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Real estate transactions for Oct. 10 to 17
TOTAL REAL PROPERTY SALES -- $27,600,400; TOTAL TIMESHARE SALES -- $79,600
Condominium market heats up
Inventory equates to 3-month supply
The market for resort condominiums in Steamboat Springs is threatening to out-sell the supply. Doug Labor of Buyer's Resource Real Estate of Steamboat said 112 condominium sales closed in the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. A quick glance at the Steamboat Springs Multiple Listing Service reveals there are 111 condominiums on the market as of Oct. 19.
Cook shares vision for downtown
Jim Cook flashed a broad hint Tuesday that he isn't done proposing redevelopment projects in Steamboat Springs. Cook, a principal in Colorado Group Realty, was the speaker at a brown bag luncheon at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. He plays varying roles in three development groups that are launching major redevelopment projects in the city's Old Town. Taken as a group, they represent more than 400,000 square feet of mixed-use buildings including residential condominiums and commercial space.
Business briefs
Aileen Denise Hockin, daughter of Ed and Kathy Hockin of Hayden, has recently been promoted to captain at Frontier Airlines.
Towny Anderson: Our affordable housing quandary
Our fledgling inclusionary zoning ordinance, as it will be applied to our ski base area, has brought disagreements within our community into sharper focus. Ironically, I see this as a remarkable opportunity to find common ground and bring our community together to define our future.
Rick Dowden: 'No' to pay raise
Your election coverage reminded me that the City Council is indeed seeking a pay increase. As I view it (and from my discussions, I know that I am far from alone), the City Council is now "terribly overworked" because it has no discernable leadership, is essentially dysfunctional and has members who want to spend most of their time making speeches rather than getting things done. In addition, from what I can see, they do not use any of the well-established methods of streamlining work and making it more efficient, such as effective delegation to committees, limits on debate or better use of staff, to name just a few.
Lisa Becker: Love the chili
Recently my sister and I had the great pleasure of spending a weekend in Steamboat Springs. What a beautiful little town and area. We thoroughly enjoyed our long girls weekend, but we especially loved the Chili Cook-off we attended. Being from Maine, we don't get much really good chili. Chowder yes, chili no.
Colorado Children's Campaign: Vote for children
On Nov. 7, Coloradans across the state will have the opportunity to make important decisions that will impact the lives of kids. At the Colorado Children's Campaign, we don't think about Election Day in terms of politics, we think about how our votes will impact the more than one million children who live in our state.
Tom Ptach: 'Yes' for schools
Excellent schools are good for local business. We all know that is true, and we know that Steamboat's schools are among the best in the state. An affirmative vote for referendums 3C and 3D will keep them that way.
Our View: Vote 'yes' on 3C
Make no mistake - Routt County Referendum 3C is an initiative brought about as much by political convenience as by thoughtful analysis.
Dave Shively: Downhill battle
The long week of rain and snow put a premature end to another fair-weather outdoor exercise option. Lugging the mountain bike inside for late fall, I started thinking about Steamboat's unique mountain bike community.
Talented Grand Valley overcomes Soroco, 31-8
Early turnovers prevented the Soroco Rams from keeping the ball and controlling the clock like they wanted to Friday against the Grand Valley Cardinals.
Steamboat loses to Eagle Valley in three
Sailors volleyball locks fourth in league
After losing to Battle Mountain on Thursday, many of the girls on the Steamboat volleyball team were confident they could at least wrap up third place in the Western Slope League with an easy win at Eagle Valley.
Steamboat football team reaches first goal - playoffs
Step one is complete.
John Russell: Wrestling a tradition in 'Boat
All you need to do is enter the high school weight room on the first day of winter practice and you can sense the battle that is being waged in Steamboat Springs.
Hayden volleyball pulls out a squeaker
While it wasn't the prettiest of wins, Hayden volleyball coach Stephanie Davis said her team learned a valuable lesson Saturday as it gets ready for the district tournament.
Bruchez making strides
Ex-Hayden star juggles books, football at Colorado School of Mines
Like most college athletes, Keenan Bruchez would rather face a fourth-and-15 with the game on the line than any test in the classroom.
A lesson in climate control
South Routt fifth-graders spend day learning science of weather
Nothing gets past elementary students.
Sailors headed to state
Boys cross country team takes fourth at regional
Steamboat learned from its cross country performances Oct. 14 at the Battle Mountain Invitational.
The Record and Jail Report
Jason Scott Cranwell, 23, Oak Creek - Driving while ability impaired, careless driving (Routt County Sheriff's Office)
Ref. 2A would raise City Council's pay
Members: More work, more compensation
Citing an increase in meetings, events and travel, the Steamboat Springs City Council is asking voters for its second pay increase in five years.
Local ties
Routt County commissioner candidates have years of service
Routt County commissioner candidates Diane Mitsch Bush, a Democrat, and Paul Strong, a Republican, remember their first days in Steamboat Springs well.
Personnel files shed light
Records more extensive for Wiggins than Wall in sheriff race
Republican Routt County sheriff candidate Garrett Wiggins' personnel files generally describe him as a well-respected law enforcement officer who, at times, can be stubborn and easily frustrated.
Soldiering on
Steamboat woman proud of her brother
Robert Secher was quiet. He stood tall and sat up straight. When asked about girlfriends, Secher would blush, but he would never kiss and tell.
Shop hits its mark
Hunters flock to new gun store
After flipping through the yellow pages during a visit to Steamboat Springs, Don Holcomb decided it would be a good idea to open a gun shop. "There wasn't one here," Holcomb said. "I couldn't believe it."
A new direction
Longtime editor, staff leave magazine for new ventures
Paddler Magazine publisher and editor-in-chief Eugene Buchanan has left to start his own publication. "I enjoyed my time with Paddler very much," said Buchanan, who moved the magazine to Steamboat in 1992. "I want to pursue my own goals and dreams."
Powder show
Steamboat highlighted in Warren Miller Entertainment's 'Off the Grid'
Warren Miller Entertainment spends a pretty penny traversing the globe to bring home footage that has October crowds drooling to break out their skis and boards.
Sound Off
Council pay raise
Anything but by the book
Oak Creek's controversial ex-mayor looks to the future
In 2002, after being named the Steamboat Pilot & Today's "Newsmaker of the year," Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman said she had no intention of running for mayor of Oak Creek upon finishing her first term.
