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Spoke Talk: Staying off muddy trails
This time of year can be frustrating for trail users, including mountain bikers. Although it is doable to ride up and down in the mud, that is about the worst thing that can happen to the tread surface of a trail.
Steamboat Springs grad Labor to coach soccer at CSU
Steamboat Springs High School graduate Kelly Labor was named an assistant women's soccer coach for Colorado State University as it transitions to Division I next season.
The Record for Thursday, May 23, 2013
1:12 a.m. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters were called to help a person having difficulty breathing in the 300 block of Pine Street.
Tom Ross: Finalist for Colorado Book Award due in Steamboat to talk about future of water in the West
Of all the research author Stephen Grace did for his book "Dam Nation," the information that concerns him most is the revelation that we have been living in an era of relative water abundance in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
South Routt resident Louise Iacovetto honored as Senior of the Year
The 2013 Senior of the Year credits her good health and longevity to the programs and services that are offered to seniors in Routt County.
Alex Berger: Keep fluoridation out
On Tuesday, the residents of Portland, Ore., soundly defeated an attempt to add fluoridation chemicals to the drinking water by a vote of 61 percent to 39 percent just six months after Wichita, Kan., residents did the same.
Steamboat briefs: 6,200 visitors expected to be in town this weekend
About 6,200 visitors are expected to be in town Saturday for the holiday weekend, according to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s lodging barometer.
Rob Douglas: ‘Let’s be careful out there’
During the first several seasons, the opening scene of every weekly episode of “Hill Street Blues” — a popular 1980s TV police drama – invariably centered on Sgt. Phil Esterhaus conducting roll call.
A Dog's Eye View: Taming the noise factor
Willa came with a strong set of vocal cords and a keen desire to use them. Ever since she was a puppy, she has used her voice to express any and every emotion, be it a want of attention or to get a reaction.
Community Agriculture Alliance: US House and Senate pass Farm Bill
After many hours of debate this week, the U.S. House and the Senate agriculture committees passed their respective versions of the 2013 Farm Bill.
Laurel Street Preschool down but maybe not out
Laurel Street Preschool remains closed, but new board members elected Thursday night hope that is only temporary.
Steamboat's Eric Meyer again reaches summit of Everest
Steamboat Springs doctor Eric Meyer accomplished his second summit of Mount Everest, reaching the top of the highest mountain in the world Wednesday morning in Nepal.
‘Into Darkness’ a stellar ‘Star Trek’ continuation
For years, Tribbles, Klingons and the Prime Directive were terms that appealed to only a select few. Some may be against the change in what’s cool, but “Star Trek Into Darkness” keeps the quest going to make these things universal.
Bear River parks work continues, improvements still coming
The Bear River Skate Park was new three years ago and work continues to make the park and neighboring Bear River Bike Park into a fantastic action sports hub in Steamboat Springs.
Texas acts Wheeler Brothers, Suzanna Choffel to play Chief Theater on Friday
You don’t have to be from the Lone Star State to appreciate the music in store for Steamboat when the Wheeler Brothers and Suzanna Choffel, both originally from Austin, perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Chief Theater.
Murphy’s Tavern to host Steamboat Stomp in Clark
The latest installment of area favorite Steamboat Stomp will take place outside city limits Friday, with the action going down at Clark’s Glen Eden Resort.
Holiday weekend filled with musical acts in Steamboat Springs
This weekend will be a prime opportunity to catch live music, with numerous locations across town offering up tunes Friday and Saturday nights.
Elk River has peaked; Yampa refuses to give up
Consistently warm weather over the next couple of weeks could support streamflows by saturating soils with snowmelt, resulting in a more efficient runoff.
Longtime CMC geology instructor publishes field guide to local rock formations
Some of the stones on Rocky Peak at the head of Strawberry Park north of Steamboat Springs are among the oldest rocks on earth. They are about 2.7 billion years old.
Steamboat briefs: Volunteers are needed to become victim advocates
Advocates Building Peaceful Communities is recruiting volunteers who are interested in becoming victim advocates.
Videos
Photo galleries
- Preparing for Memorial Day
- Routt County in photos: May 23, 2013
- Routt County in photos: May 22, 2013
May calendar
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Letters to the editor
- Alex Berger: Keep fluoridation out
- Heritage Christian School staff: Book fair a success
- Peter Boniface: Project can have impact
- Scott Glynn: Thanks to paper
- Gary Hofmeister: 'Just the facts, ma'am'
- Garrett Wiggins: Why I joined the lawsuit
Editorials
- Our View: Move to at-large districts is a smart move
- Our View: Can't discuss police station without addressing fire department needs
- Our View: Keep it rolling, Steamboat
- Our View: Pot laws are a step forward
Columnists
- Spoke Talk: Staying off muddy trails
- Tom Ross: Finalist for Colorado Book Award due in Steamboat to talk about future of water in the West
- Rob Douglas: ‘Let’s be careful out there’
- ‘Into Darkness’ a stellar ‘Star Trek’ continuation
- By the Numbers: Routt County residents and their money
- Thoughtful Parenting: Safe sleep for babies
Obituaries
- Jeffrey Scott Scheidt, Steamboat Springs
- Jackie Eatherton
- Terry Allen Kalwaitis, Steamboat Springs
- Jennifer Marie Brown, Steamboat Springs
- Rodney Forrest Duncan
Births
- Kacey and Kevin Daugherty, Craig, a girl.
- Laura and Rich Oslowski, Oak Creek, a boy.
- Jenna and Ben Hunt, Steamboat Springs, a girl.
- Alyson R. West and Mark J. Goodman, Craig, a girl.
- Rebecca and Drew Williams, Steamboat Springs, a girl.
Couples
- Engagement: Jenkins and Anderson
- Engagement: Schwall and Falkner
- Wedding: Gmeiner and Cooper
- Engagement: McGrath and Ager
- Engagement: Gonio and Remy









