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City, college may reach Iron Horse deal
The Iron Horse Inn may find new life as student housing for Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus.
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by Zach Fridell
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Cold, wet calving season picks up at Routt County ranches
The black mud, manure and hay mix is thick as wet concrete at High Tide Ranch west of Steamboat Springs. "You tell the people in town when they talk about mud season, they ain't seen nothing yet," Larry Monger said.
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Our View: Council should decide on 700
It no longer appears as if the Steamboat Springs City Council is considering putting the annexation of Steamboat 700 to a vote of the people, and that's a good thing.
Experts to guide community discussion to revitalize Hayden
In Tammie Delaney's opinion, the town of Hayden could go in two directions: It could preserve its heritage, or it could lose its soul.
City, college may reach Iron Horse deal
The Iron Horse Inn may find new life as student housing for Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus.
Easter Sunday events and services in Routt County
Check here for a roundup of local Easter Sunday events, including ice skating with the Easter Bunny, local church services and a performance of Handel's "Messiah" at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church, featuring more than 50 local musicians.
Cold, wet calving season picks up at Routt County ranches
The black mud, manure and hay mix is thick as wet concrete at High Tide Ranch west of Steamboat Springs. "You tell the people in town when they talk about mud season, they ain't seen nothing yet," Larry Monger said.
Routt County track teams compete in rough weather
Steamboat, Hayden and Soroco high schools travel to Glenwood Springs for Demon Invitational
As rain slowed most athletes at the Demon Invitational track meet in Glenwood Springs, Holli Salazar continued to lay down astonishing performances.
Ski Corp. relies less on visas to fill seasonal posts
The slow economy has changed things dramatically since ski area officials bemoaned visa rules last fall.
John F. Russell: Reiter story is a page turner
Sometimes life is like a book. It can be filled with unexpected plot twists, a revolving cast of characters and the kind of details that keep us interested enough to flip to the next page.
Democrats honor Abbott at dinner
Bernie Buescher pushes Pinnacol plan for Colorado budget
The moment that drew the most spirited reaction from the audience at the Routt County Democratic Party's annual Jefferson/Jackson Dinner fundraiser Saturday night was the announcement that longtime party advocate and Routt County native Lynn Abbott had won the party's Volunteer of the Year award.
Steamboat splits doubleheader with Rifle
The Steamboat Springs High School baseball team pulled away with a split Saturday in Rifle, dropping the first game, 8-4, before winning the second one, 13-7.
Sailors tennis nets 3 weekend wins
The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team picked up three wins during the weekend and now has a chance to get fully healthy for the stretch run.
Jail Report for April 4 to 10
The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses.
The Record for April 10
1:59 a.m. An ambulance was requested in Steamboat Springs. A Steamboat Springs Police Department officer said a drunken pedestrian was taken to detox.
Lacrosse continues hot streak with 13-1 win against Glenwood
Playing on a natural grass surface for the first time this year, the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team continued its torrid roll Saturday, easily beating Glenwood Springs, 13-1.
Bob McConnell: To Gov. Ritter
I am a retired military guy. Last night at our American Legion meeting, one of the other guys showed us an article from a newspaper in Denver discussing in-state tuition issues. From what I read, it looked like the same bunch of government officials who three weeks ago decided it made sense to give in-state tuition rates to illegal aliens and their children have decided not to give in-state tuition rates to military personnel stationed in Colorado, their spouses or their children. I hope I misunderstood and that you can clear this up.
Frank Dolman: Thanks, patrollers
On April 1, I volunteered to wear a Ski Corp. jacket to be a presence on the hill and help guests have a great day. At 3:10 p.m., I was notified that it was OK to go home, and I started for the base.
Best of the Web: Praise for SSHS lacrosse
The program is great because of you, Bob (Hiester)! You bring such class and high expectations to your teams. Hope you go to the end. Awesome job.
Hucking Hell's Wall a rare feat for ski jumpers
Like so much about it, the exact height of Hell's Wall is up for debate. "Between 80 and 100 feet," 22-year-old Steamboat Springs extreme skier Kerry Lofy said. "Probably 90."
Joel Reichenberger: Making the best of canceled plans
Eric Meyer has been through a lot in the past year, so he may have a more stringent litmus test than most when it comes to what qualifies as "bad news" and what does not.
Routt County school district openings hard to come by
Routt County school districts still are looking for good teachers, but with fewer positions to fill and an influx of applications, the odds of finding a teaching position in the county are slimmer than ever.
Film about Columbine shootings stars former SSHS student
Tragedy through survivors' eyes
On April 19, 1999, Andrew Robinson was simply a student at Columbine High School. On April 20, and in the weeks that followed, he and his classmates became an exhibit.
My Wireless founder hands over role as president
Jim Somerville said he sees "no caps" on My Wireless' ability to grow across the West.
Naturalists, artists assured access to Harrison Creek ranch
The second half of Helen and Henry Rehder's legacy in the community was secured this month, as the Yampa Valley Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy formally accepted the gift of the couple's historic 250-acre sheep ranch in Pleasant Valley.
Looking back for April 13, 1934
Forest Ranger M.K. Klemme says he thinks the ground has an average level of moisture this spring but most of the snow has gone into the ground instead of running off, as has been the case in years past.
Conservative commentary: God bless America
Like most of us who live here in the greatest country God has ever given to man, I love America. Recently, a friend of mine who traveled and lived in Europe for a time told me that she loves it, too, but not as much as me. Michelle Obama has said that America is a mean country and that she is only now proud of it since her husband declared his candidacy. And alas, it has now become apparent that her husband isn't all that fond of it, either.
Routt County Spotlight: Shelly Boyer
Occupation: Hayden High School secretary
Class notes: Dixson named Optimist Teen of the Month for April
Sarah Dixson was honored as April Teen of the Month at the April 1 meeting of the Optimist Club of Steamboat Springs. Dixson, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School, is a member of the school's National Honor Society chapter and the Nordic and Alpine ski team. She recently won the state's coveted Skimeister award, and she was named to the Colorado Academic All-Star team.
C.S. Buckland: Public vote on 700
While the Steamboat 700 project (and the 360 project) likely would increase the city's tax bases to help alleviate the city's budget concerns, I think it would detract from the quality of life for most city, and especially county, residents for two primary reasons: significant traffic increases, which at times have been of concern to the city and all who must use Lincoln Avenue, and significant water usage increases, in the drought cycles that almost are a surety for this area.
Business File: First Steps Seminar to focus on small business
People interested in starting a small business are invited to Wednesday's First Steps Seminar at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus.
Steamboat briefs: Bud Werner Memorial Library seeks teen art
Bud Werner Memorial Library is seeking submissions for its Teen Art Wall. Artists ages 13 to 18 who live in Routt County are welcome to submit their work - paintings, drawings, photographs and more - by Tuesday. Matted or framed artwork is accepted. An opening reception for the library's first rotating teen art exhibit is Thursday. Call the library at 879-0240 or visit www.steamboatlibrary.org/teens/myart.html.
Graham volunteers as shot put, discus coach for SSHS
Gavin Graham always has been the fat guy, ever since he could remember.
Dervla Lacy: Curb drinking
The problem of underage drinking is pervasive within our country as well as our community. Routt County has the dubious distinction of leading Colorado in underage alcohol-related infractions, with averages well above national norms, as well. Routt County had the most minor in possession (MIP) and juvenile driving under the influence (DUI) violations in the state in 2005 and 2007. Additionally, underage youths in Routt County report above-average responses related to lifetime alcohol use, binge drinking and ease of obtainment of alcohol. These figures are alarming and eye-opening. It is clear from our local and national statistics that underage drinking is a crucial problem within our society.
Real estate transactions for April 1 to 8
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
On the market: February gross volume slumps to $12,071,300
February gross volume slumps to $12,071,300
Tony Walton stays with firm after sale
Sotheby's broadens business base under new ownership
A Steamboat real estate brokerage has changed hands, but most of the players already were in house.
Directory of Wedding Service Providers
Directory of wedding service providers
Celebrating a new year in Thailand
When your best friend asks you to visit her in Thailand for her 25th birthday, it might be ancient Thai custom to say yes. Maybe? OK, OK - personal wanderlust is far more likely to be the motivating factor. Either way, something took me over the ocean to Bangkok and Hua Hin in mid-April of 2008. Jordan's plans to spend her final semester of college in Thailand had been in the works for months. That gave me plenty of time to save up for the $1,000 roundtrip Eva Air flight, which I booked through Kayak.com, my favorite flight-finding site.
Question and answer with Steamboat Springs City Manager Jon Roberts
New city manager lands in ideal spot for active lifestyle
It's Monday, Feb. 23, and City Manager Jon Roberts is closing in on his first week as the city of Steamboat Springs' top administrator. Roberts sat down with At Home just after a gathering of all city employees to discuss unpaid leaves to help ease the city's budget shortfalls. Up next is a weekly meeting with the top two members of the City Council.
Get ready to run a 10K in 6 weeks or less
The Steamboat Springs Marathon, a taunting reminder to the marginally fit Steamboat resident, will rear its head once again June 7, when runners from across the state and country tackle the 26.2-mile course up and down local hills.
Needling away stress with acupuncture
Most people do not find needles a stress-decreasing experience, but many others turn to acupuncture and Chinese medicine to help relieve the symptoms of stress.
Tom Ross: The climb up Mount Olympus
It's springtime in Ski Town U.S.A. Do you know where your Nordic world champions are? We can lay claim to three of them, you know! That's never happened before.
Steamboat's most important home is back in tune
James and Maggie Crawford's old Hallett and Cumston upright piano is back in the parlor where it belongs, and their Romanesque revival home is back in the family, too.
Bud Werner Memorial Library is Steamboat's living room
Disproving doubters, the new Bud Werner Memorial Library - like others across the country - thrives in the Information Age
