Stories for April 22, 2008

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Triple Crown needs assurances

Officials say short-term deal unnecessary without long-term plan

Officials with the sports tourism company say local governments need to develop a long-term plan for Triple Crown's future in Northwest Colorado. Absent such a plan, there may not be a future.

Meetings this week to discuss mountain's recreational uses

The public will have an opportunity this week to weigh in on the continuing evolution of Emerald Mountain's recreational uses.

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Briefs for April 22

Medical transportation available for veterans

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Triple Crown needs assurances

Officials say short-term deal unnecessary without long-term plan

Officials with the sports tourism company say local governments need to develop a long-term plan for Triple Crown's future in Northwest Colorado. Absent such a plan, there may not be a future.

Fear of litigation influences voting machine decision

The specter of lawsuits aimed at eliminating the use of electronic voting machines is discouraging the purchase of additional machines in Routt County.

The Record for April 22

Sunday, April 20 12:01 a.m. Steamboat Springs police officers arrested a 37-year-old man during a traffic stop on Howelsen Parkway on suspicion of driving under the influence and disregarding a traffic device.

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Petitions opposing prairie dog ban circulate

Sprinkled around town, inside businesses that have chosen to participate, petitions opposing another petition can be found.

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Country Mall cleanup begins

Veldon "Lop" Behrman remembers being confused the December 2007 day he saw "Danger: Asbestos" signs wrapped around the Country Mall, a property he owns with Marvin "Red" Cortner.

Youth event at library included crafts, snacks

Reading and beading

The turnout was slim at Monday's teen book chat at Bud Werner Memorial Library, but the participants were cheerful.

Hayden gives derby green light

Crandall Avenue will be blocked for part of May 24 weekend

Derby racers, strap on your helmets and aim for Crandall Avenue.

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Tom Ross: Stuck inside of Steamboat, with the mud season blues again

I stepped onto my deck Sunday afternoon just to admire my roof. The south side is entirely free of snow, and it's a beautiful thing.

Christian-based preschool looks to expand next year

At first glance, Eagle's Nest Preschool has all the trappings of a school for 3- to 5-year-olds.