Soroco to get a shot at playoffs in 2010, 2011

Rams officially in for 8-man football in 2010, 2011

After suffering through two years of postseason ineligibility while playing 8-man football, the Soroco High School football team will be able to qualify for the playoffs starting next season.

Steamboat briefs: Powerball winner still hasn’t claimed prize

The owner of a winning $200,000 Powerball ticket sold two weeks ago in Steamboat Springs has yet to come forward to claim his or her prize.

The Record for Nov. 5

12:54 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a burglary alarm in the 1100 block of Hilltop Parkway. Everything was fine.

YVEA customers could see rate hike

About $5 per month increase for average use possible beginning in January

Starting in 2010, all Yampa Valley Electric Association customers could see an increase of as much as 7 percent on monthly bills because of an increase in wholesale prices from Xcel Energy. For residential customers, that comes to an average increase of $5.04 per month.

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Local author captures dog sledding experience in photo book

Dog sledding guide Dagny McKinley said she was amazed at the power of her dogs, a feeling that comes through in her book, “Wild Hearts: Dog Sledding in the Rockies.”

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Steamboat detective: There are ways to detect fake bills

Police say business owners need to know the feel of money to prevent fraud

After a counterfeit $50 bill was passed at a Steamboat Springs convenience store in October, Steamboat Springs police Detective Jerry Stabile said it’s important for business owners to know how to spot the difference between real and fake bills.

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Sailors capture Western Slope title with win vs. Glenwood Springs

Steamboat Springs High School do-everything athlete Joe Dover said it was the most fun he’s had on a football field. Considering what the 5-foot-10, 185-pound spitfire did in Friday’s 30-21 win against Glenwood Springs, it also may have been the best he’s ever played on a football field.

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Outside magazine features 4 locals

Todd Lodwick among chosen fashion models

Olympian Todd Lodwick, rancher Jerad Iacovetto, Honey Stinger sales manager Adam Spector and golf pro Luke Brosterhous seem to share little in common, but each got the opportunity to be fashion models for Outside magazine.

Cog Road project delayed

Contractor waiting for steel; new completion date is Dec. 31

The Cog Road slide repair project near Hayden has been delayed until mid-November. Heather McLaughlin, senior engineer for the Routt County Road and Bridge Department, said the contractor was waiting for steel from the manufacturer to begin the project.

The Record for Nov. 4

12:07 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a disturbance in the 400 block of Fifth Street where a person reportedly broke bail bond conditions. Police arrested a 37-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on suspicion of violation of a restraining order and harassment.

Steamboat briefs: Coats can be dropped off in Oak Creek for drive

The Parish of St. Martin’s in Oak Creek is holding its St. Martin of Tours Winter Coat Drive. Coats, hats and gloves can be dropped off at a collection bin inside the Oak Creek Liquor Store during business hours or at Holy Name Catholic Church in Steamboat. Coats will be distributed to those in need after noon Mass on Sunday at St. Martin of Tours.

Assault investigations ongoing

Police, deputies have identified suspects in 2 of 3 recent cases

Police and deputies have identified suspects in two of the three recent reports of sexual assault or attempted assaults in the Steamboat Springs area. Local law enforcement officials maintain that there is no reason to believe the incidents are related.

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City, ACLU reflect on campaign spending limit provision

The Craig City Council was an even split on a ballot question in Tuesday’s election that asked voters whether they wanted to delete a city charter provision on campaign spending.

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Craig resident reworks climbing wall, hopes to offer lessons

Rob Byrnes’ first time climbing was the most memorable. He was 12 years old and staring up at a wall of floor tiles that were stacked horizontally with spaces in between. The only instruction he was given was how to tie the knots on his rock climbing harness.

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Businesses, CDOT, contractors meet to talk about spring plans

After a fall season that has been nightmarish for some downtown businesses, talks are under way about how to better plan for effects of spring construction on Lincoln Avenue.

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