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2008 shook the city
The past year tore down, built up and dramatically changed Steamboat
Imagine you picked 2008 to leave Steamboat Springs for a year, with no communication or news - not even a ski report. How surprised you would be upon returning.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Aspen bomber letter found
Blanning's writing to friend provides some clues to motives
After he delivered bombs throughout town on New Year's Eve Day, effectively placing downtown Aspen on lockdown, Jim Blanning walked around watching the mayhem unfold and then reflected on his 72 years of life before shooting himself.
Group works toward creating partnerships
Organization celebrates Mentoring Month
When Nicole Williams began working with Partners in Routt County, she was paired with Lluvia, a 14-year-old girl who recently had arrived in Steamboat Springs and spoke little English.
Rams freshman a starter
Soroco's George helps lead girls basketball team
The excitement of it all hasn't escaped Madison George. She's a freshman who is not just starting on the Soroco High School girls basketball team but excelling.
2008 shook the city
The past year tore down, built up and dramatically changed Steamboat
Imagine you picked 2008 to leave Steamboat Springs for a year, with no communication or news - not even a ski report. How surprised you would be upon returning.
Biathlon course at Saddle Ridge targets new possibilities
Trying to sell new home lots in a depressing national real estate market, Todd Gilbertson didn't miss a beat.
Joel Reichenberger: A legacy that begins locally
Staring at all the glitz and glamour of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, it's easy to forget how reliant upon the community the program really is.
Steamboat briefs for Jan. 4
Library invites entries for teen logo design contest
The Record and Jail Report for Jan. 2
Merari Abinadab Sainz, 29, Steamboat Springs - Third-degree assault (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
NCAA ski racing provides new path for Steamboat athletes
They're not Olympians, but that hasn't stopped former Steamboat Springs ski racers Marsh Gooding, Lisa Perricone, Emily Colin and Tina Roberts from taking skiing to a new level.
Financial planner offers New Year's resolutions
By many measures, 2008 was an ugly year for personal finance. Plummeting stocks gobbled up 401(k) balances, the real estate market took an ugly turn and a recession left many people jobless and dismayed.
Routt County Spotlight: Carissa Unrein
Occupation: Math/science teacher, North Routt Charter School
Jimmy Westlake: Year of Astronomy
Four hundred years ago this year, Italian scientist Galileo Galilei aimed his homemade telescope to the heavens and opened up a new era in astronomy.
Best of the Web for Jan. 4
Gratitude for tote bags
Firefighters flip up flapjacks
Yampa department hosts annual community pancake supper
Before the Yampa Fire Protection District was formed as a taxing entity, the volunteer fire department held a pancake supper every New Year's Eve to raise the funds it needed to get through the year.
Hitting the notes of success
Cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio talks about life in an artistic family
On Tuesday morning, world-class cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio was finishing the first leg of the first vacation she's taken in 2 1/2 years.
Child support program helps with payments
The Routt County Child Support Enforcement Program has a few new collection tools in its arsenal, but without an enforcement case, payments aren't going to come on their own.
Real estate transactions for Dec. 23 to 30
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
Spec house fronts river
Developer to try February auction
When general contractor Tom Dover finished a luxury spec home on Blazemark Trail for Will Bashan of WB Real Estate last fall, Bashan knew the ground had shifted under his feet during the construction period.
Graystone Court mansion features iron chandelier, vaulted cupola
There is a home in the Stonebridge Park neighborhood that evokes nothing else as much as an Old World, European country manor.
On the market for Jan. 4
Month of November sees 32 home sales
Business File for Jan. 4
Fur shop opens outlet store on Lincoln Avenue
Mike Forney: City manager search
I think it's important for the community to hear the other side of the city manager selection story. Frankly, Rob Douglas's column on Friday left the impression that the search was a secretive process controlled by council without community involvement. Not so.
US Ski Team 6th in Nordic events
The U.S. Ski Team moved up two spots after the jumping round to finish sixth in a four-man World Cup team event Saturday in Schonach, Germany. Germany dominated the event with the Norwegians taking second on final-leg heroics by Magnus Moan. Austria was third.
Girl run over by snow machine
5-year-old receives only 4 stitches after accident on Lynx Pass
Shortly after getting four stitches removed from under her nose Friday, 5-year-old Claire Fisher still was unfazed at being run over in a snow machine accident a week prior.
Dylan Roberts: Be proud, Colorado
With Inauguration Day two weeks away, President-elect Obama's cabinet positions nearly are filled. There has been criticism from both sides of the aisle. Where is the "change" among the many Clinton-era personnel? Why are there only two GOP cabinet designates? With any presidential transition, there will be unavoidable scrutiny, and the truth is, we cannot judge any of these appointments until they actually begin their work. However, there is one selection that deserves praise: our Senator, Ken Salazar, for Interior Secretary.
John F. Russell: Success off the podium
Our town has a long, proud tradition of producing Olympic athletes.
Business remains strong for many massage therapists
The holiday season and the stress of a shaky economy are enough to tie a few knots in anyone's shoulders. The folks who loosen those knots haven't been any busier than usual, however.
Editorial cartoon for Jan. 4, 2009
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Jan. 4, 2009.
Our View: Survey key to historic ordinance
As city officials prepare for another look at Steamboat Springs' historic preservation ordinance, kudos should be given to the advisory committee for emphasizing public awareness and clarifying ambiguities about the issue.
