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Poll gives Ritter 15-point lead, 11 percent undecided
A poll released Sunday by The Denver Post of registered voters gave Democrat Bill Ritter a 15-point lead over Republican Bob Beauprez, with 11 percent undecided.
Distinct candidates
Wiggins, Wall bring contrasting backgrounds, philosophies to sheriff's race
Routt County voters have very distinct choices when selecting their next sheriff. Democrat Gary Wall touts his experience as a leader in law enforcement, including stints as a detective, sergeant and police chief, experience his Republican opponent Garrett Wiggins doesn't have. Wiggins, a police officer and narcotics investigator with the Steamboat Springs police department, points out that Wall's law enforcement experience came nearly 30 years ago and that he hasn't been in uniform since leaving the Vail police chief's position in 1979.
A fine line to walk
City budget weighs wants and needs
Steamboat Springs' city budget is about much more than numbers.
Warriors top Sailors
Steamboat drops non-league game to Centaurus
Coming off back-to-back league losses, the Steamboat Springs soccer team played with what Sailors captain Nick Labor described as "a lot of emotion" Saturday morning against Centaurus.
On the ground
With Hanley's return, Steamboat gets its running game going
In high school football - no matter what the level - running the ball is imperative to have success. No one knows this better than Steamboat Springs coach Aaron Finch. After watching his team struggle running the ball the first four weeks, Finch can't help but smile at the effort his team has put together during the past two weeks.
John F. Russell: Skier thrilled many
Sports commentary
I wish that I could have had the chance to meet Henry Christian Hall. He's the type of guy that I would like to have standing in front of or behind me if I had to wait in one of those really long lines. If I was lucky enough to strike up a conversation with him I have no doubt he could entertain me.
Sailors net ninth straight title
Tennis team sending all 11 players to state
Prior to the regional championships in Montrose, Steamboat Springs tennis coach John Aragon said he wanted to qualify all 11 of his varsity players for the state tournament. Mission accomplished.
Safety a main priority
Administrators, law enforcement plan to ensure school security
Columbine. Bailey. The words incite emotions among Northwest Colorado school administrators and law enforcement officers.
Jerry Rudolph: Listen to Byrd
Does the Bush administration want to be the leaders of a totally controlled world empire? Sadly, they appear to want everything.
Tom Traynor:The drug dilemma
I am a licensed psychologist and certified substance abuse counselor. It has been part of my occupation to be "up on" issues about drugs, such as responsible drug use, drug abuse and drug dependence.
Michael Turner and Jack Dysart: Help with airport
The Airport Steering Committee is conducting a comprehensive review of the economic and social value of the Steamboat Springs Airport.
Denise Connelly: Support Referendum 3C
Quality education is vital to our community and over the years the Steamboat Springs School District has delivered. In past years I have seen our seniors head off to post-graduate institutions ranging from our great state universities to some of the top schools of the nation, including Penn State, Stanford, Princeton and Dartmouth. We've always had reason to be proud of our educational system, but recently, I've seen some distressing trends.
Our View: Council losing credibility
At a City Council meeting in June, Councilman Towny Anderson warned his colleagues to be careful in their decision making or risk public perception that "we're spending money like drunken sailors."
New coffee house opens
Yampa couple combines love of coffee and art at Leisure Mountain Studio
To Debbie and J-Jay Johnson, there is nothing better than a good cup of coffee, especially when it's from roasting your own coffee beans.
Class Notes for Oct. 8
Rotary seeks exchange program applicants
The Steamboat Springs Rotary Club is accepting applications from area students interested in participating in the youth Rotary International Summer Exchange and the yearlong Rotary International Student Exchange.
CSI: Steamboat Springs
High school forensics team ready for debate, discussion, drama and competition
The Steamboat Springs High School forensics team doesn't have its own TV show, but it operates like one.
Dave Shively: Jensen's story
I noticed an odd community comment posted on our Web site to the column I recently wrote about Charles Horton's April 2005 survival in the Flat Tops. I didn't find it strange that the anonymous message wanted to know where Holger Jensen's tale ranked among the area's survival episodes, but I was caught off guard by the statement that, "there is such a lack of perspective and true local knowledge with things like this."
Legends of the fall
Hiking expert and author suggests treks that illuminate the colors of autumn
With the clock ticking on chances to get outside and soak in the fall colors, I decided to go to Routt County's aspen leaf connoisseur to get advice on where to find the 'Boat's best autumn views. As author of 'Hiking the 'Boat II,' Diane White-Crane has settled into a comfortable semi-retirement at her home on "Llama Drive," just outside of Clark.
Jimmy Westlake: Catch Comet SWAN
Get ready, comet lovers! A new comet has been discovered in photographs taken by the SWAN camera onboard the SOHO spacecraft and should give sky watchers their first comet visible in binoculars since Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 in May 2006.
Simon-Sanders
Jim and Marilyn Simon of Steamboat Springs are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Alyssa to Nicholas Sanders of Denver. Alyssa and Nick were married July 1, 2006, with the wedding and reception at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The couple honeymooned in Maui and will reside in Highlands Ranch.
Henry Joseph Miller
Henry Joseph Miller, son of Christine France and Wade Thurston Miller of East Marion, N.Y., was born at 6:32 a.m., Sept. 29, 2006. He weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. His siblings are Taylor Thurston Miller and Dorothy Anne Miller. His grandparents are Lynne Miller of Steamboat Springs and Walter and Dorothy France of Manhasset, N.Y.
Reagan Isabella Kern
Reagan Isabella Kern, daughter of Eveling and Jim Kern of Steamboat Springs and Managua, Nicaragua, was born at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 27, 2006. She weighed 6 pounds and 10 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Her siblings are Mackenzie, Karyssa, Kellsey, Jessica, Stephen, James and Winnie. Her grandparents are Hal C. Kern of Lompoc, Calif., and Alba Liz Navarrete, of Managua, Nicaragua.
Spoil yourself
All-day event geared toward women's needs
Ladies need to be pampered, to have time set aside for their needs.
Realtor of the Year named
Steamboat Springs board also announces new officers, other honors
The Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors has named Christine Hands the Realtor of the Year.
Business briefs: Oct. 8
New loan officer at First National Bank
First National Bank of Steamboat has announced the promotion of Lore Tracht to commercial loan officer. Tracht has extensive financial experience in Steamboat Springs and holds a degree in finance from Michigan State University. She has called Steamboat home for more than 13 years and served on the United Way Board of Directors for six years.
Pining for a revival
Trees killed by bark beetles find new life in Routt County
There is no shortage of materials in Steamboat Springs for timber framer and sawmill operator Joe Bonn to work with.
Avery Miguel Silva
Avery Miguel Silva, son of Jennifer and Felix Silva of Craig, was born at 8:23 p.m., Oct. 1, 2006. He weighed 9 pounds and 3 ounces and was 21.75 inches long. His grandparents are Miguel and Josefa Bernal of Craig and Fidel and Felipe Silva of Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Appel-Gregory
Scott Gregory and Amber Appel were married on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Creek Ranch headquarters in Steamboat Springs. The Gregorys will reside in Rifle.
Transactions for Oct. 8
MOORE, NOREEN TO CHOICE DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC FOR BETTERVIEW BUSINESS PARK LOT 2 AND OUTLOT 2 - $249,000
