Stories for January 8, 2008

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Housing Authority discusses relationship with city, its future

The Yampa Valley Housing Authority's touchy relationship with the city of Steamboat Springs was the topic of Monday's meeting of the Housing Authority's executive committee. It was the group's first meeting with new Housing Authority Executive Director Donna Howell.

Iron Horse decision planned

City staff seek 'immediate direction' on inn's future at council meeting

The oft-debated future of the Iron Horse Inn could be put to rest tonight. City staff is seeking immediate direction from the City Council about what to do with the motel purchased for the purpose of providing affordable rental housing to city employees and others.

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The Record for Jan. 6

12:52 a.m. A fight between two people was reported in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive. A woman was taken to detox.

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Tom Ross: Have you crossed over the line?

Join me as I give up fudge, pizza and cheese logs (for now)

As the winner of the 1971 Elm Drive B pizza-eating contest, this is a difficult confession for me to make. However, the sad truth is that I've been living on the plus side of the Mendoza Line ever since Thanksgiving. I'm wearing khakis with a hidden elastic waistband under the belt loops.

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Verizon says glitch is fixed

A weekend of dropped cell phone calls, frustration and headaches for some Steamboat Springs Verizon Wireless customers was cured after a quick dose of *228 on Monday, Verizon officials said.

Avalanche danger 'considerable'

The avalanche danger in the mountainous backcountry surrounding Steamboat Springs has grown from "moderate" to "considerable" in the span of three days.

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Gangel appointed to child advisory team

Tom Gangel says his recent appointment to Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien's new Colorado Early Childhood Advisory Team probably wouldn't have happened 10 years ago.

Steamboat briefs for Jan. 8

Avalanche clinic in need of volunteers for weekend

CASB to assist in superintendent search

After spending a day interviewing superintendent search firm candidates, the Steamboat Springs School Board voted, 3-2, on Monday to hire the Colorado Association of School Boards.

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Iron Horse decision planned

City staff seek 'immediate direction' on inn's future at council meeting

The oft-debated future of the Iron Horse Inn could be put to rest tonight. City staff is seeking immediate direction from the City Council about what to do with the motel purchased for the purpose of providing affordable rental housing to city employees and others.

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Housing Authority discusses relationship with city, its future

The Yampa Valley Housing Authority's touchy relationship with the city of Steamboat Springs was the topic of Monday's meeting of the Housing Authority's executive committee. It was the group's first meeting with new Housing Authority Executive Director Donna Howell.

Commissioner Monger to seek re-election

West Routt rancher says there's more work to be done

Routt County Commissioner Doug Monger wants to represent West Routt for another four years and will run for a third term in November.

Total judicial caseload decreases

District sees modest reduction in 2007

The tri-county 14th Judicial District handled 4,993 total cases - ranging from felony prosecutions to traffic infractions - in 2007, the district's lowest total in three years.