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Hayden graduate earns $7,500 scholarship
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Dusty Parrott says writing isn’t his strongest skill, but a $7,500 scholarship suggests otherwise.
Hayden board cuts curve speed limit
Changes to affect Hayden’s Hospital Hill streets
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Drivers on Hospital Hill are going to have to ease off the gas — and maybe even hit the brakes.
Lawn funguses cropping up
County extension office seeing necrotic ring spot for first time
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A grass fungus appears to be gaining ground in Routt County.
Longtime hospital bookkeeper retires
Bessie Jo Rienks an asset to community for 47 years, Solandt board president says
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Bessie Jo Rienks kept the books for the Solandt Memorial Hospital in Hayden and the hospital district for 47 years. On July 6, she turned them in for the last time.
May sales tax report mixed
City’s total collections up, but retail has dipped for second month
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Steamboat Springs’ total sales tax collections for May were up nearly 4 percent over May 2007, but retail collections were down for the second consecutive month.
Longtime local to be honored
Baseball field at Dry Creek Park to be named after Don Morgan
Thursday, July 17, 2008
As one of the highlights of this year’s Hayden Daze event, the new Little League field at the town’s Dry Creek Park will be named after Don Morgan on Saturday.
Pioneer Picnic moves Hayden
Four young musicians impress participants during Sunday event
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Pioneer Picnic wasn’t a sad event, but a few who attended were dabbing at their eyes midway through the lunch.
Sustainability Council joining groups to discuss collaboration
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council plans to corral environmentally conscious organizations for introductions and a chat today.
Chamber explores location-neutral business
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Location-neutral companies are a tricky business. Not everyone agrees on the definition, for example, and not everyone knows how best to meet their needs — or even what those needs are.
Torian Plum shops suffer
Ski Time Square demolition keeping public away, some business owners say
Sunday, July 13, 2008
It’s not easy to run a store when everyone thinks you’re closed.
Steamboat entrepreneurs excel in sometimes-hostile business world
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Anyone who says there’s equality between the sexes in the business world probably hasn’t seen the numbers.
Soft drink distributor to open
Company moving from Craig, plans to start business Monday
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The new Coca-Cola distributorship in Hayden is set to open for business Monday.
Housing board talks about communication
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority Board talked at length about communication Thursday.
On Scene: A Gritty night at the pavilion
Friday, July 11, 2008
People clutching drinks were still filing into the Strings Pavilion when the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band jumped into its first song July 3.
Climate program receives grant of $16,100
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation has given out its first round of community grants for the year, and the biggest chunk of change went to a partnership between Yampatika and Storm Peak Laboratory.
Annual Pioneer Picnic to be anything but old hat
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The annual Yampa Valley Pioneer Picnic isn’t just for old-timers, organizers pledge.
Hayden schools top grant priority list
County ranks district projects seeking energy impact funding
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Hayden School District was given the top priority for an energy impact grant Tuesday.
Soft drink distributor to open in Hayden
Company plans to move from Craig this week, start business on Monday
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The new Coca-Cola distributorship in Hayden is set to open for business Monday.
Crew bungles road striping
Error leads to double white line after controversial decision to widen C.R. 36
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Routt County Road 36 saga continued Monday morning when crews incorrectly re-striped the road.
Mom, daughter share story
Women wrote book on eating disorder to provide perspective
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
When Lorri Benson heard Taryn vomiting in the bathroom, she knew her daughter wasn’t ill. She had just seen the 16-year-old polish off a full meal and the rest of her sister’s at a restaurant.
Cattle on parade
Cowboys, cowgirls steer animals down Lincoln Avenue on Sunday
Monday, July 7, 2008
Children were being children Sunday morning as they lined Lincoln Avenue, waiting for the stars of the Saddleback Ranch cattle drive.
Routt families win ’08 heritage award
Monday, July 7, 2008
Three longtime Routt County families were honored Sunday with a 2008 Heritage Family Award.
One local Starbucks at risk from national closures
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Starbucks plans to close about 600 underperforming stores nationwide, but most of Steamboat Springs’ outlets will be safe.
Pump prices raise delivery costs
Steamboat flower shops, pizza joints inch up fees; taxi rates unchanged
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Americans love getting stuff delivered to their door. But as gas prices rise, so does the cost of those store-to-door trips, and some local businesses have had to compensate.
Index gauges Routt County
Study puts figures to quality of living
Sunday, July 6, 2008
At first blush, the factors measured by the Routt County Livability Index may seem random. Charitable giving falls under the same heading as voter turnout. Traffic congestion is a page away from water quality.
Merrily's restaurant closes
Eatery occupied Routt 66 building on west side of town
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Merrily’s, a restaurant tucked into the Routt 66 building in west Steamboat Springs, closed earlier this year because of staffing shortages.
Liquor stores set for Sunday sales
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Local liquor stores are ready to test the Sunday waters, though many aren’t thrilled about it. The Colorado General Assembly approved a measure this year allowing liquor stores to open for business on Sundays. The legislation went into effect July 1.
Museum tells tale of railroad
Moffat Road brought commerce, changed county’s history
Friday, July 4, 2008
Tread of Pioneers Museum couldn’t just build an exhibit about the Moffat Road. It would have been way too much.
4-H judges place third at state
Team to compete nationally; exchange program, truck raffle also on tap
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Routt County 4-H livestock judges made a name for themselves at the state competition last week.
YVRA to get full project funding
Bush extends FAA bill, taxiway repairs will go ahead this summer
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Yampa Valley Regional Airport will get the federal funding it needs for summer projects, Airport Manager Dave Ruppel said.
Workers asked to respond to surveys
Market analysis under way; YVHA gets OK for needs assessment
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Responses are rolling in for the Yampa Valley Housing Authority’s market demand analysis, Executive Director Donna Howell said.
Experts: Volatile market shouldn’t scare people away
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Don’t panic. That’s the message coming from financial advisers in Steamboat Springs amid the U.S. economic slowdown and housing crisis. Instead, they suggest investors maintain diversified portfolios and make sure they have a long-term financial plan.
Spinning passion into profit
Local weavers, quilters, jewelry makers enjoy freedom of craft work
Sunday, June 29, 2008
When local leaders discuss the sorts of businesses they’d like to encourage, they tend toward terms such as economic gardening and location neutral.
Experts give tips on helping Spanish-speaking workers
Presentation includes lessons in culture, history and language
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Dave Slade has been asked what the difference is between a Hispanic and a Mexican. Sometimes, it’s a joke. Other times, it’s not.
Outsiders urge housing push
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday’s affordable housing forum stretched on an extra hour, until the group was bumped out of the room to make way for a wedding party.
Cog Road repairs in works
Commissioners OK contract for slide study, design work
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Routt County Road 76 slides nearly every year on a hillside about three miles north of Hayden.
High river flow postpones tubing season
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Expert warns against floating Yampa until after Fourth of July weekend
Zabel pushes past tumor
Hayden girl fights on as chemotherapy treatment ends
Thursday, June 26, 2008
More than a year after she spent her seventh birthday in the hospital, Hayden girl is finally done with chemotherapy.
Businesses opening soon
Two galleries, music store, restaurant plan to open downtown
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A pack of downtown businesses are set to open in the next several weeks.
Cyclist hurt in collision with car
Monday, June 23, 2008
A 19-year-old man was seriously injured Monday afternoon after he was hit by a truck while riding a bicycle across Lincoln Avenue at 13th Street in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Half-sock idea springs from dry heels
Part-time resident has high hopes for Pseudosocs
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Arlene Austin couldn’t find a solution to her problem, so she invented one.
A battle for the bees
Local keepers combat disease, parasites and mysterious disappearances
Sunday, June 22, 2008
In 2005, John Fetcher’s five beehives produced 14 gallons of honey. In 2007, they produced zero.
Propane prices growing
Elk River, Ace charging more than $4 a gallon
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Gas grill owners are feeling the burn of high propane prices.
Lake Village inching onward
Developers met with town to discuss issues this week
Saturday, June 21, 2008
The Lake Village subdivision in Hayden took a couple of steps forward this week, a consultant for the developer said.
Natural gas prices hike bills
Atmos Energy says it’s just passing on commodity cost
Friday, June 20, 2008
Natural gas rates increased 23 percent for the area’s Atmos Energy customers as of June 1, Atmos Public Affairs Manager Kevin Kerrigan said.
FAA continues YVRA incident study
Possible runway incursion in March could result in pilot penalty
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration still is investigating a March 1 incident at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden.
April sales tax collections down
Numbers down 3.3 percent, figures attributed to early Easter
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
An early Easter holiday probably contributed to a decrease in April sales tax collections, said Sandy Evans Hall, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association executive vice president.
Hayden library launches buddy reading program
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
In the spirit of a longtime Hayden couple, the Hayden Public Library is hiring teens to help younger kids learn to love reading.
Ski group had planned ad cuts
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
An advertising pullback already was planned for Colorado Ski Country USA when Vail Resorts left the group last month, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond said.
Mount Werner trails could open soon
Hiker, Ski Corp. officials differ on status of hiking conditions
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Richard Sanford has been hiking in Steamboat Springs for 13 years, and he was annoyed this past weekend to find trails on the ski mountain still closed.
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