Stories for January 12, 2008

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Change in venue requested

Wall's defense opposes motion; judge's decision uncertain

If the prosecution has its way, Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's driving under the influence trial will not be held in Steamboat Springs.

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Man pleads indecent exposure

Felony sex assualt charges dropped; man gets probation

A man facing felony sexual assault charges pleaded no contest to indecent exposure, a misdemeanor, in Routt County Court on Friday, accepting a plea agreement offered after difficulties arose in prosecuting the case.

Sailors boys start slow, come up with big win

Despite a slow start, the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team won its 18th consecutive Western Slope League game with a 72-61 win at Rifle on Friday.

West Grand passes Soroco girls hoops in final frame

After gaining a one-basket lead over Soroco High School with under three minutes to go in Friday night's basketball match-up in Oak Creek, West Grand coach Larry Banman told his players they were only allowed to shoot if it was a guaranteed layup or a free throw.

Soroco boys basketball drops tight game against West Grand

From choked tears to bench chairs pushed over in silence following its disappointing, 45-42 loss to West Grand on Friday night, the Soroco boys basketball team had a right to be bitter.

Sailors girls fall short in Rifle

Steamboat hoops' mental lapses lead to loss in fast-paced game

Despite a solid start, the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team suffered mental lapses that led to a loss Friday in Rifle, 61-33.

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Steamboat skiers punch tickets for Junior World Championships

The Winter Olympic Games are still two years away, but Steamboat skiers Taylor Fletcher and Brett Denney have already found success in British Columbia.

The Record for Jan. 10

12:49 a.m. A man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Colorado Highway 131 near U.S. Highway 40.

Steamboat briefs for Jan. 12

Emerald City Opera is accepting registration for its Youth Performance Workshop, an after-school, multi-disciplinary performing arts training series for children in grades three through eight.

Christi Lightcap: Advancing colorado's rural development

Economics, water issues, transportation, technology and other factors that affect the development of Colorado's agricultural regions will be discussed at the 17th annual Governor's Forum on Colorado Agriculture.

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Tom Ross: How to powder your nose

Steamboat skiers, riders enjoy mounds of snow

If you're on your way up to the ski hill this morning, you might swing by Old Town Hot Springs and see if they'll loan you a pair of those nose clips that synchronized swimmers can't seem to do without.

Jimmy Westlake: 'The Pleiades'

High overhead as darkness falls on cold January evenings is a tiny cluster of stars that is often mistaken for the Little Dipper. Although it does have a dipper shape to it, with a tiny little bowl and a tiny little handle, its real name is the Pleiades. It is the 45th object in Messier's famous catalog (M45), and is popularly known as the "Seven Sisters," and in Japan is called the Subaru. A likeness of the Pleiades star cluster adorns every Subaru car out there on the road!

A history of threats

Teen's acquittal highlights racially motivated incidents in Steamboat

Steamboat Springs High School freshman Randall Nelson has succeeded in nearly everything he can control.

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Change in venue requested

Wall's defense opposes motion; judge's decision uncertain

If the prosecution has its way, Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's driving under the influence trial will not be held in Steamboat Springs.

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Officials seek water monitoring grant

Consolidating data would help city, county better manage Yampa River

For Mike Zopf, there's one simple reason why the water quality in the Yampa River Basin should be monitored better.

Year one down for Jantz

Sheriff looks at first year, toward second

Sitting on Moffat County Sheriff Tim Jantz's desk is a blue Mead notebook.

Court rules in favor of TMH

Collection company owner denies criminal, malicious wrongdoing

The Memorial Hospital has "received very little," of the nearly half million dollars owed to it by a now defunct Craig collection company, hospital officials said.

HUD plans solution

Will conduct telephone survey to ensure correct voucher rent values

In the next week or so, if a person calls asking about your monthly rent and utility costs, Evelyn Tileston would like you to consider not hanging up.