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Towns avoid costly residential development
Planning Services Manager John Eastman knows officials in other communities might raise an eyebrow when he says Steamboat Springs is "encouraging residential development."
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by Brandon Gee
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Stories
Old bikes, veteran bikers find new life on streets
Johnny Walker's bike doesn't show its age or its accomplishments. The skinny road tires are aired up, and the blue paint sparkles. The gear shifters work, and a new compass sits atop the handle bars, tucked between a nest of shiny black tubes that control the breaks and wires that help select the gears.
Routt County Spotlight: Todd Danielson
Q. When did you move to Routt County, and what brought you here?
Looking Back for April 24, 1958
Yampa Valley Electric seeks loan to keep up with growth
An expected loan of more than $1 million for 150 miles of new lines, new equipment and stepped-up transmission over the wide area covered by Yampa Valley Electric Co. is waiting approval in Washington, Engineer Ev Bristol said Wednesday.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Wildlife in the Yampa Valley
Spring is arriving, and there is more to celebrate then just the melting of the snow. While the fall brings big-game hunters to Colorado, springtime brings another group of wildlife "hunters," or more aptly named, "watchers." Often overlooked as a major source of economy, wildlife watching brought $1.4 billion to the state of Colorado in 2006, according to the USFWS National Survey on Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. Wildlife photographers, birdwatchers and other tourists who seek a unique wildlife viewing experience choose Colorado as a premier destination. In particular, the Yampa Valley and surrounding area offers an abundant mixture of wildlife watching opportunities.
Real estate transactions for April 17 to 23
Real estate transactions for April 17 to 23, 2008.
Tom Ross: On the Market
Housing the Steamboat work force
Community leaders are hosting a series of Friday panel discussions at Rex's American Grill & Bar this spring and summer to tackle affordable housing issues. Topics will include economic sustainability, community work force and public policy considerations.
Jimmy Westlake: Mercury: The twilight planet
Almost everyone has seen the planet Venus gleaming in the sky as the "Evening Star" or the "Morning Star." Most people probably have recognized brilliant Jupiter or ruddy Mars while dominating the night sky. Many folks might even have spotted Saturn shimmering against the stars. The one naked-eye planet that most folks probably have not seen is the ellusive planet Mercury.
Business file for April 27
Old West Steak House under new ownership
Marty Duran has taken over ownership of Old West Steak House from Don Silva. Duran said there wouldn't be major changes at the restaurant, though it has added a happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with specials on appetizers and alcoholic drinks.
Green with envy
High-end vacation club buys energy-efficient duplex
Some of the most affluent travelers in the world have begun staying in one of the most energy-efficient vacation homes in the Rockies during visits to Steamboat Springs.
New director of Steamboat Running Series thrilled about opportunity
Shannon Carlin sat at a table in Steaming Bean Coffee in downtown Steamboat Springs and was finally surrounded by like-minded folks.
Joel Reichenberger: Bike fanatics speed up
My official indoctrination into the bicycle cult of Steamboat Springs still is two flat tires and an hour's worth of rust-scrubbing away from becoming reality.
Steamboat tennis sails past Roaring Fork
The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team had to endure some serious adjustment just to compete Saturday in a dual against Roaring Fork.
Morse returns to moguls podium after devastating injuries
Mike Morse was sure there were whispers. He was sure there were people - such as doctors, teammates and coaches - who thought the bright-eyed, veteran freestyle skier would never again see the slopes, much less top-level competition.
Vedepo didn't expect record-breaking start to track season
Delanie Vedepo didn't shout, celebrate or show any emotion. After flying across the finish line last week in the 800-meter run at a track meet in Rifle, she took a few steps and tried to regain her breath, then slowly stepped off the track.
John F. Russell: Values live on in memorial awards
Each year, hundreds of skiers make their way through the ranks of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
Towns avoid costly residential development
Planning Services Manager John Eastman knows officials in other communities might raise an eyebrow when he says Steamboat Springs is "encouraging residential development."
Flying less-friendly skies
Passengers in valley could feel effects of airlines' dive
Planeloads of airline executives are sporting frowns these days, which means passengers will probably wind up grim-faced, too.
Mike Huckabee: Happy anniversary!
A year ago, some dedicated individuals from Routt County, with help from other leaders in Colorado, undertook the Steamboat Conservative Editorial Series. While the rigors of the campaign kept me from reading every weekly installment, what you have seen in this space has been a grassroots attempt to reason through the issues of the day and to educate.
Our View: Expanding education
When the 2008-09 school year begins, all three Routt County school districts will likely have new leaders at the helm. While the trio of new superintendents will likely require some acclimatization - the air is thin up here - the changing guard also presents an opportunity for increased collaboration between Hayden, South Routt and Steamboat Springs schools.
The Campos family: Gratitude for care
On behalf of the family and friends of Ron Campos, we would like to thank the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Craig and the American Cancer Society for providing personal care for Ron as well as spiritual support to his family in our time of need.
Jerri MacMillian: Other side of story
As residents in one the oldest buildings on the mountain, the owners of units in Ski Time Square Condominiums consider ourselves to be good citizens of Ski Town USA. Some of us may not live here full time, but to all of us, it's home - if only in our hearts.
Leading on and off the track
Sarajane Rossi shows strong work ethic in sports, academics
Soroco High School junior Sarajane Rossi is willing to make the sacrifice. Without a doubt, the 800-meter run has been her event since she entered high school.
Feeling Farm Bill effects
Congress tinkering with proposal that sets key subsidies for farmers, ranchers
In some years, Hayden farmer Duane Hockett wouldn't have made it without subsidies from the U.S. government, he said. A crop-smashing hailstorm or a dive in wheat prices can shatter his season and leave him scrambling to make do.
The Record and Jail Report for April 25
Brigitte Milke Wright, 44, Steamboat Springs - Driving under the influence, no proof of insurance, possession of an open container (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
Class notes for April 27
All high school juniors are required to take the ACT test May 7. Registration is automatic for enrolled juniors. No alternate test date is available.
Kerry Hart: A nation still at risk
Twenty-five years ago, the National Commission on Excellence in Education issued a landmark indictment against deficiencies in our educational process. In a report titled "A Nation at Risk," the authors cited areas such as diluted curricula and low expectations as being detrimental to high student achievement. I
South Routt first-graders turn classroom into rain forest, offer tours
A blue river wound across the floor, a green forest canopy covered the ceiling and animals including a snake and a monkey relaxed on children's desks.
Editorial Cartoon for April 27
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for April 27, 2008.
