Stories for January 26, 2009

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Promenade plans advance

Torian owners' approval critical to continued base area improvements

Plans for an all-seasons promenade along the immediate base of the Steamboat Ski Area took a major step forward Friday but remain at the mercy of a vote by business and condominium owners in Torian Plum Plaza.

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Avalanche danger high

Wet snow over weekend creates instability in the snowpack

Backcountry users urged to be cautious. Second round of snow headed to Steamboat this afternoon and tonight, with another 10 to 20 inches of snow possible.

Sports briefs: Rams can't handle Cowboys

Soroco High School girls basketball coach David Bruner said his team reeled off three of the best quarters of the season Saturday against Meeker.

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Promenade plans advance

Torian owners' approval critical to continued base area improvements

Plans for an all-seasons promenade along the immediate base of the Steamboat Ski Area took a major step forward Friday but remain at the mercy of a vote by business and condominium owners in Torian Plum Plaza.

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Skiers trick out Howelsen in freestyle competition

Steamboat athletes successful on home hill

The weekend's muck didn't ruin the mogul run at Howelsen Hill, and it didn't slow Meg O'Connell and her Steamboat Springs teammates Sunday.

The Record for Jan. 24

Saturday, Jan. 24

Steamboat Briefs: Singers needed for CMC's Easter 'Messiah' show

Singers, especially tenors and sopranos, are needed to join Colorado Mountain College's presentation of the Yampa Valley Chorus singing the Easter portion of Handel's "Messiah" with the Steamboat Strings Orchestra, April 11 and 12.

Speaker to outline YVEA's renewable, efficiency options

Although somewhat constricted in their options, rural electric cooperatives such as the Yampa Valley Electric Association can play a role in building a new energy economy.

Deb Babcock: Interior decorating with plants

Furniture, artwork, wall treatments, rugs, and more are used to create areas of interest, focal points, screens and sun filters in the rooms of our homes. Houseplants are another interior decorating tool that serves the same functions while also adding aroma and freshness.

School Board looks at improvements

Reports include a year of data from local public schools

The Steamboat Springs School Board has a chance to review a year's worth of improvement data from each of the schools in the district tonight.

New deputy district attorney primed for experience in 14th

After working shorthanded for about a month, the 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Moffat County added a third prosecutor last week, bringing the office back to full staff.

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Luke Graham: The crystal ball isn't so clear

A co-worker the other day asked me how I was going to explain myself. To be honest, there really is no way to defend my pre-season pick for the Detroit Lions to go 11-5 and make the playoffs.

Monday Medical: Winter preparedness: Don't go without it

Food, water and shelter are three essentials for human survival. Survival is possible for three to six weeks without one, and for three to six days without another. The third is so paramount that one cannot survive more than three to six hours without it.

Aging Well: Make healthy bones a priority in your life

It wasn't that long ago that bone fractures were considered an inevitable part of aging.