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Basketball games canceled
Many high school athletic events were canceled Friday night in Routt County because of snow elsewhere in the state. Steamboat Springs athletics director Richard Lee said he canceled the boys and girls basketball games against Delta early Friday afternoon after Delta's coaches called to report hazardous road conditions near Meeker.
Sailors continue to roll
Steamboat Springs hockey coach Jeff Ruff knows it's imperative for his team to set the tone of play.
Seasonal soirees
Celebrate the end of holiday parties ... with a party
January marks the end of holiday season. The seemingly endless number of Christmas parties are over, and Steamboat locals slip back into their (more) normal routines. But that doesn't mean the fun needs to stop. January through April is a great time to throw parties in Steamboat. Whether it's an intimate dinner for friends while the snow is falling outside or a Super Bowl bash, start planning early to set your party apart from the others.
Cooking with Chef Ryan Hoth
It was Christmas Eve - one of Harwigs/L'apogee's busiest nights of the year - when some pans on the back burner of one of the kitchen's stoves began to smoke. As Chef Ryan Hoth moved the pans from the stove, boiling grease splashed onto his hand.
Spinning through the seasons
Staying fit
Winter does not signal the end to cycling in Steamboat Springs. At Old Town Hot Springs, formerly the Steamboat Springs Health and Recreation Center, instructors allow a limited number of cyclists to keep their legs in shape through a series of spinning classes.
Fusion of pilates and yoga
Staying fit
Together, Pilates and yoga can bring out the best in each other, bucking the belief that they are opposite exercise methods that attract opposite personalities.
Annexations on hold
Residents divided on updating town's comprehensive plan
The Oak Creek Town Board will not act on any annexation proposals until the town's comprehensive plan update is complete, board members said Thursday.
Autism program to show film
Grayson Steur, 10, thinks his autism is more of a gift than an affliction.
Mountain Chic 2
Protect your eyes and hair this winter
Skin isn't the only vulnerable part of the body when exposed to ultraviolet rays. Your eyes also can be damaged by the sun's rays. Dr. Mark Helm, an ophthalmologist, and Dr. Gary Migues, an optometrist, say sunglasses and goggles are essential while on the ski mountain or during other outdoor activities during winter.
Mountain Chic 1
Protect your skin and body this winter
Ski jacket? Check. Ski pants? Check. Ski boots? Check. Sunscreen? The answer better be "Check," said Jennifer Switzky, a medical assistant at the Dermatology Center of Steamboat Springs.
New businesses in Steamboat Springs
Who's opened their doors recently
A host of new businesses have set up shop in Steamboat Springs this year.
Ask a lawyer
Do I need a living will?
So, those new skis or snowboard have you actually considering a run down Chute 3 or a hike into the Christmas Tree Bowl for some steep and deep? And why not ... you've always wanted to ski a double-black diamond. But before you head to the gondola, you might want to consider a living will (especially if you won't be wearing a helmet).
Denver Art Museum is a must-see
New building an attraction in Mile-High City
One of North America's most important and stimulating art experiences is suddenly a familiar three-hour drive from Steamboat Springs.
Destination divas
From the fashion runway to the airport runway
When snow keeps falling and you need a break from winter, head out to someplace warm like Mexico, get your club outfits ready for Las Vegas or plan a sightseeing excursion in Europe. From the fashion runway right onto the airport runway, Steamboat stores get you ready.
Best Bets
What At Home staffers think you should do this winter
Winter events you've just got to check out.
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Web sites worth a whirl
It wasn't more than five years ago that satellite imagery seemed to be a tool solely of government surveillance and military intelligence. Colorado-based companies like Space Imaging and DigitalGlobe led the way, securing contracts with private companies, the U.S. Defense Department and foreign governments to provide amazingly detailed overhead imagery of just about any corner of the earth.
Movies/books
Books to read, movies to watch.
Rising stars
At Home profiles a few local youths who show potential for success
With "Rising Stars," At Home scratches the surface of the potential shown by a few of our local youths. These are teens recommended by coaches, teachers, neighbors and community members. They are athletes, scholars, performers and artists. And they are exceptional.
Mountains of coal
Twentymile crews produce millions of tons of coal, one cut at a time
The tunnel seems endless. But Production Supervisor Troy Madsen moves confidently forward, stooping under a low roof and striding from one metal platform to another. He is more than 1,100 feet underground. Only the bobbing beam of Madsen's headlamp lights the surrounding darkness.
Parking problems?
Steamboat not as bad as other mountain towns
Has the pressure on parking in Steamboat's downtown commercial district risen to the level of a sinus headache? The answers certainly depend on who you ask.
Sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist
Q&A
National sports broadcasting icon Verne Lundquist has called Steamboat Springs home - at least when he's not on the road - for the past 22 years. Lundquist has seen and covered just about every major sporting event in his illustrious career, including the Masters golf tournament, the Winter Olympics and the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Lundquist currently is the voice of college football for the CBS network. Despite his constant travel, Lundquist and his wife, Nancy, stay actively involved in Steamboat Springs, particularly with Routt County United Way and Strings in the Mountains.
Through metal veins
Local artisan hammers out niche in booming housing market
Many of Steamboat's mountain homes are noteworthy for massive wooden beams, sensitive architecture and grand views of the Rockies. But often it's the attention to detail that sets a home apart. Singular design elements like a Pete Schroeder chandelier - custom crafted in steel with antique flair and a rich patina of rust - can appeal to the senses the most.
Mechanical problem shuts down Storm Peak lift
A mechanical failure shut down Steamboat Ski Area's Storm Peak Express lift just after 9:30 this morning, stranding about 70 skiers and snowboarders on the lift for more than two hours as Ski Patrol crews lowered people to the ground with ropes, harnesses and small metal seats. No injuries, except for cold toes, were reported as a result of the shutdown. It was like rappelling," Maryland resident Neil Brodsky, 54, said of being lowered to the ground by Ski Patrol. "Once I was in the seat and had the rope over me, I was pretty comfortable."
Full courses and Lighter Fare
It's no secret that Steamboat Springs is Ski Town USA. The dozens of Winter Olympians who have called Steamboat home over the decades indeed justify the moniker. But Routt County is home to many outstanding young men and women who make names for themselves in areas other than - or in addition to - winter sports. Unfortunately, many of them often go unrecognized.
Deb Babcock: Express a lasting sentiment with fresh flowers
Some people swear talking to plants is therapeutic for them. I haven't tried it yet, although I have been caught talking to myself.
Getting hooked
Ice fishing event provides warm-up for large upcoming regional contest
The weather during Saturday's ice fishing tournament at Green Mountain Reservoir might be a little frigid.
Sailors ready for key hoop match-ups
Kelly Meek's team is riding a six-game winning streak and is tied for the lead in the Western Slope League.
Wrestlers answer to early losses
In their final home event of the season, Steamboat Springs' wrestlers bounced back from four early losses against Delta to beat Battle Mountain with a team score of 24-18.
U-19 girls hockey grows in popularity
Really brutal.
Author promotes self-esteem
Children's books writer to visit Steamboat for signing
Ann Louise Ramsey wants to make sure her young readers get a message she didn't as a child.
Students gear up for war of words
Steamboat, Hayden to compete in home speech tournament
Some of Colorado's best high school speakers will gather in Steamboat Springs on Saturday to compete in an all-day speech tournament.
Money on his mind
Wall Street Journal writer to speak in Steamboat
A seasoned journalist, economist and groundbreaking, controversial fundraiser for the Republican Party will speak in Steamboat Springs on Monday.
Powder empowering
Steamboat hosts ski camp for people with disabilities
Craig Kennedy wants to put the Steamboat Ski Area on the map as an adaptive skier's paradise.
Weather made for a King
Snow and bitter cold in forecast for holiday weekend
A potentially large winter storm is developing and heading toward Steamboat Springs in time for the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
YVHA budget runs thin
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority likely will seek a dedicated sales tax this year to bolster its dwindling bank account.
3 artists, 3 mediums
Gallery features pastel, wood burning, metal sculpture exhibits
The three featured artists at Schiesser Gallery have little in common other than where they live and that they're working with new mediums.
On Scene
Country vocalist Lee Ann Womack is a tiny woman with one of the most powerful voices I have ever heard. On Tuesday, she belted her songs, including the Grammy-Award winning hit, "I Hope You Dance," to a mix of cowboys and teens wearing backward caps.
The soundtrack of silence
Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra brings back a lost art
Photoplay music was what accompanied silent films in the early 20th century, but it became a lost art until recently.
CD Reviews
I loved Dante Terrell Smith, aka Mos Def, in "The Italian Job," "16 Blocks" and "Talladega Nights." He's appearing in five more movies over the next two years, so it's understandable why the hip hop artist's new CD was released with no packaging other than the CD itself and a clear plastic case.
Coming full circle
Rose Hill Drive opens for groups band members grew up listening to
The three members of Rose Hill Drive agreed to grow out their hair until they got a record deal. The result wasn't pretty - at least for drummer Nathan Barnes.
Tattoo of the week: Jeff Henderson
When my husband and I went to get my wedding band in Northern Virginia in 2000, the jewelry clerk asked him why he wasn't getting one himself. My husband told her that he doesn't wear jewelry of any kind. The clerk then proceeded to say with that being the case, he should get a ring tattooed on his finger. I was starting to laugh, (yeah, like he would really do that) and he got this look and said, "I think that's a good idea."
Allison Plean: Help wanted
Steamboat Smokehouse is hiring experienced servers. Actually, they are hiring experienced servers who, among other qualities, "can talk funny (or like they were from Texas), have no philosophical problem with meat consumption, can carry beer mugs the size of small children and know how to make outgoing calls on the phone."
The leader of the children's music movement
The Laurie Berkner Band changes image of children's artists
The Laurie Berkner Band gives children and adults the opportunity to safely release energy and emotions through body movement.
Happy hours
Happy hours.
