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Dusting off bluegrass
The Infamous Stringdusters pride themselves on not being a typical bluegrass band. The sextet of Nashville boys combine their youthful sound with classical bluegrass, creating a flavor that appeals to a wide audience of listeners.
Local man's art places first at Boulder Creek Festival
Steamboat artist Leo Atkinson really knows how to work a crowd. During Memorial Day weekend, Atkinson opened geodes to children and created a booth full of rotating mineral sculptures, winning first place in the sculpture division of the Boulder Creek Festival.
Deb Babcock: From sprout to spectacular in one season
Some of the most beautiful and imaginative gardens in Steamboat Springs are created with flowering annuals. These undemanding plants become fully grown in just one season, giving gardeners an opportunity to experiment with color, texture, shape and design.
Record-breaking season
Officials: Ski area tops 2005-06 total visits of 1.05 million
Steamboat Ski Area had its second consecutive year of record-breaking skier visits, officials said Thursday.
New Works Festival finds inspiration in mountains
This weekend at Perry-Mansfield, new talent is literally coming out of the woodwork. The 10th annual New Works Festival begins today and sets never-before-seen plays and choreography on a stage that's almost a century old.
Happy hours
Happy hours
On scene
The fourth in a popular series of community dances will be held at a new location Saturday night.
Aiming for a higher level
Team prepares for Triple Crown
Steamboat U-13 baseball coach Greg Engle has a couple of goals in mind as he looks toward this weekend's Triple Crown Mountain Magic baseball tournament.
Short Cut to a bounty
Running Series cash prize tempts record-breakers
Hot Springs Short Cut Run director John Chapman is putting out a bounty.
North Routt to show off equipment, provide info
A recent addition to the North Routt Fire Protection District's fleet will make fighting fires a little easier.
Cabin movers need volunteers
A historic log home slated to become a South Routt visitor center and workspace for business owners needs a push in the right direction.
The Record for June 13
Wednesday, June 13
Briefs for June 15
Moots hosts Ride the Rockies open house Sunday
Salazar pushes veterans health
U.S. Representative's funding proposal in Congress
A proposed law could more than triple travel reimbursements for military veterans seeking health care services.
Man sentenced to year in prison for fatal accident
A 37-year-old Lakewood man was sentenced to one year in jail Thursday after pleading guilty to careless driving that resulted in the death of Craig resident Michael Bailey in February 2006.
Father's Day fun
No shortage of family activities Saturday
Spending a sunny Saturday with a fishing pole in hand may seem ideal, but for others a day on the ranch watching horse events and eating barbecue is sublime. Or perhaps your favorite horses are the kinds that give power to sports cars.
Accident involving undersheriff reveals conflicting views
A Utah car accident involving Undersheriff David Bustos likely will spur a meeting between county officials regarding the Sheriff's Office policy on employees using county vehicles for personal use.
Musicians set to make mark
Stealing Outfield's sound maturing throughout the years
Four former classmates from Kremmling left behind their tubas and violins and donned more traditional instruments for rocking Steamboat's Battle of the Bands in May. Their onstage presence and lyrics provided musical maturity beyond their years, and Stealing Outfield ended up stealing the show.
Random acts of kindness
Editor's note: This Allison Plean column originally was published Aug. 11, 2006.
