The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Council, commissioners unite Monday to discuss agenda items

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Steamboat 700’s responsibility for a new road connecting Routt County Road 129 to U.S. Highway 40 in western Steamboat will be up for discussion Monday at a joint meeting of the Steamboat Springs City Council and Routt County Board of Commissioners.

YVEA candidates disagree on utility’s rate structure

Forum sparks debate about conflicts of interest

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Stark differences about Yampa Valley Electric As­­sociation’s roles and rate structure emerged during a Wednesday night forum featuring candidates for the utility’s board of directors.

Francisco Reina served a summons Wednesday

City attorney does not expect to seek jail time

Thursday, May 28, 2009

A Craig Police Department officer delivered Francisco Reina’s municipal court summons Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after city officials decided to prosecute the former candidate for spending too much of his own money in the city election last month.

Ritter signs yield-to-bus law

Legislation originated with Steamboat public works director

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Colorado motorists must show buses greater deference under a bill that originated with a Steamboat Springs official and was signed into law by Gov. Bill Ritter last week.

County Democrats host dinner

Colorado secretary of state, lieutenant governor among guests

Saturday, April 11, 2009

On the heels of a 2008 election in which Democratic candidates carried Routt County in all but one race, the mood should be jubilant today at the Jefferson/Jackson Dinner, the local party’s primary annual fundraiser.

No suspense here: Mayor by a mile

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

It’s noon Tuesday, Election Day, when Craig Mayor Don Jones walks into JW Snacks for lunch. He orders a blackened catfish sandwich, fries and iced tea, and settles in for a conversation.

New Craig City Council decided

Riley only new member as incumbents remain

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Upon hearing that she won her first-ever bid for public office, Craig City Councilor-elect Jennifer Riley’s voice was calm, but the tears in her eyes betrayed her excitement.

City election set for Tuesday

Monday, April 6, 2009

The 2009 municipal election will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way. Up for election will be four Craig City Council seats and the mayor’s seat.

Despite low turnout, Hayden approves Charter Commission

Group will draft town governance charter

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Only 8 percent of registered town voters turned out for election. Nine-member Charter Commission will now draft document that could move Hayden from statutory to home-rule status.

Craig city election ballot set

Mayor unopposed; 7 candidates up for 4 City Council seats

Saturday, March 7, 2009

The deadline for residents to get their names on the April municipal election ballot came and went Friday without any action, Craig City Clerk Shirley Seely said.

Committee supports all-mail elections

Major possible voting method changes debated at state level

Friday, Feb. 27, 2009

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.

Classmate shares photos of Obama from Punahou School yearbooks

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009

In one of President Barack Obama’s books, he tells a story about a redheaded girl who wants to touch his Afro at school. Lynne Marr hopes that isn’t her — but she isn’t sure.

Speechwriters weigh in on Obama

Steamboat insiders evaluate new president’s inaugural address

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

Steamboat Springs residents Sureva Towler and Steve Hofman watched the speech with keen professional interest. Both are former Washington insiders who have helped craft important political speeches themselves.

President Obama addresses the nation

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America’s first black president today, saying the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Inauguration Day festivities under way

Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama to be sworn in as nation’s 44th president at about 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time this morning. Live coverage of the event is being broadcast on all major TV broadcast networks.

Redemption after a lifetime of racism

90-year-old former Tuskegee Airman to attend Obama Inauguration

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009

The eyes of retired Col. Fitzroy “Buck” Newsum have seen segregation, “separate but equal” and the cancer of racism. But now he’ll view something he’s not entirely sure he can believe.

Teacher, students from Colorado county of 2,500 prepare for Inauguration

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009

Everybody knows everybody in this speck of a town too small for a stoplight, a place tucked so far into Colorado’s northeastern corner that Nebraska is just a thought away.

Routt County residents make plans for historic presidential Inauguration

Planning for Inauguration

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009

In the weeks leading up to Nov. 4, 2008, Yampa resident Karen Tussey met with other South Routt County volunteers about once a week to make phone calls, knock on doors and take surveys.

Council takes up affordability revisions

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009

The possibility of changing city housing policy to allow developers to universally opt for a payment in lieu of building affordable housing is expected to come up tonight when City Council convenes in a work session.

Roberts hiring likely tonight

City manager candidate, Victorville officials to address concerns

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009

Jon Roberts will be hired today as Steamboat Springs’ next city manager, barring any last-minute changes of heart by members of the Steamboat Springs City Council.

White, Baumgardner head to Capitol

Lawmakers plan to focus first on Colorado budget

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

Colorado’s money matters are on the minds of Al White and Randy Baumgardner, who start work Wednesday in their new roles in the state General Assembly.

White discusses budget woes with commissioners

Senator-elect: Hundreds of millions in cuts will affect county

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

State Rep. Al White discussed budget issues with the Routt County Board of Commission­ers on Tuesday, lending an ear to their concerns, as well as those of residents who attended.

Buescher named secretary of state

Ritter picks Grand Junction legislator over Gordon, Romanoff

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

Gov. Bill Ritter appointed the Grand Junction legislator over two other finalists.

Dylan Roberts: Yes, we did

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008

Tuesday night was not the best night of my life because Barack Obama won the election. Tuesday night was not the best night of my life because Colorado went blue. Tuesday night wasn’t even the best night of my life because I accomplished my goals as an organizer.

Kay Weinland: Proud of Routt

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008

The historical 2008 Presidential Election is now a memory. Thanks to overwhelming countywide effort and support, the election was a success.