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Early Morning
Polls see low turnout
Ballot with one contested race dampens interest in early voting
Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland used one word to describe the early turnout for a primary election ballot nearly devoid of contested races: "slow."
Stories
Former Steamboat linebacker transferring for a fresh football start
Westin Cofer is starting anew. The former two-time All-State linebacker at Steamboat Springs High School is transferring from Mesa State College in Grand Junction to Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga.
Resident recalls K2 tragedy that claimed 11 lives
As he looked up the mountain in Pakistan a week ago, Steamboat Springs resident Eric Meyer saw more than 15 climbers moving slowly toward the summit of K2 and knew he had to make a choice.
Steamboat golf opens on top
Things couldn't have started much better for the Steamboat Springs High School golf team.
The Record for August 6
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Nerneys abandon liquor license
Jade Summit, Pirate's Pub saga appears to be over
Steamboat Springs Liquor License Authority Hearing Office Jim Moylan allowed owners of the former Jade Summit restaurant and its upstairs bar, Pirate's Pub, to abandon their liquor license Thursday, bringing an end to one-and-a-half years of dispute between Kevin and Kathy Nerney and the city's justice system.
Rob Douglas: Rookie chief needs oversight
Oak Creek officer agrees with himself on appropriate actions
On Monday, Oak Creek Police Chief Russ Caterinicchio announced he had concluded his internal investigation of the arrest and tasing of former town Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman by Sgt. Erik Foster. And - no surprise here - the chief agrees with himself.
Transit group homes in on issues
Officials, businesspeople, residents take on U.S. 40, parking, other concerns
Voices buzzed around a U-shape of tables at Steamboat Smokehouse on Thursday afternoon.
Talbott focuses on climate
Brookings Institution president lectures about global issues
Whether the next president of the United States is Barack Obama or John McCain, he will arrive in the Oval Office with a very full inbox, Brookings Institution President Strobe Talbott said Thursday night.
Arts calendar for Aug. 8
Ongoing ยค Artists' Gallery of Steamboat presents "Artists' Rodeo," featuring paintings by R.C. Dieckhoff, pottery by Barb Gregoire and Western photography by Judy Jones. Call 879-4744.
CD review for August 8, 2008
Randy Newman
The subdudes hold on to New Orleans, even in Colorado
It's 11:50 a.m. New Orleans time, and after 20 minutes of talking, Jimmy Messa admits he's finally woken up.
Margaret Hair: Count on getting quoted
In reporting, I have a couple of very fixable regrets: I never took keyboarding in high school, and I have never owned a voice recorder that hooks up to a phone.
Steamboat dancers say African styles let them celebrate life
When Quincy Davisson moved to Steamboat Springs in February, the first group of friends or like-minded souls she found was backed by a line of djembe players drumming in rhythm, taking solace in a semi-weekly session of African dance.
Polls see low turnout
Ballot with one contested race dampens interest in early voting
Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland used one word to describe the early turnout for a primary election ballot nearly devoid of contested races: "slow."
Construction rolls on
Butcherknife Creek, Yampa Street projects just beginning
Several downtown construction projects are wrapping up, but Steamboat Springs residents shouldn't expect a total respite from the related headaches anytime soon.
On scene: The Wine Festival at Steamboat Springs
Toward the end of April, I found myself sitting on the patio of a four-star resort outside of Palm Springs, Calif., eating breakfast from a needlessly expensive buffet line with a friend from college.
Museum hosts inaugural plein air event with annual fundraiser
On Monday morning, artists from across Colorado will show up at the Steamboat Art Museum, get as many canvasses as they want stamped with a museum logo, and head off into the wilderness - or along cleared trails - to paint.
Rodeo keeps kickin'
Two weeks and four rodeos remain in the cowboy marathon that is the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.

