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Police seek key witness in downtown altercation
Lopez's death still under investigation
Steamboat Springs police are searching for what Capt. Joel Rae called a "a key witness" in the ongoing investigation into the death of Sgt. 1st Class Richard Lopez. Lopez died Monday of severe head trauma at a Denver hospital. His injuries stemmed from a fight just after midnight Jan. 2 at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue after he and two friends argued with two unidentified men at The Tap House about song choices on the jukebox.
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by Melinda Dudley
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The Gougers' Shane Walker explains his songwriting process
To Shane Walker, singing to a crowd is a mythic experience. "It's like a Herculean shield," he said, referring to the legend of how Perseus (not Hercules) killed Medusa without turning to stone when he looked at her.
YVEA spokesman: July billing change not an overall cost increase
When Yampa Valley Electric Association announced it would keep rates unchanged for 2009, it caused confusion for at least a few customers.
YVHA members praise Steamboat 700 project
Development proposes permanent funding source for financially troubled Housing Authority
Yampa Valley Housing Authority board members expressed support Thursday for a major development that could provide a permanent funding source for the cash-strapped affordable housing provider.
The Record for Jan. 7
12:30 a.m. A fight between two women was reported in the alley between the 700 blocks of Lincoln and Yampa streets. The fight had been broken up when police arrived.
Sam Bush keeps finding new ways to play old music
Sam Bush has been bringing rock, reggae, jazz and blues to old-time music for 40 years. He hasn't run out of ideas yet.
Driving rhythm sets 'Carmina Burana' apart in choral music
Choral director Marie Carmichael has no trouble remembering the first time she saw Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" performed.
On scene: MusicFest sells a lifestyle
I've never agreed with the idea that you have to know a band's music to review how that band plays in concert.
Steamboat briefs for Jan. 9
During National Folic Acid Awareness Week, through Saturday, women of childbearing age are encouraged to take a daily multivitamin and to eat foods rich in folate before becoming pregnant to prevent birth defects in their newborns.
CD review for Jan. 9, 2009
Frida Hyvonen
Margaret Hair: 'Exodus' still a classic
There are a couple of ways to define a "classic" record.
Artist relies on recycled glass for green-minded art
When Marta Thoma was asked to create a sculpture out of "reclaimed materials" during an artist residency more than 15 years ago, she wasn't sure what to make of the mounds of objects most people would qualify as trash.
Police seek key witness in downtown altercation
Lopez's death still under investigation
Steamboat Springs police are searching for what Capt. Joel Rae called a "a key witness" in the ongoing investigation into the death of Sgt. 1st Class Richard Lopez. Lopez died Monday of severe head trauma at a Denver hospital. His injuries stemmed from a fight just after midnight Jan. 2 at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue after he and two friends argued with two unidentified men at The Tap House about song choices on the jukebox.
Steamboat hockey set to take on Pueblo County
Steamboat Springs High School hockey coach Jeff Ruff doesn't even have to bring it up - his players already know.
Wylie breaks into World Cup finals
World Cup veteran snowboarder Justin Reiter knows what it feels like to make a World Cup final.
Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team set to open league play
If this week's practice is any indication, the Steamboat Springs boys basketball team should have a lot of confidence heading into the start of Western Slope League play.
Yampa Town Board approves utilities increases
Yampa Town Board unanimously approved water and sewer rates increases for the town's utility customers at its meeting Wednesday night. The changes, which will increase combined water-sewer bills from $46 to $55, were included in the town's 2009 budget, which the Town Board approved with little fanfare at a special meeting Dec. 10. The former base rate for water and sewer in Yampa was $23 each.
Rob Douglas: Tell council president, 'I'm with you, Loui'
On Wednesday, the Steamboat Springs City Council voted to offer Victorville, Calif., City Manager Jon Roberts the city manager's job in Steamboat.
Planning Commission votes in favor of historic preservation
Secondary unit ordinance advances without occupancy rule
The year of painstaking efforts it took to create a new city historic preservation ordinance was reflected in the four motions it took to garner a majority vote of the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission on Thursday.
Report: Family died quickly in Aspen gas exposure; charges possible
A family of four that succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning in an Aspen-area home on the Thanksgiving holiday likely died within minutes of being exposed to the gas, based on preliminary findings released Wednesday.
Galaxy Aviation hits record at YVRA
More fuel than ever sold Dec. 27 by new fixed-base operator
Private aviation at Yampa Valley Regional Airport experienced a record-setter last month. Dec. 27 was the best day in history in terms of volume of fuel sold for private aviation, said Don Kaplan, regional manager for Galaxy Aviation. Galaxy took over from Spectrum Jet Center as fixed-base operator at the Hayden airport last fall.
Craig in need of doctors
Shortage has TMH, medical professionals scrambling
Recruiting new doctors to Moffat County has been a primary focus for The Memorial Hospital for years, said Samantha Johnston, the hospital's service excellence officer.
Bradley wins in Gunnison
Steamboat Springs High School Genna Bradley continued her hot start, winning the Gunnison Diving Invitational on Wednesday.
Education Fund Board supports Capital Commission requests for theater, boiler
A new sound system, new audio-visual equipment and other renovations to the Steamboat Springs High School theater survived a first reading by the Education Fund Board on Wednesday evening.
