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Underground hip-hop tour comes to The Tap House
Andrew Lindsley - or when he's MCing, Ocelot - has known his Colorado Springs disc jockey for more than 10 years. "Eleven years ago, me and this guy were in the Army together," Lindsley said.
US Telemark nationals continue today at Steamboat Ski Area
Lorin Paley was as fast as usual. The Steamboat Springs High School student and U.S. Telemark Ski Team member won the opening event of the U.S. Telemark championships.
School district staff takes security steps after laptop theft
Employees turn to banks for peace of mind
Steamboat Springs educators are visiting local banks in droves after the revelation that 1,300 Social Security numbers were stolen from Steamboat Springs School District offices in a break-in Tuesday night.
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North Routt cross-country race March 14
Registration still is open for the fifth annual North Routt Coureur des Bois. The March 14 event has become one of the foremost cross-country races in the nation. It features a 45-kilometer and 90-kilometer race.
Sports briefs: Swiggart named player of the year
Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs director awarded national honor in age division
Jim Swiggart, director of the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs, was awarded the 2009 Player of the Year in the 55 and older division.
Steamboat briefs: Hunter education class begins Monday in Hayden
A hunter education class is offered in Hayden on Monday through Friday at Hayden High School. Call Jim Haskins at 276-3338 to register.
Hayden girls open tournament against Meeker
It's supposed to be hard to beat the same team three times, but don't tell the Hayden High School girls basketball team.
Semitrailer rolls on Rabbit Ears Pass
Sharp corner near The Timbers has history of truck accidents
The driver of a semitrailer sustained minor injuries when his truck rolled Wednesday night near mile marker 141 on U.S. Highway 40. The driver failed to check his brakes at the west summit before heading down the pass toward Steamboat Springs, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Rollingstone condos receive nod of approval
The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission enthusiastically recommended approval of a Pine Grove Road project that includes two 1940s structures in the redevelopment of a secluded 2.79-acre site.
Annual Dance Theatre Concert starts Thursday
The community aspect of a Steamboat Dance Theatre concert always is a huge part of the production: Dancers and choreographers volunteer their time from the September auditions to the March concert, with about 80 dancers performing 18 locally choreographed pieces.
CD review for Feb. 27, 2009
Dent May: "The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele"
On Scene: A weekend in the city
One year living in Steamboat Springs, and I've yet to lose the weird sensation that overcomes me when I visit a larger city.
Community Agriculture Alliance: The challenge of eating local foods
In recent years, several bestselling books have promoted the environmental and health benefits of eating locally.
Ski race fundraiser for MS accepting teams until event starts Sunday
The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis' Vertical Express for MS comes to Steamboat Springs this weekend.
Local turns wood into illustrated art
Moving things around in front of his apartment Tuesday afternoon, Steamboat Springs artist and carpenter Brian Leach explained his process for turning a two-by-four into a work of art.
Steamboat lodging is picking up
76 percent occupancy forecast for Saturday with 11,500 expected guests
Steamboat Springs lodging is expected to be about 75 percent full this weekend, and business is shaping up well for the typically busy month of March.
Margaret Hair: 'Music That Makes You Dumb'
Not having the longest attention span, I've never been much for scanning the Internet to find random quizzes or tests. But at least a few of my friends or co-workers do, which is how I landed on a chart called "Music That Makes You Dumb."
Rob Douglas: Stolen laptop brings identity theft risk
Because of the theft of a laptop containing the Social Security numbers of 1,300 past and present Steamboat Springs School District employees this week, I'm changing hats to identity theft consultant.
Banjo player hopes to bring bluegrass to Steamboat
When Johnny "Musemason" Mason was about 13, his first banjo teacher used to explain playing music as plainly as you can imagine: "You can just feel it in your gut, Johnny. You can just feel it in your gut," the teacher would say in a thick Kentucky accent that hinted at his aptitude for bluegrass music.
US Telemark nationals continue today at Steamboat Ski Area
Lorin Paley was as fast as usual. The Steamboat Springs High School student and U.S. Telemark Ski Team member won the opening event of the U.S. Telemark championships.
Underground hip-hop tour comes to The Tap House
Andrew Lindsley - or when he's MCing, Ocelot - has known his Colorado Springs disc jockey for more than 10 years. "Eleven years ago, me and this guy were in the Army together," Lindsley said.
Slip-up a factor as US Nordic Combined Ski Team falters
It's a day the members of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team would just as soon forget, and according to head coach Dave Jarrett, his skiers already have put Thursday's team event behind them.
School district staff takes security steps after laptop theft
Employees turn to banks for peace of mind
Steamboat Springs educators are visiting local banks in droves after the revelation that 1,300 Social Security numbers were stolen from Steamboat Springs School District offices in a break-in Tuesday night.
Hayden boys to face Plateau Valley today
If the Hayden High School boys basketball team's season has been a roller coaster ride, its previous game against Plateau Valley High School was the part where the child in the front car gets sick all over everyone.
The Record for Feb. 25
12:15 a.m. A fight was reported in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue. One man had minor injuries to his face, but the unknown suspects were gone when police arrived.
Transportation plan feedback sought
Solutions committee highlights recommendations for local, regional needs
Wide-ranging recommendations from the Transportation Solutions Committee include proposals for extending the Yampa River Core Trail, adjusting parking restrictions in downtown Steamboat Springs and studying options to reduce congestion on U.S. Highway 40.
Committee supports all-mail elections
Major possible voting method changes debated at state level
A citizens election committee gave its unanimous blessing to an all-mail-ballot election in 2009 proposed by Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland, who estimates such an election could save county government about $40,000 this year.
