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How the West was lost
Climate change, forest management fuel beetles' shocking spread across Rockies
In a laboratory at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, a moving plate jostles eight test tubes inside a mirrored glass box. Bacteria in the test tubes are being used to grow the mountain pine beetle genes responsible for producing the insect's chemical defenses against lower temperatures.
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Steamboat briefs for Aug. 3
A 44-year-old Steamboat Springs man was airlifted Saturday after sustaining significant injuries in a horse-riding accident near Buffalo Pass.
Ange Young: Local superheroes
Although most people hold firefighters in high regard, my sons Kaleb and Kasen view Steamboat's crew as nothing short of superheroes.
John Adli: Here it comes
And you thought California wildfires moved fast. They are nothing compared to our elected real estate City Council.
Steve Lewis: Agreement flawed
There are two significant flaws in the current draft of the pre-annexation agreement for Steamboat 700. First is the 20-year vesting of "...permitted uses." Ten-year vesting of uses may be fair in order to stabilize 700's market expectations, but 20-year vesting is not a smart move by the city.
Alison Berkley: Pet's life saved
I wanted to thank Tanya, Dana, Joel and everyone at Rocky Mountain Pet Resort in Yampa for saving my dog's life. Sebastian is a chow/lab mix who was "on vacation" in one of their fine doggie suites when his stomach twisted, a condition that often kills dogs.
Routt County Spotlight: Paul Potyen
Paul Potyen Age: 64 Occupation: Musician/music teacher
Officials provide tips for small business
The slowing economy hasn't kept potential small-business owners from trickling into the Small Business Resource Center, Director Randy Rudasics said last week.
Trailhead Lodge construction hits halfway mark
When Trailhead Lodge is complete a year from now, owners on the south side of the building will overlook a series of grotto-style hot pools linked by a cascade and flanked by boulders and landscaping.
Real estate transactions for July 24 to 29
- JOE GREGORY STETMAN REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 7 2008 To ELK RIVER RANCH LLLP For SEC 31,32 T 8N R 85W - $4,700,000
On the market for Aug. 3
Fractional market chalks up 75 sales
Epidemic elicits little wildlife fright
Randy Hampton doesn't mean to downplay the seriousness of Colorado's mountain pine beetle epidemic - especially considering the serious fire and erosion concerns it presents - but he says "it hasn't risen to the crisis level for wildlife."
Sunday liquor sales bring in buyers
Some vendors report mediocre returns, but most are seeing dollar signs
Cellar Liquors customers are enthusiastic about Sunday sales, Manager Chris Gibbens said. "Everyone who's come in has said they love going straight from church to the liquor store," he said.
Educators cite CSAP strengths, weaknesses
Fifty percent of Steamboat sophomores scored proficient or advanced in math. Scores are above the state average, but half the sophomores did not demonstrate proficiency.
Foust steering for another X Games title
Tanner Foust said winning an X Games gold medal in last year's Rally Car Racing Super Special - and knocking off extreme sport legend Travis Pastrana in the process - didn't change his life much at first.
11-year-old sells jewelry at Farmers Market
Cassie Wilhelm rocks a streak of blue dye in her blondish hair and has a soft spot for lime-green shoes. Cassie also has a social conscience: A couple of weeks ago, she started selling homemade jewelry at Steamboat Springs' weekly Farmers Market for charity. Her profits will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Heart Association.
Locally trained boxer hopes to answer the bell in Beijing
Shawn Estrada has been overcoming odds since the first time he stepped into the ropes and found the sport that probably will one day make him rich.
Young athlete takes on challenge of Mount Werner Classic
There isn't much that 7-year-old Tyler Scholl loves more than running.
John F. Russell: Swimming a sea of suspicion
Guys like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa could learn a thing or two from 41-year-old swimming sensation Dara Torres.
The Record and Jail Report for Aug. 1
Andrew Brian Tyner, 20, Delta - Driving under the influence, DUI per se, speeding, minor in possession (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
Voicing vanpool viability
Transit research rolls ahead; input sought from South Routt community
Proposals for transit between South Routt County and Steamboat Springs are leaning towards a subscription vanpool concept, and those involved in the project are hoping for public feedback at a meeting Tuesday as they get closer to laying out details.
Omar M. Campbell: Rife Club concern
The Routt County Rifle Club was born just after the start of World War II by an informal group of local shooters. I have not been able to find any exact names or records. Surely, Elwood Bradley was one of them.</p
Conservative commentary: Sovereignty - bye bye?
It will be most interesting to see the public's Election Day reaction to Sen. Obama's recent overseas trip. The mainstream media and academia are ecstatic the Europeans once more have the warm fuzzies for us as opposed to that mean old George W., who goes off half-cocked starting wars and threatening those harmless types such as Saddam, Kim Jong II and Achmadinejad. Can I hear a big "kumbaya" out there?
Our View: CSAP results show ups and downs
By no means should Colorado Student Assessment Program test scores be the sole determining factor in how we judge our public schools and the quality of education they provide our children. But, last week's release of CSAP results for all three Routt County school districts provides valuable insight into areas worthy of commendation and concern.
More than just rocks
Rabbit Ears Peak makes for great photos no matter the camera or photographer
Steamboat Springs-area photographer Larry Pierce started with one piece of advice when asked what aspiring photographers should do if they plan to catch one of the region's signature shots, a photo of Rabbit Ears Peak.
Bear sightings down in Steamboat; residents advised to reduce attractants
Living in the high country comes with certain inevitabilities. It will snow incredible amounts, the views will be breathtaking, and bears will break into trash cans near homes and businesses.
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 3, 2008
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Aug. 3, 2008.
Best of the Web for Aug. 3
My heart goes out to this family and Tyler. I do hope he recovers well and is able to get on living his life to the fullest!
Jill Delay: Routt County tradition begins with fair
When it comes to history and tradition, few entities in Routt County can compare with the Routt County Fair. Celebrating 94 years in 2008, the Routt County Fair takes place Aug. 8 to 17 at the fairgrounds in Hayden.
Looking back for July 31, 1958
Whiteman-Gaylord School has versatile program
Jimmy Westlake: Have you seen the great dark horse?
This black stallion, disguised as dark nebulae, prances through the stars of the Milky Way about midway between Jupiter and the star Antares. During the dark of the moon, the Great Dark Horse can be glimpsed with the naked eye from rural skies.
Homesteader classes offer basic tips for every level
Cooking 101
It is not that hard to cook rice. There are, however, a multitude of things that can go wrong: you could undercook it, overcook it, add too much liquid, make it too sticky or too lumpy, or fail to season it in any way.
How the West was lost
Climate change, forest management fuel beetles' shocking spread across Rockies
In a laboratory at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, a moving plate jostles eight test tubes inside a mirrored glass box. Bacteria in the test tubes are being used to grow the mountain pine beetle genes responsible for producing the insect's chemical defenses against lower temperatures.
