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Expanded openings on tap for today
New terrain, deep snow greet skiers and riders Friday
The Steamboat Ski Area has announced Saturday's terrain openings, which include the Storm Peak Express chairlift and most of the terrain off Sunshine Peak.
Arts Council events tea off
Teapot sale and Holidays in the Rockies happen this weekend
On Monday, Linda Laughlin was near hour 20 of unpacking teapots. The Steamboat Invitational Teapot Show features 81 pieces and is on display through January at the Depot Art Center.
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by Margaret Hair
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iPods becoming a tool of the trade
Local schools incorporating portable music players into lessons
It may seem a strange place to receive a lesson on sound, but the library at Strawberry Park Elementary School was abuzz with rolling pencils, shuffling papers and spinning globes as a part of a technology-enhanced class Thursday afternoon.
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by Zach Fridell
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Steamboat skates to 3-2 win over Aspen
Sailors hockey team opens home tournament with a key victory
Goaltender Matt Dawes turned away 51 of 53 shots Friday night to help the Sailors redeem last year's 0-3 record against the Skiers.
Muellers sell Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Triple Peaks LLC will remain in charge of resort operations, but CNL Properties of Florida will take ownership of assets. The Muellers were part of an unsuccessful bid to purchase the Steamboat Ski Area in 2002.
Hayden girls win opening game of tournament
Easy victory over Grand Valley sends Tigers to second-round matchup against Rangely on Friday.
SmartWool gives $85,000 in grants
Local company supports nonprofit groups across U.S.
The Steamboat company is supporting 27 nonprofit groups, including Partners in Routt County and North Carolina Outward Bound.
Aspen Skiing Co. leaving 12 salaried positions vacant
Resort operator says it doesn't plan to lay off any employees, one day after competitor Vail Resorts announced 142 jobs will be eliminated.
Town of Winter Park predicts 11 percent revenue decline
Officials expect sales taxes to decrease 5 percent in 2009. That's in addition to the 7 percent drop in sales tax revenues from 2007 to 2008.
Rabbit Ears among snowiest
Rabbit Ears Pass and the Park Range were among the snowiest spots in the state Friday morning
The official Rabbit Ears measuring station at 9,400 feet on the west side of the pass read 31.4 inches of snow depth.
Vectra's downtown location moving after today
Bank headed to Howelsen Place starting Monday
Vectra Bank will close its old downtown location after business today and open its new one Monday.
Soroco wrestling squad set for first meet
The bet isn't available anywhere in Las Vegas, but if it was, Soroco wrestling coach Jay Whaley would eagerly plop down money on his hunch.
Hockey tournament hits Howelsen ice
Instead of focusing his efforts on the three visiting teams for today and Saturday's King of the Mountain Hockey Tournament, Steamboat coach Jeff Ruff has taken a little different approach.
Al White re-appointed to Joint Budget Committee
State senator says preserving tourism funding is his top priority
Protecting $20 million in tourism funding will be the No. 1 priority of state Sen.-elect Al White, R-Hayden, whom Senate Republicans unanimously reappointed last month to the Colorado General Assembly's Joint Budget Committee.
West End Liquor fined for violation
Store to pay in lieu of suspension for compliance check failure
The city of Steamboat Springs is allowing West End Liquor to pay an undetermined fine in lieu of having its liquor license suspended for failing a compliance check in September.
Knitting hats for newborns
High school staff to help those in impoverished countries
Gayle Dudley can crank one out in an hour. Barb Tuchlinsky keeps yarn secreted away behind her desk. And newcomer Nicole DeCrette is making "one-of-a-kind" creations.
Nordic center opens trails; ski area logs 1 foot
The snow that powdered the valley's nose Thursday ensured that skiers and riders would enjoy fresh fluff when the Steamboat Ski Area gondola opened this morning.
Fraser Valley officials consider year-round municipal bus service
A recent study has Fraser Valley officials eyeing the possibility of converting the existing private, winter-only transit system into a year-round municipal bus service.
Steamboat briefs for Dec. 5
Trace Musgrave resigns from Hayden Town Board
The Record for Dec. 3
4:09 a.m. An ambulance was requested in unincorporated Routt County for a man with a head laceration.
iPods becoming a tool of the trade
Local schools incorporating portable music players into lessons
It may seem a strange place to receive a lesson on sound, but the library at Strawberry Park Elementary School was abuzz with rolling pencils, shuffling papers and spinning globes as a part of a technology-enhanced class Thursday afternoon.
Stewart brings mosaics, paintings to all surfaces
If there are any undecorated surfaces in Patsy Stewart's house, they're not easy to find. Her experiments include paintings and creations in various mediums, which will be on display from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The Mugshot in Oak Creek.
Orchestra concert spotlights 4 soloists
Working through the subtleties of dynamics, tempo and articulation while they rehearse Haydn's "Sinfonie Concertante," three Steamboat Springs musicians can't stop complimenting each other.
The Ethereal Plane wants to take you higher
To Patrick Latella, good music isn't just something to dance to, and dancing isn't just something you do in a bar.
On Scene: Thanksgiving was a success
This is what I did on Thanksgiving and why I have come to love holidays in Steamboat Springs:
'Solstice' show at Artists' Gallery celebrates the start of winter
With her hand covering the men fishing in one of her winter-themed oil paintings, Bonnie McGee just has a landscape.
CD review for Dec. 5, 2008
'Cadillac Records'
Arts Council events tea off
Teapot sale and Holidays in the Rockies happen this weekend
On Monday, Linda Laughlin was near hour 20 of unpacking teapots. The Steamboat Invitational Teapot Show features 81 pieces and is on display through January at the Depot Art Center.
Rob Douglas: Rolan's first and last impressions
It's true that first impressions count, but last impressions are the ones that folks remember. Steamboat Springs Finance Director Lisa Rolan looked promising as she entered City Hall last March, but she will not be remembered fondly by some as she exits.
Margaret Hair: Taking time to breathe
Rob Williams' life is all about balance.
Fortress holding investors' money
Possible impact on Ski Corp. parent Intrawest remains hazy
Fortress Investment Group, the company at the top of the hierarchy that owns the Steamboat Ski Area, officials told investors they can't get their money back from several of its funds.
