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South Routt takes energy lead
Overhaul includes biomass heating
The South Routt School District could be the last in Colorado to heat its schools with coal. In a matter of months - after the hazardous coal boilers installed in 1970 are removed and replaced - it could also be the first Colorado school district to heat a school with biomass, using wood pellets from plants in Kremmling or Walden.
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Sage-Grouse plan to prevent endangered listing
Federal classification could have consequences for landowners, businesses
When Jean Stetson sat down with the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Working Group in 1996, she didn't expect to sit there for 12 years.
The Record for April 24
12:29 a.m. A noise complaint was received from Walton Creek Road and AprÃs Ski Way. Everything was quiet when police arrived.
Steamboat briefs for April 26
The 27th annual Steamboat Marathon is June 1. Volunteers are needed for the full race, the half-marathon, the 10K and the Fun Run. Volunteers receive an official event T-shirt and free lunch on race day. Call Kristi at 875-7006 or visit the Visitor's Center at 1255 South Lincoln Ave. to sign up for a job.
Oak Creek to continue Labor Day celebration this year, despite costs
Despite the rising insurance costs and liabilities associated with Oak Creek's annual Labor Day celebration, the Town Board voted to include the event on the town's policy Thursday, ensuring the festivities will continue for at least one more year.
Margaret Hair: Trying out African dance
If you've never taken a dance class, stepping into a guest workshop with the well-practiced Steamboat Springs African Dance & Drum Ensemble isn't the easiest thing to do.
Series to focus on substance abuse among youths
Alcohol and drugs can make middle school and high school quickly pass by without students realizing their full athletic, academic and social potential, Grand Futures Prevention Coalition Director Colleen Lyon said.
Habitat for Humanity gets down to business
Group invites lawmakers, others to come out for weekend 'build day'
Habitat for Humanity of Colorado called on volunteers and others for a build day last weekend, "just to see how many hammers we could get swinging," said Shelly Flannery, executive director of the Routt County branch.
Base area roads mulled
Consultants look at problem spots
As the first week of work on a new roundabout ended, the Urban Redevelopment Area Advisory Commission discussed ideas for two more intersections at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.
Rams roll in rough weather
Soroco athletes blaze track at Clint Wells Invitational in Craig
Friday's Clint Wells Invitational track meet at Moffat County High School was anything but forgiving. Winds touched 50 mph, temperatures dipped into the low 40s and most teams chalked the meet up to just some more experience outside.
South Routt takes energy lead
Overhaul includes biomass heating
The South Routt School District could be the last in Colorado to heat its schools with coal. In a matter of months - after the hazardous coal boilers installed in 1970 are removed and replaced - it could also be the first Colorado school district to heat a school with biomass, using wood pellets from plants in Kremmling or Walden.
