Steamboat Today: Best of the Web

Best of the Web: New Victory Highway

After living in this park for 9 years, it brings a tear to my eye to see it being ruined by this road.

Best of the Web: Base area revamp

“That site may be the perfect venue for the Olympian send off this winter, especially if an ice rink is set up."

Best of the Web: Rental regulations

I am glad to see this being reviewed. Vacation home rentals are an important service in a ski town. They should keep high standards and work with neighbors but shouldn't be subject to more than is necessary, regulation-wise.

Best of the Web: More cycling trails; Steamboat 700

Best of the Web: Shooting bears in town

In terms of the bear overpopulation - you are right; there is definitely a growing problem. I was thinking about this the other day when I was walking my dog, and it's a tricky issue.

Best of the Web: Core trail expansion

That is great news; it is good to hear positive news for a change. 3,200 feet or 0.61 mile is a nice start. However, it would be great to have a much longer bike trail. Glenwood Springs has one that runs 40+ miles to Aspen. The city of Leadville has the mineral belt trail that is over 14 miles long and circles the town. And down at the beach in Newport they have a bike trail that runs almost 50 miles along the Santa Ana River to Corona. So we could do better.

Best of the Web: Song Mountain proposal

Just what we need, another bunch of houses on the market that will probably be unsold for a long time ...

Best of the Web for Sept. 20

Best of the Web: Supporting free concerts

Love the concerts. ... Thanks so much. In addition to individual donations, how about a donation bucket at the gate when you walk in?

Best of the Web: Postal Service woes

I don't use the USPS for any bill payments anymore. I do it all through my bank and automatic debits (such as YVEA, car insurance, mortgage, etc.). It saves me $100 a year for postage, at least, and nothing ever gets lost.

Best of the Web: Good luck, Doug Diamond

This Massachusetts old man will be very sad to see Doug leave (Black Mountain Tavern in Oak Creek). He and his staff and his customers' outgoing friendliness were singular to me. They each made the place unique. So long and best wishes for the future. I really mean it!

Best of the Web: Growth issue

Mr. Lewis : you are correct in that the CAYV has never publicly stated that they are an advocate of no-growth. However, when the leader of the CAYV has the opportunity to speak freely outside the controlled confines of well-rehearsed and scripted speech that takes place within the Yampa Valley - the truth is finally told. : Please explain to us how on your Web site and in public forums your organization states, "The Community Alliance has a long history of working on growth issues." : Yet, in the sixth sentence of his lecture in the friendly confines of Iowa State University only 3 months ago, (Steve) Aigner states, "The organization for which I now organize, the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley, has fought growth forever."