Stories for August 26, 2008

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DNC fills Denver with excitement

The 2008 Democratic National Convention hadn't even started, and Lacey Ely received a hard lesson on the zoo that Denver has become.

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City manager criteria refined

A successful city manager is one who knows how to dodge falling rocks, said the consultant helping the Steamboat Springs City Council hire a successor to Alan Lanning.

Steamboat briefs for August 26

High school graduate receives Blakely Award

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Tom Ross: Accidental melon patch defies Steamboat's climate

After two decades of half-hearted attempts, I have succeeded in growing a watermelon. Make that two watermelons. But it isn't because I ever planted watermelon seeds. At least not intentionally.

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High energy for the first day

The students in Grady Turner's all-day kindergarten class bounced around the gym near the end of their first day with seemingly endless energy.

The Record for August 24

Sunday, Aug. 24

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DNC fills Denver with excitement

The 2008 Democratic National Convention hadn't even started, and Lacey Ely received a hard lesson on the zoo that Denver has become.

Salazar: Energy transformation a 'moon shot'

U.S. senator touts industry growth in state's present, future

U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar said Monday that coming changes to the energy industry in the American West will be comparable to America landing on the moon nearly 40 years ago.

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Some protestors seek peace

Many DNC participants focusing on their message, not muscle

Although tensions flared in Denver on Monday night when police used pepper spray on throngs of protesters in Civic Center Park, several demonstrators across the city said earlier in the day that confrontations with the law couldn't be further from their minds.

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Bloggers find a home in DNC

Routt County Democrat volunteers at first-of-its-kind event

There are some who hold to two truths about the Democratic National Convention. One: it's nothing more than a big party. And two: that all events of any significance take place far away from the Pepsi Center and official convention proceedings.

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Work to start on Hayden Police Station

Deputy town clerk hired for position at new facility

Crews are expected to start moving dirt this week for Hayden's new police station.