Stories for February 25, 2005

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Public benefit mulled

City considers Yampa Meadows

The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission saw substantial public benefit this week in a plan that would create a city park and public lake access while annexing 88.3 acres to the city and permitting intermittent gravel mining operations for the next six or seven years. Ultimately, the project also would create eight new home lots.

Steamboat girls' season goes on

After rolling to a 10-point halftime lead against D'Evelyn in Friday night's sub-regional playoff game, the members of the Steamboat Springs High School girls team were looking for a knockout punch.

The Record for Feb. 26

Thursday, Feb. 24 12:16 a.m. A motor vehicle accident was reported at Walton Creek Road and U.S. Highway 40. Police responded, and one driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. There were minor injuries.

Briefs for Feb. 26

Companies distributing Thai scarves to raise funds

Steamboat grad to walk in space, finally

After nearly 20 years with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Steve Swanson finally will get his day in space.

Pilot & Today collects awards

The Steamboat Pilot & Today collected 17 awards Friday night at the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters banquet.

Hayden eyes heritage tourism attractions

The list of natural and historical features in Routt County and Northwest Colorado that could interest visitors seems endless.

Skier takes longer than expected

75-year-old man found unharmed at bottom of Morningside lift

A 75-year-old man set off Thursday morning on an 8-mile trail linking Rabbit Ears Pass to the Steamboat Ski Area -- and ended up getting a ride down Mount Werner from a groomer at about 10 p.m.

Cards nip Tigers in semifinals

The Hayden boys basketball team would like a rematch. The players and coaches didn't formally ask for one, but the season wasn't supposed to end in the District 5 semifinals Friday. Hayden wasn't supposed to lose by three to Grand Valley -- a team it had beaten twice already this season -- at home.

Students study communication

Hotel lamps with built-in radio receivers were used in espionage operations.

Grenade scare clears airport Friday

A belt buckle shaped like a hand grenade created a stir and led to a brief evacuation of Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Friday afternoon.

Tigers girls in district finals

Desire. The last time the Hayden girls basketball team played Meeker, it displayed none and lost by 19 points.