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The Yampa Valley Medical Center set a record with 430 births in 2006. A second wave of vacationers has arrived, making for another busy weekend in Steamboat Springs. Nancy Kramer has worked her last day as the executive director of Steamboat Springs Arts Council. Brought to you by Coleman Cook and Sharon Pace-Ward of Colorado Group Realty in Steamboat Springs.
Be a life-saver
South Routt Medical Center offers CPR class
Many rural Routt County residents live half an hour or more from the nearest hospital, meaning the life of a loved one could be in their hands in the event of an emergency.
Crowds carry into January
A second wave of vacationers has arrived, making for another busy weekend in Steamboat Springs. But this wave won't match what the city experienced over the Christmas holiday, which could prove to be the busiest holiday on record in the Yampa Valley.
Call him the surprise specialist
Sailors standout Shea Hurley makes unexpected visit from Iraq
Shea Hurley is full of surprises. For instance, former Steamboat Springs head football coach Mark Drake remembers Hurley catching the D'Evelyn defense off guard in Steamboat's 2003 playoff run to the state semifinals. In what Drake called a "turning-point play," Hurley ran a screen pass in for a touchdown to put the Sailors ahead, 10-0, against the previously undefeated team.
The Record for Jan. 3
6:36 a.m. A stranded motorist reportedly was blocking a lane of traffic near Lincoln Avenue and 10th Street. The car was gone when officers arrived.
Boys open up league play with Rifle team
The Steamboat Springs boys basketball team will experience something different when they open league play against Rifle tonight in Kelly Meek Gymnasium - a team they match up well against.
Boys falter on second runs, take fourth in slalom
The boys on Steamboat Springs' Alpine ski team brought their best skiing early to Thursday's high school slalom event at the Steamboat Ski Area. Unfortunately, most of the Sailors were a little slow through the gates on their second runs.
Allen win boosts Sailors to second
Racer comes from back of the pack to win slalom
When Steamboat Springs ski racer Jenny Allen stepped into the starting gate of Thursday's high school slalom race, the plan was simple.
A Council of change
Arts Council will use the new year to enact many transitions
Nancy Kramer has worked her last day as the executive director of Steamboat Springs Arts Council.
Teachers needed to help bridge gap
Summer Laws has a suggestion for anyone whose New Year's resolution was to become more involved in the community - volunteer to be an English teacher to immigrants for Comunidad Integrada.
District to fill vacancies soon
The job descriptions for key school construction officials haven't been finalized, but the Steamboat Springs School District is moving forward with filling two of those positions.
Scientists unite in Steamboat
Annual symposia draw international researchers for discussion
Hundreds of the world's brightest scientists are gathering in Steamboat Springs today to begin a series of discussions about the most important medical and scientific issues facing the United States.
Fire in the sky
Oak Creek resident spots rocket debris entering atmosphere
Tom Bleuer knew the bright light he watched zoom over the Flat Tops early Thursday morning wasn't a UFO by the way it was acting.
Jane McLeod: Bee balm a treat for all senses
There is so much emphasis put on the usefulness of herbs that it's not always appreciated how decorative they can be. For variety in a garden, I like to tuck some of them in amongst our tried-and-true posies, and in an earlier article I described my fondness for the addition of sweet cicely for just such appeal.
YVMC reports record births
2006 was a good year for babies, with over 400 new infants
Many Northwest Colorado residents spent the better part of 2006 skiing in or digging out from waist-deep powder. It appears many people also spent quality time indoors.
Tattoo of the week: Donald Dillon
I got the tattoo in the summer of 2006. I was inspired to get the tattoo after my grandfather came back from Ireland with a plaque of my family crest. An independent artist named Joe Miller of Denver created the crest. It took him four and a half hours to create the design.
Happy hours
Drink and appetizer specials at Steamboat pubs.
Art beyond the spruce
Artists' Gallery of Steamboat hosts its first opening reception
One of the functions of the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat is to be a learning experience for gallery visitors and artists alike.
Work out your inner artist
Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym can help you archive memories
Scrapbooking rule No. 1: Take lots of pictures.
On Scene
I don't gamble a single penny when I go to casinos. And I certainly didn't need to change that habit at Emerald City Opera's Gambler's Ball on New Year's Eve. We had a ball because we had it all.
Touring in style
Whitewater Ramble travels to Steamboat in an RV
Whitewater Ramble will tour in style this year. The self-described "high-octane, Rocky Mountain dancegrass" band is traveling in a new RV its members bought last month to accommodate their growing concert schedule.
Ambassadors of Texas
South Austin Jug Band to play at MusicFest, Ski Jam
The South Austin Jug Band's music doesn't fit any particular genre.
Allison Plean: Ode to the arts
Want to see some big smiles? Check out the artists involved in opening the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat and the Steamboat Art Museum.
