Stories for December 23, 2008

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Equestrians lend hand

Sidney Peak Ranch group donates money, supplies to shelter

Half a dozen people bustled back and forth from a maroon pickup Monday, hauling food, cat litter and toys into Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter.

Abbe grabs 2nd win

DU racer edges local favorite in women's slalom at FIS Holiday Classic

For a few moments, it looked as if hometown ski racer Lisa Perricone would top the field in the women's slalom race on the second day of the FIS Holiday Classic on Monday morning at Howelsen Hill.

Afternoon

Crash victims identified as local couple

A Steamboat Springs couple died after their single-engine plane crashed west of Elkhead Reservoir in Moffat County this afternoon.

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Abbe grabs 2nd win

DU racer edges local favorite in women's slalom at FIS Holiday Classic

For a few moments, it looked as if hometown ski racer Lisa Perricone would top the field in the women's slalom race on the second day of the FIS Holiday Classic on Monday morning at Howelsen Hill.

Carbon-monoxide death probe continues

Investigation into incident results in multiple search warrants

An investigation into the Thanksgiving holiday deaths of a family of four at an Aspen-area home has spawned multiple search warrants, as a team of experts continue to seek answers for the tragedy, authorities said.

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Steamboat Briefs for Dec. 23

Exploresteamboat.com announces contest winner

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Equestrians lend hand

Sidney Peak Ranch group donates money, supplies to shelter

Half a dozen people bustled back and forth from a maroon pickup Monday, hauling food, cat litter and toys into Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter.

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Big powder greets holiday skiers

Snow expected to continue into the weekend

The Steamboat Ski Area reported 20 inches of new snow since 12:30 p.m. Monday, and more snow is in the forecast.

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Longtime Craig resident receives U.S. citizenship

Alvaro Landa, 34, straddles the space between two worlds.

Veggie oil fuels new shuttle service

Denver entrepreneur offers eco-friendly rides to Vail, Colorado ski resorts

A Denver man is trying to green up skiing - or, more specifically, the trip to Vail, Steamboat Springs and other Colorado resorts - with veggie oil.

Aspen halts construction for holidays

Although not having the sounds of construction echoing through Aspen during the holidays may be a welcome respite, hundreds of workers will be missing out on a critical time to make money.

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Jimmy Westlake: The SAD reality of the winter solstice

The winter solstice, marking the moment that the season of fall ends and winter begins in the northern hemisphere, took place at 5:04 a.m. Sunday. The winter solstice is a very happy day and a very sad day - literally SAD.

Gravel pit expansion plan will be reviewed

Commissioners to consider idea today

Connell Resources' plan to expand the Camilletti gravel pit southeast of Hayden by 13 acres will be reviewed by the Routt County Board of Commissioners at 3 p.m. today.

Commentary: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

In celebration of Christmas, the Steamboat Pilot & Today offers one of the most famous newspaper editorials ever, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." Written by Francis Church, the editorial originally appeared in the New York Sun in 1897.

Tom Ross: No waiting at this post office

Historic Bond building untouched by holiday rush

Postal stress? What stress? The third week in December has to be the toughest time of the year for post office employees across America.

Sheriff's license suspension up

Wall won't confirm whether his driving privileges have been restored

Sheriff Gary Wall, who was convicted of driving while ability impaired and two related charges in July, would not confirm Monday whether he is back behind the wheel.