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Team not immune to economic woes
In today's rocky economic climate, words like "layoffs" and "cutbacks" litter the vocabulary of most of the country's top business executives.
Soroco may be forced to cut middle school principal's job
In response to declining budget revenues and an attempt to stop spending from its reserves, the South Routt School District will take action this week on a plan to reorganize its district, including the elimination of two teaching positions and a principal position.
Dream Island's nightmare
Widely supported river project draws residents' ire
When the backhoes and dump trucks started rolling into the Yampa River behind Dream Island, Joe Bullock laid down in front of one.
Jack of all trades
A day in the life of Steamboat's Republican senator
The phone never stops ringing. The lobbyists have questions, and the people back home want answers. Their inquiries, hurriedly scribbled on pink slips and yellow Post-it notes, add to the clutter of an already crowded desk.
Vacationers demand convenience
The vacationers planning to come to Steamboat next winter want it their way, and they want it fast and easy.
Soccer team remains perfect
Kelly Labor is a natural forward but spent a majority of early season games playing in Steamboat's backfield.
Building Permits issued April 1-4
Routt County Foundation for Senior Citizens 629 Pine St. Peak Repair & Renovations $7,800
Students paint the town
Middle-schoolers clean up Oak Creek for 'National Youth Service Day'
The bell didn't ring, but all the students at Soroco Middle School were out of class, roaming the streets of Oak Creek on a warm, sunny Friday afternoon.
Uncertain future
Just when the drive to provide affordable housing in Steamboat Springs is celebrating its finest moment, the future of the movement is entering a period of uncertainty.
Girls lacrosse team splits pair of games Saturday
The Steamboat Springs girls lacrosse team split a pair of home games Saturday at the Colorado Mountain College field.
Real Estate Transactions for April 1-7
JOHNSON, WALTER D. AND JOHNSON, TWILLA E. TO SHOFFNER, DAVID L. FOR GOLDEN MEADOWS SUBD F1 LOT: 9 BLOCK: 2 -- $150,000
Real estate author offering seminar
When Ken Otterman bought his first home in Steamboat almost 30 years ago, there were a few things he wished he knew. At the time Otterman closed on his house, he didn't know about supplement fees and said he almost could not finish the deal because he did not budget the extra $5,000. He lucked out when the owners were gracious enough to sell the property anyway, but that doesn't happen very often, he said.
Business News in Brief
Pam Vanatta, co-owner of Prudential Steamboat Realty, was presented the 10-year Legend Award at the recent Prudential Convention in Las Vegas.
Unusual home may become an inn
There probably is not a skier in Steamboat who has not noticed the Victorian house tucked between the typical log-accented ski-in, ski-out hotels and homes during the ride up the gondola.
Packaging the Peaks
Four in 10 Americans feel they lead humdrum lives -- and that's a good thing. At least it is for the nearly 800 resort professionals who gathered in Steamboat Springs this week.
Leading separate lives
Families, children sacrifice to chase Steamboat's Olympic dream
Bill and Jamie Paley walked into their children's New Jersey public school last fall with an unusual request.
Parents, play fair
The challenges facing parents keep getting harder in today's increasingly competitive world.
Letters to the editor
Planning confusion
