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Tree wells pose hidden danger
Deep or unstable snow can cause sudden, severe risks
Steamboat Springs snowboarder Dan Tullos knows firsthand how too much powder can quickly create a deadly situation. About this time last year, Tullos was cruising down the Priest Creek lift line at the Steamboat Ski Area when he dropped 15 or 20 feet off a rock. It almost cost him his life.
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Storm will bring several inches of snow
A relatively tame winter storm could bring between 4 and 10 inches of snow to the Steamboat Ski Area today and tonight.
Transit study rolling ahead
Project would explore feasibility of South Routt service
Routt County has entered into a contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation to develop a service needs and feasibility study for potential transit service between Steamboat Springs and South Routt.
District discusses harassment policy
Steamboat Springs School Board members said Monday night that the district's harassment policy is sound, but they acknowledged more should be done to educate students, teachers and parents about what to do when threatened.
Yampa River master plan up for discussion
Consultants will make their final recommendations tonight for the Yampa River Structures Master Plan, a city project nearing completion that will guide the future of the river's manmade features.
Steamboat U-19 girls continue hot streak
The Steamboat Springs U-19 girls youth hockey team continued its winning ways during the weekend, finishing 3-0-1 during a trip to Gunnison.
Steamboat briefs for Jan. 17
Medical transportation available for vets
The Record for Jan. 15
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Wall case delayed again
Judge Garrecht may rule on venue change request
Gary Wall made a brief appearance in Routt County Court today, but little progress was made in the case involving the Routt County sheriff accused of driving under the influence.
Local sled dog racer among sport's elite with 200-mile win
For four years, Tom Thurston has had the 2008 Seeley Lake 200 circled. This year, at this 200-mile race, was when Thurston was going to have his adult, 12-dog team primed to compete for a win.
Rodeo series awarded
Despite the snow on the ground, cowboys and cowgirls certainly aren't forgetting this past season at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena.
First day at First Tracks pulls in 45
Prospective homebuyers register for affordable condominiums
The developers of Wildhorse Meadows said 45 prospective homebuyers turned out Tuesday to register for the 47 affordable condominiums in First Tracks.
Ann Barney touched lives, hearts
Those who knew her will remember many things about Ann Barney, 19, who passed away Friday in a car accident near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Her smile. Her compassion for others. Her ability to make friends anytime, anywhere.
Sports briefs for Jan. 17
Demong fastest, finishes 7th
Tree wells pose hidden danger
Deep or unstable snow can cause sudden, severe risks
Steamboat Springs snowboarder Dan Tullos knows firsthand how too much powder can quickly create a deadly situation. About this time last year, Tullos was cruising down the Priest Creek lift line at the Steamboat Ski Area when he dropped 15 or 20 feet off a rock. It almost cost him his life.
