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2 city manager finalists chosen
Candidates McLaurin, Roberts lead very different communities
If nothing else, Steamboat Springs' next city manager will have a healthy appreciation of extreme weather. Officials announced Wednesday that the two finalists to become the city's top administrator are Jon Roberts, city manager of Victorville, Calif., and Bob McLaurin, town manager of Jackson, Wyo.
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by Brandon Gee
at 6:48pm
Early Morning
Rawlings gets new gig
Resident promoted to head cross-country coach for US Adaptive Ski Team
What started out as a way to earn free lift tickets has turned into a career for former Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club head cross-country coach Greg Rawlings.
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by Luke Graham
at 12:00am
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Ski area to open more terrain Saturday
Buoyed by more than 5 feet of snow at the Steamboat Ski Area in the past three weeks, ski area officials announced Wednesday a new slate of trail openings for this weekend. By Saturday, about 96 percent of the ski mountain will be open to skiers and riders.
Early Morning
Holiday mailing deadlines approaching soon
Kathy Stokes has a simple warning: procrastinators beware.
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by Zach Fridell
at 12:00am
Stories
2 city manager finalists chosen
Candidates McLaurin, Roberts lead very different communities
If nothing else, Steamboat Springs' next city manager will have a healthy appreciation of extreme weather. Officials announced Wednesday that the two finalists to become the city's top administrator are Jon Roberts, city manager of Victorville, Calif., and Bob McLaurin, town manager of Jackson, Wyo.
Burglar steals from three businesses
Cash, other items were taken overnight Tuesday, police said
Three businesses in west downtown Steamboat Springs were burglarized overnight Tuesday, police said. Money and other items were stolen from Twice as Nice Shoppe, Steamboat Tattoo and Body Piercing and Steamboat Hair Co.
Ski area to open more terrain Saturday
Buoyed by more than 5 feet of snow at the Steamboat Ski Area in the past three weeks, ski area officials announced Wednesday a new slate of trail openings for this weekend. By Saturday, about 96 percent of the ski mountain will be open to skiers and riders.
Sports briefs for Dec. 17
Jewell finishes 5th in Piemonte
Lynne Miller: Become a Partner
Just before Christmas last year, I called Partners of Routt County and set up an interview to mentor a child. Volunteering in a program like this had been on my list for a long time, but I always had some excuse why I didn't have the time.
Steamboat Briefs for Dec. 17
Moffat Avenue will not be closed for sledding
Rawlings gets new gig
Resident promoted to head cross-country coach for US Adaptive Ski Team
What started out as a way to earn free lift tickets has turned into a career for former Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club head cross-country coach Greg Rawlings.
Donors issue LIFT-UP pledge challenge
Local couple gives $7,000 - contingent on residents matching it
The only thing better than giving $7,000 to LIFT-UP of Routt County may be giving twice that amount.
Skier 'swam' to endure Vail slide
Sunday started out as a typical powder day in Vail for Matt Jones.
Schaffrick impresses at Copper Mountain event
As wide-eyed as Maddy Schaffrick was on Thursday and Saturday during the first stop on the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix Tour in Copper Mountain, it's hard to argue with the 14-year-old's results.
Pam Duckworth: Preserve Rehder
I was disappointed to read your editorial in the Dec. 10 Steamboat Today suggesting that the city should return the Rehder Building to the Rehder Estate, particularly because previously you have supported saving the city's historic landmarks.
Our View: Consider shopping locally this holiday season
Mother Nature didn't exactly cooperate with the inaugural Merry Mainstreet event held Saturday in downtown Steamboat Springs, but the celebration nonetheless achieved the desired effect: attracting foot traffic to the downtown shopping district.
Snow by the feet expected by the weekend
Avalanche danger 'considerable' in Steamboat, Flat Tops
A new storm system could bring between 4 and 8 inches of powder to the slopes of Mount Werner tonight and Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
The Record for Dec. 15
Monday, Dec. 15
Social host ordinance falls
Tie vote not enough for City Council to approve effort to curb underage drinking
The absence of a council member helped doom a "social host" ordinance that failed in a tie vote of the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday.
Steamboat diver takes Montrose meet
The season has just begun, but Steamboat Springs diver Genna Bradley already knows where she will be when the state high school swimming championships roll around in February.
Yule Log clue No. 7
A new clue will be published daily in the Steamboat Pilot & Today until the yule log is discovered.
Judge dismisses lawsuits about disputed invoice
Lawsuits filed earlier this month by the Routt County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff Gary Wall against each other and the Steamboat Pilot & Today were dismissed by a judge last week.
News on sales tax tops expectations
Projected drop higher than actual number
October sales tax collections dipped compared with the same month last year, but numbers came out higher than preliminary figures showed.
Salazar appointment praised
Gov. Ritter to name Senate replacement for popular politician
News that President-elect Barack Obama will nominate U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, a San Luis Valley Democrat, Interior secretary drew praise from both sides of the political aisle in Colorado on Tuesday.
Aspen ladies turn entrepreneurs
2 women form company to peddle tote bags to buyers
Two Aspen women have decided a fine way to do their bit for the environment and maybe make a little money is to become bag ladies - tote-bag entrepreneurs, to be precise.
Joanne Palmer: Excuses, excuses, excuses
Never underestimate the power of the perfect excuse. The right excuse can free you from dozens of situations you don't want to be in.
Holiday mailing deadlines approaching soon
Kathy Stokes has a simple warning: procrastinators beware.
