Stories for June 22, 2005

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County looking at changing entire voting system

Help America Vote Act requires each polling center to have at least one new machine

For the past two weeks, the Routt County Clerk's Office has been shopping for new voting systems for all of its polling locations.

Arson may be cause of blaze

Late-night fire at training facility deemed suspicious

A fire that destroyed a fire department's office trailer Tuesday is most likely the result of arson, Routt County Undersheriff Dan Taylor said.

Referendum would fund road projects

Several highways in Northwest Colorado are slated for major improvements if voters statewide approve two ballot measures in November.

Muddy Soulstice

Sloppy conditions prevail during race

The Lane of Pain became the Lane of Rain on Wednesday, turning the third Town Challenge mountain bike race of the season into a mudfest.

Adventure awaits at Bible school

Children attending Vacation Bible School next week will learn about God among the towering grasses and exotic beasts of Africa -- all in Hayden's back yard.

Preschool wants to grow

S. Routt's only program looking at new building

Officials at South Routt County's only preschool are pursuing grants in hopes of constructing a new building.

The Record for June 23

Tuesday, June 21 1:55 a.m. A drunken driving arrest was made at the intersection of Walton Creek Road and U.S. Highway 40.

News in Brief for June 23

Alleged armed robbery case will go to trial

Surveys to be sent Friday

Random residents will find postcards in their mailboxes

Letters and postcards asking selected residents to complete community surveys could be in the mail by Friday.

Community Web site awarded

The Web community managed by Bud Werner Memorial Library, Yampavalley.info, has won a national award.

Memorial running race is Saturday

During his 15 years of trail running, John Chapman has seen a lot of backcountry courses.