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Steamboat briefs: Coffee with council slated for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday
Coffee with Council will continue with Councilman Scott Ford from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11th at the Crawford Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10th St. There are no set items for this discussion; all ideas are welcome and encouraged. No RSVP is necessary, and community members are welcome to drop by to discuss any issues of interest. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Bonnie Nee: Singers congratulated
On Nov. 29, Yampa Valley Singers from Steamboat Springs joined Distinguished Concerts International New York’s annual presentation of “Messiah … Refreshed,” at Carnegie Hall.
Scott Wedel: Rate increase wrong
Today, the Oak Creek Town Board is scheduled to approve a 10 percent across-the-board increase to water rates. This simply is wrong, and the good residents of Oak Creek should not tolerate it. The rate increase is projected to bring in about $40,000 in additional revenues.
Mascots descend on Steamboat Ski Area
Twenty mascots from universities from around the United States will compete in a series of challenges at Steamboat Ski Area this weekend.
Tumminello updates progress from Antartica
Steamboat Springs adventurer Doug Tumminello is started on his quest to ski from the edge of the Antarctic continent to the South Pole. He’s towing all the supplies he’ll need for the trip and blogging as he goes, too.
High school sports weekend preview for Dec. 10 to Dec. 12
Road trips await all four Hayden and Soroco high school basketball teams this weekend.
Hayden town manager takes job in Delta
Hayden Town Manager David Torgler is headed west to a milder climate to be the new city manager for the city of Delta.
City attorney resigns
City Attorney Tony Lettunich suddenly tendered his resignation to the Steamboat Springs City Council Wednesday morning, ending a career with the city that started more than two decades ago.
Winter sports briefs: Gold makes Dew Tour finals
Steamboat Springs snowboarder Arielle Gold laid down a huge run to advance to Saturday's Dew Tour superpipe finals as the top qualifier. Elsewhere: the U.S. Nordic Combined Team began competition, Anna Marno earned her first World Cup finishes and five skiers with local ties made the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.
Man accepts plea deal in animal cruelty case
A fifth-generation Routt County rancher has accepted a plea deal related to an animal cruelty case.
Yampa Valley Gives generates nearly $500,000
Last year, the regional event, which coincides with the state’s Colorado Gives Day, generated $371,000 in donations and surpassed more than $400,000 for local nonprofits after local and state incentive funding was added.
Routt County hires coal mine veteran as its new environmental health director
Scott Cowman said his work at Twentymile Coal Company, dealing with air- and water-quality compliance issues, prepared him for his new role as Routt County's environmental health director.
Steamboat's See Me Lodge featured on Yahoo! home page
A unique Montana-style log cabin under the Steamboat Ski Area gondola garnered internet interest in a big way in the last two weeks as it was featured on a trio of websites.
The Record for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
12:16 p.m. Officers were called to a report of a small group of people protesting in front of a women’s health clinic in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue. The protestors were not being aggressive.
Police probe's cost to city goes well beyond the services of the investigator
The Steamboat Springs City Council is expecting a supplemental budget request on Tuesday for costs associated with the investigation that went beyond the city's budget.
Steamboat briefs: Sheriff’s Office seek owner of ring found at trailhead
The Routt County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find the owner of a ring that was recently found at the Fish Creek Falls trailhead.
Bulldogs hang tough against Steamboat
Moffat County got the best of the competition Tuesday in a triangular at Steamboat Springs against the Sailors and Coal Ridge. Steamboat, meanwhile, beat Coal Ridge to go 1-1 on the night.
After public outcry and a conflict of interest, Steamboat Springs City Council will reconsider police investigation vote
Councilman Scott Ford said Tuesday night the council has recently received more than 30 emails from constituents who want the council to reconsider its vote.
Snow returns to the forecast
Winter air service begins Dec. 17, and the first Steamboat Springs visitors likely will be welcomed by fresh snow at the Steamboat Ski Area.
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- Routt County in photos: Dec. 9, 2015
- Routt County in photos: Dec. 8, 2015
- Routt County in photos: Dec. 7, 2015
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Letters to the editor
- Bonnie Nee: Singers congratulated
- Scott Wedel: Rate increase wrong
- Jim Webster: To be open to change
- Eric Meyer: Keep your trail systems
- Kate Nowak: Thank you community
- Sofía Scherff-Zamora: Girl gives thanks
Editorials
- Our view: City council must reverse its decision
- Our View: Blight can be good thing
- Our View: 1 great day of giving
- Our View: All Routt County's students matter
Columnists
- Celestial News: Get ready for Geminid meteor shower
- LiveWell Northwest Colorado: SNAP Challenge more challenging than expected
- Monday Medical: Make time to make a living will
- Thoughtful Parenting: Keep kids tobacco free
- Pornography: A public health crisis
- Book reviews: Novels explore connections
Obituaries
- Rita Wilson, Craig
- Jackie R. Tilton-Thomas, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Reba Wilson
- Jackie R. Tilton-Thomas, Steamboat Springs, CO
- Jackie R. Tilton-Thomas
Births
- Heather Beth and Adam Nathaniel Richey, Steamboat Springs, a boy.
- Page Dee and Jay Kuhlman, Steamboat Springs, a boy.
- Karli Quarto-Busby and Mason Curé, Steamboat Springs, a boy.
- Krysten and Walker Montgomery, Yampa, a girl.
- Mary and James Wirta, Steamboat Springs, a boy and a girl.
Couples
- Anniversary: Dodd
- Anniversary: Iacovetto
- Anniversary: Iacovetto
- Engagement: Hall and Clark
- Engagement: Hall and Clark
