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Home centers could alleviate child care crunch
Coloring book drawings decorate the walls of Tracy DelliQuadri's refrigerator, while a toy truck is parked on her coffee table. Such sights are common in the homes of most parents, but it's just another day at the office for one of Steamboat Springs' few child care home providers.
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by Mike McCollum
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Snowboarder dies at Steamboat Ski Area
22-year-old man fell into tree well
A 22-year-old Massachusetts man died Friday afternoon after falling headfirst into a tree well at the Steamboat Ski Area. It was the second snow-immersion death at the ski area in 10 days.
The Record for Jan. 23
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Moffat County School District superintendent tells board this year will be his last
Moffat County School Board members voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Pete Bergmann's employment contract an additional year.
First Tracks treks on
Project includes 94 deed-restricted units near ski base
The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission voted, 6-1, to recommend approval of the First Tracks housing project that will bring 94 deed-restricted condominiums to the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.
Deb Babcock: Neglected indoor plants may need more room to grow
If your indoor plants have been neglected while tending to the holidays and snow removal tasks, or while taking advantage of outdoor recreation this winter, you might have missed the growth spurts that have taken place inside. If your indoor plants have used up all the nutrients in their soil, or have outgrown the pot and become root bound, it's time to move them into a new pot.
On Scene
Saturday night in Park City, Utah, San Francisco 49'ers quarterback Alex Smith was standing on a street corner with an entourage of burly guys. Paris Hilton, 50 Cent and Method Man were at a nearby party.
Traveling music
Trio blends tango, gypsy and jazz from around the world
In his long-spanning career as a composer, guitarist, film scorer and performer, Christopher Caliendo has written a lot of music, played for a lot of audiences and won a lot of recognition.
Tom Lockhart suggests reality in oil paintings
Colorado artist Tom Lockhart has spent decades perfecting the style of landscape oil painting he describes as "far more difficult than it is to be an abstract artist or a realist."
Swimmer hopes approach to training will lead to better times
Cole Worsley's motivation is simple. He's reminded of it every time he looks at his watch or a clock on the wall.
CD reviews for Jan. 25
From eerie 1950s teen love gone awry to the early days of punk, "Hey Venus" covers nostalgia from one corner of American pop music to the next - which is interesting coming from Super Furry Animals, a Welsh band that has spent the past decade reinterpreting and redefining everything modern radio has had to offer.
'Ain't no two the same'
Montgomery Gentry promises unique set for festival show
As half of the headlining act for the Country in the Rockies music festival, Nashville mainstay Eddie Montgomery joins a roster that in the past has included Willie Nelson and Brad Paisley.
Steamboat girls look to get back on track
In terms of getting the season back on track, no two games are more important for the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team than today and Saturday.
Boys hoops look to continue league win streak
The Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team can't redo yesterday. The team can't make up for a lazy practice or a half-hearted effort in a game. So while the weekend's slate of games against three-win teams Eagle Valley and Battle Mountain doesn't ring with playoff battles or league title fights, the games are as important as any to Steamboat coach Kelly Meek.
State LEAP gets $8.1M
Moffat County program enrollment down from last year
Those looking for help with heating costs are encouraged to apply to the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program at Moffat County Social Services.
American Legion membership, missions grow
Post to offer bingo nights bimonthly as fundraiser for community outreach programs
With greater numbers comes greater responsibility. This is the case for the Craig American Legion Post No. 62, which in recent years has seen its membership - and its mission - dramatically expand.
Property taxes rising
Have a seat. Your property tax bill is in the mail, and you're apt to notice a change - upward. Routt County Treasurer Jeanne Whiddon confirmed that she sent half of the county's property tax notices Thursday, and the rest will go into the mail today. For many local property owners, the tax notices will contain unwelcome news.
Sailors hockey hosts trio of key games
Last year, the Steamboat Springs High School hockey team learned the hard way about peaking too early. The Sailors downed the eventual state champion, Aspen Skiers, in December 2006 only to collapse down the final stretch of crucial Peak Conference games two months later. They lost six of their past seven games, barely making the postseason with a tough draw as the No. 15 seed.
Simple dancing music
Eclectic band Missed the Boat finds its sound
The four members of Steamboat Springs jam band Missed the Boat have been performing locally at open mike nights for years. But they hadn't played as a group - not really, at least - until a private party in early December.
Happy hours
Happy hours for the week of Jan. 25, 2008.
Steamboat briefs for Jan. 25
GOCO hosting grant assistance workshop
Costumed racers at ski event to raise money for Advocates
The seventh annual Colorado Ski for Women 5K will raise money for a serious cause, but as organizer Marchele McCarthy said, "It's obviously not a formal event."
Margaret Hair: Howelsen gladiators
As winter wears on and I continue to be the clumsiest snowboarder to ever exist, two things have occupied most of my thoughts: ways to fill time outside of work, and ways to deal with the snow.
Agritourism conference aims to help ranches
Cows and calves have been money-making resources on the Monger ranch for more than 100 years, but the Monger's have also discovered a new source of revenue on their land - a small cabin rented out to tourists.
Home centers could alleviate child care crunch
Coloring book drawings decorate the walls of Tracy DelliQuadri's refrigerator, while a toy truck is parked on her coffee table. Such sights are common in the homes of most parents, but it's just another day at the office for one of Steamboat Springs' few child care home providers.
