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City's hybrid bus fleet set to expand
With federal grant funds, Steamboat Springs will purchase 2 additional vehicles
Steamboat Springs Transit's hybrid bus has proven so popular that drivers and passengers have just one complaint: There's only one of them. That's set to change as the city has been allocated grant funding that will allow it to purchase two additional diesel-electric hybrid buses.
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by Brandon Gee
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Routt County ranch families honored
Redmonds, Daughenbaughs keep agricultural tradition alive
Two longtime Routt County families were honored Sunday for their part in keeping the Yampa Valley's ranching tradition alive. The Daughenbaugh and Redmond families each were presented with a 2009 Heritage Family Award before the Mountain Valley Bank Ranch Rodeo at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena.
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Stories
Suspect in chase had 10 guns in stolen truck
Man led police on 30-mile pursuit from Routt County to Grand County
Glen Alan Shaffer was arrested on U.S. Highway 40 in Grand County after a chase that began in Routt County and reached 75 mph at times. The pursuit began after Steamboat Springs Police Department officers tried to pull over Shaffer near Fifth and Yampa streets.
Fortress, other financial firms aided Jackson's luxe lifestyle
Wooed by Michael Jackson's global fame and earning power, a bevy of financial firms, including Fortress Investment Group, ponied up tens of millions to finance the singer's luxe lifestyle and kick-start his troubled career.
Holiday weekend mostly incident-free
Local law enforcement officials say several fights and a handful of DUI arrests were the most serious infractions. Wet conditions may have helped prevent any fireworks-related fires.
Luke Graham: McPeak showing the way
Holly McPeak insists she is not still trying to put the game of professional beach volleyball on her back. The volleyball legend said Wednesday that, since her retirement earlier this year, she no longer feels the need to campaign for the sport to grow. She is, however, helping 2003 Steamboat Springs High School graduate Katie Carter.
Annual Steamboat Springs Running Series event attracts best numbers
It was almost a perfect plan, Linda Casner explained. In the most Steamboat of traditions, she ran with her 5-year-old golden retriever Duncan, in Sunday's Mountain Madness Steamboat Springs Running Series race.
The Record for July 4, 2009
Saturday, July 4
Steamboat Briefs: Annual writers' conference slated for July 18 at Depot
The 28th annual Steamboat Springs Writers Conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18 at the Depot Art Center on 13th Street. The cost of $60 covers four seminars and a catered luncheon.
Grant pays forward tuition
In-district CMC students eligible
During tough economic times, it's important to save a buck whenever possible. Through a unique grant offered through Colorado Mountain College, Colin McCaulley realized some savings on his education.
Deb Babcock: The ABCs of plant growth
Most of us know that our plants need water, sun, soil nutrients and warmth. But many gardeners give little thought to how the plant uses those elements to create foliage, blooms, seeds or root growth.
City's hybrid bus fleet set to expand
With federal grant funds, Steamboat Springs will purchase 2 additional vehicles
Steamboat Springs Transit's hybrid bus has proven so popular that drivers and passengers have just one complaint: There's only one of them. That's set to change as the city has been allocated grant funding that will allow it to purchase two additional diesel-electric hybrid buses.
Monday Medical: How to look for early indicators of heart disease
"If only I had known." That thought is common to many of Dr. William Baker's cardiology patients as they look back and realize they failed to recognize some early symptoms of their heart disease.
Routt County ranch families honored
Redmonds, Daughenbaughs keep agricultural tradition alive
Two longtime Routt County families were honored Sunday for their part in keeping the Yampa Valley's ranching tradition alive. The Daughenbaugh and Redmond families each were presented with a 2009 Heritage Family Award before the Mountain Valley Bank Ranch Rodeo at the Brent Romick Rodeo Arena.
Aging well: Volunteering yields bounty of benefits
One day per week, for the past 10 years, Betty Leipold has helped share Routt County's history.
