers went on a 23-4 run in the final six minutes to seal the victory.
Officials consider state roads
As officials make plans to improve Colorado's roads, the biggest question they face is how to fund the work.
Charles E. Bedford: Protecting precious land
The Nature Conservancy's Carpenter Ranch and nature preserve plays a number of roles in preserving and enhancing human and ecological communities. Unfortunately, Xcel Energy is choosing the wrong path in proposing to take this unique land from the Yampa Valley community for use as a route for coal transportation. The Nature Conservancy opposes the development of an industrial coal transportation facility across this significant historic ranch and nature preserve.
Our View: Hooray for URA
The urban renewal authority in the vicinity of the Steamboat Ski Area base is a smart investment in the community's future, and the City Council was right to approve it Tuesday.
Bear ordinance approved
With no discussion, the Steamboat Springs City Council approved a stricter bear ordinance that would require residents to purchase wildlife-proof containers if they have repeated problems with wildlife.
After-school study club sought
Contrary to the belief of students everywhere, homework does have a purpose. And when it doesn't get completed, they fall behind.
District to review budget figures
The Hayden School Board will begin the long process of establishing a 2005-06 budget by reviewing preliminary figures tonight.
Reiter in 10th in giant slalom
Snowboarder Justin Reiter placed 10th in a parallel giant slalom at the World Championships in Whistler, British Columbia, on Tuesday afternoon.
Incest-case bond not dropped
Judge cites 'strong probability of conviction'
A 45-year-old Routt County man charged with incest and sexual assault on a child asked for a bond reduction in court Wednesday, but his request was denied.
