Stories for December 4, 2007

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Morning

Sheriff Wall's case continued

Defense, prosecution say they still are investigating

The court case against Gary Wall was continued in Routt County Court this morning. Attorneys on both sides said they still are investigating the charges against the Routt County sheriff.

Early Morning

Krawzoff accepts appointment

New public works director will absorb Transportation Department

Gov. Bill Ritter has named George Krawzoff to the Colorado Transportation Commission, an appointment that led the Steamboat Springs transportation director to announce he will be leaving his job with the city. In a related move, the city's Transportation Department will be moved under the Public Works Department and its new director, Philo Shelton.

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Sheriff Wall's case continued

Defense, prosecution say they still are investigating

The court case against Gary Wall was continued in Routt County Court this morning. Attorneys on both sides said they still are investigating the charges against the Routt County sheriff.

School Board considers consultants

Members discuss bids from superintendent headhunting firms

The Steamboat Springs School Board received five bids Monday night from consulting firms looking to aid in the search for a new superintendent.

Mellor negotiations continue

School Board discusses finance director compensation

Steamboat Springs School District Finance Director Dale Mellor and the Steamboat Springs School Board may be close to reaching a financial settlement to compensate Mellor for the six weeks this fall he filled in as superintendent.

The Record for Dec. 2

1:23 a.m. Domestic violence between a husband and wife was reported in Steamboat Springs. The case is under investigation.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 4

The weekend snowstorm made all the difference at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center, which has opened 67 percent of its terrain for cross-country skiing.

Council to critique proposal

Less commercial space at Ski Time Square a concern

Steamboat Springs City Council members will tell developers today what they think of a proposed redevelopment that would replace Ski Time Square and Thunderhead Lodge with more than 1 million square feet of new development. The current properties total 234,449 square feet.

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Krawzoff accepts appointment

New public works director will absorb Transportation Department

Gov. Bill Ritter has named George Krawzoff to the Colorado Transportation Commission, an appointment that led the Steamboat Springs transportation director to announce he will be leaving his job with the city. In a related move, the city's Transportation Department will be moved under the Public Works Department and its new director, Philo Shelton.

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Splicing gondola rope a painstaking process

Missouri family oversees work on haul cable; opening expected 'soon'

While most of Steamboat played in the snow during the weekend, a small crew of men labored through windblown sleet mixed with snow pellets and a chilly afternoon. They were working on the intricate task of splicing the massive new haul rope for the Steamboat Ski Area's gondola.