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Snowboarders bring high hopes to Howelsen
The stepping stones for North America's next crop of high-speed, world-class gate carvers are events like tonight's and Saturday's Race to the Cup Series at Howelsen Hill.
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by Dave Shively
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Yampa Valley Medical Center nurse gives first birth of 2008
Edie Seffrood welcomed a new member to her family with the help of close friends Wednesday, when she gave the first birth of 2008 at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
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by Margaret Hair
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Advisory upgraded to winter storm warning
Steamboat Springs, Hayden could see significant snowfall
Most of western Colorado is bracing for a major winter storm expected to begin dumping snow over the mountains and valleys today.
Art from all walks of life
First Friday event features new works from local artists
As part of the second First Friday Art Walk, a number of galleries and art spaces will exhibit new works. Here is what the artists had to say about pieces at K. Saari Gallery and the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.
Looking back: Routt County elk herd numbers high
From the Thursday, Jan. 9, 1958 edition of The Steamboat Pilot:
Transit shatters records
Bus service surpasses 1 million riders for first time
A driver shortage to start the winter season couldn't keep Steamboat Springs Transit from breaking its peak day and yearly ridership figures in 2007. The free bus service served 1,144,800 passengers in 2007, exceeding the 1 million mark for the first time with its local service.
Strong snowslide season
Local avalanche forecasters fearing the worst
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center's forecast for the Steamboat Springs and Park Range area was only "moderate" Thursday, but officials are bracing for an abundant season of snowslides.
Snowboarders bring high hopes to Howelsen
The stepping stones for North America's next crop of high-speed, world-class gate carvers are events like tonight's and Saturday's Race to the Cup Series at Howelsen Hill.
High school teams return to official practice
It may have been classified as a mandated 10-day break, but that description couldn't be further from the truth.
Cross-country skiers post solid finishes in deep field
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's group of cross-country ski racers at the 2008 U.S. Cross Country Championships, Tuesday through Sunday in Houghton, Mich., knew it would need the stars aligned to achieve a top-10 finish at the massive 'open' national championships, which include not only the nation's top club, college and factory teams, but also a cadre of top skiers from around the globe.
Obama sweeps to victory in Iowa caucuses
Sen. Barack Obama swept to victory in the Iowa caucuses Thursday night, pushing Hillary Rodham Clinton to third place and taking a major stride in a historic bid to become the nation's first black president.
Steamboat briefs for Jan. 4
There still is time left to register for spring classes at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs. Many classes start the week of Jan. 14.
CU skiers return home for alpine race
Familiarity with the terrain shouldn't be a problem when the University of Colorado Alpine ski team opens its season in Steamboat Springs on Saturday and Sunday.
The Record for Jan. 2
4:27 a.m. A burglar alarm went off in the 700 block of Critter Court. Steamboat Springs police said everything was fine.
Polucci new Steamboat tv18 manager
Steamboat tv18 advertising manager Mike Polucci has been promoted to the station's general manager.
Library seeking volunteers
New checkout system requires detailed tagging of all items
A new checkout system will make book lending easier for Bud Werner Memorial Library, allowing for self-checkout and scanning multiple books at one time.
Yampa Valley Medical Center nurse gives first birth of 2008
Edie Seffrood welcomed a new member to her family with the help of close friends Wednesday, when she gave the first birth of 2008 at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Deb Babcock: A Steamboat garden is where I want to bee
The best honey I've ever tasted comes from a bee keeper right here in Steamboat. Pat Scokes sells to Rising Sun Ranch, which then infuses the honey with lavender buds. Whether it's doctored up with a little additional flavor or aroma like the lavender honey I enjoy, all honey will take on the aroma and flavor of the plant on which the bees feed.
Sant'Ambrogios team up for ECO benefit concert
Violinist and former San Antonio Symphony concertmaster Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio remembers getting her first music lesson from her father, cellist John Sant'Ambrogio, when she was 5 years old.
On Scene for Jan. 4
What makes "Juno" - Jason Reitman's film about pregnant 16-year-old Juno MacGuff - so strong is that it relies on emotion and honesty, not quirky affection.
Recklessly rocking
Reckless Kelly brings gritty Texas twang to MusicFest
Judging by the crowd noise on the 2006 live album, "Reckless Kelly Was Here," the Austin, Texas, roots rock quintet knows how to get an audience going.
Margaret Hair: Independent woes, nationwide
Last week, I returned to North Carolina and spent an afternoon in my old store, a place called The Skylight Exchange that sells old books and new sandwiches.
Sold-out MusicFest sticks to roots
Six days of Americana give a few opportunities for local concertgoers
When Texas music festival promoter John Dickson presented shows at the Steamboat Mountain Theater for the first time last year, he got hooked on the space.
