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Video: A first look at Thursday's headlines
Alexis DeLaCruz will take a closer look at sheriff candidates' backgrounds; bookings at Yampa Valley Regional Airport are up; the City Council's secret vote for its new member is questioned; Luke Graham writes about the Hayden Tigers' offensive line; and the winner of the Mantle Memorial bronc riding award has his prize stolen. Brought to you by Coleman Cook and Sharon Pace-Ward of Colorado Group Realty in Steamboat Springs.
Yankees pitcher presumed dead after plane crashes into high-rise
A small plane carrying New York Yankee Cory Lidle slammed into a 50-story skyscraper Wednesday, apparently killing the pitcher and a second person in a crash that rained flaming debris onto the sidewalks and briefly raised fears of another terrorist attack.
Secretary of state drops controversial proposed rule change
Secretary of State Gigi Dennis has decided to drop proposed changes to a campaign finance rule that led to a lawsuit by labor unions and prompted Democrats to accuse the Republican of partisanship in running the state's elections.
Video: Morning News Update
The Steamboat Springs City Council selected psychotherapist Karen Post as its new District 3 representative; a candidates debate Tuesday night reached the boiling point on several occasions; the number of Steamboat Springs School District students who speak a primary language other than English continues to climb; and the Sailors soccer team beat the Bulldogs, 4-0, on Tuesday. Brought to you by Coleman Cook and Sharon Pace-Ward of Colorado Group Realty in Steamboat Springs.
Cross-country finishes fifth, seventh
All things considered, between the overnight travel, the muddy, challenging course and the thought of the homecoming dance back home, Steamboat Springs cross-country coach Glen Light was pleased with the Sailors' performance at the Chris Severy Cross Country Invitational Saturday in Aspen.
Bikers take third at state
Steamboat was able to take third place Sunday at the Colorado Scholastic Mountain Bike Championship at Beaver Creek Resort, despite competing with just three riders out of five allowed.
Sailors upbeat despite draw
Kent Denver and Cheyenne Mountain will be the favorites when the 4A state high school tennis championships open at Pueblo City Park on Thursday. But Steamboat's Ramsey Bernard doesn't think the Sailors should be overlooked.
No bones for 'Dogs
Steamboat offense connects, shuts out Moffat, 4-0
Moffat County came into Tuesday's soccer contest against Steamboat Springs with momentum, having downed Rifle on Saturday. On the other hand, Steamboat Springs had lost three in a row. But from the opening minute of play, it was clear to everyone at Gardner Field, as well as to Sailors coach Rob Bohlmann, that Steamboat had snapped whatever problems were ailing them.
Marijuana propaganda
Amendment 44 backers seek GRAMNET records
The campaign director for a Denver-based group leading the charge for pro-marijuana legislation said his organization "anxiously" awaits the response from a local drug task force that may have violated state campaign laws. So far, that response hasn't come
Debate gets hot
Event hosted by forensics team hits boiling point several times
A candidates debate Thursday night reached the boiling point on several occasions, with election foes sparring about qualifications and political records. The debate, hosted by the Steamboat Springs High School forensics team, drew about 60 people, who were encouraged to submit questions for the candidates before the debate began.
City Council inducts Post
New member sworn in; urban boundary changes denied
The Steamboat Springs City Council selected psychotherapist Karen Post as its new District 3 representative Tuesday, returning the council to its full size of seven members.
Enrollment up in each district
The number of enrolled students has increased in each Routt County public school district this year. All Colorado school districts recently submitted their enrollment numbers - based on the Oct. 2 official count day - to the state. Colorado public schools are primarily funded on a per-pupil basis.
Mike Lawrence: Excruciating choices
Bailey tragedy shows sheriff is a job like no other
Parents of Strawberry Park Elementary School students have an extra consideration in their vote for Routt County sheriff. The new sheriff - either Democrat Gary Wall or Republican Garrett Wiggins - would be the incident commander should a horrible tragedy like Bailey or Columbine unfold at Strawberry Park or Steamboat Springs Middle School.
Oak Creek won't release meeting tapes
Newspaper contends session violated law
The town of Oak Creek will not release tapes of a special meeting held last month unless a judge orders the town to do so, town attorney Bob Weiss said Tuesday.
Sales taxes continue to rise
Downtown area lags behind other parts of city
Empty commercial space in downtown Steamboat Springs is reflected in sales tax revenue, but there is no need for concern, officials said.
BLM land swap progresses
4,000 acres of Emerald Mountain expected to be public by 2007
By 2007, more than 4,000 acres in the Emerald Mountain area is expected to be publicly accessible and spared from development. A land swap between the Bureau of Land Management and the State Land Board would accomplish the goal set out by the Emerald Mountain Partnership of preserving the land located in the portion of Emerald Mountain north and east of Cow Creek Road.
The Record for 10-9
The Record for Monday, October 9, 2006.
Briefs for 10-11
Area briefs for October 11, 2006.
Mark MacHale: Help local schools
On Nov. 7, voters will have a chance to approve funding to help Steamboat Springs Schools continue their history of providing a first class education to local children. As the principal of Strawberry Park Elementary, I would like to make a passionate plea for your "yes" vote on issues 3C and 3D.
Our View: Vote 'no' on Amendment 39, Ref. J
At issue: Amendment 39 and Referendum J
Our View: State issues on school funding would undermine local control and should be defeated.
Cindy Gantick, Celia Dunham: Support issues 3C, 3D
Think about why you live in Steamboat Springs. Many of us live here for the healthy and pleasant environment, the active, rural life style, the supportive community, and the value placed on lifelong learning. It makes sense that we think our kids deserve to have these same basic things reflected in their school environments. With this in mind, we whole-heartedly support the passage of the upcoming school bond issues 3C and 3D.
ELL population growing
District has four teachers to work with non-English speaking students
The number of Steamboat Springs School District students who speak a primary language other than English continues to spiral upward, with this year's enrollment of English Language Learners, or ELL students, reaching almost 100.
