Stories for December 31, 2008

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Steamboat filled with New Year's festivities

Celebrations on tap downtown, on the mountain

The champagne corks will pop at midnight - the only question is, where will you be? Here's a guide to tonight's New Year's Eve festivities in and around Steamboat Springs.

Local cadet earns nomination

John Salazar recommends Buddy Kinder to Air Force Academy

Fourteen pull-ups. Sixty pushups. A mile in less than 6 minutes. It was no normal college application, but for 17-year-old Buddy Kinder, it could be the route to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Kinder, a senior at The Lowell Whiteman School, said he is interested in attending the academy because it is important to create a safe country.

Au pair from Moldova grateful for Steamboat family

Lilia Sula isn't agonizing about spending another holiday season away from home - the Moldova native has a second family right here.

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Local resident rescued Sunday from Rio Blanco County avalanche

Scott Brennise looked back Sunday, scanning the snow for any sign of his friend.

Extra buses, police on New Year's Eve

City transit, law enforcement prepare for tonight's festivities

There will be little need to drive on New Year's Eve, as the Steamboat Springs Transit service will be out in full force tonight for its busiest night of the year.

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Snowpack spotty despite plentiful powder

Yampa Valley's spring runoff projections inconsistent

After 3 feet of snow fell on the Steamboat Ski Area during the 12 days of Christmas, holiday skiers enjoyed good conditions on Mount Werner.

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Au pair from Moldova grateful for Steamboat family

Lilia Sula isn't agonizing about spending another holiday season away from home - the Moldova native has a second family right here.

The Record for Dec. 29

Monday, Dec. 29 7:22 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies assisted a motorist on U.S. Highway 40 near mile marker 119 when the alternator in the car failed. A tow truck was called.

Steamboat briefs for Dec. 31

Accident near Iron Horse injures several people

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High school athletes practice without coaches during holidays

The Christmas break presents a dilemma for high school coaches.

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Local cadet earns nomination

John Salazar recommends Buddy Kinder to Air Force Academy

Fourteen pull-ups. Sixty pushups. A mile in less than 6 minutes. It was no normal college application, but for 17-year-old Buddy Kinder, it could be the route to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Kinder, a senior at The Lowell Whiteman School, said he is interested in attending the academy because it is important to create a safe country.

Our View: Handle school security internally

The Education Fund Board should reject an upcoming request for $30,000 to pay for a school security project manager.