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Building issue incites passion
City's decision to break ties with department discussed at meeting
Time has done little to cool the passions surrounding the city of Steamboat Springs' planned departure from the Routt County Regional Building Department.
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Nordic athletes lead way
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's Nordic combined program are off and running after dominating the Rocky Mountain Division's Winter Start.
Ski racers earn solid results
Last week, the men and women of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's Alpine ski team traveled to Winter Park, where the men raced two USSA Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup super-Gs and two giant slaloms, and the women raced two super-Gs. Athletes competed from Thursday to Sunday.
The Record for Dec. 17
Monday, Dec. 17
Steamboat Brief for Dec. 19
State Patrol says alcohol a factor in fatal crash
Forensics team talks good game at Niwot
The Steamboat Springs High School forensics team flexed some serious brain muscle against many of the state's largest schools Dec. 8 and 9, at a meet hosted by Niwot High School.
Knowledge Bowl team scores big
Steamboat Springs High School squad earns 154 points
The Steamboat Springs High School Knowledge Bowl team proved its mental prowess during a possible record-setting finish Friday in Walden.
Window decals aim to keep adults from buying kids alcohol
Keeping alcohol out of the hands of minors by checking identification is easy, Kay Stuart, owner of Market on the Mountain, said Tuesday. Persuading adults not to purchase booze for kids is much more difficult.
Consolidation of economic councils discussed
With at least seven organizations currently promoting economic vitality in Northwest Colorado, some local officials are wondering if that work could be consolidated.
Chase suspect still at large
A man who led the Colorado State Patrol on a high-speed chase across Routt County last month is still at large after giving local law enforcement a false identity and fleeing the hospital where he was receiving medical treatment for minor injuries received after crashing the stolen vehicle.
Ali Hasan: Western Slope warriors
When I first signed up to run for state Senate District 8, I did it with the intention of serving as the Western Slope Warrior. Despite the odds, my team and I set out to conquer two obstacles. The most important one would be killing the plan to increase drilling on the Roan Plateau, with half of the royalties going to a Higher Education Fund that would mostly benefit Front Range interests; a potential bill that was promoted by legislators Josh Penry and Al White.
Gary Gianetti: Happy and healthy
After a safe and successful return home to Steamboat Springs - a few weeks back spent visiting with friends, watching the Jon Krakauer movie "Into the Wild," and re-reading Dave Shively's articles in the Pilot & Today about my trip - I feel compelled to provide some updates about the "Ride For Your Life" 5,000-mile bicycle journey I undertook that traversed every state in America and engaged, educated and empowered people about healthy living and cancer survivorship.
Our View: Airport improvements take flight
After five years and tens of millions of dollars in improvements, Yampa Valley Regional Airport is becoming the kind of facility that can help ensure the future success of our tourist economy.
Joanne Palmer: A local dedication
Dedicated to all locals who must work this holiday season. I don't have space to list all of you but a super big thank-you to:
Sports briefs for Dec. 19
Riders notch top World Cup finishes
Steamboat cross cyclists post top-10 national finishes
While many Steamboat Springs residents bemoaned the mild fall weather and late snow this year, a trio of local cyclists was secretly grinning.
Coffman, legislators seek certification solutions
A day after Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman said voting equipment used in Routt County and throughout the state has been decertified, a leading state legislator expressed hope that some of the problems will soon be corrected.
Building issue incites passion
City's decision to break ties with department discussed at meeting
Time has done little to cool the passions surrounding the city of Steamboat Springs' planned departure from the Routt County Regional Building Department.
