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Ski area official describes the science behind the snow
In his office, Doug Allen keeps a photo that shows Mount Werner covered in several feet of powder after a weekend-long dumping of snow. The picture was taken the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2001 - the only other time in Allen's 21 years with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. that Steamboat Ski Area missed its opening day.
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by Brandon Gee
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Tom Ross: 15 things to do while waiting to ski
The autumn of 1975 was exceptionally dry in the Yampa Valley. We didn't see a cloud during September, and it wasn't much different in October.
Autism a national health crisis
Four years ago, a group of parents began meeting to share some very special concerns and daily challenges they each faced. This was more just than a social gathering. Each parent had a child with autism or related disability and felt overwhelmed with a lack of resources and support from the community. From this "grassroots" parents group grew the Yampa Valley Autism Program, which now serves all of Northwest Colorado and offers services and assistance to the families affected by this devastating disorder.
The heat spoils hunter's fruit
It's been an Indian Summer.
South Routt school projects gearing up and breaking ground
Work began on the new South Routt Early Learning Center this week, after about two years of planning and fundraising by South Routt School District officials.
Student ideas and hot air balloons take to the skies
Dustin Andrus and Cutter Pasternack were sprinting across the Steamboat Springs Middle School football field Friday morning when their hot air balloon crashed about 75 yards from where it launched.
Parks and Rec granted $500K
Energy impact dollars will help fund $3.6M building expansion
The Steamboat Springs Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department received a $500,000 state grant Tuesday to help remodel its offices and expand facilities by about 7,000 square feet.
Jimmy Westlake: A Martian Syzygy
Get ready, Mars is coming!
The Record for Nov. 15
3:03 a.m. Police responded to a disturbance in the 3100 block of Lincoln Avenue, where two male roommates were fighting at a hotel.
Hayden players, coaches and community make final touches for game
Once the morning frost thaws, John Svoboda is the first person to walk onto the Hayden High School football field.
Ski area official describes the science behind the snow
In his office, Doug Allen keeps a photo that shows Mount Werner covered in several feet of powder after a weekend-long dumping of snow. The picture was taken the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2001 - the only other time in Allen's 21 years with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. that Steamboat Ski Area missed its opening day.
Steamboat briefs for Nov. 17
Routt County United Way and Wells Fargo Bank are sponsoring the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, at Holy Name Catholic Church at 524 Oak Street. All are welcome. The sponsors are in need of prepared food donations including turkeys, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry salads and desserts. Call Routt County United Way at 879-5605, or Wells Fargo Bank at 870-2021.
