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Dying forests increase wildfire danger across the West
Close your eyes, and a 3,000-acre wildfire on the banks of the New Fork River in Wyoming's Bridger Wilderness crackles deceptively, like a soothing campfire. But any sense of security is shattered quickly by the blaze's more violent noises.
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by Brandon Gee
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Texas family's plane found
Authorities confirm Sunday there were no survivors after crash in Park County
A hiker in Park County discovered wreckage today that authorities confirmed is the crashed plane of a Texas family of four who went missing Friday en route from Steamboat Springs to a suburb of Houston, Texas. Authorities confirmed that there were no survivors of the crash and identified the family as energy executive Tommy Jacomini, 42, his wife Susie, their son, Thomas, age 8, and daughter Vivi, 6.
Search for missing plane continues
Rescuers expand search for Texas family who left Steamboat on Friday
No new clues have been found in the search for a family of four from Texas who disappeared after their private plane left the Steamboat Springs Airport on Friday morning. Search efforts have been moved south, out of Routt County and into the Summit County area, but nothing has been located, according to Civil Air Patrol Major Mark Young. "We have nothing new to report on the plane crash. It's still missing," Young said. "The weather is hampering the efforts."
Dead trees cause many dangers
At Rockin's River Resort north of Prince George, British Columbia, Horst Schulz is experiencing a consequence not often associated with the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
Dying forests increase wildfire danger across the West
Close your eyes, and a 3,000-acre wildfire on the banks of the New Fork River in Wyoming's Bridger Wilderness crackles deceptively, like a soothing campfire. But any sense of security is shattered quickly by the blaze's more violent noises.
Joel Reichenberger: Ski camp eye-opening
Rich Maziarz doesn't use a wheelchair, but he struggles mightily to get around.
Back to school is here again
Construction at South Routt schools may look like a mess, but the summer projects were "97 percent" complete Friday and due to finish up in time for the first school bells to ring Thursday, Superintendent Scott Mader said.
Campers with disabilities strap on water skis at Bald Eagle Lake
Some say today's newspaper is lining for tomorrow's pet cage, but 6-year-old Kyle Taulman put the plastic bag from last week's Steamboat Pilot & Today to a slightly better use.
Living the D-I life
Former Sailors play at college football's highest level
There was a time when Lane Shipley, Jay Hanley and Ben DeLine took the field at the same time.
Bonesaws cut up competition
Steamboat lacrosse wins twice, earns semifinal match today
The Steamboat Bonesaws are in the exact position the team wants.
Rugby crushed in Vail
Offense, wind and rain led to 24-0 loss for Steamboat
The Vail rugby team sure knows how to crash a party.
Robert Miner: Solve housing
Politicians, government bureaucrats and authorities often don't want to define a problem because then they would have to come up with a specific solution. A case in point is the so-called "affordable" housing problem in Routt County. In the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about the affordable housing problem but I've never seen or heard how the so-called affordable housing problem is defined.
Conservative commentary: Colorado's 'no energy' economy
As if paying $4-plus for gasoline isn't bad enough, some of Colorado's political leaders seem bound and determined to spread pain at the pump to the cost of heating our homes this winter and for decades to come.
Steamboat African Dance & Drum Ensemble: Thanks for support
This was a break-out week for West African dance, drum and culture in Steamboat Springs. The entire African Dance & Drum Ensemble wants to thank our friends and neighbors for supporting Pan Africa, the 11 guest artists from Guinea, Ghana, Mali and Togo who traveled here to perform and teach workshops for two special days. In addition to a packed-house performance at Strings Music Festival, more than 150 local kids and adults took the opportunity to study dance and drum with our West African master teachers. We were astounded by the turnout, and the artists were duly impressed by our community. As an all-volunteer effort, this festival never could have happened without the generosity of Strings, who booked the performance and lodging, and Perry-Mansfield, who allowed us to dance and drum in the incredible Steinberg Pavilion. For getting the word out, thanks to Post Net, and especially 4 Points reporter Margaret Hair - she has done such a beautiful job of capturing the spirit of why we are devoted to bringing this lively, far-flung traditional culture to our ski town. Everyone's collaboration made Steamboat's first West African dance, drum and culture festival a resounding success. We are grateful! Won Tanara!*
Judy Varty: Not a fan
Let me say from the outset that I am a two-month summer visitor and a future homeowner in Steamboat Springs, and I would like to share with you, for what it's worth, my perspective on the subject of renewing the Triple Crown contract that is under consideration. My husband and I are renting a lovely condo in one of the wonderful resort-type developments on the mountain. The amenities here are outstanding and the staff truly accommodating. This is very attractive to us, but, regrettably, also to a vast number of participants in the Triple Crown tournaments. For the past three weeks this complex has been virtually overrun with young players who, in their natural exuberance, view the area as a "free-for-all playground." It has been impossible to relax by the pool and read a book, as the level of activity is intense, and it is wise to keep an eye open for errant balls whipping around the area. The tennis courts have been usurped as enclosed baseball fields, volleyball and basketball courts and general playground areas. Dogs are being "walked" on the lawns and not a plastic bag in sight.
Lynn Abbott: Citizens of the world
When Barack Obama stood before 200,000 people in Germany and declared, "I come to you as an American citizen and as a world citizen," he struck a chord in my heart. Later in his talk, he said that we Americans now must approach foreign policy with humility. The chord in my heart expanded to a symphony.
Our View: House District 57 deserves better debate
The remarkably low number of voters in Tuesday's primary clearly showed that Northwest Colorado's race for state House has not inspired the public debate that residents deserve.
Mutton busters hang on at fair
Seven-year-old mutton busting champion Hayden Friel demonstrated Saturday that when speeding across an arena on the back of a cranky sheep, riding backward is better.
Proposal would add 187 acres to Hayden
Developers are petitioning Hayden to add nearly 200 acres to town limits.
Montgomery's General does business the way it always has
If you asked Ken Montgomery to write down his daily routine for opening the store he's owned for 26 years and has worked in all his life, there would be dozens of things missing.
Routt County Spotlight: Alex Wolf
Occupation: Sales, Cook Chevrolet and Subaru
Real estate transactions for Aug. 7 to 13
- MINER, HOWARD D and PARSEGAN, ELAINE to NORTHLAKE PROPERTIES LLC for STEAMBOAT LAKE SUBD 4 LOT 31 - $2,500
On the market for Aug. 17
The number of single-family homes priced less than $700,000 has been growing this summer in the neighborhoods west of Steamboat Springs city limits.
Business briefs for Aug. 17
Chase Oriental Rug Co., of Steamboat Springs, has changed its name to David Chase Rugs & Furniture, according to a news release.
John F. Russell: Filling the shoes of Mark Klapperich
I didn't know Mark Klapperich well enough to know his foot size, but I'm guessing he must have worn some pretty big shoes.
The Jail Report and Record for Aug. 15
JAIL REPORT
Flat Tops guard post added to National Register of Historic Places
The summer John Tease spent at the Pyramid Guard Station in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area was "a magical time" in his life.
Ken Schackelton: Fall weed control
Spraying season isn't over yet. The best control of perennial weeds is in the fall when the plants are going dormant for the winter. At this stage, the plant is taking the nutrients from the foliage into the roots for the winter and will take the herbicide with it.
Elk Meadows allows modern rural life
Subdivision offers country culture 11 minutes from Steamboat
Land preservation subdivisions have been the dominant trend in rural Routt County for a decade. Now, that trend is creating a niche for more traditional rural subdivisions - neighborhoods where residents have more freedom to use their 35-acre parcels to suit them.
Realtor turns to matchmaking
Steamboat housing market hung up on the big contingency
Joy Rasmussen has added matchmaker to her skills as a Realtor.
Former Canton Chinese owners garner awards
Restaurant named among nation's best
The former owners of the Canton Chinese Restaurant have cooked up a winner in Loveland.
Motorcyclists ready to ride
Insta-Gator Choppers shop sells custom-made bikes
Scott Singer makes cabinets, fixes boats and RVs and teaches people to fly helicopters. Now, he also plans to sell choppers.
Jimmy Westlake: Venus returns
For several weeks now, the brilliant planet Jupiter has ruled our evening sky as its brightest object, but Jupiter's reign is about to come to an end.
Looking back for Aug. 14, 1958
Construction of new lake site is under way
